A week of music, celebration and cultural milestones leading to the opening of the
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.
In Spring 2026, the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opens its doors with a week-long celebration of sound, storytelling and shared cultural history.
From once-in-a-lifetime performances to our official public opening, Grand Opening Week brings together artists, supporters and the community for a historic series of events.
Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM – An unforgettable night of American songs and genres interpreted by some of the Jersey Shore’s most popular artists, including Williams Honor, Vini Lopez, Pat Roddy, Jackson Pines, Pat Guadagno, Richie Blackwell, Jake Thistle, and more…
Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM – The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International are proud to announce The Native American Music Experience, a unique, free concert celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Indigenous music in America. The concert, which will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., is part of the Springsteen Center’s week-long series of grand opening activities.
Thursday, June 4 at 7:30pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb’ Mo’, Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.
Friday, June 5 at 7:30pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR., Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.
Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 AM – Be among the first to experience and tour the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Check back soon for more information.
Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM – An unforgettable night of American songs and genres interpreted by some of the Jersey Shore’s most popular artists, including Williams Honor, Vini Lopez, Pat Roddy, Jackson Pines, Pat Guadagno, Richie Blackwell, Jake Thistle, and more…
Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM – The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International are proud to announce The Native American Music Experience, a unique, free concert celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Indigenous music in America. The concert, which will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., is part of the Springsteen Center’s week-long series of grand opening activities.
Thursday, June 4 at 7:30pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Rosanne Cash, Kenny Chesney, Shemekia Copeland, Dropkick Murphys, Valerie June, Keb’ Mo’, Bruce Springsteen, Trombone Shorty, Tony Trischka and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.
Friday, June 5 at 7:30pm – Among the artists scheduled to perform are Jackson Browne, Gary Clark JR., Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Nils Lofgren, Darlene Love, Public Enemy, David Sancious, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Stevie Van Zandt, Jimmie Vaughan and more. The Disciples of Soul will serve as the house band.
Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 AM – Be among the first to experience and tour the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Check back soon for more information.
Yes. You and your guests will need to arrive and enter together.
The Main Entrance will be located just beyond the University’s large bronze hawk statue. There is a no-reentry policy.
If a current Suite purchaser or guest of a Suite purchaser, you will be you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. Please bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.
If you purchased an ADA seat, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All purchased tickets should have a digital ticket for entry. However, if due to a special circumstance, you were previously instructed to retrieve your tickets as a printed ticket at Will Call, you can do so when doors open at the Box Office Will Call located to the right of the OceanFirst Bank Center’s Main Entrance. Please be prepared to show your ID for retrieval.
Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and non-exchangeable. I have additional ticket questions and/or concerns. Who do I contact? The Box Office staff can be reached at 732-263-6889. Call volume is currently high, so please expect a delay.
The OceanFirst Bank Center is located on the campus of Monmouth University. Please follow Concert Parking signs as you approach Monmouth University. Please utilize address: 100 Larchwood Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.
Utilize Monmouth University’s Larchwood Avenue entrance and park in the Main Campus Lot at: 100 Larchwood Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. On-street parking is prohibited.
Parking is free. Please bring your ID to retrieve your ticket and suite credential. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m.
No. Tailgating is strictly prohibited.
The closest NJ Transit Station is located at 320 3rd Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740. The Long Branch Train Station follows the North Jersey Coast Line, and is located nearly 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the campus. There is a taxicab dispatch office at the train station for easy transportation to campus.
Clear bags must be exactly 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller. Non-clear clutches are strictly capped at 4.5" x 6.5". All bags will be checked prior to entry.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: backpacks/bags; beverages; food; alcohol; drugs; smoking materials; cameras; video equipment; recording equipment; sharp or dangerous items (weapons, knives, spiked items, chains, fireworks, and mace); umbrellas; laser pointers; and skateboards.
Yes. If you purchased an ADA seat, you will be instructed to enter through the Suite/3rd Floor/ADA Entrance. A companion ticket would have needed to be purchased in advance as well. Please follow the signs when approaching the OceanFirst Bank Center, which will lead you to the building’s Fitness Center entryway. This entrance will be open beginning at 6:30 p.m. Elevators are located in the southwest corner of the building.
No, there are no ATMs available in the OceanFirst Bank Center.
Snacks and drinks will be sold at concession areas located inside the OceanFirst Bank Center. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Debit and credit (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at the two main concession stands, but not at satellite kiosks. In order to be prepared, please bring multiple forms of payment including cash.
There will be a beer garden located on the second floor of the OceanFirst Bank Center. Alcohol cannot be consumed outside of this designated area. All guests will be required to show a valid photo ID to purchase alcohol. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest.
Everyone who attends a show must have a ticket. We do not recommend bringing infants to performances. Strollers may not be brought in to the seating area of the venue.
Medical staff will be on-site and prepared for any medical issues that arises.
You can check with the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD) Dispatch Desk at 732-571-4444 (extension 4444 from an on-campus telephone) to ask if your missing item has been found. You may claim recovered items at MUPD Headquarters with appropriate identification.
Whether attending a performance or joining us after we open our doors, this is a moment to celebrate the power of music and its place in American history.
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