Explore NJ: Rock On!

On Aug 15, 2025

New Jersey is home to a wide variety of notable concert venues, ranging from iconic clubs to large-scale stadium destinations. Here are four can’t-miss concert venues in the Garden State:

PNC Bank Arts Center | Holmdel

Located in Holmdel, the PNC Bank Arts Center is an outdoor amphitheater with a seating capacity of 17,500, including both covered and lawn areas. It hosts a variety of concerts and events from spring through fall, featuring national touring acts across multiple genres. The venue is known for its large scale, seasonal programming, and accessible location near major highways.

Stone Pony | Asbury Park

Located on the Asbury Park boardwalk, the Stone Pony opened in 1974 as a music club with an 850‑person indoor capacity and a seasonal outdoor “Summer Stage” holding up to roughly 4,500 attendees. It hosts national and regional touring acts across genres, has historic ties to Bruce Springsteen and other New Jersey artists, and operates year-round with both indoor and outdoor programming.

Starland Ballroom | Sayreville

The Starland Ballroom is an indoor concert venue with a capacity of around 2,500. Owned and operated by AEG Presents/Bowery Presents, it opened in December 2003 (replacing earlier incarnations dating to the 1960s) and hosts roughly 115 events annually. The venue accommodates a range of genres – from rock and metal to hip‑hop and country – with full production capabilities and general admission standing.

MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford

Located in East Rutherford, MetLife Stadium is an 82,500-seat (expandable for concerts) open-air venue that hosts NFL games for the Giants and Jets, plus major concerts and events year-round. Opened in April 2010, it features 200+ suites, extensive club seating, full production capabilities, and has hosted headline acts like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and more. It will also host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

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