Your experience here varies minute-to-minute. Parking is either a breeze or a nightmare depending on the temp staff controlling things. Once inside things are no less volatile... smmoth as silk on a Saturday but mayhem on a Tuesday. Steely Dan was worth the hassle, the elderly remnants of. Chicago were certainly not. Pro-tip, arrive early or risk getting caught in a vehicular and human bottleneck 20 minutes before showtime. Barely three stars. read more

I have fun but it's not the best place to see anything you actually wanna hear. I'm pretty sure I've been here throughout the years. I think my first concert was here but we got so high on the way down I only remember two songs from the opener and none of the trip. This most recent visit was Friday. They wouldn't let my wife bring in her purse. However they let someone bring in a larger one right before her. So she drew attention to this. They didn't care. She had to go buy a $10 clear bag. This really wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't so inconsistent. Also like I know you can charge whatever you want for food and drink cuz it's your venue and all but should you?! Anyway lawn tickets aren't really worth it. It's like hey you sit outside and watch other people attend a concert. read more

BB&T Pavilion - Everyone enjoying themselves. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

I would come back to the BB&T Pavilion again for a concert in the future based on when I came here to see Blondie and Elvis Costello. This was an outdoor concert. The sound was good, cool A/V with the projector screens and lights, and it was easy to move about during the concert. We had driven down and parked at BB&T. The peace of mind was worth the money out of pocket. At the time, we didn't often go to this area/part of Jersey, so we decided to park there. We purchased specific seats for this show. I thought the chairs were comfortable. Also, the concession booths had lots of options, and I remember the prices being reasonable. read more

Love the atmosphere- pay for a seat for a better view or chill and party on the lawn. Only wish, if you pay for a better seat, there isn't a place to stand up and dance close to the stage. read more

BB&T Pavilion - Jewel - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

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Awful venue. We saw the Doobie Brothers on their 50th anniversary tour on June 23, 2022. The sound system was terrible, distorted sound for the first few songs of their set. The camera person work has ZERO clue who was playing which guitar/which solo - the same goes for the spotlight operator. Most solos were played in the dark, even when the musician(s) stepped forward for their solo portion. The SEATS are not built for anyone over 125 lbs. No exaggeration! We were crammed in like sardines. I paid $151 (plus Ticketmaster fees) per ticket in section 101 row V. We got (1) nachos, (2) pretzels and (1) large soda and paid $36 (with a 20% tip for the poor souls who have to work behind the counter). Pick another venue to see your favorite musicians. This place needs a complete overhaul. read more

BB&T Pavilion - The Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald 6/23/22 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

Everything they say, it's true. Everything. Even the contradictory things. I've been here twice now. The first time, I parked in Philly and took the ferry over. Super convenient and it runs on both sides of concerts, although if you have a bit of a wait between the concert and the ferry, you may find some characters hanging out by the fountain and in the park, the type who are probably sleeping there and may ask you for money. In Philly, I discovered I parked in the wrong area and got towed. So... I came back, and this time parked in Trenton and took the light rail down, which stops immediately outside the front door of the venue. 5 stars for convenience! In the venue, I was there for MMRBQ and they allowed everyone up front for the first 5 acts before making us return to our seats/lawn. It was nice of the venue to accommodate that, something I've never experienced before and led to a set list and guitar pick before I was gently ushered out. Great for the openers who aren't well known yet, although I can't say that about bands like Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey! The lack of 5 stars really comes from the sightlines. The bowl here is much shallower than PNC/Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, so you don't get to see well from most of the seating or the back of the lawn. (You can stand, but then if everyone else stands, you're back where you started.) Audio quality is fine, lawn size is a little smaller than Holmdel (maybe what it was like before the remodel decades ago) but I really have no caveats other than that. Enjoy the show and get there early if you're in a "choose your own seat" area. read more

BB&T Pavilion - seats are ok - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

Attended Chris Stapleton concert last night. I bought the tix about two years ago and it was postponed/cancelled and moved several times in between. I was immediately concerned that they didn't check for Covid cards, unlike other venues I've been to recently. About 5% we're wearing masks. My tix were for the pit. It was ridiculously crowded in the pit, with everyone shoulder to shoulder and no masks. It was seriously oversold. I was so uncomfortable that I left the pit. A friend got me into the VIP "lounge"--what a soulless dump! Whoever designed and decorated it must work for the casinos. UGLY. Sat on a couch and basically watched a TV screen of Chris singing, for $79. Lines for women's bathroom very long, same for drinks. Limited food options, mostly junk. No enforcement of no smoking ban. I had to move several times to escape cigarette smoke. Finally went up on the "lawn" to watch the show. Screens are very small. Attendees were having a party. It was like the concert was just background music. I just never understood why people pay to attend a concert and then just talk and carry on. Whatever. Like I said, they were having fun and were a friendly crowd. Parking $40 in CAMDEN?! Such a ripoff. I know a secret free parking spot that I use, but I can't tell you where that is! Live Nation sucks, bottom line. Will avoid this venue from now on, although I have attended many concerts here in the past that were acceptable. Not this one! read more

I've been to BB&T Pavilion twice now (and going again in a few months). The first time was quite a few years ago when I saw Linkin Park and the second time was recent (last weekend 02/15/2022). The pavilion has changed in the years in between and it's not super noticeable inside the pavilion but rather the parking situation. We arrived late to the concert due to parking. The signs for parking weren't very clear unless you're VIP or prepaid. The line for regular parking was extremely long and painfully slow. For $40, you'd expect that they would be more organized but no...it's chaotic. Once you pay for parking, it's a free for all and mad dash to find a spot. There's no one directing the flow of traffic at all. So people are driving in and out of lanes, parking in two spots, turning around because a giant semi truck is blocking a section of parking, etc. If you are to pay for parking, get there early or you're going to arrive at the venue stressed out. The venue itself is okay. Security is good and they check everything. They also check vaccinations/PCR tests. Merch line was good, they had a good system down for that. I usually get merch before the concert because lines are way too long after but that wasn't the case in our situation. Acoustics were decent, a little feedback once but I don't think many people noticed. Lighting was great and theatrics were awesome (I love pyrotechnics at concerts). It's not my favorite venue but seating is always a bonus and it's a convenient location for the most part. It really is just parking that sucks. read more

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We have been here numerous times and never had a bad experience until last night. We went to see Godsmack and Staind. Staind was awesome and right after they performed the venue issued a severe weather alert and yes, it was windy and there was some lightening, which was in the distance. It did rain but there was no mention of delaying Godsmack's performance. After about an hour we decided to leave as it was getting late and we knew that they weren't going to play. No updates from the venue about canceling or anything. People just sat around waiting and I think about 1 1/2-2 hours after the weather alert, they decided to cancel. It was a crappy night. Was happy to see Staind and don't blame Godsmack but the venue, they should have given updates read more

I give this place 4 stars! It is perfectly located just a little outside of Philadelphia. I went there for Chris Stepalton's concert. You can catch some beautiful views of the Benjamin Franklin bridge and some Philly skyscrapers. The inside is pretty well maintained, the lawn could use some geese poo cleaning, but with the lawn chairs available it was less noticeable after sunset! They have all kinds of fast food and drinks available, but be prepared to pay $$$$ . Beers start from 13 bucks but you get a $5 shots after that. So also be prepared to see a lot of drunk people lol.. the fries there were pretty good! The bathrooms are functioning and neat. Not too long lines which was great! The only sad/mad experience was that they make you park at least 4 blocks away and that also cost 30$ . Then when I parked and got to the entrance they said I can't carry my bag, the bag only had a picnic blanket. So had to go all the way back to put the bag in the car and walk back again. I was pretty upset at the time but the concert was fun. If you have t mobile the lawn chairs were free to rent. Not sure if it was just for this event. But that was very helpful. All in a pretty goo! read more

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Iv been here for a few different concerts, on my most recent visit to the Luke Bryan concert, it was a cluster F waiting to go in to the arena. Guess I waited too long to head over to get through the lines, but when me and my boo went to get in line, it was a big crowd. There was no order or structure, whatsoever. They were only letting people who had TMobile plans in through the fast lanes, so the rest of us were packed in like cattle waiting to get in. By the time we actually got in, there had already been a few songs playing by one of the other acts I wanted to see. Other than the cluster in the beginning, when it came to the bathrooms, they were packed and it didn't seem like there were enough for the amount of crowds. They had some port a potties but they were also overcrowded. When it comes to the food and concessions, they were overpriced. read more

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I've outgrown this venue, I now prefer the Mann Center for many reasons. The venue itself deserves 3 stars, but it does need some updating. The view from the lawn could be better, the screens on the outside of the venue could be bigger and sharper too...Ticket prices, fees, concession and parking costs, bundled with terrible traffic and parking bring this down to 2 stars. It is an amphitheater with a HUGE lawn. The venue holds 25000, the lawn about 18000...Seats undercover are TINY! If you are a big person, forget about it unless you plan on standing. Can't really spread your feet apart... For whatever reason, this place seems to draw every idiot in the area. I've never been to a show on the lawn without seeing someone puke, or a pile of puke, or someone peeing, or someone so wasted they can barely function. Yes, it can happen anywhere, but I hardly see this at the Mann Center, which is about half the size and twice as nice...Why they sell high alcohol content beer is a mystery to me. Really it's not, they must be making good money on it...I'd never offer Golden Monkey (almost 10% alcohol content) to the masses. Just asking for trouble...And they get it here. If you are underage you need to be careful, they have a bunch of alcohol enforcement agents patrolling the venue(Blue shirts and plainclothes). If they catch you, that is the end of the concert for you... Sold out shows are incredibly tough to navigate thru. Traffic into and out of the venue tends to be TERRIBLE, especially if there is another event in Philly that night...Parking is a nightmare, altho you can find free parking if you are brave and patient. The lots in the area charge 30-40 bucks. There is a parking garage right next to the venue, but A) it was closed this past weekend for whatever reason. And B) wow, it takes FOREVER to get out of this garage, just to get into traffic again... In the winter, and for some smaller shows, they close the lawn. I've only been here once in the winter to see Tool. It was a nice change with the doors closed, traffic wasn't as bad, nor the crowd. Concessions are very expensive, alcohol prices are basically highway robbery...Nico's pizza is OK, but the line is long and slow. Not sure what the issue is there, I think they should only sell slices and maybe things will go faster. I was pleasantly surprised by my burger and fries! And I almost always get a Rita's water ice, now up to 8$ for a large. Final issue with this venue, there isn't enough indoor space to hold all of the people on the lawn. So when storms rolled thru, they had to cancel the show and told everyone on the lawn to seek shelter. Not at all sure where they expected them to find shelter...The Mann Center had a similar event at a Phish show a few years ago...they sent everyone to their cars until it passed, then let everyone back into the venue, sans tickets! read more

Off and on over the years, and with many name changes, I've been here probably 5 times. Pearl Jam was last maybe 8 years ago? It's a big outdoor venue with a lot of overpriced vendors - mainly alcoholic beverages - blach to me! I talked to one of the girls from WMMR (not Marissa). Total party environment! The general admission lawn seating is fine for the price and is a really fun, relaxed atmosphere. Go on the website to see the rules of what you can and cannot bring. This particular night was just perfect - BEAUTIFUL weather to see 'The Foo Fighters,' who were just awesomely energetic, loud & personable. Probably in my top 20 bands. Definitely top10 grunge bands! David Grohl is a livewire and mega talented! The drummer was sick too! Great sound and light system. The screens were great, so we were able to actually see the band! Parking was $30 but who cares. I don't get to many concerts per year plus you split the cost. It wasn't horrendous getting in or out, which was totally appreciated, as I was the driver. Cheaper seats and no bridge tolls since I live in NJ, will have me back again! read more

Great place to see a concert. You can purchase a regular seat or for for the less expensive option and sit on the lawn. They rent chairs for $10 which is so worth it. read more

I would definitely come back to this place considering how well everything was run at today's Dave Matthews Band concert. The venue has a covered area and behind it a lawn section. We were in Section 200 Row W seats 16 and 17 (the very last row of the covered area and stage left) and the views were decent considering the price of $180 total. Pros: ~Acceptable food and beer selection with Bud Light to Sam Adams, Blue Moon, Goose 312 IPA, and a couple local beers. Food selection was overpriced pizza, hot dogs, burgers, crab fries from Chickie's & Pete's, and what I got from Nico's Pizza: stromboli, which I would recommend consdering it's $10.50 and filling while a basic cheese slice is $8.50. ~Clean and well run unlike the city of Philadelphia. ~Nice selection of artists from Charlie Puth to Chris Stapleton. ~Public transportation is your best route out considering Lyft was dysfunctional and Uber was $60 for a 20 minute ride to Center City. Take the $1.40 ride from the PATCO City Hall station to Philly. It's a safe walk since it's around Rutgers Campus. Plus it's 15 minutes with a clean train and nice view of the Delaware River and Sugar House Casino running about every 30 minutes. Cons: ~Bottle neck at the entrances ~Long lines at the outside bathroom ~They should have more bathrooms a la the Wells Fargo Center read more

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Came here for the nas Wu tang show other night which was great. Got here early and tried doghaus and trejo tacos. Both not good cos I got pre made stuff that was sitting there for who know how long when I was there like 90 minutes before show started. Next time I'll ask for freshly made food cos it should be good. Stay away if they only have premade shit Venue itself I like came here for year and it's worth getting seats in case it rains but the lawn usually is where actions at when it's not always a good crowd from what I've seen read more

This venue is now called the freedom mortgage pavilion. Went here yesterday for a concert (may 2022). We were here last in september of 2021, about 8 months ago. The concert was great, but the venue was extremely disappointing. the prices for concessions have sky rocketed. the same exact drink was $13 8 months ago, now it's $20. (Small vodka and lemonade). a double was $25! A medium French fries was $10, now it jumped to $15. Plus $4.00 if you want a side of cheese. We felt like we were being down right robbed. Even a can of water was $5! I don't think I will come back to this venue ever again. read more

AMAZING TIME HERE!! So I wasn't so sure what to expect because Camden normally gets a bad wrap in the news however, I really wanted to see this concert. I have to say from beginning of getting there to the end- we had a lot of fun! Since there isn't really any parking here, we had to park in the parking lots on the street. We were very tempted to park on the streets but was then informed that the meters expire at 10pm. Once we found parking, we took a short Uber ride up to the Pavilion and then walked over from there. Although we were coming to a rap concert (Meek Mill, Future, YG &Megan the Stallions), the crowd was very diverse- which I absolutely love. We didn't stand in line very long as the staff was very efficient about moving things along. Since It is an indoor/outdoor space, the environment was perfect because the weather was very beautiful. The artist did a great job with their performance and the staff was super HELPFUL on directing us to our seats. Everything happened the way it was suppose to happen- the crowd was excited, the sound system was clear and it was great vibes all around. Overall, I have no complaints and although I didn't get a chance to try the food - I would definitely come to more concerts here in the future! PS- the parking closer to the venue was outrageous at $40 to park. We parked in the downtown area just a few short blocks away and only paid $10. The suggestion would be to get to the venue early and ride around for parking as the prices can be very high. I wouldn't take the chance parking on the street as some cars has parking tickets on them for expired meters and you needed a permit to park in most residential areas that we seen around there. read more

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Been here a couple times now, overall an OK venue with some PITA things but, a solid place to catch a show. The biggest downside is the parking, $40 is absurd. Sure, you can find other parking elsewhere for maybe $20 but to charge that amount it's robbery. I paid less for my tickets than parking. It's Camden not Center City. Not to mention the parking is a few blocks away. The lawn is a dirt pit, I imagine if it rains that would be rather miserable. Also, you can bring chairs which could be a plus/minus depending on how you look at it. I find them annoying, it's a concert, stand up. But, I also wouldn't want to sit in the dirt. So your mileage may vary, you can also rent them. Beer/beverage is on point with every other concert venue on the planet. Same with food prices, newsflash, it's overpriced. But, service was pretty good last time we were there and they have crab fries. If you have T-Mobile there is a line to get in quicker, you can have up to 3 guests with you. Sound quality is pretty good as well as the screens for us peasants on the lawn. It's a bit of a hike for us but it's a nice venue overall. read more

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Really nice venue, my new favorite. Don't bother with VIP parking, it's a mess to get to. The lawn is a great place to be as well. Don't buy the mixed drinks as they are not great. Deck view is stunning. Nice vibe as well. read more

I've been to the BBT Pavillion a few times (once when it was Susquehanna Bank Center for Gorillaz, last year for Foo Fighters and tonight for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Smashing Pumpkins). Its not too bad of a venue. Being in Camden alone is a bit of a drawback as it isn't the nicest area, although being by the waterfront is nice. Parking is $40 which is a bit absurd, and leaving after the show is awful...it took us near an hour to leave Camden back to Philly after the Foos. There are plenty of places to eat and get food although with any entertainment venue (movies, sports, concerts) it is overpriced. T-shirts a bit as well, but I am always more lenient to them. Bathrooms are decent, plenty of stalls and sinks to get everyone in and out even if it will obviously get a bit dirtier as the night go on. As far as seating goes, the seated sections are food enough. The rows are a bit cramped together but it is worth the view. The lawn area is good if you have chairs or blankets, it is mostly dirt. Not too bad but it is very dependant on how the weather is that day. The view is manageable and they have screens, but it is arguably the best priced seats for a reason. I haven't tried any of the VIP stuff, cant comment on that. All in all, I don't mind the BBT Pavillion. I'm not fond of the area or traffic, but it is up to par and decent with any of the other big music venues around and it is worth a visit if someone you like is coming by! read more

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This was my first time coming to this venue. We went for the mmrbq. The security check in was super slow. We got moved to the t mobile fast lane which wasn't much faster either. Maybe they should have more workers checking in people. I'm surprised we weren't late for the show. The venue was pretty nice I thought overall. The ticket price was pretty cheap too, $25 for lawn seating and it was an all day concert. Even the inside seats weren't that bad, I think $45. But they're sneaky, they make the tickets cheap to get you to come but then kill you on the parking, food and drinks. Parking was $40, drinks were between $15-$20 each which was ridiculous. It was hot and I really wanted a frozen drink so of course I got one of those frozen drinks in a palm tree, which was $16. I was hoping they would at least offer a refill at a discounted rate but no, had to buy another one. We bought some snacks but waited to get more food after the concert since everything was overpriced. But overall we had a fun time. I liked how they had a small break in between each band so it gives you time to go to the bathroom and get food. They had a good amount of bathrooms and even when there was a big line it moved pretty fast. They let you bring in food and water bottles which was nice. They also had a water bottle refilling station. I came here expecting to be bored after a couple hours and wanting to go home. I don't even listen to that type of music really, I came here because my husband wanted to go, but it was still an enjoyable time. The struts were really good and were the best performers I thought, and shinedown put on a good show and I actually knew almost every song from my husband listening to the radio and playing it in the kitchen. I actually had fun and we stayed the whole time which was like over 10 hours. It helped that the weather was really nice too. I would come back here to see another show sometime. read more

Got robbed parking. Arrived 2 hours early so I wouldn't have to walk far cause I have a disability. Showed several staff members my parking pass and they could care less. Had to park 1/4 mile away and walk. Any parking that was close to the doors was vip where they charge 100 dollars. Thieves and no consideration for anyone with a disability!! Dam disgrace. Then inside you get robbed again!!! Insanely ridiculously high prices for anything!!! Came here a few years back and had the same terrible experience!! This is the worst by far venue i ever came to and live nation and ticketmaster are criminals also!!!!! read more

Went to two back-to-back shows (James Taylor & Alanis Morissette) and the shows were both pretty good. We had seats in the 200 and 100 levels. You can see the stage from both sections but outside of that you are going to be watching the show on the large monitors. Not a bad thing but something to be aware of. If you are getting tickets in the 200 level, then steer clear of the center since the view is obscured by the AV booth in the middle. The food choices are pretty awesome. If you enter on the southern side of the venue make sure that you walk through the seating area to the other side. That is where all of the food and drinks are. Nothing is really cheap but it is pretty much what you would expect. The warning that I do have is about parking and driving in the area. Both nights were a complete disaster for getting from the Ben Franklin into the venue. I had VIP parking the first night which is probably worth a bit of money since it is very close to the venue. The second night, I payed $30 for a lot that was about 3/4 mile from the venue. There is one that is about 1/2 mile but we were waved on by the parking attendants (or at least we thought they were attendants). As far as I can tell, each parking lot has its own set of attendants that are paid based on the number of people that land in there lot. This causes contention where attendants from further lots will gladly wave you on to their lot regardless of the fact that it is a few blocks away and the lot that you are in front of is not full. The driving part is interesting since they seem to close streets shortly before shows start at the Pavilion. This essentially renders GPS, Apple Maps, and Waze useless once you get close to the venue. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the roads nearby since you will likely be navigating by maps instead of drive-by-drive directions. read more

BB&T Pavilion - traffic on the way to the VIP parking lot ... took approximately 30 minutes from 676 to the BB&T parking lot 1 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

The stadium itself is a nice venue very similar to the Mann in Philadelphia. Speaking of Philadelphia the ride is so easy and close to the bridge never count this arena out. With that being said generally the price of of tickets are well within range and comparable to other venues. The main problem with the arena may not be BB&T itself it's the cost of the concession items. I attended a concert that started early in the evening on a weekday. Coming straight from work it didn't allow enough time to catch a bite to eat before the concert started. Nevertheless and because of the hunger pangs I acquiesced and purchased a limp, shriveled didn't fill the bun hot dog for $6.00. I'm glad I don't have any religious or dietary restrictions because I scarfed down this unknown 'meat' product. To recap the concession costs are well over priced a $2.00 can of Budweiser cost $13.00 a 22oz can of Corona is $15.00. The venue is in a nice and easy to locate area. Although I'm not sure if the talent controls the sound or its in house it is clear there are engineering professionals on duty. read more

BB&T Pavilion - Montell Jordan - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

Despite how much I love music, I somehow avoided this venue for nine years. Yeah. I was last here in 2007 for Warped Tour. I guess it was called Tweeter Center? No idea. It's changed names so often. Seemingly not much has changed about the actual venue though. It's still in Camden and not the easiest venue to reach unless you're cool dropping $30 on parking and still possibly walking far. I was here twice this summer -- for Gwen Stefani and Blink 182. I had a seat for Gwen. It was kind of hard to see her but the sound was good. I think you can imagine how lawn was for Blink. I could hardly breathe over the pot, people loved pushing into me, and my blanket got thrown out. Thank goodness it was $5 from Five Below! I'd also recommend not visiting alone unless you have a high tolerance for disrespect and idiocy. One shirtless guy yelled at me multiple times for moving my blanket to a blank space. He told me that's where the "people hit each other." Mosh pit?? Whoa, man, what's that? Eye roll. Maybe try to be nice if I'm "banned" from sitting on a plot of grass between sets, k? Prices for drinks are insane. Like $13 for a 24-ounce beer. Uh no thanks. The sound is good from the lawn also and the TVs are really nice to have overhead. If I return in the future, it will only be for seats with a group of friends. And I'll have to really like the performer. Otherwise, pass pass pass. read more

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This is the first time that I've been to the BB&T pavilion. I attended for the Meek Mill Legendary Nights tour ( needless to say with this being his hometown several people came out). Overall I was throughly impressed by the venue. One of the biggest things I was impressed by was the various lines they had at the entrance. This allowed for people to file in relatively quickly. The venue was is very nice. I purchased a ticket in the 200 section and felt like I was incredibly close to the stage. One downfall however is the parking. More specifically for those who don't know drive themselves and want to use the ride share service. There is no designated space for Uber/Lyft drop offs. Which cause for a great deal of chaos and confusion. I've been to concerts all over the nation and I will say the traffic jam finding the Uber and getting out of Camden was unmatched. It took over an hour to filing out of the massive lines. In fact I left relatively early before the concert ended and still had to deal with all of that. But however the concert space is price less. read more

Don't do it. Never again. I saw one of my favorite bands play here recently. They were great. We had covered seats, section 200 and the visibility was 'meh'. The sound was 'meh', The seat comfort was poor, and tight. But at least we paid for covered seats for this 'all weather event'. Before the first raindrop fell, the band said they'd take a quick break allowing the lawn seat ticket holders to seek cover. When the heavy rain started halfway through the concert, the show was called (during the pre rain break). What? Yes, even though we felt not a drop of rain in our seats, the concert was stopped abruptly. An outdoor arena that closes in the rain? So, even if you buy seats in the covered sections, protected from rain you are not protected from rainouts, which suggests that you are rolling the dice every time you buy tickets. So, maybe that wasn't considered when they built this monstrosity. Weather can be tricky. But only half the arena is covered from the elements. An outdoor arena is subject to weather. Sadly, This was something the planners failed to consider. They also failed to consider that some people might drive an automobile to attend an event. And that this car would then need to be parked. We parked no less than a mile from the stadium as the parking lot was full. No biggie I suppose, despite a handicapped license plate, a person on crutches, and two children. And no shuttle for the off-site parking. And, for the nearby cabs, the streets were closed anyway so they weren't permitted to drop passengers close. One Mile, two children, two adults both with assistive devices, pouring rain, no shuttle. Yet we laughed, the whole time. What??? True. Camden BB&T is a disaster. I will not make the same mistake. I will not be treated like an animal again. But there are enough people out there who think this is ok, they'll accept this and the BB&T will make no changes, pat each other on the back, and probably stay open. I cannot believe I wasnt aware of this prior, my fault for not reading beforehand and maybe this review will save you the hassle. No matter how much you love the entertainer, do yourself a favor and see them at another venue, preferably one where you'll be treated like a human being. You'll thank me later. read more

BB&T Pavilion - One mile. Pouring rain. No shuttle. Don't do it. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

I had a great experience at BB&T Pavilion. Went there for two off-season shows in November to see The 1975. Each day, the staff was super friendly. On night one, I had seats in section 104. Great view of the stage! The second night we were in the pit. The second night, the staff remember me from night one which was nice. In the pit, security gave us a drink to share since we were pretty hot. Again, staff was awesome! There were police officers outside the venue so I felt safe walking from the Uber to the venue. I liked that the area was enclosed. Parking was easy and close to the entrance. I would definitely come see a show here again. read more

BB&T Pavilion - View from pit - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

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Came here recently for a concert. Like any stadium or concert space the parking was a mess. The concert was in the summer and it was extremely hot so the fact that the venue was outside was not helpful. The most annoying thing was the drink line. We waited in line almost an hour for a drink which was insane. Luckily we didn't care too much about the opening performers otherwise we would have missed them and/ or had to get out of line. The bartenders were very slow and the menu was very limited. Once we got in our seats they weren't the cleanest. Although we say under overhang, everyone was smoking so just be mindful of this if you are taking kids. The other really annoying thing is that the jumbo screens are horrible, so unless you are close you just see a dot moving around on stage. Probably won't be back unless there is an artist I really like. read more

40$ to park no cash accepted ! Venue had zero air with minimal fans . Dripping sweaty mess . Had to leave to use restroom showed my online ticket to one worker was ok left to get water showing same exact ticket huge problem . Place was run like a zoo ! People so drunk and high upon exiting looked like dead bodies . Cheaper venue than PNC AND NOW I KNOW WHY !!!! Horribly ran !!!! read more

We arrived at BB&T for a show and didn't really know what to expect. Sure I knew it's used for outdoor events, so I figured it would be cold inside, even with the walls up. It wasn't cold at all, in fact it was super nice. Their security wasn't the best, hell people set off the metal detectors and all they did was pat down their top section (which hello what about their boots?). Also making people pour their bottled water into a cup, while backing up the line was a bit excessive and unnecessary. Other than that I did not see security for the rest of the night and I was second row. Their sound system is pretty damn amazing compared to other venues that I have been to. Their food/drinks are priced high, but I get it. If you don't want to pay those prices, then don't pay them. I ate/drank prior to the concert and kicked myself for not taking in a bottle of water, however now I know for next time. I would absolutely come back here again, based off the sound system alone! read more

Not the best venue, and I'll definitely choose to go elsewhere from now on. I went to the Jason Aldean concert about two weeks ago. Not only did Live Nation have zero control over the crowd, there were drunk teenagers everywhere. At one point, I walked past two girls - who didn't look older than 16 - sitting on a bench slumped on top of each other covered in vomit. You couldn't even move in the lawn seat section, and it was nearly impossible to get to the bathroom even if it was 100% necessary. They definitely oversold tickets. Compared to PNC Bank Arts Center, there were no big screens to view the show so we could barely see anything. It is located right in the heart of Camden; pretty scary to walk, or even leave your car there. read more

BB&T Pavilion - Lawn seats for a Jason Aldean concert - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

I've been here a few times for a couple shows and I really like this venue. It's spacious and clean, for the most part. Never had an yuck issue with any of the bathrooms. The layout allows for a different vibe in every area you walk over too. It allows an open un-crowded feeling, especially when you're looking for a reprieve to get away from the masses. There are some pretty wonderful views from within the venue as well. The parking seems to be contingent on which show they are sponsoring. We've parked right near and other times, blocks away. Prices is usually about the same, 10-15 dollars. The drinks and food are a little pricey, as to be expected, but it's good, truly! Ticket check is pretty simple, and for all you rascals, note that a lot of times, they search you as well. We were able to rent lawn chairs for one of the concerts for only $5 which was nice, considering the lawn was filled with poop (animal of course). That is one area I wish they could look into doing something about. read more

BB&T Pavilion - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

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Came here recently for the Chicago/Doobie Brothers concert and overall, things were A-OK! Gates opened at 6:30 so we left plenty of time to get in, parked, and to the gate. We had lawn seats, and we wanted to get the best possible location. We ended up getting to BB&T Pavilion at about 6pm and were directed to the lots for the Aquarium. The line to get in was efficient and moving right along. Big minus was the $30 fee which actually cost more than my ticket for the concert! But, there was more than plenty of space and I was able to get a spot near the exit. We had about a 5 minute walk to the gate where they actually opened early. Security, too, was quick and efficient. We did not get any attitude and got right in with our beach chairs and small bags with snacks (in clear plastic bags)! Once in, we were able to get center lawn about a quarter of the way up. This was enough of a slope to avoid being blocked by those who stood at the start of the lawn seats by the metal fencing. A good part of the lawn is now just dirt which is why we did not sit closer as we also did not bring a blanket. As far as the chairs were concerned, looking around a completely full lawn section, I'd say that 98% had the proper low-seated chairs. A few I saw had camp folding chairs that were definitely taller than allowed. I don't know if security stopped anyone as I did not see it myself, but most followed the rules. A huge negative during the concert was not the weed (only a couple of whiffs the whole concert) but the 4 to 5 people nearby us smoking some fat cigars. When the breeze was right, the smoke was not pleasant. I'm not sure of the rules for the lawn seating, but the employees certainly did not do anything about them. Unfortunately, some other guests had enough and got up and moved making their experience not as good as it could be. The drinks and food in the complex are very expensive, but the drinks especially looked pretty decent. The bathroom situation at least for the men was quick without anyone using the sinks. Saw the extra port-a-johns but didn't even try to use them. The concert stuck to the posted times and we left about five minutes prior to the end so we could try to beat some traffic out. Was the best move and we had no problems getting out of the lots and home. Just had to rely on the GPS to figure out how to get to the bridge back to PA. So, based on some other Yelp reviews, my family and I had a much overall better experience at BB&T Pavilion. I gave the minus stars for the prices for parking and concessions, and that nothing was done about the cigar smokers who smoked away with impunity and no cares about those around them. Props to the concession worker working the lawn seats dancing with his cotton candy buckets trying to make sales! read more

As someone who loves live music and has seen probably 50 shows at BB&T / Freedom Mortgage / Whatever-They-Are-Calling-It-This-Year, I think I'm done here, and I'm very sad to say that. The prices are going up exponentially year after year for no good reason. The service is non-existent. I've never seen so few **** given by a collective group of employees. This year I paid 40-50 bucks to PARK MY CAR each time I went, on top of 30-40 percent of each ticket I bought going toward "fees" of whatever the hell Live Nation wanted to charge. "Convenience fee" for literally having no choice in the matter, makes perfect sense. Oh by the way, surprise! This year, my wife can't even bring in her small (very small) purse. But, we have great news for you! For a "small fee", we have these lockers over here that she can store it in. No chairs either! But hey, for a "small fee", we have chairs you can rent! Beer for the low, low price of 17 bucks (plus tip, because I'm sure the employees pouring it are making minimum wage). Disgusting chicken fingers or a dry-ass pretzel for 10+ bucks each. Go screw yourselves, Live Nation/Ticketmaster. You've fleeced enough of my money, and you get no more. I'll miss the events, but honestly, the experience of having to deal with someone's hand in my pocket the whole time kind of ruined the experiences anyway. read more

I have been to this venue numerous times over the years. I haven't been here in a few years and last night we were here for a concert. We arrived fairly late around 7:00, we missed one of the opening acts. I was caught off guard by the prices for parking. I was shocked it was $40.00. That's ridiculous! That's more than what is paid for any sporting event and any event I've been too in the past. They also try to squeeze as many cars in as they can. Upon entering everyone was drunk, it was comical. I'm shocked they don't flag people and stop serving them. I went and ordered 2 waters and a beer another $26.00. The waters are $7.50 each. That again is ridiculous. I know at any venue things can be expensive but that's outrageous!!! The show was great and the seats are nice. There isn't a bad seat in the venue. We try and avoid the lawn at all costs. We will only go back if an artist we want to see isn't playing elsewhere. 2 stars read more

BB&T Pavilion - Seats - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Camden, New Jersey

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I've seen a number of events here over the years and generally it's right down the middle OK as a concert venue. On the pro side: -The lawn is actually pretty decent. It's roomy and not too steep, with a decent view of the stage and big screens so they can play a video feed. There are concessions at the top of the hill, which helps. -The pavilion seats are great, especially the 100 section. There is an added bonus of drink service in the pavilion, which can be super dangerous - I mean you don't even have to leave your seat to get a fresh drink. My husband also discovered you can order items to your seat via the Live Nation app. -Facilities are generally pretty well maintained. Staff at the concession stands were pretty cool, and security was OK. I would recommend going in through the side entrance vs the lobby. Seemed to be less of a wait. -Food options were fun - Quest Love cheesesteaks, Ritas water ice and Chickie & Pete's fries speak to the Philly area. On the con side: -Well it's Camden so getting in and out requires some logistics. If you're staying in Philly (which I would recommend), you can take the ferry over. It's $11 round trip and is a nice little ride. But the bad things about it are that they say you have 30 minutes to get in line for the ferry home, and if you miss it, you miss it. This means you have to rush out of the arena, get in a massive line, contend with people cutting in line and wait roughly 20-25 minutes per round trip before it's your turn to board the ferry. Lyft and Uber will come there but it's your normal cluster of a full arena letting out at once and just not enough rides. If you can find a way to get back over the bridge and get dropped off, picking up an Uber or Lyft from that side of the bridge is easy. Also, don't wander around Camden at night. I know they're trying to revive the area and honestly there's been some progress. But it's still not safe. Stick with the crowd and watch yourself. -Prices for everything food and beverage were sky high even for a major concert. $20 for a drink pretty much universally. High prices for food too. -The pit. Oh my god. I've been to a LOT of concerts and plenty in the pit but this pit is to be avoided at all costs. It is tiny and they completely oversell it. That combined with the normal people sneaking their friends in without a ticket caused just a massive cluster of humanity and a boiling hot temperature. I pushed my way out to go to the bathroom and get new drinks and I swear to you, the blast of hot air emitting from the pit area was about 20 degrees hotter than the air outside and made me seriously reconsider going back in at all (which I did). We made it one set down there out of sheer willpower and then retreated to the lawn. Not for the faint of heart. read more

I would skip this venue for any future concerts. It took us 1 1/2 hours just to get to the VIP parking because no thought went into planning this place when they first built it. We saw no signs to VIP, forget it if you need handicap parking. Once we parked we got in fairly quick but they already started the concert 30 mins by the time we found our seats because of the parking situation. There's lots of food vendor's inside the place. Nothing cheap. A drink is $20. You can bring a bottle of water and snacks from home but be prepared to have it in a clear tote. We sat inside the venue and the seats are ok. Clean. Not broken like other places. I guess if you live in that phili/nj area it's more convenient but I'll stick with PNC in homdel. So much easier to navigate. read more

(I reviewed this place before ... I guess it was under a different name and got deleted. Either way this is still the Tweeter center to me and my review hasn't changed) I have good memories tied to this venue. I saw so many great concerts here over the years. from way back in the Days when Limp bizkit and Creed were about to blow up ...Life time ago uh ? In that time this venue has stayed exactly the same. Poor quality "tv's" for the lawn area, Low definition and bad back lighting, you can hardly tell what you're looking at. Terrible sound quality in the lawn as well... that wasn't always the case though. At one time the lawn speakers were functioning... the last few shows they were either turned off or are just plain ol busted. Who knows ? The terrible bathroom situation hasn't been addressed either and has always been an issue. It's every damn time ! Regardless of a sellout crowd or not. When you have people urinating in the sinks and on the back fence ... pretty sure you got some issues. They added extra portopotties but even that isn't enough ... your still stuck waiting in line for 15-20 minutes. The negatives aside, I love being out on the lawn and enjoying the sights and sounds... the view of the Ben Franklin, the drunk and half lit people walking by... people blazing up and reliving the 60's. It's all pretty damn awesome. I guess what i'm really saying is that to really embrace and enjoy this venue, you have to be a little f*cked up yourself... maybe it's just me and my opinion though. Live Rock Music and a couple beers on the Lawn ... paradise to me. If they would only turn it up though. Hope they make some much needed updates soon. read more

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