BB&T Pavilion

New Jersey


Mainly used as an outdoor amphitheater for rock and pop concerts between May and November, the BB&T Pavilion attracts major talents such as Green Day, John Mayer and Rod Stewart.

On concert days the RiverLink Ferry operates longer hours.


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