New Jersey’s entertainment landscape continues to prove that it is not only a destination for world-class music and theater, but also a hub for immersive, audience-driven experiences that blur the line between spectator and participant. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the State Theatre New Jersey will host one of the most recognizable and interactive live […]
New Jersey’s rise as a destination for high-performance competition continues to accelerate, and on Saturday, May 2, 2026, that momentum will be on full display as the Jiu Jitsu World League Finals East arrives for a full-scale day of elite grappling action. Beginning at 9:00 AM, with doors opening at 7:00 AM, this event brings […]
Stories, Songs, and Smiles: TAHIRA Brings a Heartfelt Family Theatre Experience to New Jersey - TWO Shows On a bright Saturday morning in early May, the State Theatre New Jersey’s studio will transform into a circle of stories, music, and shared imagination. The Milk & Cookies Music & Storytelling Series continues its mission of introducing […]
Jim Breuer Brings “Find The Funny” Tour to State Theatre New Jersey for a High-Energy Night of Stand-Up Comedy on May 2, 2026 New Jersey’s comedy circuit continues to assert itself as one of the most dynamic and consistently engaging in the country, and this spring, that reputation is further solidified with the arrival of […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist! With their smokin’ hot band, they capture and deliver the classic sounds of the guys who, back in the day, harmonized with each other on stoops, in the subway, and on street corners, and they […]
Eric Darius Returns Home: A High-Energy Jazz Celebration at Hamilton Stage This May New Jersey’s spring arts season gets a powerful boost with the arrival of world-renowned saxophonist Eric Darius, who will headline two performances at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage on Saturday, May 9, at 5 PM and 8 PM. For fans of contemporary jazz—and for […]
The Lone Bellow Bringing Powerful Harmonies and New Album “What A Time To Be Alive” to Montclair for a Special New Jersey Concert Event New Jersey’s live music scene continues to thrive with performances that bring nationally celebrated artists into intimate and unforgettable settings. One of the most anticipated events arriving this spring features The […]
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