Here is a look at shows taking place from January 14-20, 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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Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place January 15-25, 2025 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NJ and New York City. Jesse Malin will perform in New Jersey for first time in two years joining an already powerful lineup including John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon, Brian Baker, Pete Steinkopf and LOD stalwarts Dramarama, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band w/ Danny Clinch, The Weeklings, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra and many more.
Friday, January 17 - WBGO presents the return of the All That Jazz series to the Hamilton Stage with smooth jazz musicians Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- WBGO presents the return of the All That Jazz series to the Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center. This is a unique concert series showcasing some of the genre's most talented and respected performers via a partnership between UCPAC and Smooth Jazz NJ. On Friday, January 17, 2025, the series features smooth jazz musicians Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, January 18 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Freestyle Flashback. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Fever Records present Freestyle Flashback 2025, featuring freestyle artists from the '80s and '90s on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Sunday, January 19 - MPAC presents Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 7:00pm, with a program entitled Cool School & Hard Bop.
Monday, January 20 - BlowUpRadio.com to Broadcast Rock Against Hate Webathon With New Compilation Albums. New Jersey based Internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com has scheduled a new Rock Against Hate webathon to take place on January 20, 2025, the same day as Donald Trump's second inauguration. Recording artists, the majority New Jersey based, will give live, online performances throughout the day as the station raises funds and awareness for two organizations: Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and Planned Parenthood.
Celebrating 40 Years of Service, Women In Music presents 2025 Virtual Summit in January. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Celebrating 40 years of service, Women in Music (WIM) presents its annual Virtual Summit January 15–17, 2025. This three-day global immersive event, includes keynote speaker Martha Earls (Neon Coast), is designed to educate, empower, and advance women and gender-expansive individuals across all facets of the music industry.
Friday, January 17 - Prudential Center presents Cody Johnson with Ashley McBryde and Drew Baldridge. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Platinum selling artist, and five-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee, Cody Johnson, will be touring the country in support of his new album Leather Deluxe Edition. Fresh off his award-winning #1 single, "Dirt Cheap", and the recent release of his duet with Carrie Underwood, "I'm Gonna Love You", Cody's Leather Deluxe Tour will make a stop in Newark on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Prudential Center. Cody will be joined by Grammy Award winner, Ashley McBryde, and rising country super star, Drew Baldridge.
Friday, January 17 - The Newton Theatre presents Pink Talking Fish - a fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Check them out when they perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Friday, January 17 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Mari Black. (PRINCETON, NJ) —- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents an evening of virtuosic violin music with multistyle violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Mari's energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dynamic performances have made her a favorite with audiences across the country and around the world. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, January 18 - SSAAM Presents: Lord, Write My Name – A Gospel Concert Celebrating the African American Experience. (SKILLMAN, NJ) -- The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) will ring in the new year with Lord, Write My Name – The Gospel and African American Experience in Spirituals, featuring acclaimed baritone Keith Spencer and award-winning composer Peter Hilliard on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing.
Sunday, January 19 - Brightside Tavern hosts Billy Carrión's Higher Standards Live Showcase on January 19th. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Brightside Tavern hosts Billy Carrión's Higher Standards Live Showcase on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Admission is $10.
Sunday, January 19 - Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey to present Winter Large Ensemble Concert featuring soloist Patrick Williams of The Philadelphia Orchestra. (EWING, NJ) -- The Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey (YOCJ) is pleased to announce its 2025 concert and performance schedule. Kicking off the year will be the Winter Large Ensemble Concert on Sunday, January 19th with YOCJ's Symphonic Orchestra featuring soloist Patrick Williams, associate principal flutist of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
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Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:30pm - NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2025 at Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter
Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm - Misty Blues at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm - Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, January 17 @ 8:00pm - Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, January 17 @ 8:00pm - WBGO Presents All That Jazz Concert Series with Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, January 18 @ 6:30pm - Light Of Day ’25 - Bob’s Birthday Bash “The Main Event” at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, January 18 @ 7:30pm - Everyday People: A Tribute to the music of Sly and the Family Stone at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, January 18 @ 7:30pm - Pink Talking Fish at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, January 18 @ 8:00pm - Elvis Birthday Bash at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, January 18 @ 8:00pm - Freestyle Flashback Concert 2025 at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, January 18 @ 8:00pm - EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Sunday, January 19 @ 3:30pm - The Outcrops (matinee show) at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, January 19 @ 7:00pm - The Elvis Birthday Bash at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Sunday, January 19 @ 7:00pm - Cool School & Hard Bop: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on January 24th (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. Famous for their incredible harmonies, musicianship and humor, they are multi platinum recording artists and twin icons. They are also torchbearers of an American entertainment dynasty.
Kean Stage presents Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family (UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:30pm. In the long, rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, The Chapin Family has a special place...
The Genesis Show to recreate A Trick of The Tail at The Newton Theatre (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Genesis Show returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:00pm. This time the band is recreating the 1976 A Trick of the Tail Tour.
Badfish to bring Sublime covers and Original Music to Starland Ballroom on January 25th Badfish is a vibe. Badfish is a sonic house party complete with plenty of gyrating fans sipping libations and enjoying various extracurricular activities. Badfish is feel-good music.
Xian Zhang conducts New Jersey Symphony's 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony will present a special performance for the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration ringing in the Year of the Snake. Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct the performance on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The concert begins at 7:30pm.
The Levoy Theatre presents Peabo Bryson: 50 Years in Music (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Peabo Bryson: 50 Years in Music on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. Peabo has established a career as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter century. Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, this two-time Grammy Award-winner has survived and prospered despite the passage of time and changes in popular musical trends.
Sons of Silver to open for Myles Kennedy at The Stone Pony (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Sons of Silver are heading out on a 21-city national tour with Myles Kennedy and Tim Montana. The tour comes to The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Sons of Silver are touring in support of their debut full-length album, Runaway Emotions, set for release on January 10th.
Xian Zhang to conduct Holst's 'The Planets' with New Jersey Symphony in New Brunswick, Newark, and Morristown (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents Holst's The Planets—An HD Odyssey with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting. Four performances will take place from January 30 through February 2, 2025 in New Brunswick, Newark, and Morristown.
Subaru Announces 2025 Subaru Winterfest Locations and Music Lineup led by Headliner Grace Potter (CAMDEN, NJ) --/PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., and its WinterFest partner, POWDR, announced the return of the automaker's annual mountain tour, Subaru WinterFest, the premier winter playground for music fans, skiers, snowboarders, and dog lovers alike. WinterFest will be arriving at six mountain destinations across the U.S. this winter.
Montclair State University's Cali Opera & Symphony Orchestra presents "Calisto" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair State University's Cali Opera Program is set to present their mainstage opera "La Calisto" by Francesco Cavalli February 1-2, 2025. This exquisite baroque opera is directed by Rebecca Jo Loeb and conducted by Kyle Ritenauer. Cavalli's poignant and ruckus opera begins in the heavens when we learn that a young, beautiful nymph, Calisto, has the chance to become immortalized as a constellation among the stars.
