NEW! Clear Bag Policy

We are now required to comply with the PNC Bank Arts Center Clear Bag Policy, which means the following:

• Clear bags only: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• Small clutches permitted: Non-clear bags up to 6″ x 9″
• Prohibited items: Backpacks and coolers are not allowed

All bags are subject to search upon entry. Guests may decline a bag search; however, the venue reserves the right to deny entry in such cases.

Please return any prohibited items to your vehicle prior to arrival.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests.

Event Entry & Exit

Arrival Times:

• Gates typically open at 12:00 (noon) for a 1:30pm show, 5:30pm for a 7:00pm show, and 6:00pm for our 7:30pm shows.
• For the Cousin Brucie  shows, we recommend arriving early (4-5pm) as this tends to be a very big event.

New Ticket Policy:

• Please be advised that we can no longer allow entry to our events without a ticket.
• To enter, please bring either your mailed hard copy tickets, printed tickets (PDF file from confirmation email), or show your tickets on your smart phone.
• If you do not have a ticket, we will provide a QR code you may use to request an e-ticket. NOTE: This excludes any sold out show!

Show Conclusion:

• Daytime shows by 3:30 – 3:45pm.
• Evening shows by 10:30pm.

Weather & Special Announcements

We can’t wait to see you at upcoming events in 2025, rain or shine!

Enjoy covered seating for 7,500 guests under our stunning circular roof, which shelters most of the general seating area.

Parking & Shuttles

Parking at the PNC Bank Arts Center is free and open for all GSA Foundation events.

Handicap parking: Spots fills quickly, and hang tags are required.

Shuttles: We offer complimentary shuttle buses to and from the overflow lots, which are up to 1/3 mile away, during our evening shows.

Tailgating: We welcome you to tailgate, however, especially for sold-out shows, only one parking space is permitted per vehicle. Additional spaces may not be used for tailgating.

Public Transportation

Below is an option for travel to the PNC Bank Arts Center using mass transit:

• Take NJ Transit to the Aberdeen-Matawan station
• Take a 4.7 mile Taxi/Uber/Lyft from there to the PNC Bank Arts Center
• We recommend arriving early to reduce time in traffic at the venue

ADA Access

There is an ADA entrance, which is to the right if you’re looking at the Arts Center, and please be advised that from there you will have to walk up the ramp and into the theater, and then there is a ramp taking you into to theater, so you don’t have to use the stairs. Buses can drop groups off by the ADA entrance.

Our concerts typically have plenty of seats in the theater, although we do recommend arriving early if you would like to ensure that you will not be in lawn seats.

Unfortunately, we do not have any specific resources to accommodate people with walkers, and we can not provide wheelchairs so you will need to bring your own and have a companion wheel you into the venue. 

Seating

All tickets are general admission, and seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. We advise that you arrive early if you have special needs.

Additionally, Live Nation provides some lawn seats free of charge for our events, which are also assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Guests are not permitted to bring their own lawn seats.

Food & Beverage

Concessions will be open for the GSAF events.

You may bring in water, food, and snacks, but NO coolers or backpacks.

Please be advised that concession stands do not accept cash.