Thompson’s Point

Erika Molleck Goldring

The Depot Pavilion + Concessions at Thompson’s Point is a waterfront, outdoor venue on the southern tip of the Thompson’s Point peninsula in Portland, Maine. Anchored by the restored Union Station platform shed that was saved from demolition and moved to Thompson’s Point in the late 1960s, the venue is home to the State Theatre Summer Concert Series, as well as a range of regular programming offerings featuring food trucks and outdoor entertainment, festivals, and more. The State Theatre serves as the exclusive live music promoter for Thompson’s Point.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

  • Have your ticket ready! Box office is located to the left of gates and can be accessed prior to getting in line. If you have a mobile ticket, please have the app ready (with bar code showing and brightness turned up), or ticket added to your phone wallet, before reaching the scanner.
  • All shows are rain or shine
  • All shows are general admission
  • All ages admitted. Kids 3 and under are free.
  • Concessions accept cash, credit, debit
  • No smoking
  • No re-entry
  • No refunds unless an event is cancelled or postponed

GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN & SEATING AREA

  • There is no permanent seating at Thompson’s Point
  • Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets into the venue for most shows. To ensure clear sight lines for all of or guests, only low “beach style” chairs with a seat no higher than 9″ off the ground are permitted. (see below)
  • Chairs must be placed behind the designated line on the lawn which will vary in location per show (see below)
  • Chair section is extremely limited, so please come early to secure a spot. No chairs will be allowed inside once filled, which is normally around 30 minutes after doors open for a sold-out show.
  • Security reserves the right to redirect chair and blanket placement for the comfort and safety of patrons.
  • The area from front of house sound tent to the stage is STANDING ROOM ONLY.  Or should we say, STANDING and DANCING ROOM ONLY

ADA SEATING & ACCESS

  • ADA seating will be made available by request when you arrive. Please ask security at front gate for assistance.
  • Parking is available for guests with disabilities. Location availability is dependent on if there are other campus-wide events taking place simultaneously on a concert day. While spaces may not be available directly next to the concert venue, they will be as close as possible.  These spaces are well-marked and are monitored by our staff.
  • Upon driving onto the site, please ask a parking attendant for ADA parking assistance. Please remember that all vehicles must display state-issued accessible parking tags or placards to park in these spaces.
  • The entrance to the venue is at street level. There are no steps or ramps to maneuver in and out of the entrances.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • We have hand-picked some of the best food trucks and vendors in Maine to fulfill any craving. Lineups will be posted to social media day of show.
  • We are proud to serve a variety of beer selections from both local and national brands, as well as a gluten-free alcohol option, throughout the concert at our main concessions area under “The Depot”. This year we are proud to serve Sierra Nevada, White Claw, Downeast Cider, and Olipop Soda (NA) at all Thompson’s Point Events. Please remember – if you are 21+ and plan on enjoying an alcoholic beverage, don’t forget your government issued ID.
  • REVERB will be back with their free water station for you to fill up your reusable bottle. Don’t have a bottle with you? Donate for a custom Thompson’s Point  REVERB Nalgene bottle. All donations support REVERB’s work making live music more sustainable!
  • Patrons are allowed to bring in bottled water (ONE PER PATRON, must be sealed, cannot be frozen) and small soft-side coolers with food.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

To ensure a safe and awesome event for everyone, bags will be checked upon entry for the following (in other words, please don’t bring these so we can let you in right away)

  • pets
  • cans or glass bottles
  • alcoholic beverages
  • illegal or illicit substances of any kind
  • weapons (including ninja stars)
  • fireworks
  • umbrellas
  • professional photo/audio/video equipment
  • glow sticks or wands
  • laser pointers
  • a bad attitude

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

THANKS TO OUR PARTNER

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

SPONSOR AND PARTNER INQUIRIES