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Cross Insurance Center

Cross Insurance Center is Bangor’s multipurpose arena and convention venue at 515 Main Street. Concerts, family shows and… Read more

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Reviewed 10.7.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The official parking diagram identifies Lots J, O and E around Bass Park Boulevard, Buck Street and Main Street. Check the event’s lot choices and prices before leaving; the operator says paid lots vary by event.
Arrive
Use 515 Main Street in Bangor for Cross Insurance Center. On-site parking is accessed from Buck Street; this is a different venue from Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Check your event listing for doors and allow time for parking, screening and the walk to the entrance.
Exact location
515 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
For an accessible route, the operator identifies elevators at the Renewal by Andersen entrance and the Hammond Lumber Company entrance, formerly the Southeast entrance. Accessible seating locations vary with the event layout; call 207-561-8300 before buying to confirm seats, companion placement and the entrance for your visit.
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Cross Insurance Center’s red spectator bowl and reserved floor chairs in an official arena photograph published December 2023. Floor seating varies by event; the capture date is not supplied.
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Cross Insurance Center’s red spectator bowl and reserved floor chairs in an official arena photograph published December 2023. Floor seating varies by event; the capture date is not supplied.

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Venue details
Venue typeArena
CapacityUp to 8,500maximum arena seating published by the operator; actual concert, court, standing-floor and curtain configurations vary
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Destination: Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Use 515 Main Street in Bangor for Cross Insurance Center. On-site parking is accessed from Buck Street; this is a different venue from Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Check your event listing for doors and allow time for parking, screening and the walk to the entrance. For an accessible route, the operator identifies elevators at the Renewal by Andersen entrance and the Hammond Lumber Company entrance, formerly the Southeast entrance. Accessible seating locations vary with the event layout; call 207-561-8300 before buying to confirm seats, companion placement and the entrance for your visit. The official parking diagram identifies Lots J, O and E around Bass Park Boulevard, Buck Street and Main Street. Check the event’s lot choices and prices before leaving; the operator says paid lots vary by event.

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For an accessible route, the operator identifies elevators at the Renewal by Andersen entrance and the Hammond Lumber Company entrance, formerly the Southeast entrance. Accessible seating locations vary with the event layout; call 207-561-8300 before buying to confirm seats, companion placement and the entrance for your visit.

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  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
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Bags may be no larger than 14 × 14 × 6 inches, with exceptions for medical or childcare bags. Expect bag checks and metal-detector screening; ask security for an alternative screening option if needed. Outside food and drink are prohibited except baby food and medically necessary items. Read your event’s Know Before You Go notice for additional restrictions. The venue is cashless; a no-fee cash-to-card ReadySTATION is just inside the Renewal by Andersen entrance.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
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For an accessible route, the operator identifies elevators at the Renewal by Andersen entrance and the Hammond Lumber Company entrance, formerly the Southeast entrance. Accessible seating locations vary with the event layout; call 207-561-8300 before buying to confirm seats, companion placement and the entrance for your visit. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Maine basketball — published 2023–24 section diagram
Concert — full house with reserved floor
Concert — general-admission pit and reserved floor
Concert — general-admission standing floor
Harlem Globetrotters — court with reserved courtside
Bangor arena — parking Lots J, O and E

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Use Cross Insurance Center’s event listing for concerts, family shows and other Bangor arena events. Maine’s current basketball home schedule lists Memorial Gym in Orono, so a Black Bears ticket is not automatically for Cross Insurance Center. For any basketball event here, match the ticket to its actual venue and court layout.
Watch out for
Bags may be no larger than 14 × 14 × 6 inches, with exceptions for medical or childcare bags. Expect bag checks and metal-detector screening; ask security for an alternative screening option if needed. Outside food and drink are prohibited except baby food and medically necessary items. Read your event’s Know Before You Go notice for additional restrictions. The venue is cashless; a no-fee cash-to-card ReadySTATION is just inside the Renewal by Andersen entrance.
Good arrival window
Use 515 Main Street in Bangor for Cross Insurance Center. On-site parking is accessed from Buck Street; this is a different venue from Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Check your event listing for doors and allow time for parking, screening and the walk to the entrance.
Main transit note
For an accessible route, the operator identifies elevators at the Renewal by Andersen entrance and the Hammond Lumber Company entrance, formerly the Southeast entrance. Accessible seating locations vary with the event layout; call 207-561-8300 before buying to confirm seats, companion placement and the entrance for your visit.
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Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

Parking At A Glance

What to do
The official parking diagram identifies Lots J, O and E around Bass Park Boulevard, Buck Street and Main Street. Check the event’s lot choices and prices before leaving; the operator says paid lots vary by event.
Best option
Reserve an available event space through the operator’s JustPark link or the Maine Credit Unions Box Office. Match the parking pass to its actual lot rather than assuming every on-site lot accepts the same pass.
Sources6 officialReviewed 10.7.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Bangor arrival & parking

Use the operator’s Lots J, O and E diagram and the parking pass for your actual event. On-site parking is accessed from Buck Street.

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Mixed

Event-specific floor layout

The official diagrams distinguish reserved floor blocks, a standing pit, a standing floor and courtside seating. Compare your exact event map before buying.

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Positive

Concerts, court events & family shows

The arena and convention spaces host different kinds of events. Check the event listing for the correct room, stage or court arrangement and entry instructions.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Official diagrams for several arena configurations
  • ✓On-site parking with advance event reservations
  • ✓Published accessible entrance and elevator information
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Know Before You Book

  • ×Floor and bowl availability vary by event
  • ×Parking lots and charges depend on the event
  • ×Purchases require a card, mobile payment or cash-to-card conversion
Sources6 officialReviewed 10.7.26Sources for Know Before You Book

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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.7.26

Confirm the Bangor event and its floor layout, reserve the appropriate parking lot, and check the event’s entry notice before leaving home.

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