Algonquin Arts Theatre Launches 2025–2026 Concert Series

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced that tickets for its 2025–2026 Concert Series are now officially on sale! From rock legends and iconic tributes to festive holiday favorites, this dynamic lineup of concerts will light up the stage with music that spans generations. Tickets for all concerts are available at www.AlgonquinArts.org or by calling the box office at 732-528-9211.

Here’s what’s coming to the Algonquin stage:

* READY OR YACHT – Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 8:00pm. Cruise through smooth soft rock classics from the late ’70s and early ’80s with New Jersey’s premier Yacht Rock show, featuring The John Rogers Band

* EAGLEMANIA – The World’s #1 Eagles Tribute – Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. Algonquin’s Fall Benefit Concert returns with stunning harmonies, masterful guitar work, and the signature sound of The Eagles in a world-class tribute.

* LET’S HANG ON – Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm. America’s #1 Frankie Valli tribute brings all the mega-hits—“Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and more—with tight choreography and high-energy vocals.

* GOOD STUFF: The Music of Sting and Steely Dan – Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00pm. This powerhouse band delivers a sophisticated night of hits from two music legends with extraordinary musicianship and style.

* THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK featuring Chris Pinnella – Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00pm. Chris Pinnella and his 8-piece band celebrate the hits of The Piano Man with an authentic, full-sound tribute that’s not to be missed.

* WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN: Carpenters Remembered – Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:00pm. Michelle Berting Brett and a world-class band honor the legacy of The Carpenters in a heartfelt, nostalgic journey through beloved classics.

* JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS featuring Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon – Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday concert inspired by John Denver’s iconic Christmas specials.

* HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE BIG BAND starring Zack Alexander – Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:00pm. Swing into the holidays with jazz vocalist Zack Alexander and his big band sound in this festive celebration of timeless holiday classics.

* FJ – Tribute to Foreigner & Journey – New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. Rock in the New Year with Constantine Maroulis (American Idol) in this high-energy tribute to two of the biggest bands of the ‘80s.

* A Tribute to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors – Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Experience a thrilling mashup of legendary rock, with hits reimagined in surprising and creative ways—backed by immersive visuals.

* WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT: A Patsy Cline Tribute starring Carter Calvert – Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm. Broadway’s Carter Calvert returns with her critically acclaimed tribute to Patsy Cline, blending timeless country hits with charm and humor.

* YESTERDAY AND TODAY: The Interactive Beatles Experience – Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm. The audience creates the set list in this unique, story-driven Beatles concert experience unlike any other.

* 80’s NEW WAVE featuring The Pinch – Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm. Relive the electrifying sounds of the ’80s with hits by The Talking Heads, The Ramones, Joe Jackson, and more in this high-energy throwback.

* THE B STREET BAND: The Boss Bash – Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Celebrate the music of Bruce Springsteen with the longest-running Springsteen tribute band in the country! This annual fundraiser promises big energy and big heart.

“This concert series is one of our most exciting to date,” said Pamela Ward, Executive Director of Algonquin Arts Theatre. “We’re welcoming top-tier talent and timeless music that will bring joy and connection to our community all year long.”

Tickets for all concerts are available at www.AlgonquinArts.org or by calling the box office at 732-528-9211.

In addition to its mainstage concerts, Algonquin continues to spotlight world-class jazz:

* KINDA DUKISH: A Tribute to Duke Ellington – Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:00pm. James Langton’s New York All-Star Band honors the genius of Duke Ellington with a concert full of swinging classics.

* SWINGIN’ IN A WINTER WONDERLAND (featuring Gimme Four) – Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 3:00pm. This festive holiday concert combines toe-tapping jazz with tight vocal harmonies from award-winning vocal quartet Gimme Four.

* BENNY GOODMAN & THE KINGDOM OF SWING – Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm. Dive into the joyful sound of big band jazz with a celebration of the King of Swing, led by some of NYC’s top jazz artists.

Visit www.AlgonquinArts.org for full details and to purchase tickets today!

ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (Pamela Ward-Executive Director) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film.

Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working alongside seasoned professionals.

AAT provides a platform for local and regional performers to showcase their work and offers audiences the opportunity to engage very directly and personally in the arts, fostering greater participation and providing an engaging means for exploring personal and societal issues through the world of the stage.

Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding is also provided by the PNC Foundation, Manasquan Bank, Sunnyside Manor, the Dodge Foundation, the Provident Bank Foundation, the Horizon Foundation of New Jersey and the generosity of other businesses and their patrons.

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