originally published: 09/02/2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from September 2-8, 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, September 3 - Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music presents Born to Run - A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert. (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music is proud to present Born to Run: A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Pollak Theatre. The concert honors the 50th anniversary of Springsteen's landmark album Born to Run.
Saturday, September 6 - bergenPAC presents Almost Queen on Saturday. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Almost Queen. They don't just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. Showtime is 8:00pm.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Friday, September 5 - The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 5, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, September 5 - Music Box at the Borgata presents Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band on September 5th. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata's Music Box presents Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00pm. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of The Beach Boys.
Friday, September 5 - Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival takes place September 5-6. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Riverview Jazz, the Jersey City-based non-profit, has announced the lineup for the 2nd annual Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival (September 5-6, 2025). The event will feature 10 bands including tributes to Eddie Palmieri and John "Dandy" Rodriguez that include many past members of their groups.
Saturday, September 6 - 2025 Bayzara Music Festival to Bring Top Artists to Keansburg. (KEANSBURG, NJ) -- The Bayzara Music Festival will debut September 6-7, 2025 on the beach in Keansburg. Headlined by Vertical Horizon, Better Than Ezra and The Ataris, the festival also includes popular Jersey acts like Williams Honor and Dentist.
Saturday, September 6 - Borough of Westwood and Bergen County Players present 'Carole King Wannabe Karaoke Night in the Park'. (WESTWOOD, NJ) -- In celebration of the upcoming 55th anniversary of the release of Carole King's iconic album Tapestry, the Borough of Westwood and Bergen County Players (BCP) are inviting residents of Westwood and nearby towns to take part in the "Carole King Wannabe Karaoke Night in the Park" on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Tuesday, September 2 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club: Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run at Monmouth University - The Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Thursday, September 4 @ 7:00pm - Candlelight Concerts Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Thursday, September 4 @ 7:30pm - Mike Davis & The New Wonders at The Morris Museum Back Deck, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
Friday, September 5 @ 8:00pm - moe. at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, September 5 @ 8:00pm - VOYAGE (Tribute to Journey) at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, September 6 @ 8:00pm - Almost Queen at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, September 6 @ 8:00pm - Tower of Power at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
COMING SOON
Prudential Center presents Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace with special guest Return to Dust (NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock bands Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace are joining forces for a 2025 co-headline tour across the U.S., featuring special guest Return To Dust, which includes a stop at Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Breaking Benjamin will close each night of the tour.
The Darkness to Tour North America including Show at Irving Plaza Multi-platinum UK rock legends THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — are hitting the road in support of their latest album Dreams On Toast (released March 28th via Cooking Vinyl). The Darkness will ignite stages across North America from August 29 through September 21. The tour then resumes on November 7 and wraps on November 22, 2025. The tour comes to the area on September 10th with a show at Irving Plaza in New York City.
State Theatre presents Howard Jones with special guest Haircut One Hundred featuring Richard Blade (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Wave is making a stop at State Theatre New Jersey with Howard Jones, Haircut One Hundred, and Richard Blade on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Hear hits from Howard Jones like "No One is to Blame," "What is Love?," "New Song," and "Things Can Only Get Better." Joining Jones is Haircut One Hundred, who burned bright in the early '80s with songs like "Fantastic Day" and "Love Plus One," and DJ Richard Blade (KROQ, Los Angeles; Video One; MV3; VideoBeat). Showtime is 7:00pm.
Levoy Theatre presents Sheena Easton (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Sheena Easton will perform at the Levoy Theatre. Easton, whose career has spanned nearly five decades, has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Prudential Center presents Uncle Charlie's R&B Cookout featuring Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey, and El Debarge (NEWARK, NJ) -- R&B icon Charlie Wilson is bringing the ultimate soul-infused celebration to fans this summer with his Uncle Charlie's R&B Cookout Tour, produced by Live Nation Urban and P Music Group featuring an all-star lineup of legendary acts including Babyface, K-Ci Hailey and El DeBarge. The nationwide tour includes a stop at Prudential Center on Thursday, September 11, 2025 delivering an unforgettable night of timeless hits, powerhouse vocals, and feel-good vibes.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Ron Sexsmith with opener Ed Seifert (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents acclaimed singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair. New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Ed Seifert will open the show. Showtime is 8:00pm.
PettyBreakers Return to Strand Theater in September (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Get ready for an electrifying night of classic rock as the PettyBreakers, "The World's Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!" (AXS-tv), return to the Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 8:00pm.
SOPAC presents Stephane Wrembel Quartet (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Stephane Wrembel Quartet will perform at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Friday, September 12, 2025. Wrembel is a virtuoso guitarist hailed as "a revelation" by Rolling Stone and celebrated for reinventing gypsy jazz with a modern edge and boundless creativity. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Makin Waves with The Nelsons: 'A Jersey Family' From the moment they burst onto the scene with their self-penned 1990 debut album, "After the Rain," Matthew and Gunnar Nelson -- twin sons of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson -- captivated audiences with their striking good looks and trademark long blonde hair. However, it was their exceptional songwriting and commercially savvy rock sound that catapulted them to stardom, solidifying their status as third-generation torchbearers of the Nelson family legacy that also produced "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" television and radio shows.
Tropicana Atlantic City presents George Thorogood & The Destroyers (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tropicana Atlantic City presents George Thorogood & The Destroyers on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00pm. The band has been a staple on rock radio for 50 years.
2025 Hudson West Fest to Take Place September 13th (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Hudson West Fest is excited to announce the lineup for its 8th annual roots music festival and is sweetening the pot with the news that all ticket fees will be dropped this year. The event will occur on Saturday, September 13, 2025, and will feature 10 music performers on both indoor and outdoor stages. The expanded street fair will include vendors, artisans, family activities, and dancing. The organizers will also present four music-based workshops (topics to be announced soon) at no cost. An indoor bar and food options will be available to the public.
Drew University Rocks the House with Legendary Tributes and Live Comedy In September (MADISON, NJ) -- This September, Drew University's Concert Hall in Madison will transform into a powerhouse of live entertainment, delivering six unforgettable nights of tributes and laughter. From heartland rock and Southern soul to mystical classics and offbeat comedy, each event brings a unique and electrifying experience to audiences of all ages.
Human Wheels (Mellencamp Tribute Band) to Perform at Drew University (MADISON, NJ) -- Human Wheels, the premier John Mellencamp tribute band, will perform at the Concert Hall at Drew University on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Newton Theatre presents The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS return to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. These are bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning.
2025 Montclair Jazz Festival to Take Place September 13th (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The nationally-recognized nonprofit organization JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has announced the full lineup of the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Downtown Jamboree and Block Party, taking place in downtown Montclair on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
A Chat with 10cc's Graham Gouldman Who Performs at Carteret PAC on September 13 One of the most innovative bands in pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center in Carteret, NJ. The British band's Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour 2025 is an extension of the group's first US tour in over three decades.
Grunin Center for the Arts presents CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:00pm. This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more has wowed audiences worldwide.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. Fuch who starred in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, stands at the crossroads of blues and rock, a fierce voice in modern roots music.
"The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension" comes to Prudential Center in September (NEWARK, NJ) -- Hans Zimmer presents The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension, a 24-city arena tour debuting in North America this fall, following a tremendously successful European run of the internationally acclaimed production in 2024. The newly staged live show will visit Prudential Center on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 7:30pm for one show only, and features Zimmer's brand-new arrangement of the two-time Academy Award® winner's diverse collection of scores, precisely synchronized with epic film sequences.
Celebrate a "Century of Soundtracks" with Dakota & Elle Vocal Duo Concert at the Ocean County Library’s Waretown Branch (WARETOWN, NJ) -- Looking to enjoy a spectacular evening of music? Take part in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ocean County Library with a concert by vocal duo Dakota & Elle featuring iconic songs from popular movies on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 6:30pm.
The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.
NJPAC presents Kashmir featuring Jean Violet celebrating the 50th Anniversary of "Physical Graffiti" (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Kashmir - The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live! on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti with Kashmir, one of the most popular Led Zeppelin-inspired bands, featuring vocalist Jean Violet. This group is more than just a tribute band; it offers an immersive experience that brings the iconic music of Led Zeppelin to life.
NJPAC presents The Witcher in Concert (NEWARK, NJ) -- GEA Live, CD PROJEKT RED, and RoadCo Entertainment has announced The Witcher in Concert (www.thewitcher.com/concert) will tour the U.S. for the first time ever, visiting more than 45 cities around the country including a stop in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00pm. The Witcher in Concert is a live music experience featuring a timeless soundtrack from "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" by CD PROJEKT RED.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
A Brother's Revival: Celebrating the Legendary Sound of the Allman Brothers Band Live at Drew University (MADISON, NJ) -- Get ready to experience the timeless legacy of the Allman Brothers Band like never before, as A Brother's Revival takes the stage at Drew University Concert Hall on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This high-caliber tribute band honors the spirit and soul of one of America's most iconic rock groups with a performance brimming with power, precision, and heart.
The Newton Theatre presents Girl Named Tom (NEWTON, NJ) -- Girl Named Tom brings their Wilder Then Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. The siblings trio (Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty) made history as "the only group to ever win NBC's The Voice". Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Tito Puente Jr. to Headline Outdoor Hispanic Heritage Concert at Westfield Garden State Plaza (PARAMUS, NJ) -- Westfield Garden State Plaza will honor Hispanic Heritage Month on September 19, 2025 with the return of Salsa Night, featuring world-renowned Latin performer Tito Puente, Jr., son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente. Following the success of the mall's inaugural Salsa Night in 2024, this year's event has been expanded to deliver an even more vibrant and immersive cultural experience. Admission is free.
Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Ebony Hillbillies (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Ebony Hillbillies on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Sometimes called "the last African-American String Band in America," The Ebony Hillbillies are known for their mix of pop, country, bluegrass, folk and jazz. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Bergenstock Music Festival Returns September 20th (RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) -- The Bergenstock Music Festival, a celebration of original music from Bergen County, returns to the Overpeck County Park Ampitheater in Ridgefield Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. The free event features songwriters and original bands hailing from Bergen County, covering a wide array of musical genres including pop, rock, and R&B.
Jersey Arts Podcast: Experience the Essence of Jazz with Grammy-Winner, Evan Sherman New Jersey-native and GRAMMY-winning drummer, Evan Sherman, returns to the Back Deck after three years of sold-out performances. In 2025, Evan spent another year touring and performing internationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Paris Philharmonie, and Royal Albert Hall playing drums and writing arrangements for vocal sensation, Samara Joy who was a surprise guest at last year's Back Deck concert.
Summer Is Not Over Until Washington Rocks Out With The Festival in the Borough (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- Washington Borough will end summer with a rockin' great time when it hosts the 21st Annual Festival in the Borough on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Irving Plaza presents Kula Shaker (NEW YORK, NY) -- Prime purveyors of psychedelia and one of the biggest U.K. bands of the '90s, Kula Shaker are back and stronger than ever before. The band released the single "Broke As Folk" on August 1st and will perform at Irving Plaza in New York City on Monday, September 22, 2025 as part of their North American tour.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Selwyn Birchwood (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Monday, September 22, 2025. Birchwood's 2023 album, Exorcist , is his fourth Alligator Records release. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
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