Formerly the Garden State Arts Center, The PNC Bank Arts Center New Jersey has a capacity of around 17,500 and is ranked among the Top 5 Ampitheaters in the U.S.Past performers at the PNC Bank Arts Center include Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears, Fall Out Boy, Jason Mraz and KISS. For the past two summers, the PNC Bank Arts Center New Jersey has played host to Motley Crue, as part of their Crue Fest tour - referred to as 'The Loudest Show on Earth' in 2008.

May through September is the busiest period on the PNC Bank Arts Center schedule, with the exception to that rule beginning in extravagant fashion at the end of November as the PNC Bank Arts Center Holiday Light Spectacular illuminates the skies of the Tri-State area.