(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Prudential Center presents Matchbox 20 and Andy Grammer on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The concert is part of the North to Shore festival, which takes place in Asbury Park (June 10-16), Atlantic City (June 17-23), and Newark (June 23-30).
Prepare to be blown away by Matchbox 20, led by the inimitable Rob Thomas. This is a show that promises fun and energy, a unique experience you won't want to miss. Matchbox 20 started strong out of the gate with their debut album, 1996's Yourself or Someone Like You.
Released incredibly only a year after the band had formed in Florida, it was a classic post-grunge record, eschewing the heavy sounds of Nirvana et al. for a more traditional, acoustic-tinged rock sound. Over two decades later, Rob and the boys are still going strong. Matchbox 20 will perform a mix of their classic hits and new songs from their latest release, Where the Light Goes—and get ready for plenty of surprises along the way!
Tickets to see Matchbox 20 and Andy Grammer start at $70.50 and are available for purchase online. Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Special guest Andy Grammer, an American singer and songwriter, will join the tour in support. Grammer will perform his hit singles "Keep Your Head Up" and "Fine by Me and many other hit songs. Grammer learned to play the trumpet, the guitar, and the piano as a child and was writing songs at age 15. He graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a B.A. in Music Industry Studies. Grammer married recording artist Aijia Lise Guttman, known professionally as Aijia.
The North to Shore Festival, launched in 2023, features all the talent, diversity and creativity that New Jersey has to offer, packed into three extraordinary weekends of performances, screenings, parties and conversations in three of the state's most iconic cities. Hosted by Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark, the North to Shore Festival brings together events at more than 100 venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey excellence, aligned with Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy’s vision of a celebration worthy of the Garden State’s long legacy of innovation in the arts, film and technology.
Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007 and recently celebrating its 15th year as a marquee destination, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually.
Newark North 2 Shore Festival Line – Up June 23 – June 30th
JUNE 23
7 p.m.: Samara Joy at Prudential Hall at NJPAC
JUNE 24
9 a.m.: Black Creative Economy Summit at Symphony Hall
JUNE 24-30
Newark International Film Festival at various venues
JUNE 25
9 a.m.: Black Creative Economy Summit at Symphony Hall
7 p.m.: “Prescribing Creativity: Promoting Health Equity through Arts-on-Prescription” panel discussion, online
JUNE 26
9 a.m.: Black Creative Economy Summit at Symphony Hall
5 p.m: Well Together & BLAKTHEBRAND, “The Paradox of Being Art Show” at Equal Space
6 p.m.: “In Our Words … Stories from the Battlefield of Love — The Good, Bad, and Revolutionary” at 44 William Street
6:30 p.m.: The Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul Series at Terrace Ballroom at Symphony Hall
7 p.m.: “Jazz, Jamming, and Living Life” at Clement’s Place
JUNE 27
9 a.m.: Black Creative Economy Summit at Symphony Hall
6 p.m.: Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue Dance Party at Chambers Plaza at NJPAC
6 p.m.: “Rah Digga’s Lyrics Matter: The Salon Series” at Clement’s Place
7 p.m.: Blues People at Clement’s Place
8 p.m.: Matchbox Twenty, Andy Grammer at Prudential Center
JUNE 28
7 p.m.: Lynette Sheard Experience at Clement’s Place
7 p.m.: The Amethyst & Amber Griot Gala: A Celebration of Newark Poetry at Kruger Scott Mansion
7:30 p.m.: New Jersey Symphony at Branch Brook Park
8 p.m.: Gabriel Iglesias at Prudential Center
8 p.m.: Brothers Osborne at Prudential Hall at NJPAC
8 p.m.: Zarna Garg at Victoria Theater at NJPAC
8 p.m.: Jeezy, Scarface at Symphony Hall
8 p.m.: Brick City Jam at All Points West Distillery
JUNE 29
10 a.m.: Art-making activities at Newark Museum of Art
11 a.m.: Lincoln Park Music Festival Power Up Yogi Fest at Lincoln Park
Noon: Showcase Stage, presented by Audible at Harriett Tubman Square. With Choy, Aja Moyé, J Read, Nicole Soul, Rasha Jay, Evelyn Tejeda, Charisa the Violin Diva & Strings Nation, Company of Collaborative Artists
Noon: Family Fun Day: An Interactive STEAM Fair at Newark Public Library
1 p.m.: CURRENTS: Collaborative Art & Ecology on the Passaic River at Riverfront Park Boat Dock
1 p.m.: “Newark Arts: Murals and Martinis” at Harriett Tubman Square
6 p.m.: “Newark Alliance: Night Market” at Halsey Street between New and Bleeker streets
6:30 p.m.: “Newark Levels: The Muses of Brick City” at Equal Space
7 and 9:30 p.m.: Sommore at Victoria Theater at NJPAC
7:30 p.m.: “Hey! I Heard You’re Black” (staged reading) at NJPAC Center for Arts Education
8 p.m.: Stephen Colbert, conversation with guest Richard Dreyfuss at Prudential Hall at NJPAC
8 p.m.: Kevin Hart at Prudential Center
JUNE 30
10 a.m.: Art-making activities at Newark Museum of Art
Noon: Showcase Stage, presented by Audible at Harriett Tubman Square. With Choy, Aja Moyé, J Read, Nicole Soul, Rasha Jay, Evelyn Tejeda, Charisa the Violin Diva & Strings Nation, Company of Collaborative Artists
1 p.m.: Down in the Ro’ Open Mic Experience at Tinjune Restaurant
2 p.m.: “Broadway in the Bricks” at Military Park
2 p.m.: “Glory in the Garden” (gospel tribute) at Newark Lab School
3 p.m.: “Coming Home” (staged reading), presented by Aurway Repertory Theatre at West End Avenue Park
6 p.m.: The Vibes in the City Experience & Awards Ceremony at Newark Art Hub
6 p.m.: Roc & the Collective RnB Night at The Yard
8 p.m.: Kevin Hart at Prudential Center
