This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 17-23, 2025
originally published: 06/17/2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from June 17-23, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
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FEATURED EVENTS
Wednesday, June 18 - Soul Project NOLA Brings New Orleans Musical Flavor to Annual New Jersey Tour. From June 18-25, 2025, Soul Project NOLA makes their way from New Orleans to New Jersey for their annual tour. The mini tour includes stops at venues that welcome the band back every year to the delight of their audiences, plus a first stop in Wayne, Pennsylvania at 118 North and a show in Atlantic City at Mardi Gras on The Boardwalk, a weekly summertime celebration of the musical legacy of New Orleans. The Atlantic City show features NJ favorites The Ocean Avenue Stompers and members of Dogs in a Pile.
Saturday, June 21 - bergenPAC presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Wednesday, June 18 - New Jersey Symphony presents 2025 summer outdoor concert series. New Jersey Symphony kicks off its summer season with its annual summer outdoor concert series which brings a fun-filled orchestral program to locations around the state. This summer's program features selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Overture to the The Magic Flute, Gioachino Rossini's Overture to William Tell, a celebration of Duke Ellington's music, highlights from the Broadway show Wicked, and patriotic favorites. New Jersey Symphony Colton Conducting Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel conducts.
Friday, June 20 - HOT 97's Summer Jam 2025 to Take Place at Prudential Center. (NEWARK, NJ) -- HOT 97, New York's #1 station for Hip Hop, is again turning up the heat with Summer Jam 2025, the ultimate one-night-only celebration of the culture. Produced by The Black Promoters Collective and part of the Prudential North to Shore Festival, the biggest names in Hip Hop will take the stage on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Prudential Center.
Friday, June 20 - North to Shore Festival presents Third Eye Blind and Stars at NJPAC. (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Prudential North to Shore Festival is set to present an incredible night of alternative rock featuring Third Eye Blind at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Canadian indie rock band Stars will open the night.
Friday, June 20 - 311 to Perform in Atlantic City. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- 311 is bringing the energy back to the road with the return of their Unity Tour in 2025. In support of their latest full-length album, Full Bloom, the tour kicks off in Atlantic City at Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, June 20, 2025, and will span coast to coast, bringing 311's signature fusion of rock, reggae, and funk to fans nationwide. Joining them on this epic run will be direct support from Badflower, with Sitting on Saturn opening the show as the first of three acts.
Friday, June 20 - Haddon Township hosts 8th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival. (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township will kick off the season with the 8th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival on Friday, June 20, 2025. The event takes place from 4:00pm-10:00pm on Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue & Cooper Street.
Saturday, June 21 - Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. The Multi-platinum entertainer is at the top of her game. She's among the most-played female artists at country radio in nearly the last two decades.
Saturday, June 21 - The Newton Theatre presents Gaelic Storm. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Gaelic Storm comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. It's hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that's exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with.
Saturday, June 21 - The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa presents The Allman Betts Band with special guest Mattie Schell on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, June 21 - Daniel Spalding presents Classic Virtuosi (with a Twist) in Trenton. (TRENTON, NJ) -- For one afternoon only, the Philadelphia Virtuosi will present "Classic Virtuosi (with a Twist)" at the historic Mill Hill Playhouse on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm. The intimate Mill Hill Playhouse is the perfect setting for Philadelphia Virtuosi's fifteen-member world class musicians to show off several of the orchestra's greatest hits from its extensive touring repertoire
Sunday, June 22 - The Newton Theatre presents Jorma Kaukonen on June 22nd. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Jorma Kaukonen (founding member of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane) comes to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 7:00pm. In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock.
Sunday, June 22 - North to Shore Festival presents Slightly Stoopid at Stone Pony Summer Stage. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- As part of the Prudential North to Shore Festival, Slightly Stoopid will bring their new tour, Step Into The Sun Summer 2025, to Stone Pony Summer Stage on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 6:30pm. They will be joined by support acts Iration and Little Stranger.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, June 18 @ 6:00pm - Special Event: Juneteenth Arts Celebration Kickoff Concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Vail Mansion, 110 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, June 19 @ 7:00pm - Early Elton Trio at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Thursday, June 19 @ 7:30pm - Trouble Man: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Thursday, June 19 @ 7:30pm - Soul Project Nola at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, June 19 @ 7:30pm - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, June 20 @ 7:00pm - Juneteenth – The Soundtrack of Freedom at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Friday, June 20 @ 8:00pm - So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, June 20 @ 8:00pm - POP 2000 TOUR with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera & LFO at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, June 21 @ 7:30pm - IMAGINE LENNON LIVE at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, June 21 @ 8:00pm - Ben Folds & A Piano Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, June 21 @ 8:00pm - Happy Together 2025 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, June 22 @ 7:00pm - Tommy James at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Sunday, June 22 @ 7:30pm - Chris Smither at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
COMING SOON
Lea Michele Adds 2nd bergenPAC Date After Immediate Sell-Out (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- After selling out her first announced date at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) instantly, Broadway and TV star Lea Michele has added a second performance. She will now also appear on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Music Under the Stars! New Jersey Symphony Performs at Ocean County College on June 24th (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of this musical summer tradition! Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 on the Gateway Building Lawn, located on OCC's main campus in Toms River. This family-friendly program is open to the public, and admission and parking are free of charge. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.
Ocean County Library presents RB Express (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Slip into summer on a good note – actually, a concert full of good notes, sung by Ocean County's own RB Express. The vocal quartet will perform your favorites from the '50s through the '90s at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Showtime is 6:30pm.
Middlesex County hosts an Evening of Music with the New Jersey Symphony at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park (SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- Experience the sounds of the New Jersey Symphony under the stars at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 6:00pm–9:30pm. This family-friendly event is open to the public.
From Good Homes to Perform Benefit Show for The Growing Stage (NETCONG, NJ) -- From Good Homes, the beloved NJ band known for their unique blend of rock, folk, and jam-band vibes, is appearing for a one-night-only event on Friday, June 27, 2025 at The Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong. The benefit is to support the mission of The Growing Stage – The Children's Theatre of New Jersey to bring the magic of the arts to young audiences. Showtime is 8:00pm
Songwriters by the Sea comes to SOPAC with Vonda Shepard, Nicole Atkins, Jake Thistle, Joe D'Urso, and Joe Rapolla (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Joe D'Urso and Joe Rapolla bring their Songwriters by the Sea series to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Joining them will be Vonda Shepard, Nicole Atkins, and Jake Thistle.
2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- For almost 30 years, Horizon Sounds of the City has attracted thousands of fans to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)'s Chambers Plaza for Newark's largest outdoor dance party. Each performance feels like a festival thanks to the weekly presence of food trucks, sponsor giveaways and resource tables run by healthcare organizations and Newark nonprofits.
2025 Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival to Take Place in Augusta June 27-29 (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- The Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival, a weekend of the best in southern/classic rock bands and finger-licking barbecue and fixin's, will take place June 27-29, 2025 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Headliners include Orleans (Friday night), Grand Funk Railroad (Saturday night), and George Thorogood and the Destroyers (Sunday night).
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Jackson Browne (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is bringing his timeless hits to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on June 28, 2025. With a career spanning decades, Browne is known for iconic songs like Running on Empty, Doctor My Eyes, and Somebody’s Baby. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Pete Rodríguez to Perform Shows in Princeton and Red Bank (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Triumph Brewery and Restaurant presents two back-to-back nights of dynamic original music featuring acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Pete Rodríguez.
Middlesex County's FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival Returns with Headliners Fred Hammond and Kierra Sheard (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Get ready to experience an uplifting celebration of gospel music at Middlesex County’s second annual FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival, featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Fred Hammond and Grammy Award-nominated artist Kierra Sheard, along with a lineup of rising local talent on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Monument Square Park. The event runs from 2:00pm–6:00pm and takes place rain or shine. Admission is free.
North to Shore Festival presents Gregory Porter at NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of this summer's Prudential North to Shore Festival, smoother-than-silk 2X GRAMMY® winner Gregory Porter returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm. A vocalist whose rich baritone and masterful artistry have established him as one of the most important jazz voices of his generation, Porter brings his signature blend of jazz, soul, and gospel that has captivated audiences worldwide.
North to Shore Festival presents George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic with Special Guest Living Colour at Stone Pony Summer Stage (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Prudential North to Shore Festival is set to present a night of funk featuring George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, with special guest Living Colour, on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. Showtime is 5:00pm.
I Heart Horror & Hotrods Ice Cream Monster Jamboree to Take Place June 29th (SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- The I Heart Horror & Hotrods Ice Cream Monster Jamboree rolls into VFW Post 4699 in Sayreville on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm — a spooky-cool mash-up of hotrods, horror, and hometown fun, all benefiting the Stars and Stripes Veterans Center of South Amboy. Admission is free.
Middletown Arts Center presents MAC Music Café on June 29th (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café, a monthly showcase of the area's talented musicians on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. June's singer-songwriter lineup features Michael Askin, Jerry Smith, Debbie Gangemi and Tom Flynn. The concert will take place in the MAC Theater. The event is FREE (with a suggested donation of $5).
South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Get your family and friends together for a summer filled with music and joy! Heading into its 20th Anniversary season, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is proud to present local artists of all genres including Classic Rock, Country, Indie Covers, Neo Soul, Funk, and more, as part of South Orange Summer Nights at Flood's Hill in Meadowland Park.
Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025 Spend your summer evenings with us and enjoy free live music in one of the beautiful parks in Middlesex County during their annual Music-in-the-Park Series. All you need is your favorite lawn chair and your love of the arts. Concerts take place at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy; Thompson Park in Jamesburg; Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield; and Medwick Park in Carteret.
Tyler, The Creator to Plays Shows in Philly/NY/NJ in July (NEWARK, NJ) -- Tyler, The Creator announces a 2025 world tour in support of his forthcoming album CHROMAKOPIA. Promoted by AEG Presents, CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR will feature special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas and spans North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the course of 2025. The tour comes to Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 5; Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 14; Barclays Center in Brooklyn on July 17; and Prudential Center in Newark on July 27, 2025.
Celebrate America! 'Music of the Revolution' at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch (BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The momentous decision by our founding fathers to emerge from colonization and establish a new nation will soon mark its 250th anniversary. In honor of this historic milestone, join us for Anne and Ridley Enslow's "Music of the American Revolution" at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Graham Nash (RED BANK, NJ) -- Graham Nash, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, will perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Nash will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars and vocals) and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career. Showtime is 7:30pm.
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UPCOMING SHOWS
Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.
2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC
South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July
Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025
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