Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 17-24, 2024 along with our featured listings. 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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(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:30pm. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
Saturday, December 21 - Split Level Concerts presents Griffin House at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on December 21st. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and storyteller Griffin House will perform at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, December 21, 2024 as part of the Split Level Concerts series. Touring and making records for over 20 years, Griffin House has a discography that includes more than 15 albums and EPs. New Jersey native Cranston Dean will open the show. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, December 21 - The Wag's Christmas Spectacular is Coming to The Strand and Middletown Arts Center. One of our favorite bands here at New Jersey Stage is The Wag. If you want a guaranteed fun rock and roll concert, see one of their shows. And if you're a fan of holiday music, there's nothing better than The Wag's Christmas Spectacular - it's something like a good old fashioned holiday special played out live on stage.
Friday, December 20 - Newton Theatre presents From Good Homes on December 20th. (NEWTON, NJ) -- From Good Homes returns to The Newton Theatre on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. Named after a judge's explanation for leniency after the young band broke in to a club to finish their set, the band "from good homes" released 5 albums during their career - 3 of which were released by RCA Records.
Friday, December 20 - Roy's Hall presents "A Very Slambovian Christmas". (BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, December 20, 2024, Roy's Hall presents "A Very Slambovian Christmas" - a perennial favorite for the venue. This holiday show hosted by the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will 'flip your switch' and spark the holiday spirit in a fun 'outside the box' style. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, December 20 - NJPAC presents CeCe Winans. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Only a few days before Christmas, CeCe Winans will light up your holiday with joyful music at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The 12-time GRAMMY® winner will perform in Newark on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 21 at 8:00pm. She will be joined on the bill by special guests Roman Collins and Debbie Winans.
Friday, December 20 - Borgata presents A John Legend Christmas. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A John Legend Christmas comes to the Borgata Event Center on Friday, December 20, 2024. Performing alongside a four-piece-band, Legend will deliver holiday classics from his hit album, A Legendary Christmas. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, December 21 - New Jersey Symphony returns with its holiday tradition: Handel's Messiah in Princeton and Newark. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of George Frideric Handel's Messiah. The Symphony will perform the entire oratorio. The performances will take place Friday, December 20, 2024 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 8:00pm at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton; and Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.
Saturday, December 21 - Surflight Theatre presents Holidays with the Jersey Tenors. (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre continues their 2024 Concert Series with Holidays with the Jersey Tenors on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Get in the mood with holiday hits as well as some Jersey Tenor favorites. Performances take place at 4:30pm and 7:30pm.
Saturday, December 21 - The Porchistas Home Studio Hosts a Winter Solstice House Show on December 21st. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Winter Solstice, The Porchistas are hosting a special Holiday show at the house with a bunch of their closest friends in Montclair's tight-knit music community. The lineup includes Nicole Scorsone, Bern & the Brights, The Porchistas, and The Defending Champions.
Saturday, December 21 - The Levoy Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors on Saturday. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Want to go out this week, but not interested in seeing a holiday show? The Levoy Theatre has the show for you. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Magical Mystery Doors returns for a concert that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
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Tuesday, December 17 @ 7:30pm - Holiday Express at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Thursday, December 19 @ 6:00pm - OCVTS GPAA Winter 2024 Showcases: Acting Showcase at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Thursday, December 19 @ 7:30pm - Jazz Ensemble at Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Avenue, Hillside
Thursday, December 19 @ 7:30pm - A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Thursday, December 19 @ 7:30pm - Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 20 @ 7:00pm - Christmas with The Celts at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, December 20 @ 7:30pm - Darlene Love at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, December 20 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, December 20 @ 7:30pm - Albert Castiglia at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, December 20 @ 8:00pm - Everett Bradley’s HOLIDELIC at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 21 @ 12:00pm - The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Emo for Kids at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 21 @ 2:00pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 21 @ 7:00pm - The Sensational Soul Cruisers at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 21 @ 7:30pm - Brian Kirk & the Jirks: Santa for Lunch Break at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, December 21 @ 7:30pm - Floyd Pink - Celebrating The Music of Pink Floyd at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 21 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, December 22 @ 2:00pm - Broadway for the Holidays 4 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, December 22 @ 3:00pm - The Weeklings and Friends: Holiday Hullabaloo at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, December 22 @ 4:00pm - Monmouth Civic Chorus: Making Spirits Bright at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Two Shows with Steve Forbert (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents two nights of Steve Forbert on December 27-28, 2024. Forbert is a true American treasure, a fact underscored by his 21st album, Daylight Savings Time, released earlier this year.
NBPAC presents The Great American SoulBook (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Great American SoulBook delivers a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B and other iconic soulful music that inspired generations. This is no oldies show. It is a high-energy tribute that highlights the music that made us groove, made us move, and filled dance floors and concert halls in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. See for yourself when the show comes to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Gregory Burrus Productions presents Carrie Jackson & Friends Pre-New Years Eve Jam (SHORT HILLS, NJ) -- Looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate the upcoming New Year? Look no further than the Pre-New Year's Eve Jam at Par 440 on Saturday, December 28, 2024! This event featuring Carrie Jackson & Friends promises to be a night to remember, filled with live music, great food, and a lively atmosphere.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Popa Chubby (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room will close out 2024 on Sunday, December 29th with the return of Popa Chubby - a musician who has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 30 years. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Close Out The Year with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Red Bank (RED BANK, NJ) -- Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes return to Count Basie Center for the Arts for their annual New Year's Eve Show. With an early start, you can use it to close out 2024 with one of New Jersey's most popular bands or use it as the start of your festivities. The concert takes place on Tuesday, December 31 at 6:00pm (doors are at 5:00pm).
Broadway Stars and Dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem join NJ Festival Orchestra for New Year's celebration (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- A Westfield tradition returns Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with the New Jersey Festival Orchestra's New Year’s Eve performance "Broadway Through the Ages," and with a new start time of 5.00pm.
