Foo Fighters Announce Intimate New Jersey Show at Starland Ballroom as “Your Favorite Toy” Era Ignites a New Chapter In a move that has already sent shockwaves through the regional and national live music landscape, Foo Fighters have confirmed a rare, small-capacity performance at Starland Ballroom on May 2—an announcement that instantly transforms central New […]
Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring over a dozen of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.
Jersey Jazz LIVE! Honors NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston with Centennial Celebration at Madison Community Arts Center New Jersey’s jazz legacy—deep, influential, and continuously evolving—takes center stage on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as a powerful tribute unfolds in honor of one of the most globally significant figures in jazz history. At Madison Community Arts Center, […]
Willie Nile Band Bringing Legendary New York Rock Energy to New Jersey Stage for Special May Performance The Garden State’s live music calendar continues to build momentum in 2026, and one of the most compelling performances on the horizon arrives on Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 PM when the Willie Nile Band takes the stage […]
Rio Clemente at 88: A Landmark Celebration of New Jersey Jazz Excellence Returns to the Morris Museum New Jersey’s live music identity has always been rooted in authenticity, legacy, and innovation, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, that identity takes center stage in Morristown as Rio Clemente returns to the Morris Museum for a performance […]
Paquito D’Rivera and the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble Headline a Landmark Jazz Room Performance in New Jersey New Jersey’s live music scene continues to assert itself as a destination for world-class artistry, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the spotlight turns to one of the most decorated and influential figures in modern jazz. At […]
Stories of a Lifetime Returns to UCPAC with Expanded Second Session, Elevating Senior Voices Through Live Storytelling and Performance New Jersey’s performing arts landscape continues to broaden not only in scale but in purpose, and this spring, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) reinforces that momentum with the return of Stories of a Lifetime, […]
Inside McCarter Theatre Center’s “Mrs. Christie”: A Rare Behind-the-Scenes Experience Redefines How New Jersey Audiences Engage with Live Theatre New Jersey’s theatre scene continues to evolve beyond traditional performance, and this spring, McCarter Theatre Center is advancing that evolution with a program that transforms audiences into active participants in the creative process. “Mrs. Christie: Behind […]
A Living Blues Legacy Arrives in Sussex County as Robert Cray Brings His All Amped Up Tour to The Newton Theatre Few artists in American music can claim to have reshaped an entire genre while remaining unmistakably true to its roots. This spring, one of those rare voices returns to the New Jersey stage when […]
Hatsune Miku’s EXPO 2026 Hits Newark with Futuristic Live Experience at Prudential Center New Jersey fans of cutting-edge music and immersive digital performances have a reason to celebrate this May as Hatsune Miku brings her EXPO 2026 North America Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Known globally as the […]
An Evening with Martin Guitar: Chris Martin IV Brings Legacy, Craftsmanship, and Storytelling to New Jersey New Jersey’s music culture has long been defined by its deep connection to craftsmanship, artistry, and the instruments that shape the sound of generations, and on Thursday, May 7, 2026, that connection takes center stage with “An Evening with […]
Vanessa Collier Ignites New Jersey’s Blues Scene with a Sold-Out Showcase of Soul, Power, and Modern Blues Mastery New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to assert itself as one of the most compelling and culturally rich in the country, and on Thursday, May 7, 2026, that reputation reaches another defining moment as Vanessa Collier—one of […]
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