Union County Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization!

Did you know that ticket sales only cover half of the cost of our productions?

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission as a regional destination for art and culture is to provide quality programming and performances that strive to be educational, affordable, and enrich the arts within our diverse communities

Union County Performing Arts Center is the place where memories take center stage. We’re diving deep into the nostalgia, weaving together the stories that make this place more than a venue—it’s a living legacy.

Contribute to any of the following funds!

General Support for UCPAC

Unrestricted support allows us to meet our greatest needs while continuing to deliver on our mission of providing high-quality inclusive programming for all.

Give Kids a Chance Fund

Like most arts organizations, we know the number one barrier to access is financial. While we try to keep ticket prices affordable for all, there are hard costs associated with presenting a performance. Working with donors and community partners, we have established this fund to help offset those costs so we can provide free (yes, free!) tickets to kids, and low to no cost tickets to their caregivers.

Through our partnerships with organizations like CASA of Union and Passaic Counties, United Way of Greater Union County, Rahway Community Action Organization, and Rahway’s Best After School Program and Summer Camp, among others, we have provided families with access to high-quality arts engagement and memories to last a lifetime. Visit ucpac.org/donate to donate today and help break barriers for kids in our community!

Film

Established as a Film Palace in 1928, UCPAC’s Main Stage’s tradition of showcasing beloved films continues today, thanks to your support.

New Jersey Opera Theater

In keeping with our mission of providing quality entertainment to diverse audiences, UCPAC joins with New Jersey Opera Theater to make opera affordable and accessible to all.

We’re not just about performances; we’re also committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Throughout the season, our opera performers, led by Rahway resident Joseph Mayon, will mentor local high school and college students, giving them the opportunity to join our professional musicians in the orchestra, chorus, or as understudies for lead roles. We’ll ensure that students have access to our performances through special ticketing promotions and outreach events for schools.

Your Role in Our Story

Your support isn’t just a donation; it’s a nod to the history we’re crafting together, an investment in the unwritten stories waiting to unfold.

Join the Celebration, Be a Patron of the Arts!

Be more than a donor—be a part of UCPAC’s legacy. It’s not just a donation; it’s a handshake with history and a front-row ticket to the stories we’re still cooking up.

Ready to make history together?