State Theatre New Jersey Parking and Arrival Guide

State Theatre New Jersey sits on Livingston Avenue in downtown New Brunswick, between George Street and New Street. The venue’s central address puts it among nearby parking options operated by the New Brunswick Parking Authority. An NJ TRANSIT/Amtrak station on the Northeast Corridor is a few blocks from the theatre.

For a drive from the north on Route 27, turn right onto George Street at the next traffic light after passing the Route 27 and Easton Avenue intersection. Continue four blocks, then turn right onto Livingston Avenue.

If you are approaching on Route 27 South, turn left onto Neilson Street at the second traffic light after crossing the Raritan River Bridge. Continue one block to Church Street, turn right, then turn left onto George Street and right onto Livingston Avenue three blocks later.

The theatre has no parking area of its own, so plan to use a nearby garage, deck or metered street space. The parking decks are within walking distance of the theatre and are operated by the New Brunswick Parking Authority. The authority’s locator includes these options:

• Civic Square Deck, 3 Kirkpatrick Street
• Gateway Garage, 7 Wall Street
• Liberty Plaza Lot, 17 Liberty Street
• Lower Church Street Deck, 90 Church Street
• Morris Street Deck, 70 New Street
• NBPAC, 60 Bayard Street
• New Street Deck, 134 New Street
• Paterson Street Deck, 124 Paterson Street
• Plum Street Garage, 20 Plum Street
• Wellness Deck, 95 Paterson Street

New Brunswick Parking Authority decks are open 24 hours a day. Metered street parking is also available around the theatre, but rules vary by location. Some shows may have advance parking reservations through ParkMobile; availability is controlled by the Parking Authority, not the theatre. For parking questions, contact the New Brunswick Parking Authority at 732-545-3118.

Allow extra time to park and walk to the entrance, especially when attending a show. The theatre advises guests to account for traffic and the time it takes to find a space; performances typically start promptly at the time printed on your ticket.

The public lobby typically opens one hour before a performance, and seating typically begins 30 minutes before it. You can use that timing to plan your arrival, while leaving a buffer for downtown traffic and parking. For event, seating and booking details, see the State Theatre New Jersey tickets guide.

A limited number of accessible parking spaces are in front of the theatre. They cannot be reserved and are available first come, first served. Civic Square Parking Deck has additional accessible parking spaces, giving you another option if the curbside spaces are occupied.

The theatre also lists valet service by Open Door Valet at the front door of The Heldrich Hotel, across the street from the theatre. The price is $20 for 3 hours, with an additional $5 for stays over 3 hours; that extra charge is not per hour.

Check the rules for the specific facility or street where you park. Metered locations have different hours and maximum stays, and some street rates increase the longer you park. For example, the Liberty Plaza Lot is metered with a 4-hour maximum; street parking rules also vary by location.

Before you go, check the New Brunswick Parking Authority’s official site for current parking details, rates and availability. If you plan to leave your car in a deck after the performance, note that the authority says its decks are open around the clock.