PNC Bank Arts Center Seating Chart
PNC Bank Arts Center is an outdoor amphitheater at Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel, New Jersey, run by Live Nation. It opened on June 12, 1968 as the Garden State Arts Center, under a 200-foot, saucer-shaped roof by architect Edward Durell Stone that rests on eight concrete pillars. PNC Bank bought the naming rights in 1996, the same year about 2,000 seats were added, some of them outside the roof. Live Nation lists 6,800 pavilion seats and a lawn for 10,000.
Quick answer
PNC Bank Arts Center holds up to 16,800 people, according to Live Nation, which runs it: 6,800 seats in the pavilion and a lawn for 10,000. Wikipedia gives 17,500, and one Live Nation sheet lists the pavilion at 5,800.
- It opened in 1968 as the Garden State Arts Center and took the PNC name in 1996.
- Reserved sections run 101-104, 201 and 204, 301-304 and 401-405, plus private boxes.
- Outside lawn chairs are banned, but blankets are allowed.
- For private events, the Main Plaza holds up to 1,750 guests and the VIP Club seats 300.
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Sections at PNC Bank Arts Center
PNC Bank Arts Center has numbered reserved sections under and around its round roof, private boxes, a large lawn and several clubs and decks. The section numbers below are read from the venue's own map.
- 100s — sections 101-104 nearest the stage, with 102 and 103 in the center
- 200s — side sections 201 and 204, beside 101 and 104
- Boxes — private box blocks, sold through season tickets
- 300s and 400s — sections 301-304, then 401-405 at the rear
- Lawn — first come, first served, with a Family Lawn and an accessible area on the south side
- Clubs and decks — the VIP Club, Shore Club Cabanas at the top of the lawn, and standing-room party decks
Best seats at PNC Bank Arts Center
On the venue map, sections 102 and 103 are the center of the front sections, with 101 and 104 to either side. The roof is round and was not enlarged when seats were added in 1996, so some outer seats sit outside it, and the venue doesn't publish which ones. Shows go on whatever the weather. The lawn is first come, first served; any row or seat number on a lawn ticket is only for tracking.
Tips before you go
General parking comes with your ticket, and shuttles run from the lots to the gates. Tailgating is fine if you keep to one parking spot and head in once the gates open. Bring a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a 6 by 9 inch clutch. Outside lawn chairs are not allowed; rent one at the top of the lawn, and blankets are allowed. The venue is cash-free, and taxis and rideshares pick up in Lot 10 after the show.
How to read the PNC Bank Arts Center seating chart
The front sections are 101 to 104, with 102 and 103 in the middle. Sections 201 and 204 sit at the sides, next to 101 and 104. Behind them come box blocks, then 301 to 304 with the sound mix position between 302 and 303, and 401 to 405 at the back. A pit is used at some shows.
The lawn is behind the seats. It includes a Family Lawn, the Shore Club Cabanas at the top, and the Hook Overlook and Cape Landing lawn decks. An accessible lawn area, limited and first come, first served, is on the south side.
Accessible parking is on the south side in front of the Premier lot, and the accessible entrance is to the right of the front gates behind the box office. Assistive listening devices work at every show, interpreters need two weeks' notice, and accessible tickets are sold online only.
Building a seating chart for an event at PNC Bank Arts Center
Live Nation rents the venue for private events. The Main Plaza holds up to 1,750 guests, the North and South Plazas 1,250 each, and the VIP Club 400 standing or 300 at a banquet. For a 300-guest banquet in the VIP Club, plan the tables in the maker and give the caterer a printed seating chart.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of PNC Bank Arts Center?
- PNC Bank Arts Center holds up to 16,800 people, according to Live Nation, which runs it: 6,800 seats in the pavilion and a lawn for 10,000. Wikipedia gives 17,500, and one Live Nation sheet lists the pavilion at 5,800.
- What are the best seats at PNC Bank Arts Center?
- On the venue map, sections 102 and 103 are the center of the front sections, with 101 and 104 to either side. The roof is round and was not enlarged when seats were added in 1996, so some outer seats sit outside it, and the venue doesn't publish which ones. Shows go on whatever the weather. The lawn is first come, first served; any row or seat number on a lawn ticket is only for tracking.
- What sections does PNC Bank Arts Center have?
- Main sections include: 100s — sections 101-104 nearest the stage, with 102 and 103 in the center; 200s — side sections 201 and 204, beside 101 and 104; Boxes — private box blocks, sold through season tickets. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is PNC Bank Arts Center located?
- PNC Bank Arts Center is at Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel, NJ 07733. The lot has 8,000 spaces; general parking is included, and Premier, Reserved and Easy Out parking cost extra. Rideshare pickup after the show is in Lot 10.
- How do I plan a private event at PNC Bank Arts Center?
- Ask Live Nation's special-events team about the plazas, the VIP Club or the lawn. Once you have the space, our free chart maker will seat your guest list table by table.