ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced plans to build an outdoor entertainment venue to host concerts and festivals along with plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art nightclub later this year.

Borgata received preliminary determination of eligibility today from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to utilize approximately $14 million of its current and future funds on deposit with the CRDA generated from its Investment Alternative Tax payments. This investment will partially fund the development and construction of the two new venues that will further bolster Atlantic City’s market leading entertainment and resort destination.

“We are thrilled with the opportunity to enhance and grow our already tremendous entertainment offerings through funding by the CRDA and a wonderful partnership with Live Nation,” said Tom Ballance, President and Chief Operating Officer for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. “Upon our entry into the market in 2003, Borgata set the bar for entertainment and nightlife in Atlantic City, so it is only appropriate that we raise it yet again with the addition of these two substantial projects.”

Located at Borgata’s Northeast entrance, Borgata Festival Park, an outdoor concert venue and festival grounds, will feature artists synonymous with Borgata’s reputation for bringing world-class musical acts to the Jersey Shore. The inaugural concert will tentatively take place on Saturday, June 13th with multiple bands joining forces for an all-day outdoor celebration. Throughout the summer and early fall, a variety of well-known performers will grace the newly forged stage with announcements for the lineup coming later in March. The venue will feature some of the biggest DJs in the world with a series of day-life Electric Dance Music parties.  Festival Park will also play a prominent role in the Savor Borgata Culinary Series, highlighting the city’s leading culinary destination by hosting food and beverage festivals throughout the year.

Entertainment has been of paramount importance for Borgata since igniting Atlantic City’s revival almost 11 years ago. Its partnership with Live Nation Philadelphia as the property’s exclusive booking company has been extremely successful, bringing the world’s biggest names in music such as The Who, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Sting, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Bob Dylan, Imagine Dragons, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock to the region’s premier entertainment destination.

“We are looking forward to being a part of this new outdoor venue coming to Borgata,” said Geoff Gordon, Live Nation Philadelphia Regional President. “Borgata Festival Park will be another avenue to bring top-tier entertainment to Atlantic City and highlight all the city has to offer.”

*Click here to view a virtual tour of Borgata Festival Park. An HD / broadcast quality video download is also available.

In addition to its outdoor venue, Borgata will invest a large portion of capital money into the design and development of a new, state-of-the-art nightlife experience scheduled to open at the end of 2015. The prominent New York City architectural firm of Josh Held Design, which has created projects such as Marquee Nightclub (New York), TAO Restaurant and Nightclub (Las Vegas) and Voyeur Nightclub (Los Angeles) has been appointed to head the venture.

“We recognize the importance of providing our customers with a fresh, uniquely original nightlife concept,” said, Joe Lupo, Senior Vice President of Operations for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. “In addition to engaging the most elite DJs in the industry, we are thrilled with the prospect of this new nightclub working in conjunction with Borgata Festival Park to create an all-day/night entertainment experience unlike any other.”

Borgata Entertainment & Nightlife Schedule

Mike & The Mechanics
The Music Box / March 6 – 9p.m.

Henrix
mur.mur / March 6 – 11p.m.

Brandi Carlile
The Music Box / March 7 – 9p.m.

Kayper
mur.mur / March 7 – 10p.m.

D-Nice
MIXX / March 7 – 10p.m.

Social Sundays w/ Crooked
MIXX / March 8 – 11p.m.

Steve Aoki
mur.mur / March 9 – 10p.m.

Sarah McLachlan
Event Center / March 13 – 8p.m.

Marie Osmond
The Music Box / March 13 – 9p.m.

DJ Spryte
mur.mur / March 13 – 10p.m.

Kathy Griffin
Event Center / March 14 – 8p.m.

Pentatonix  (sold out)
The Music Box / March 14 – 8p.m.

Nick Cannon hosted by Amber Rose
mur.mur / March 14 – 10p.m.

Paul Oakenfold
MIXX / March 14 – 10p.m.

Social Sundays w/ Mel DeBarge
MIXX / March 15 – 11p.m.

Lewis Black
The Music Box / March 20 – 9p.m.
The Music Box / March 21 – 9p.m.

Laidback Luke
MIXX / March 20 – 11p.m.

Lara Fabian: Greatest Hits 2015
Event Center / March 21 – 8p.m.

Vice
mur.mur / March 21 – 10p.m.

Rev Run & Ruckus
MIXX / March 21 – 10p.m.

Sebastian Maniscalco (sold out)
The Music Box / March 27 – 9p.m.
The Music Box / March 28 – 6p.m. & 9p.m.

Social Sundays w/ Eric Cubeechee
MIXX / March 29 – 11p.m.

Jerry Seinfeld (sold out)
Event Center / April 11 – 8p.m.

Frankie Valli (sold out)
The Music Box / April 17 – 9p.m.
The Music Box / April 18 – 9p.m.

The Beach Boys w/ America
Event Center / April 18 – 8p.m.

Frank Caliendo (sold out)
The Music Box / April 25 – 9p.m.

Wayne Brady
The Music Box / May 2 – 9p.m.

Paramore
Event Center / May 8 – 9p.m.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
The Music Box / May 8 – 9p.m.

Tony Orlando
The Music Box / May 15 – 9p.m.

Jo Koy
The Music Box / May 16 – 9p.m.

Brit Floyd
Event Center / May 22 – 8p.m.

Billy Gardell
The Music Box / May 23 – 9p.m.

Russell Peters
Event Center / May 23 – 8p.m.
Event Center / May 24 – 8p.m.

Loni Love
The Music Box / May 29 – 9p.m.

Wanda Sykes
The Music Box / June 12 – 9p.m.
The Music Box / June 13 – 9p.m.

Daryl Hall & John Oates
Event Center / June 27 – 8p.m.

Idina Menzel
Event Center / July 10 – 8p.m.

Jim Norton
The Music Box / July 10 – 9p.m.
The Music Box / July 11 – 8p.m.

George Lopez
Event Center / July 11 – 8p.m.

Margaret Cho
The Music Box / July 18 – 9p.m.

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga  (sold out)
Event Center / July 24 – 8p.m.

Straight No Chaser
The Music Box / June 24 – 9p.m.
The Music Box / June 25 – 4p.m. & 9p.m.
The Music Box / June 26 – 7p.m.

Impractical Jokers
Event Center / July 31 – 8p.m.

Jerry Seinfeld
Event Center / August 7 & 8 – 8p.m.

Bill O’Reilly & Dennis Miller (sold out)
Event Center / August 14 – 8p.m.

Lisa Lampanelli
Event Center / August 28 – 8p.m.

Madonna
Boardwalk Hall / October 3 – 8p.m.

About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Located in Atlantic City’s Marina District, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 3,094 slot machines; an 80+ table poker room; 10 retail boutiques; 5 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 9 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 square feet of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The market-leading resort also features Atlantic City’s first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools.  Borgata also offers online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites, BorgataCasino.com and BorgataPoker.com.

For more information on Borgata or to obtain a copy of this press release, please visit www.theborgata.com or follow Borgata on twitter.com/BorgataAC