Music

Lake Street Dive Brings Their Joyful Rebellion to New Jersey: A Celebration of Connection, Community, and the Power of Live Music There are concerts, and then there are events that feel like a genuine gathering of people united by something larger than themselves. When Lake Street Dive takes the stage on Saturday, August 1 at […]

Little Johnny Rivero & His Giants Bring the Spirit of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Afro-Caribbean Rhythm to Back Deck 2026 at the Morris Museum Summer concert series have become an essential part of New Jersey’s cultural identity, especially when they successfully blend world-class musicianship with intimate atmosphere, regional character, and a setting that feels genuinely […]

Gary U.S. Bonds and Anthony Krizan Bring Rock and Roll History to Atlantic City as Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Continues Its Summer Celebration The Jersey Shore has always understood the power of live music. Long before streaming services and social media transformed how audiences discover artists, New Jersey’s beaches, boardwalks, clubs, and concert venues […]

Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Bring Grammy-Winning Louisiana Energy to Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk The heartbeat of Louisiana is making its way to the Jersey Shore this summer as two-time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience headline one of the most anticipated nights of Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras […]

Vandenberg: My Whitesnake Years Tour Arrives in New Jersey for a Rare, High-Voltage Night of Classic Rock Mastery New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to assert itself as one of the most dynamic in the country, and this summer adds another major highlight as Adrian Vandenberg brings his “My Whitesnake Years Tour” to the region […]

Brass, Soul, Community, and the Jersey Shore: SNACKTIME and Ron Santee Bring a Powerful Summer Soundtrack to Bradley Beach Summer along the Jersey Shore has always been about more than sunshine and ocean breezes. It is about gathering. It is about community. It is about discovering the artists, musicians, and creative voices that help define […]

Lance Bryant and SHOUT! Bring the Spirit of Classic Soul, Funk, and R&B to the Morris Museum’s Back Deck 2026 Concert Series New Jersey’s summer concert calendar has become increasingly crowded over the last decade, but very few series have managed to establish a genuine identity beyond simply booking talented artists outdoors. What separates the […]

Wildwood’s Music in the Plaza Concert Series Returns for Another Summer of Free Live Entertainment, Community Gathering, and Jersey Shore Tradition The full 2026 Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza lineup features 11 different bands performing free weekly outdoor concerts. The performances take place every Thursday night from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Byrne […]

Lindenwold Park’s Free Summer Concert Series Brings South Jersey Music Tradition to Life With Suitcase Murphy, Chicago 9, and a Massive Springsteen Celebration Summer concert season in New Jersey has always represented something larger than entertainment alone. Across the state, public parks, waterfronts, downtown plazas, community centers, and outdoor amphitheaters become gathering places where generations […]

The Fumos Bring Horn-Driven Funk, Soul, and Vintage Groove Energy to the Morris Museum’s Back Deck 2026 Concert Series There are certain live bands that do not simply perform music so much as ignite an atmosphere. Before the first full song even settles into rhythm, audiences already understand the assignment: this is not going to […]

A Living Legend Returns to New Brunswick for a Once-in-a-Generation Night of Blues Buddy Guy Brings His Historic 90th Anniversary Tour to State Theatre New Jersey This August State Theatre New Jersey will welcome one of the most important and enduring figures in American music when Buddy Guy takes the stage in New Brunswick on […]

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers Bring Award-Winning Blues Firepower to Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk The Jersey Shore has always been a place where music and summer come together in a way that feels uniquely New Jersey. From the earliest days of boardwalk entertainment to the rise of legendary clubs, beachfront festivals, outdoor […]

Guns N’ Roses Set to Take Over MetLife Stadium in Summer 2026 New Jersey is gearing up for a night of pure rock energy as Guns N’ Roses prepares to storm MetLife Stadium on August 12, 2026. For fans who have followed the band through decades of unforgettable riffs, historic tours, and larger-than-life performances, this […]

Sixpence None the Richer, the Grammy-nominated band whose music helped define a generation of late-1990s and early-2000s alternative pop. Every summer, New Jersey’s live music culture expands far beyond arenas, amphitheaters, casinos, and stadium tours. Some of the state’s most memorable performances happen instead inside county parks, downtown greens, waterfront promenades, and neighborhood gathering spaces […]

Young Gun Silver Fox Bring Sophisticated West Coast Soul and Yacht-Rock Revival Energy to Camden County’s Expansive 2026 Sundown Music Series Every summer, New Jersey’s live music culture expands far beyond arenas, amphitheaters, casinos, and stadium tours. Some of the state’s most memorable performances happen instead inside county parks, downtown greens, waterfront promenades, and neighborhood […]

Songwriters on the Beach Continues a Shore Tradition with Jeffrey Gaines and Jill Hennessy in Bradley Beach Few summer traditions along the Jersey Shore have demonstrated the staying power, consistency, and cultural value of Brookdale Public Radio’s Songwriters on the Beach concert series. Since 2005, the beloved program produced by 90.5 The Night has transformed […]

New Jersey’s Own Evan Sherman Returns to the Back Deck for a World-Class Summer Jazz Evening at the Morris Museum There are moments when a musician’s career trajectory moves so quickly that even longtime jazz audiences find themselves stopping mid-performance to fully process what they are witnessing. That phenomenon surrounds Evan Sherman right now. Although […]

BoDeans Celebrate 40 Years of “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams” with a Landmark New Jersey Performance Spanning Five Decades of American Rock New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to affirm its position as a destination for artists whose work has shaped the fabric of American music, and on Friday, August 14, 2026, that […]

Booker T. Jones Brings Rock and Roll Royalty to Atlantic City as Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Continues a Summer Tradition The Jersey Shore has long been a destination where music and summer become inseparable. From legendary clubs and beachfront festivals to boardwalk performances and community concerts, live music remains one of the defining sounds […]

Dana Fuchs and Funktastic Voyage Turn Up the Heat at Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk The Jersey Shore has long been a destination where music and summer become inseparable. From legendary clubs and beachfront festivals to boardwalk performances and community concerts, live music remains one of the defining sounds of a New Jersey […]

Sadie Gust Brings Soulful Songwriting and Rising Philadelphia Energy to the 2026 Sundown Music Series at Haddon Lake Park Every summer, New Jersey’s live music culture expands far beyond arenas, amphitheaters, casinos, and stadium tours. Some of the state’s most memorable performances happen instead inside county parks, downtown greens, waterfront promenades, and neighborhood gathering spaces […]

Songwriters on the Beach Closes Another Memorable Summer with Keith Roth and Bonny in Bradley Beach Every great summer soundtrack eventually reaches its final song. Along the Jersey Shore, that moment arrives each August when Brookdale Public Radio’s beloved Songwriters on the Beach concert series presents its final performance of the season. For more than […]

Wildwood’s Music in the Plaza Concert Series Returns for Another Summer of Free Live Entertainment, Community Gathering, and Jersey Shore Tradition The full 2026 Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza lineup features 11 different bands performing free weekly outdoor concerts. The performances take place every Thursday night from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Byrne […]

Soul, Funk, and Fire on the Bay: Dana Fuchs and Funk-tastic Voyage Bring a Summer Music Explosion to Legacy Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point As summer reaches its peak along the Jersey Shore, the 33rd Annual Legacy Concerts on the Beach continues its remarkable 2026 season with one of its most electrifying double […]

Winslow Township’s 2026 Summer Concert and Community Celebration Series Brings Motown, Gospel, Funk, Family Events, and Cultural Celebration to New Brooklyn Park South Jersey’s summer entertainment calendar continues expanding in 2026 as Winslow Township officially prepares to host a season of large-scale community gatherings, live music celebrations, cultural programming, and family-focused events at New Brooklyn […]

Andy Grammer Brings The Big Stupid Heart Tour to New Jersey: A Powerful Night of Music, Growth, Resilience, and Connection Few contemporary artists have built a career around optimism quite like Andy Grammer. For more than a decade, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter has become synonymous with uplifting anthems, positive energy, and songs that celebrate perseverance, gratitude, […]

Almost Queen and The Machine Bring the Legendary Sounds of Queen and Pink Floyd to New Jersey for an Unforgettable Night of Rock History Here's a publication-ready Explore New Jersey feature article. There are tribute concerts, and then there are musical experiences so immersive, authentic, and emotionally powerful that they transcend the tribute label altogether. […]

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Returns to New Jersey: A Timeless Celebration of America’s Greatest Big Band Legacy For generations of music lovers, few names carry the same weight, elegance, and historical significance as Glenn Miller. His unmistakable sound helped define the Swing Era, transformed popular music, and created a catalog of recordings that […]

Will Calhoun Honors a Century of Miles Davis with a Landmark Tribute Performance on August 24 New Jersey’s music landscape continues to assert itself as one of the most culturally vital and creatively diverse ecosystems in the country, and this summer, it welcomes a performance that bridges eras, genres, and generations with uncommon authority. On […]

The Spirit of Fillmore East Returns to Atlantic City as Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Celebrates the Legacy of The Allman Brothers Band The Jersey Shore has long been a destination where music and summer become inseparable. From legendary clubs and beachfront festivals to boardwalk performances and community concerts, live music remains one of the […]

Dead Zep and Hayley Jane Bring Two Legendary Musical Worlds Together at Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk The Jersey Shore has long been a destination where music and summer become inseparable. From legendary clubs and beachfront festivals to boardwalk performances and community concerts, live music remains one of the defining sounds of a […]

Bria Skonberg Brings Award-Winning Jazz Brilliance and Modern Swing Energy to the Morris Museum’s Back Deck 2026 Concert Series The modern jazz world is filled with technically gifted musicians, but only a select few possess the rare ability to bridge eras, generations, and audiences with genuine ease. Fewer still can simultaneously command a stage as […]

Wildwood’s Music in the Plaza Concert Series Returns for Another Summer of Free Live Entertainment, Community Gathering, and Jersey Shore Tradition The full 2026 Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza lineup features 11 different bands performing free weekly outdoor concerts. The performances take place every Thursday night from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Byrne […]

Swervedriver Returns in 2026 to Celebrate 35 Years of Raise With a Career-Spanning Live Performance There are certain records that never fully leave the underground, no matter how many years pass or how dramatically music culture changes around them. They survive through influence, through obsessive fan loyalty, through rediscovery by younger listeners, and through the […]

Brothers, Bay Breezes, and Southern Rock Royalty: The Allman Brothers Legacy Comes Alive on the Beaches of Somers Point Every great concert series eventually reaches a moment when a performance becomes more than just another date on the calendar. It becomes a celebration of musical history, a gathering of generations, and a reminder of why […]

Miguel Zenón Quartet Brings Grammy-Winning Puerto Rican Jazz Innovation to New Jersey on August 31 New Jersey’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class live music continues to deepen with the arrival of one of the most intellectually rigorous and culturally significant ensembles in contemporary jazz. On August 31, the Miguel Zenón Quartet will take […]

New Orleans Meets the Jersey Shore as Flow Tribe Closes Out August at Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk The Jersey Shore has long been a destination where music and summer become inseparable. From legendary clubs and beachfront festivals to boardwalk performances and community concerts, live music remains one of the defining sounds of a New […]

Teddy Pendergrass Lives On at the Jersey Shore as “Love TKO” Headlines Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City The Jersey Shore has long been a destination where music and summer become inseparable. From legendary clubs and beachfront festivals to boardwalk performances and community concerts, live music remains one of the defining sounds of […]

Orpheus Chamber Players Bring “Night Revels” to the Morris Museum’s Back Deck for a Global Celebration of Rhythm, Dance, and Chamber Music Under the Stars As the Morris Museum’s celebrated Back Deck concert series moves toward the close of another critically acclaimed summer season, one of the most ambitious and musically adventurous programs of 2026 […]

New Orleans Royalty Comes to the Jersey Shore: Cyril Neville & The Uptown Allstars Bring a Lifetime of Funk, Soul, and American Music History to Somers Point There are concerts that entertain audiences for an evening, and then there are performances that connect listeners directly to the living history of American music. On September 4, […]