It’s so close you can smell it. MMRBQ returns this Saturday, September 16th, with two stages of rock and a full day of partying at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. You can still grab tickets here.
The weather is on our side this year (knock on wood!): clouds mixed with sun, and a high of 77*. No heat waves of years past – just a gorgeous day to cap off the summer concert season.
This morning the Preston & Steve Show announced the exact timing for the festival, and the full schedule is listed below. Between the main stage, side stage and broadcast tent, there’s more ‘RBQ action than ever, so plan accordingly!
As always, the first half of the day (through the first four main stage bands) is general admission. This means that seating is first come, first serve. It also means that you can get into the pit for Vixen77, Tigercub, Finger Eleven and Dirty Honey – even if you have a lawn ticket. After intermission, it’s back to regular ticketed seating, and we’ll give you a moment to get in place for the second half of the day with Ayron Jones, Larkin Poe, Billy Idol and Shinedown.
Follow the action on Instagram, TikTok and X/Twitter. We’ll have backstage glimpses and complete concert coverage across our socials. Tag @933WMMR and #MMRBQ so we can see the day from your POV.
MAIN STAGE SET TIMES
12:00 – Doors
1:00 – 1:25 – Vixen77
1:55 – 2:25 – Tigercub
2:55 – 3:30 – Finger Eleven
4:00 – 4:40 – Dirty Honey
4:40 – 5:20 – Intermission
5:20 – 6:00 – Ayron Jones
6:30 – 7:10 – Larkin Poe
7:40 – 8:40 – Billy Idol
9:10 – 10:50 – Shinedown
SIDE STAGE SET TIMES
1:25 – 1:50 – Live Band Karaoke with SideArm, Part 1
2:25 – 2:55 – Live Band Karaoke with SideArm, Part 1
3:30 – 4:00 – Don McCloskey performs
4:40 – 5:20 – Jacky Bam Bam DJ Set
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
6am – 12noon – Ray Koob (in studio)
12:00 – 2:00 – Jacky Bam Bam (live @ MMRBQ)
2:00 – 4:00 – Brent Porche (live @ MMRBQ)
4:00-6:00 – Pierre Robert and Pancake (live @ MMRBQ)
6pm – midnight – Jason (in studio)
Know Before You Go: MMRBQ At Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Getting There
There are tons of options to choose from when heading to the venue.
For public transportation, you can choose form the Riverlink Ferry, PATCO, or NJTransit’s RiverLINE. The Riverlink Ferry goes from Penn’s Landing to the Camden Waterfront. PATCO has stations located in Center City at 8th and Market, 10th and Locust, 12th and Locust, and 16th and Locust. There are stations all over South Jersey, as well. Exit at Broadway station and change underground to NJ Transit’s RiverLINE for a quick ride to the Camden Waterfront. Or, you can go to ground level and walk approximately 3 blocks. NJTransit’s RiverLINE goes from Trenton to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (the last stop on the line).
You can also choose to ride with friends and split the parking cost! The more people you pile into your car, the less each individual pays. Make sure you drive responsibly and choose a designated driver. Lots typically open 2 hours prior to show time.
Another option can be Uber, Lyft, or any other rideshare program. Drop-off points are located at the Wiggins Circle and the corner of Clinton and 2nd Streets.
Tickets
All events at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion are Mobile Entry. That means your mobile device needs to be used to gain access to the event. Tickets will not be emailed or available for print. For more information on mobile entry, click here.
Having phone troubles? Visit the box office on event day for assistance and be prepared to show your ID.
Bag Policy
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion allows clear bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and unclear bags no larger than 6” x 9”. This applies to all bags including totes, clutches, and fanny packs. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Guests have the right to refuse a bag search and the venue has the right to refuse entry. If you have any items that are not allowed into the venue, please return them to your vehicle.
Items not allowed? Lawn chairs, weapons or sharp objects of any kind, alcohol, laser pointers, coolers, GoPros, iPads or tablets, professional cameras, glass bottles, cans, illegal drugs, lounge or tri-fold chairs, picnic baskets, large blankets, large umbrellas, chains (ex. wallet chains), selfie sticks, fireworks, pets (except service dogs), strollers, signage over 11″ x 8″, frisbees, and footballs.
Paying For Food And Drink
ALL points of sale including premier parking, merchandise, food and beverage will ONLY accept debit, credit or mobile pay (Apple Pay or Google Pay). All main concession stands take Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. All merchandise stands take all major credit cards.
For fans that wish to use cash, Cash to Card conversion will be available at the upsell hub.
The Artists
Photo by SHERVIN LAINEZ for Vixen77; Andreia Lemos for Tigercub; Dustin Rabin for Finger Eleven; Rick Horn for Dirty Honey; Ryan Smith for Ayron Jones; Jason Stoltzfus for Larkin Poe; Steven Sebring for Billy Idol; Sanjay Parikh for Shinedown
We have a “Get To Know The MMRBQ Bands” blog that is helpful for a crash course in all things MMRBQ 2023 Featured Artists. For more, though, check out MMRBQ HQ. We have individual artist pages, interviews, and songs you may want to study up on.
Don’t miss out on Live Band Karaoke on the Preston and Steve Side Stage.
Last-Minute Tickets
Oh, procrastinators, How we love you so. We get it. So here’s the link for buy a last-minute ticket online. Because, you’re NOT going to want to miss this.
Weather
At time of publishing, Saturday is set for me 76 degrees and partly cloudy in Camden. Dress and prepare accordingly! It seems like it’s going to be a beautiful day.
