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The Underground at Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center Tickets

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About The Underground at Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center

Welcome to The Underground, the intimate black box space within the Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center (CPAC) in Carteret, New Jersey. The Underground offers up-close, captivating performances ideal for a night out at nearby hotels and dining spots. CPAC also features The Grand Hall for larger events, Gallery 46, and Starlight Terrace, delivering a versatile venue experience all under one roof. Whether you’re catching comedy, jazz, or intimate live sets, we’ve got you covered with easy ticketing, secure seating, and practical planning details.

CPAC sits at 46 Washington Avenue, with convenient parking options nearby and multiple transit routes within reach. For a complete night out, consider nearby accommodations and dining options recommended by trusted partners. Availability and configuration can vary by event, so secure your tickets early. We’ve got you covered with straightforward information and a friendly buying experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 46 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 (CPAC).
  • Venue type: multi-space performing arts center with The Underground (Lower-Level Comedy/Jazz Club), The Grand Hall (Main Floor Auditorium), Gallery 46, Starlight Terrace, and more.
  • Underground capacity: 300 seats (lower-level black box); Main Auditorium capacity: 1,650 seats.
  • Total CPAC capacity varies by configuration (standing and seated) and can be 2,012 standing or 1,612 seated per official venue data.
  • Seating chart: CPAC publicly lists space capacities per venue area; no dedicated public seating chart for The Underground is published; Underground is described as an intimate black box within CPAC.
  • Parking: 6-story High Street Parking Garage across the street (29 Washington Ave) with 300+ spaces; prepaid surface parking is also available adjacent to CPAC.
  • Transit: Nearby NJ Transit options include bus routes 48 and 116 along Washington Ave; Carteret Park & Ride on Pershing Ave; Metropark Station (Iselin) is a nearby rail hub.
  • Nearby hotels: Red Roof PLUS+ Newark Liberty Airport Carteret (1000 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008) is nearby; Edison/Iselin area hotels (e.g., Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center, Quality Inn Edison) are within a short drive.
  • Notable events: CPAC opened with a Grand Opening featuring The Smithereens (Dec 4, 2021); 2023 scheduling included acts such as The Marshall Tucker Band, Little River Band, ABBAMANIA, and The New York Bee Gees.
  • Renamed/demolished: CPAC opened in 2021 on the site of the former Ritz Theater; the Ritz was demolished in 2017 to make way for the new center.