Summary
The city put another $7.3 million into the waterfront amphitheater near the Queen Mary, bringing the project to about $21.3 million. Staff say premium upgrades will boost revenue and the venue will repay the Tidelands Fund in roughly eight years, with a summer 2026 grand opening.
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$7.3 million more from the Tidelands Fund, repaid from venue profits over about eight years.
Concertgoers, downtown restaurants and hotels, and local workers in construction and hospitality.
Critics note Tidelands dollars are restricted to coastal uses and question whether projections are overly optimistic.
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