Best concert venues and theaters in Monmouth County, NJ

6 local picks across 4 towns, hand-picked by Monmouth Guide.

From the Stone Pony to the Count Basie, Monmouth County punches above its weight for live music and theater. Here are 6 concert venues and theaters across 4 Monmouth County towns, from Asbury Park to Holmdel.

Concert Venues and Theaters in Monmouth County

Convention Hall & Paramount Theatre

Asbury Park

Asbury Park's historic boardwalk landmark, where a 3,600-capacity hall and the Paramount Theatre host major concerts.
Count Basie Center for the Arts

Red Bank

A restored historic theater and arts campus hosting concerts, comedy, Broadway tours and family shows.
Monmouth Park Racetrack

Oceanport

A classic Jersey Shore thoroughbred track with summer live racing, a Caesars sportsbook and year-round events.
PNC Bank Arts Center

Holmdel

A 17,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater off the Garden State Parkway hosting major summer concerts.
The Stone Pony

Asbury Park

The legendary rock club tied to Bruce Springsteen, with an indoor stage year-round and the outdoor Summer Stage May-October.
Two River Theater

Red Bank

A professional regional theater staging classics, new plays and world-premiere musicals.

Concert Venues and Theaters by town

Quick answers

What are the best concert venues and theaters in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local favorites include Convention Hall & Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank and Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. This guide lists 6 concert venues and theaters across 4 towns, each picked and described by Monmouth Guide.

Which Monmouth County towns have the most concert venues and theaters?

Asbury Park (2), Red Bank (2), Oceanport (1) and Holmdel (1) have the most entries in this guide.

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