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About Asbury Park Music Foundation
Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) isn’t tied to a single room. Instead, it programs across a network of iconic venues in Asbury Park, New Jersey, delivering live music experiences that support under-resourced youth through music education and community events like Music Saved My Life. From indoor stages to seasonal outdoor arenas, APMF makes live music accessible while keeping you connected to the artists and the city you’re visiting. Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re catching a show at The Stone Pony, enjoying a free Cookman Ave street performance, or attending a community event at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell, you’ll find friendly, straightforward access and options. Remember, events can relocate between venues, so check the specific event listing for the exact venue and date. We’ve got you covered with trusted local partners for hotels and dining to enhance your visit to Asbury Park.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Asbury Park Music Foundation, 621 Lake Avenue, Suite 1C, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
- Mission: funds life-changing music education for under-resourced youth and hosts free community music events (Music Saved My Life).
- Venues: uses multiple venues (The Stone Pony, Stone Pony Summer Stage, Arthur Pryor Bandshell on the 5th Avenue Pavilion, Bradley Park, Springwood Park, First Avenue Green for AP LIVE, Cookman Ave for free street performances).
- The Stone Pony capacity: 850 indoors; 4,500 on the seasonal outdoor Stone Pony Summer Stage.
- Notable events: Asbury Park Music Awards (returning Feb 20, 2026 at The Stone Pony); Asbury Park Concert Band at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell; Cookman Ave Live! series; Asbury Park LIVE on the Boardwalk.
- Renaming/move: APMF’s historic Cookman Ave space (Where Music Lives) was part of the original setup, but APMF moved to Lake Avenue around 2016; Cookman Ave space remains in use by related AMHF initiatives.
- Transit: venues are near NJ Transit’s Asbury Park station; street parking and Laz Parking options available near venues like The Stone Pony.
- Nearby hotels: The Asbury Hotel (210 5th Ave, Asbury Park), Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel (1401 Ocean Ave), The Empress Hotel (101 Asbury Ave).
- Note on venues: Arthur Pryor Bandshell on the 5th Avenue Pavilion was rebuilt with about 200 seats; revitalization milestones have been reported in 2024–2025.