Asbury Park Convention Hall is a 3,600-seat indoor exhibition center located on the boardwalk and on In 1916, Asbury Park Mayor Clarence E.F.
Hetrick hired famed architectural firm McKim, Mead and White to design a convention center for the block just north of the city's Atlantic Square, between 6th and Sunset avenues. The firm submitted a plan that called for a 5000-seat venue costing $75,000 to construct. However, city founder James A. Bradley owned the block in question, then home to the aging Asbury Park Auditorium, and refused to s
ell the plot to the city. After Bradley's death in 1921, department store scion Arthur Steinbach purchased the Auditorium property from Bradley's estate, demolished the auditorium, and constructed the Berkeley-Carteret Hotel on the plot. The completion of the third Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the approval of Atlantic City's new Convention Hall, put Hetrick under considerable pressure to construct a similar venue for Asbury Park. "While we have hesitated, Atlantic City has added $100,000,000 in valuations," he told the Asbury Park Press. "While the Traymores and Breakers and other imposing structures have been built over a period of 25 years, we can show only the Monterey, the Berkeley-Carteret, the Asbury-Carlton and the Palace", referring to four then-new seasonal hotels in the resort city. In 1927, after a mysterious fire destroyed the 5th Avenue Arcade just east of Atlantic Square on the Boardwalk, voters passed a bond referendum to construct a new convention center on the plot. Hetrick commissioned architects Warren and Wetmore, who also designed New York City's Grand Central Terminal. The firm's eventual design called for a 1600-seat theatre to occupy the old 5th Avenue Arcade plot. The theatre was connected to an enclosed arcade that covered the boardwalk. This arcade was connected on the east to a 3200-seat convention center, offering 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) of exhibition space. This portion, which would be christened "Convention Hall", extended 215 feet (66 m) over the beach and the waterline, and was supported by steel encased concrete pilings. From the time of its construction until a seawall construction project in the 1970s, visitors to the hall could look directly over the Atlantic Ocean from the hall's easternmost outer walkway.[4] Heat was provided in colder months by a system of underground pipes connected to a city-owned steam plant, located at the southernmost end of the Boardwalk. The entire complex was designed in a combination Italian-French style, with an emphasis on nautical themes in recognition of its oceanfront location.
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Tomorrow night Asbury Park Night Market Presents Spring Disco @ Grand Arcade of Convention Hall less than 100 tickets remain before sold out! Don't wait get your tickets now.
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Tomorrow night Asbury Park Night Market Presents Spring Disco @ Grand Arcade of Convention Hall less than 100 tickets remain before sold out! Don't wait get your tickets now.
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000604FB46E4D19
JUST ANNOUNCED! Bad Religion & Alkaline Trio at historic Convention Hall on October 31st, 2021. Tickets on sale Friday 6/25 at 10am
Click on the TV to watch Asbury Park Band Aid!
Asbury Band Aid goes live April 20th, 7PM EST. All proceeds from the broadcast will go directly to Jersey Shore artists, musicians, and the industry leaders that support them. Be sure to tune in and help keep the music playing!
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Asbury Band Aid Official Website.
The Hatsune Muku – Miku Expo 2020 show has been cancelled refunds can be obtained at original point of purchase. Thank you
The Hatsune Muku – Miku Expo 2020 show scheduled for September 11, 2020 has been postponed, Check back for rescheduled date. Thank you
Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that Summer Freestyle Jam, originally scheduled for Convention Hall on 8/8/2020 has been cancelled. If you purchased your tickets via Ticketmaster online or by phone, a refund will automatically be issued to the credit card you used to purchase. Otherwise, refunds are available at your original point of purchase.
Asbury Park -- Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that Bad Religion + Alkaline Trio originally scheduled at Convention Hall on 4/10 /20 (originally postponed) has been canceled. Refunds available at point of purchase.
Why not wake up to The Clash live at Convention Hall.
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The Clash live footage from Asbury Park NJ May 30th 1982
A little Blondie to start out your Sunday (Convention Hall 7/7/1979)
Blondie - Full Concert Recorded Live: 7/7/1979 - Convention Hall (Asbury Park, NJ) More Blondie at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Music ...
Great picture by Blur Revision Media Design!
I got absolutely destroyed by wind, rain and hail about 30 seconds after I shot this. Worth it.
EDIT: If anyone wants copy of this, this would look amazing on canvas! Let me know!
A playlist featuring Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, The Bouncing Souls, and others
Asbury Park -- Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that Bad Religion + Alkaline Trio originally schedule at Convention Hall on 4/10 has been postponed until further notice. Hang on to your tickets, we’ll email you (and post updates here) as soon as a new date is announced.
Hatsune Miku at Convention Hall originally scheduled for 5/20/20 has been rescheduled to 9/11/20. Your ticket will be honored for the rescheduled date. For any further ticket inquiries please reach out to point of purchase.
An important message for our valued fans and guests:
Asbury Park -- Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that Bad Religion + Alkaline Trio schedule to take place at Convention Hall on 4/10 has been postponed until further notice. Hang on to your tickets, we’ll email you (and post updates here) as soon as a new date is announced.
Be safe and take care of each other, dates and details coming soon.
An important message from us to our guests.
Today NJ Lottery is giving away over One Million Dollars here at Convention Hall. Watch it live
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Happy Leap Day! You get an extra day to spend at the beach 🌞
Tickets now on sale! Get yours at Ticketmaster.com, or save on fees when you visit our friends at The Stone Pony box office, located at 913 Ocean Ave in Asbury Park, open 12 PM - 5 PM daily (closed on Tuesdays) and during showtimes. Find out more: https://bit.ly/39NVxc6
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Just announced! Summer Freestyle Jam returns to Convention Hall on August 8th! Get tickets during the venue presale, happening this Thursday 2/20 from 10 AM - 10 PM via Ticketmaster. Use pw APPARA. https://bit.ly/38AJe2F
Important update about today's VegFest!
We have 25 tickets left! We want to make sure everyone who has bought a ticket has an amazing time, so we aren’t going to have tickets at the door until about 2-2:30 and it will depend on how full the space is. Thanks to everyone for making tomorrow awesome and supporting all these small, local and delicious vendors!
Today at Convention Hall, join us for the Asbury Park Valentine's Bazaar 2020! Find flowers, fine chocolates, and lots more gifts and treats for your Valentine 💘🌹💝
We are open for the Cheap Thrills motorcycle show and swap meet. 10am-6pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Come on down.
The 2020 Asbury Park Beerfest was a huge success. We are so grateful for all of our staff, breweries, vendors, 95.9 WRAT, our charities, attendees and all that make this event possible! Thank you all!
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TODAY! Sunday Tickets for beerfest are available at the link below or at the Paramount Box Office starting at 9am. See you there http://bit.ly/APBeerSun
We are open. Beerfest session 1. Tickets are still available for tomorrow’s session.
You need audio for this one....If you recognize this song, then you need to come see Rob Base live at Convention Hall as part of Summer Freestyle Jam on August 17th. It's going to be HOT. Get your tickets https://bit.ly/2RUizsD
Did you get your tickets Convention Hall Presents: From Asbury With Love yet? Join us for the biggest New Year's Party in Asbury Park on 12/31! Limited VIP and Group Packages available. Dress to impress and bring your best to New Year's Eve 2019! Tickets: https://bit.ly/2rC2FUF
Catsbury Park Cat Convention! 😻😸😻
John Cleese and Monty Python & the Holy Grail at the Convention Hall on July 20th. Get your tickets now at The Stone Pony box office and on Ticketmaster.com http://bit.ly/Holy_AP
There is some serious dollars being given out at the NJ Lottery Million Dollar Replay event. Congrats to the winners. Watch it live at their page below and have a chance to win a basket yourself. New Jersey Lottery
We had a blast ringing in 2018 with you all!
Paradise Found. Asbury Park Boardwalk: The official source for killer concerts, sensational shopping, eclectic eats & cold cocktails | Visit apboardwalk.com
Tonight at Asbury Park Convention Hall, you can venture into the cosmos with renowned astrophysicist, author, podcaster, and overall fun science personality Neil deGrasse Tyson! Tyson will be hosting a multimedia presentation and doing a Q&A with the audience in this family friendly event. Some tickets still available: http://bit.ly/2Azzep8
The legendary Charlie Thomas of The Drifters sings their iconic chart topper ‘Under the Boardwalk’ on the historic Asbury Park Boardwalk
Here's a clip from Deal Casino 's fantastic set at last night's The Pop Break Locals Christmas Party. Thanks to all the bands including GayGuy/StraightGuy, latewaves, and The Vaughns, and all the fans for braving the weather. We had a blast, and hope you did too! 🎄🎉🎸🎶
What are you doing New Year's Eve? Get to Convention Hall in Asbury Park for the biggest and best celebration around! Dress in your flashiest finery as we celebrate the disco party era of NYC from the Studio 54 days. Get all the details here, and buy your tickets now. http://bit.ly/2APepdk
Friday, December 15th at Asbury Park Convention Hall see famed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson, the host of the FOX series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. Presenting 'The Search for Life in the Universe', an entertaining, family-friendly evening designed to help unravel the mysteries of modern science. Get tickets now: http://bit.ly/2jyVtbd
Private Idaho | Shady Street Show Band as B-52’s at historic Convention Hall #ConventionHell
Today Phil Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band comes to Asbury Park Convention Hall. Doors at 6:30pm. Limited tickets still available
Today! 10th Annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk | Starting at 10 AM Zombie Makeover time - with the Pro Makeup Artist Alley working their spooky magic inside the Convention Hall. Walk participants are invited to attend in their own makeup or visit the Convention Hall makeup artists for a fee. Thriller Dance Workshop at 1PM if you ever thought about joining the Zombie Walk's famous Thriller Dance Team and learning the moves, this is your chance! Team Leader Beth Bernardo will be hosting a workshop directly outside of the Paramount Theatre near the Boardwalk. Learn the dance and join the Team! The Jell-O Brain Eating Contest returns at 2PM. If you think you're the fastest brain eater in the horde, prove it! Jell-O brains, and cash prizes to the winners! There will be three races - Kids, Ladies and Gents - The contest will take place directly outside of the Paramount Theatre, spaces are limited so arrive early! Win Big in the Costume Contest by being on the Boardwalk in your bloody best by 3PM. Judges walking the Boardwalk will be giving out contestant stickers, if you get one you're a finalist in the Costume Contest! There are cash prizes from Johnny Mac's House of Spirits for Best Child, Adult, Couple and Group costumes. Finalist spaces are limited for each of the four categories, so make sure your costume is outstanding - final judging will take place at the stage in front of Johnny Mac's House of Spirits at the end of the Zombie Walk route. All day long, zombies will gather on the Asbury Park Boardwalk in full costume and then, at 4:00 the Zombie Walk begins! From the front of the Convention Hall, zombies will lurch down the Boardwalk towards the Carousel House, where they will turn and invade the Downtown. The Zombie Walk's signature Thriller Dance will take place twice throughout the event. The first performance will happen at 3:30 in front of the Convention Hall. Zombies are also asked to lend a severed hand to a good cause. The Central Jersey Blood Center wi
Bettie's Bombshells 2nd Annual Fashion Rock Show 7pm tonight at historic Asbury Park Convention Hall featuring 4 Runway Shows, Pin-up Contest, and Live Music flower headband Big Spoon Little Spoon Naturals
This Saturday, August 5th get to Asbury Park Convention Hall for the best party at the Jersey shore! Louie DeVito's Dance Factory w/ Robin S, Reina, Inaya Day & Luz Divina comes to town for a fantastic night you won't forget. Get your tickets now! http://bit.ly/2vphuxj
New Jersey! Tomorrow, Friday July 7th In This Moment brings the Half God - Half Devil Tour to Convention Hall on Friday July 7th! See them along with special guests Motionless in White, VIMIC, and Little Miss Nasty. Get tickets now: http://bit.ly/2scPYhW
Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market
Convention Hall
