The Count Basie Theatre, a 1926 historic theatre, is located in the heart of downtown Red Bank, New Jersey. Just minutes from the ocean, Red Bank is a beautiful and charming town built on the banks of the Navesink River. The Count Basie Theatre alone draws over 130,000 thousand people annually, in addition to the thousands who flock to Red Bank's annual film and music festivals. There are numerous art galleries, antique shops, retail stores, restaurants, and parks in this small hamlet on the Jersey Shore. If you are planning to stay overnight, there are many fine hotels located in and near Red Bank. Visit the Hotel pages on our website for a listing of the Count Basie Theatre's hotel partners.

Red Bank is a "walking town," offering visitors plenty to see and do. The New Jersey Transit train station, which houses the Red Bank Visitor's Center, is conveniently located just a few blocks from downtown, at the corner of Bridge and Monmouth Avenues. The Red Bank Visitor's Center's is currently open: Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. (In the summer, the Visitor's Center will also maintain a site at the Riverside Garden Park Concession stand from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm). It offers a wealth of information about the town and surrounding areas.