The Wailers Bring 50 Years of Positive Vibrations to New Jersey: A Landmark Reggae Celebration Arrives This May On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM, New Jersey will host one of the most culturally significant live music events of the year as The Wailers arrive with their “50 Years of Positive Vibrations” tour—an expansive […]
Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Mendelssohn’s surging Hebrides Overture finds Bell leading from the concertmaster seat; then he stands in the solo spotlight for the Spanish symphony that is (wink, wink) all about the violin; finally Bell takes the conductor’s podium for […]
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, […]
The Lettermen Bring Timeless Harmony to New Jersey with a Celebrated Live Performance at Shea Center for Performing Arts New Jersey’s spring cultural calendar continues to deliver performances that bridge generations, and on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM, one of the most enduring vocal groups in American music history takes the stage for […]
An Immersive Musical Experience in STNJ's Studio Space - Inside the Sound Studio: The X Ensemble Brings a Bold, Immersive Classical Experience to State Theatre New Jersey New Jersey’s live music landscape continues to evolve with intention and sophistication, and this spring, one of the state’s most compelling performance concepts returns with a program that […]
Sevendust’s Ever-Evolving Sound Hits New Jersey as the Band Brings Truth Killer to the Stage For nearly three decades, Sevendust have built a career by refusing to stand still. While countless hard rock and metal acts have chased trends or softened edges over time, Sevendust have carved out a sound that remains instantly recognizable yet […]
Leonid & Friends Live in Montclair What began as a passion project by founder Leonid Vorobyev has turned into a global sensation. Leonid & Friends first gained attention with their jaw-dropping renditions of Chicago’s greatest hits—so authentic that the legendary band themselves shared the videos on their official site. Since then, this powerhouse 11-piece ensemble […]
Buckethead Live in New Jersey: The Most Prolific Guitar Virtuoso in Modern Music Brings His Singular Universe to the Stage On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM, New Jersey will host one of the most unconventional and technically extraordinary live performances on the contemporary music circuit as Buckethead takes the stage for an all-ages […]
New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to distinguish itself as one of the most thoughtfully curated and artistically rich ecosystems in the region, and on May 16, 2026, Ocean Grove will once again take center stage with a performance that reflects both the legacy and forward motion of modern Americana. That evening, the Jersey Shore […]
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Ignites Asbury Park: The Stone Pony Summer Stage Season Opens with a Defining Night of Improvisational Power As the Jersey Shore prepares to reassert itself as one of the most vital live music corridors in the country, the arrival of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at the Stone Pony Summer Stage on […]
Dunbar Repertory Company Brings August Wilson’s Seven Guitars to Middletown Arts Center in a Powerful Celebration of American Theater and Cultural Legacy - Show's are at 3PM & 8PM on Saturday and 4PM on Sunday! New Jersey’s performing arts scene continues to deepen its cultural impact with productions that challenge, inspire, and resonate far beyond […]
Sugar Mountain Honors Neil Young with a Night of Timeless Music at The Newton Theatre On Saturday, May 23rd at 8 p.m., music lovers in New Jersey have the opportunity to experience the brilliance of Neil Young brought to life by Sugar Mountain at The Newton Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 […]
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