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Crossroads Theatre Brings a Global Masterpiece to New Jersey: Why Sizwe Banzi Is Dead Remains One of the Most Powerful Plays Ever Written New Jersey's thriving theater community has long served as a gateway to some of the most important artistic voices in the world, but few productions arrive with the historical significance, emotional impact, […] |
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Frida Kahlo Comes to Life on Screen in New Jersey: “Frida: Viva La Vida” Delivers a Powerful Cinematic Portrait of Art, Identity, and Resilience - Two Screenings at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM New Jersey’s cultural programming continues to deepen its commitment to meaningful, immersive film experiences, and on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, that vision […] 
ParkStage Launches Its New Era of Outdoor Entertainment with a Free Friends & Family Opening Night Celebration Featuring The Cliffs and The Sensational Soul Cruisers A major new chapter in New Jersey’s live entertainment landscape officially begins on June 3 as ParkStage opens its gates for a special Friends & Family soft opening celebration that […] |
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The Vienna Lessons Brings Mozart and Beethoven to Life in a Bold, Music-Driven Stage Production at New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey’s cultural calendar continues to evolve with programming that merges intellectual depth with performance precision, and on June 4 at 7:00 PM, New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch will present The Vienna Lessons, […] 
Ilana Glazer Brings Her Bold Stand-Up Voice to New Jersey on June 4: Comedy, Culture, and Unfiltered Storytelling Take the Stage New Jersey’s live entertainment calendar continues to evolve with performances that push the boundaries of comedy and cultural conversation, and this summer one of the most distinctive voices in modern comedy arrives in the […] 
Camden County’s Twilight Concert Series Returns to Pennsauken With One of New Jersey’s Strongest Free Summer Music Lineups of 2026 The Twilight Concert Series opens its 2026 season on June 4 with one of the summer’s biggest nostalgia-driven events as the Pop 2000 Tour arrives at Jack Curtis Stadium featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC alongside […] 
Camden County’s Twilight Concert Series Returns to Pennsauken With One of New Jersey’s Strongest Free Summer Music Lineups of 2026 The Twilight Concert Series opens its 2026 season on June 4 with one of the summer’s biggest nostalgia-driven events as the The 2026 Twilight Concert Series comes to a powerful and elegant close on August […] 
New Jersey Symphony Closes the Season in Grand Form with Symphonie fantastique at State Theatre New Jersey New Jersey’s classical music season reaches a powerful and defining conclusion on Thursday, June 4, 2026, as the New Jersey Symphony presents its highly anticipated Season Finale: Symphonie fantastique at 7:00 PM at State Theatre New Jersey. With […] |
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The 31st Annual New Jersey International Film Festival Returns to Rutgers with Global Independent Cinema, Experimental Storytelling, and One of the State’s Most Important Creative Showcases As New Jersey continues expanding its cultural influence across film, media, arts, and independent creative production, one of the state’s longest-running and most respected cinematic institutions is once again […] 
Modest Mouse Brings Its Restless, Shape-Shifting Sound to New Jersey After Years of Relentless Reinvention Few bands from the alternative rock boom have aged with the creative restlessness of Modest Mouse. Decades into their career, the group continues to defy expectations, delivering live performances that feel urgent, unpredictable, and deeply human. Fresh off a widely […] 
Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Bring Timeless Jazz Excellence to New Jersey in a Defining Night at Berlind Theatre On Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Berlind Theatre will host one of the most refined and musically significant performances on New Jersey’s summer calendar as Catherine Russell and Sean Mason arrive with a duo […] 
David Lee Roth Brings Arena-Level Rock Spectacle to The Stone Pony Summer Stage for One of the Jersey Shore’s Biggest Concert Nights of 2026 The Jersey Shore has always held a unique place in the mythology of American live music. Long before massive corporate festivals dominated the touring landscape, New Jersey’s coastline built its reputation […] 
Sierra Boggess Returns to the Princeton Festival for an Intimate Cabaret Evening Celebrating Broadway, Storytelling, and the Power of Live Vocal Performance One of Broadway’s most celebrated voices is returning to New Jersey for what promises to be one of the most emotionally intimate and artistically captivating performances of the 2026 Princeton Festival season as […] |
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“Kodachrome” Brings Intimate Storytelling and Small-Town Humanity to New Jersey’s Theatre Spotlight This June New Jersey’s theatre community continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver deeply human, emotionally resonant storytelling, and this June, a brief but powerful production arrives that captures the essence of connection, memory, and everyday life. Running June 6 through June 7, […] 
Uncork Summer Wine Festival Returns to Hunterdon County as New Jersey Wine Country Continues Its Rise as a Premier Culinary and Tourism Destination As New Jersey’s wine industry enters one of the most important and visible periods in its modern history, the return of the Uncork Summer Wine Festival represents far more than another seasonal […] 
Elephant Shoes at Two River Theater Delivers One of New Jersey’s Most Ambitious and Important New Musicals of 2026 As New Jersey continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the nation’s premier destinations for original theatre, world premieres, and groundbreaking artistic collaborations, one production this season stands apart not simply because of its creative […] 
WBGO’s “All That Jazz” Concert Series Brings the Dizzy Gillespie Legacy Roaring Back to New Jersey with Paquito D’Rivera, Live Music, Art, and a Celebration of Bebop History - Two Shows at 5PM and 8PM New Jersey’s jazz legacy has never existed quietly. It lives in the late-night club circuits of Newark. It echoes through […] 
Indigo Girls Return to New Jersey: A Defining Night of Music, Activism, and Enduring Connection at State Theatre New Jersey New Jersey’s summer music season takes on a deeper resonance on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as the Indigo Girls arrive at State Theatre New Jersey for a 7:30 PM performance that is far more than […] 
L.A. Guns Bring Four Decades of Hard Rock Firepower to New Jersey with a Relentless, New-Era Live Show On Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., one of rock’s most enduring and unapologetically raw bands arrives in New Jersey for a performance that captures both the legacy and the forward momentum of a genre that […] 
The Princeton Festival Opens in Grand Fashion as Sondra Radvanovsky, Victor Starsky, and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra Bring World-Class Opera to Morven Museum & Garden One of the most anticipated cultural weekends of the New Jersey summer season is preparing to unfold in Princeton as internationally celebrated soprano Sondra Radvanovsky joins tenor Victor Starsky, conductor […] 
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Brings Timeless Swing Energy to New Jersey This June in a Must-See Live Music Event New Jersey’s live music calendar is set to surge with vintage energy and modern precision as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes the stage on Saturday, June 6, delivering a performance that bridges generations of American sound. […] |
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Presented by The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet Once Upon a Dream Comes to Life in Hackettstown: The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet Brings Storybook Magic to the Sitnik Theatre New Jersey’s performing arts calendar continues to deliver standout cultural moments, and this June, audiences are invited into a richly imagined world where movement replaces […] 
Grammy-Nominated Americana Artist Shannon McNally to Perform at Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair for a Special Summer Concert Event New Jersey’s vibrant summer concert season continues to deliver unforgettable musical experiences, and one of the most anticipated events on the calendar arrives on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM when acclaimed singer-songwriter […] 
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen Bring the “Still Gettin’ Away With It” Tour to New Jersey on June 7 New Jersey’s live music scene continues to welcome some of the most celebrated voices in modern Americana, and this summer one of the genre’s most powerful storytellers will arrive for a highly anticipated performance. On […] 
Christian McBride & Ursa Major Bring GRAMMY-Winning Jazz Power, New Jersey Legacy, and the Future of Modern Improvisation to the Berlind Theatre New Jersey’s relationship with jazz has never been passive. This is a state that helped shape the music itself — from the clubs of Newark and Jersey City to the legendary artistry that […] 
The Great American Songbook Comes to Madison as The Anderson Brothers Trio Celebrates Irving Berlin in a Landmark New Jersey Jazz Performance New Jersey’s live music calendar has long been defined by its ability to balance contemporary touring acts with preservation of America’s deeper musical traditions. From Newark jazz clubs and Jersey Shore concert halls […] |
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Camden County’s Summer Parks Concert Series 2026 Launches with Tank and the Bangas, Transforming New Jersey’s Green Spaces into a Live Music Destination The return of the Camden County Summer Parks Concert Series in 2026 signals more than the start of another seasonal tradition—it represents a strategic and cultural investment in the way live music […] |
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Lighthouse International Film Festival Transforms Long Beach Island Into One of America’s Most Unique Independent Film Destinations Every June, something remarkable happens along the beaches, bays, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks of Long Beach Island. For five days, one of New Jersey’s most beloved shore destinations evolves into a creative hub where filmmakers, actors, producers, writers, […] |
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The Vienna Lessons Brings Mozart and Beethoven to Life in a Bold, Music-Driven Stage Production at New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey’s cultural calendar continues to evolve with programming that merges intellectual depth with performance precision, and on June 4 at 7:00 PM, New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch will present The Vienna Lessons, […] 
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons Comes Alive in Princeton as Twelfth Night Ensemble Brings Baroque Brilliance to Trinity Church Some compositions transcend the era in which they were written and become part of the cultural fabric itself. They are performed in grand concert halls, featured in films and television, studied by musicians, and instantly recognized by […] 
Camden County’s Twilight Concert Series Returns to Pennsauken With One of New Jersey’s Strongest Free Summer Music Lineups of 2026 The Twilight Concert Series continues June 11 with one of the most unique live music experiences of the entire summer as Max Weinberg’s Jukebox arrives at Jack Curtis Stadium in Pennsauken. Unlike a traditional concert […] 
The B-52s Light Up Summer Nights as New Jersey Welcomes a Legendary Celebration Tour Few bands have colored the soundscape of popular music as boldly as The B-52s. This summer, New Jersey audiences will have the chance to step into a neon-bright time capsule as the iconic group brings their ongoing celebration tour to the […] 
Generations of Glory Brings Karen Clark Sheard and Jekalyn Carr to State Theatre New Jersey for a Landmark Gospel Event New Jersey’s live music landscape continues to evolve with programming that carries both cultural depth and spiritual resonance, and on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the State Theatre New Jersey will host one […] |
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KISS Alive the Tribute Brings Legendary Rock Spectacle to Brook Arts Center in 2026 Fans of explosive rock and electrifying live performances have a date to mark on their calendars. On June 12, 2026, KISS Alive the Tribute will storm the stage at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook, New Jersey, delivering the fire, […] 
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Returns to Princeton in a Powerful Outdoor Production of Love, Loss, and Enduring Hope Few works in the history of opera possess the emotional power, musical beauty, and cultural significance of Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. More than a century after its premiere, the tragic story of Cio-Cio-San continues to captivate audiences around […] 
Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA Brings a Full-Scale Pop Spectacle to New Jersey with Unmatched Authenticity and Energy On Friday, June 12, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., New Jersey audiences will be transported into one of the most iconic musical catalogs ever created as Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA arrives for a […] 
Remember Jones Brings “Songs & Stories” to New Jersey for an Intimate Pride Month Celebration of Music, Identity, and Live Performance Excellence New Jersey’s live music and performing arts landscape continues to evolve with purpose, depth, and cultural relevance, and this June, one of the state’s most dynamic and influential artists returns to the stage […] 
Legacy Concerts on the Beach Returns to Somers Point for a Historic 33rd Season as Grammy Winner Tom Hambridge Opens One of America’s Most Celebrated Summer Music Traditions Every summer, New Jersey proves once again that some of the most memorable live music experiences in America are not found inside massive stadiums or sprawling festival […] |
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Wine & BBQ Fest Returns to Washington Lake Park as South Jersey’s Summer Food and Wine Culture Continues to Surge New Jersey’s wine industry continues expanding far beyond the traditional tasting room experience, and few events capture that transformation more completely than the return of the Wine & BBQ Fest to Washington Lake Park in […] 
Vincent Ingala Returns to Rahway: A Summer Evening of Smooth Jazz at Hamilton Stage Summer in New Jersey shines a little brighter when the soulful sounds of jazz fill the air, and this June, UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage welcomes back acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala for two performances on Saturday, June 13, at 5 PM and 8 […] 
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 […] 
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 […] 
A Bass-Driven Spectacle Comes to Asbury Park as Claypool Gold Takes Over the Summer Stage Asbury Park’s reputation as one of New Jersey’s most iconic live music destinations will be on full display when Claypool Gold arrives at The Stone Pony Summer Stage for a night that promises virtuosity, experimentation, and pure sonic force. Presented […] 
Recreating the Impossible: The Fab Faux Bring The Beatles’ Studio Masterpieces to Life in a One-Night New Jersey Event For fans who have always wondered what it would sound like to hear the most ambitious music in The Beatles’ catalog performed exactly as it was created in the studio, one of the country’s most respected […] 
Count Basie Center Celebrates 100 Years with Star-Studded Centennial Gala in Red Bank On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the historic Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre will host a landmark event as part of the Count Basie Center’s yearlong Centennial Celebration: a one-night-only gala featuring multi-platinum artist Josh Groban, joined by special guest and EGOT winner Jennifer […] 
Big Apple Comedy Club #67 Brings a Powerhouse Night of Stand-Up to The Newton Theatre This June New Jersey’s live entertainment calendar continues to expand with purpose and precision, and this summer delivers another high-impact addition as the Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre for its latest installment. Scheduled for Saturday, June […] 
Queen Nation Brings the Music of Queen to Princeton as a Day of Pride, Celebration, and Rock Royalty Culminates at Morven Museum & Garden Some bands transcend the boundaries of music and become something larger than entertainment. They become cultural landmarks, shared experiences passed from one generation to the next, and soundtracks to countless personal […] |
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Chesilhurst’s Free Summer Concert Series Brings the Power of Blues and Soul to LeAnna Harris Park With Blues People Throughout New Jersey, summer concert season continues to serve as one of the most important cultural traditions connecting communities through live music, public gathering spaces, and the shared emotional experience that only outdoor performance can create. […] 
Ben Folds Joins New Jersey Symphony for a Genre-Defining Performance at State Theatre New Jersey New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to assert its range and sophistication with programming that bridges genres and elevates performance standards, and on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, the State Theatre New Jersey will host a concert that […] |
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Brian McKnight Headlines Camden County Summer Parks Concert Series 2026 with a Defining Night of R&B Excellence in New Jersey The continued expansion of Camden County’s Summer Parks Concert Series in 2026 reflects a broader transformation in how live music is delivered, experienced, and integrated into community life across New Jersey. With more than 2,700 […] |
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Bluey’s Big Play Comes to State Theatre New Jersey for a Two-Day Family Theatre Event This June New Jersey’s theatre calendar continues to expand with programming that reaches across generations, and on June 16 and 17, 2026, the State Theatre New Jersey will host Bluey’s Big Play, a live theatrical production based on one of […] 
Hot Mulligan Brings Modern Emo’s Biggest Catharsis to Asbury Park’s Stone Pony Summer Stage The summer concert season in New Jersey has always been about more than just live music. It is about moments. It is about discovering the bands that define a generation, singing every word alongside thousands of strangers, and finding connection in […] |
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Devon Allman’s Blues Summit at The Newton Theatre Signals a Defining Night for Live Blues in New Jersey This June featuring the Devon Allman Project, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall & Luka Soul with special guest GA-20 New Jersey’s live music landscape continues to sharpen its identity as a serious destination for roots-driven performance, and on […] 
Janelle Monáe Brings a Visionary Celebration of Music, Identity, and Performance to NJPAC Some concerts entertain. Others inspire. A select few transcend the traditional boundaries of live performance and become something much larger than music alone. When Janelle Monáe arrives at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on June 17, audiences can expect […] |
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The Vienna Lessons Brings Mozart and Beethoven to Life in a Bold, Music-Driven Stage Production at New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey’s cultural calendar continues to evolve with programming that merges intellectual depth with performance precision, and on June 4 at 7:00 PM, New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch will present The Vienna Lessons, […] 
Time for Three Brings a Boundary-Breaking Musical Experience to Princeton Festival: Grammy-Winning Trio Set to Transform Morven Museum & Garden Every generation produces artists who challenge expectations and redefine what audiences believe is possible within a particular art form. In classical music, those moments of transformation often arrive quietly before suddenly becoming impossible to ignore. […] 
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 […] 
Paul Thorn Brings Soul, Storytelling, and Southern Wisdom to the Levoy Theatre This June New Jersey’s live music calendar is filled with major tours, festival headliners, and arena spectacles, but some of the most memorable performances often happen in intimate theaters where songs, stories, and audiences connect on a deeply personal level. That is precisely […] 
René Vaca Brings Comedy’s Next Breakout Star to Newark for a Must-See Night at NJPAC Comedy has always been at its best when it feels personal. The biggest laughs rarely come from manufactured punchlines or recycled observations. They come from authenticity, from stories that feel lived-in, from performers willing to share their own experiences and […] |
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Juneteenth Arts Celebration 2026 Brings the Spirit of Soul Train, 1970s Fashion, Live Music, and Black Cultural Celebration to South Jersey’s Historic Grand Theatre As Juneteenth celebrations continue expanding across New Jersey through music, theater, dance, visual arts, and community-driven cultural programming, one South Jersey production is preparing to transform an already energetic holiday weekend […] 
Sublime Returns to New Jersey: A Legendary Sound Reborn for a New Generation A familiar sun-soaked rhythm is rolling back into the spotlight, and New Jersey fans are preparing to welcome it with open arms. Sublime, the genre-blending powerhouse that reshaped alternative music in the 1990s, is entering a new era of live performance and […] 
Great Ladies of Jazz Brings the Timeless Power of America’s Most Influential Voices to Princeton Festival There are certain voices that never fade. Long after the recordings stop spinning and the original performances become part of history, their influence continues to echo through concert halls, theaters, jazz clubs, and generations of artists who follow in […] 
Yellowcard, New Found Glory, and Plain White T’s Bring a Full-Scale Pop-Punk Revival to The Stone Pony Summer Stage with The Up Up Down Down Tour For an entire generation of music fans, pop-punk was never simply a genre. It was the soundtrack to late-night drives, burned CDs, summer boardwalk nights, skate parks, basement shows, […] 
New Orleans Comes to the Jersey Shore: Bonerama Brings Brass-Fueled Funk, Soul, and Big Easy Energy to Legacy Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point There are concerts, there are summer traditions, and then there are those rare nights when music, community, history, and location align perfectly to create something unforgettable. On Friday, June 19, […] |
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Dark Star Orchestra and the Count Basie Center Launch a New Era of Live Music in Monmouth County as ParkStage Debuts with a Celebration of the Grateful Dead Experience New Jersey’s live music landscape is preparing for one of its most significant additions in years as the Count Basie Center for the Arts, in collaboration […] 
A Summer Rock Reckoning in Newark as The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers Ignite the North to Shore Festival Stage On Saturday, June 20, Newark becomes the epicenter of modern American rock as The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers take over Prudential Center for one of the most anticipated nights of the North to Shore […] 
Evanescence Brings 2026 World Tour to Camden with Spiritbox and Nova Twins Classic and modern rock fans will have a major night to look forward to as Evanescence brings its highly anticipated 2026 World Tour to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, June 20. The show, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will feature the […] 
Moe-tion Dance Theatre Brings a Powerful Intergenerational Performance to Hackettstown’s Sitnik Theatre This June New Jersey’s live arts scene continues to deepen its cultural impact with performances that do more than entertain—they reflect, challenge, and connect. This June, one of the state’s most compelling contemporary dance voices returns to the stage as Moe-tion Dance Theatre […] 
The Bacon Brothers Bring Three Decades of Musical Chemistry and American Roots Storytelling to Princeton Festival For most artists, a successful career in one creative field would be more than enough. Yet some performers possess a restless curiosity that refuses to be confined by a single medium. They move between disciplines, explore new forms of […] 
Nat Adderley Jr. Quartet Brings Jazz Royalty, Soulful Storytelling, and Intimate Summer Atmosphere to New Jersey’s Acclaimed Back Deck Concert Series As New Jersey’s outdoor music scene continues evolving into one of the most exciting cultural movements anywhere on the East Coast, the celebrated Back Deck Concert Series is preparing to welcome one of the […] 
Jim Barone: A Tribute To The King Brings Elvis Presley’s Legacy Back to Life in New Jersey New Jersey’s theatre scene continues to elevate its reputation as one of the most dynamic and culturally rich in the country, and this summer adds another must-see performance to its growing list of standout events. On Saturday, June […] 
Paris Sashay Headlines Pride Month Comedy Celebration as Newark Culture Club Continues to Shape Newark’s Emerging Entertainment Scene - 9 PM-1:30 AM Newark’s cultural renaissance continues to gain momentum this summer as one of the city’s newest entertainment venues prepares to host a major Pride Month celebration that blends stand-up comedy, drag performance, music, community […] |
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Umphrey’s McGee, moe., Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Lotus Bring One of the Most Musically Explosive Jam Lineups of the Summer to New Jersey for a Marathon Night at ParkStage New Jersey’s rapidly expanding live music landscape is preparing for another major moment this summer as ParkStage continues establishing itself as one of the state’s […] 
Earthquake’s Father’s Day Comedy Show Brings a Legendary Lineup of Laughter to Newark and NJPAC Father’s Day weekend in New Jersey is traditionally filled with family gatherings, backyard barbecues, sporting events, and celebrations honoring the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and role models who help shape our lives. This year, one of the state's premier entertainment destinations […] 
American Fanfare: Princeton Symphony Orchestra and Broadway Star Julie Benko Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary Through Music at Morven As the United States approaches one of the most significant milestones in its history, communities across the nation are beginning to reflect on the ideas, accomplishments, challenges, and cultural contributions that have shaped the American experience for […] 
AATMA Performing Arts Presents Director’s Cut: A Tribute to Visionaries — A Cinematic Dance Experience Comes to State Theatre New Jersey New Jersey’s performing arts landscape continues to expand in both scope and ambition, and on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM, one of the most visually and emotionally compelling productions of the year […] 
Marc Maron Brings His Unfiltered Brand of Stand-Up to Newark for a Night of Fearless Comedy at NJPAC Some comedians tell jokes. Some tell stories. A select few use comedy as a lens through which audiences can examine the world, their relationships, their anxieties, and themselves. For more than three decades, Marc Maron has occupied […] |
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Tony Mart Allstars: Billy Walton, Patty Balbo, Danny Eyer, Patty Blee, and 9 more Tony Mart Allstars
Tony Mart Allstars: Billy Walton, Patty Balbo, Danny Eyer, Patty Blee, and 9 more Tony Mart Allstars
Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Returns to Atlantic City as Tony Mart Allstars Launch a Summer of Free Music, Community, and Jersey Shore Tradition Summer at the Jersey Shore has always been about more than sunshine, beaches, and boardwalks. It is about community gathering places. It is about traditions passed from one generation to the […] |
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OffBook Productions Brings Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” to HACPAC: A Provocative, Unflinching American Musical Arrives in Hackensack This June Beginning June 25, 2026, the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre will host one of the most intellectually daring and musically intricate productions in modern American theatre as OffBook Productions presents Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s “Assassins.” Running across […]
The Vienna Lessons Brings Mozart and Beethoven to Life in a Bold, Music-Driven Stage Production at New Jersey Repertory Company New Jersey’s cultural calendar continues to evolve with programming that merges intellectual depth with performance precision, and on June 4 at 7:00 PM, New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch will present The Vienna Lessons, […] 
Good Witch/Bad Witch Arrives in New Brunswick as a High-Voltage Broadway Concert Event Redefining New Jersey’s Summer Theatre Season - Two Shows at 3PM and 730PM New Jersey’s theatre calendar continues to expand with ambitious programming that merges Broadway pedigree with immersive live performance, and this summer, one of the most dynamic additions to the […] 
Good Witch Bad Witch Casts a Spell Over New Jersey — A Broadway-Caliber Musical Event Takes the Stage at The Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater New Jersey’s theater scene continues to elevate its national profile with a summer event that blends Broadway prestige, beloved musical storytelling, and pure vocal power into one unforgettable night. On June […] 
David Cross Brings His Fearless Brand of Comedy to Asbury Park for a Rare Shore Performance - Two Shows Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 6PM & 8:30PM Asbury Park has long been a destination for artists who challenge convention, push creative boundaries, and leave audiences thinking long after the performance ends. From legendary musicians and […]
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 […]
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 […] 
A Taste of Ireland Arrives in Hackettstown: A Global Irish Music and Dance Phenomenon Takes Over the Sitnik Theatre New Jersey’s summer performing arts season continues to expand its global reach, and this June, audiences will experience one of the most electrifying international productions to tour through the region in recent years. A Taste of […] 
Jesse & Joy Bring Their Award-Winning Latin Pop Magic to Newark for an Unforgettable Night at NJPAC New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to reflect the incredible diversity of audiences that call the Garden State home, and few performances this summer promise to unite generations, cultures, and music lovers quite like the upcoming appearance of […] 
Jimmy Eat World Returns to Asbury Park for a Landmark Celebration of Bleed American at the Stone Pony Summer Stage Some albums define a moment. Others define a generation. Few records accomplish both. Twenty-five years after its release, Bleed American remains one of the most influential alternative rock albums of the 21st century, and this […] |
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Rock, Ribs & Ridges Returns to Sussex County as New Jersey's Premier Weekend of Classic Rock, Championship Barbecue, and Outdoor Festival Culture There are music festivals that focus exclusively on concerts, food festivals that celebrate regional cuisine, and outdoor events built around camping and recreation. Rock, Ribs & Ridges has spent years proving that New […] 
The Cab Returns with New Music, Global Tour, and Renewed Creative Energy — Pop-Rock Visionaries Reignite the Alternative Scene The alternative music landscape is experiencing a powerful resurgence as The Cab, one of the most emotionally resonant and genre-blending pop-rock bands of the modern era, officially returns with new music, global touring plans, and a […] 
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 Head and the Heart Bring Their Most Emotionally Honest Era Yet to New Jersey as ‘Aperture’ Tour Arrives at ParkStage with Wilderado for a Massive Summer Night of Indie-Folk Connection and Reinvention As New Jersey’s outdoor concert season continues expanding into one of the strongest live music summers the state has seen in years, […] 
The Australian Bee Gees Bring a Global Las Vegas Phenomenon to New Jersey for One Night Only New Jersey’s live entertainment calendar continues to expand with world-class productions that bridge generations, genres, and global audiences, and this summer delivers one of the most celebrated tribute experiences on the international stage. On Friday, June 26, 2026, […] 
Legacy Concerts on the Beach Keeps Summer Moving as The Dane Anthony Band Brings Motown, R&B, and Jersey Shore Energy to Somers Point As summer settles into its rhythm along the Jersey Shore, few traditions capture the spirit of the season quite like Friday nights at William Morrow Beach in Somers Point. With the bay […] 
Alison Krauss & Union Station Bring the Arcadia Tour to Newark for a Landmark Night of Americana, Bluegrass, and Roots Music There are concerts, and then there are musical events that feel like milestones. When Alison Krauss & Union Station arrive at NJPAC in Newark on Friday, June 26, 2026, New Jersey audiences will witness […] 
Streetlight Manifesto Brings The Long Summer Night 2026 to Asbury Park as North to Shore Delivers One of the Summer’s Most Explosive Concert Events There are concerts, and then there are events that become part of the culture of a city. On Friday night in Asbury Park, one of New Jersey’s most beloved live music […] 
From the poetic soul of James Taylor, the electrifying energy of Carly Simon, to the timeless magic of Carole King, celebrate four decades of classic pop music through unforgettable performances that will stir your heart, spark your memories and get you singing every word. |
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Asbury Park Summer Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest Returns to the Jersey Shore as Craft Beverage Tourism Continues to Thrive One of the signature summer beverage events on the Jersey Shore returns this weekend as the Asbury Park Summer Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest transforms Bradley Park into a showcase of craft beverages, culinary experiences, […] 
SPAMALOT Charges into New Jersey as the Broadway Series Delivers One of Musical Comedy’s Most Hilarious Spectacles New Jersey’s theater scene continues to assert its place as a premier destination for Broadway-caliber productions, and this summer brings one of the most celebrated musical comedies of the modern era to the stage. From June 27 through […]
Rock, Ribs & Ridges Returns to Sussex County as New Jersey's Premier Weekend of Classic Rock, Championship Barbecue, and Outdoor Festival Culture There are music festivals that focus exclusively on concerts, food festivals that celebrate regional cuisine, and outdoor events built around camping and recreation. Rock, Ribs & Ridges has spent years proving that New […] 
HARDY Brings High-Energy Country to Camden for 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show Country music fans in New Jersey have a major date to mark on their calendars as HARDY headlines the 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, June 27, at 7:00 p.m. The show is part of HARDY’s Country! […] 
Waterford Lions Park Brings Vintage Harmony and Modern Energy to South Jersey With Free American Bombshells Concert Summer concert season across New Jersey continues to prove that some of the most memorable live music experiences are not always found inside major arenas or ticketed amphitheaters. Often, they happen in community parks, under open skies, surrounded […] 
The ‘Last Waltz’ Celebration Comes to New Jersey: A 50-Year Tribute to Rock’s Most Legendary Farewell Concert New Jersey’s live music and theatre landscape continues to distinguish itself as one of the most culturally resonant in the country, and this summer it welcomes a production that stands at the intersection of history, storytelling, and musical […] 
Iliza Shlesinger Brings Her Fearless ILIZA! LIVE Tour to Newark for a Night of Sharp, Unfiltered Comedy New Jersey’s summer entertainment calendar continues to deliver major performances across every genre, but few events promise the combination of intelligence, energy, cultural relevance, and nonstop laughter that audiences can expect when Iliza Shlesinger arrives at NJPAC in […] 
James Taylor Returns to Atlantic City: A Legendary Night of American Songwriting Arrives at Hard Rock Live There are few artists in modern music whose work has become so deeply woven into the fabric of American life that their songs feel less like recordings and more like lifelong companions. For more than five decades, James […] 
The Bouncing Souls Return Home for Stoked for the Summer: New Jersey Punk Legends Headline a Massive Night at the Stone Pony Summer Stage Some bands play New Jersey. Some bands come from New Jersey. And then there are bands that become part of New Jersey itself. For nearly four decades, The Bouncing Souls have […] 
Tonight at the Middletown Arts Center: Brian Ostering Brings Elvis's Early Years to the Jersey Shore in a Show Built on Family and Memory There is a specific quality that separates a tribute performance from a genuinely meaningful one, and it has nothing to do with how closely the performer resembles the artist they are […] |
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The Return of a Jersey Shore Tradition: Asbury Park Jazz Fest Comes Back to the City’s Musical Heartbeat After More Than a Decade Away For generations, Asbury Park has occupied a unique place in New Jersey’s cultural identity. The city’s name is synonymous with live music, artistic expression, and the kind of creative energy that […]
Rock, Ribs & Ridges Returns to Sussex County as New Jersey's Premier Weekend of Classic Rock, Championship Barbecue, and Outdoor Festival Culture There are music festivals that focus exclusively on concerts, food festivals that celebrate regional cuisine, and outdoor events built around camping and recreation. Rock, Ribs & Ridges has spent years proving that New […] 
Joe Bonamassa Brings His Blues-Rock Masterclass to Newark as NJPAC Welcomes One of Guitar’s Greatest Living Performers There are guitar players, there are stars, and then there are the rare artists whose influence extends beyond charts, ticket sales, and industry accolades to become part of the living history of American music. Joe Bonamassa belongs firmly […] |
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Pieces of a Dream Bring Legacy, Groove, and Philadelphia Soul to Camden County’s Summer Parks Concert Series 2026 The 2026 return of the Camden County Summer Parks Concert Series continues to redefine what live music can look and feel like across New Jersey, transforming more than 2,700 acres of public parkland into an interconnected network […] |
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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Is Inviting You Into the Room Where the Work Actually Happens — To Read a Play Together Most people who attend productions at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey experience the organization from its public-facing side: the stage at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the Drew University campus […] |
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Ana Popovic Brings “Fantastafunk” Firepower to Atlantic City as Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Continues Its Summer Celebration 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 […] 
Ivan Neville, Dumpstaphunk, and the Legacy of Sly Stone Bring New Orleans Funk Power to Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk As the summer concert season continues to deliver unforgettable nights along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, one of the most electrifying events on the calendar arrives on August 12 when Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk […] |
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Four Actors, 150 Characters, and a Plane Crash on a Black-Box Stage: Princeton Summer Theater Stages "The 39 Steps" The technical challenge embedded in Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of The 39 Steps is, on paper, close to absurd: take Alfred Hitchcock's sprawling 1935 spy thriller — a film built around train chases across the Scottish […] 
Alexis Morrast Brings a Stunning New Generation of Jazz, Soul, and Gospel Power to New Jersey’s Acclaimed Back Deck Concert Series As New Jersey’s summer music calendar continues expanding into one of the most culturally exciting outdoor arts seasons anywhere in the Northeast, the celebrated Back Deck Concert Series is preparing to welcome one of […]
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 […] |
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Freedom Festival Ignites New Jersey’s Fourth of July Celebration with The Commodores and Fireworks Over the Delaware New Jersey’s summer calendar reaches a defining moment on Saturday, July 4, as the annual Freedom Festival returns with a full-scale Independence Day celebration that blends live music, community energy, and a fireworks spectacle set against one of […] |
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