Here is a look at shows taking place from July 22-28, 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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Thursday, July 24 - MPAC presents Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl on Thursday. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:30pm. Back by popular demand! This the world's greatest tribute to the music of the '80s!
Saturday, July 26 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter Band on Saturday. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter Band on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:30pm. The band is touring in support of their latest album, Just Stay High, which was released on June 6th by Nola Blue Records.
Friday, July 25 - NJPAC presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band, Chicago. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago are set to perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, July 26 - Centenary Stage Company presents Yacht Rock Gold Experience. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's 2025 Summerfest Series continues with a one-night-only concert event featuring Yacht Rock Gold Experience on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at Centenary University. The band celebrates the soft rock and smooth sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Sunday, July 27 - Bergen County Parks Department presents Music At The Barn. (PARK RIDGE, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 27 from 4:00pm – 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd, Park Ridge). This is the first concert in the 2025 music series.
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Tuesday, July 22 @ 7:30pm - Joanna Connor at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, July 24 @ 7:30pm - Lynette Sheard - Gatsby Reimagined at The Morris Museum Back Deck, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
Thursday, July 24 @ 7:30pm - Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, July 25 @ 7:30pm - Sahara Moon at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, July 25 @ 8:00pm - 2025 Classic Albums Live - Prince’s Purple Rain at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, July 26 @ 7:30pm - Alexis Suter Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Middletown Summer Concert Series presents Goldenseal (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Goldenseal will kick off Middletown's Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 29, 2025 with a free concert on the Middletown Arts Center lawn. Showtime is 7:00pm.
The Stone Pony Summer Stage presents The Head and the Heart with special guests Wilderado and Marfa (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony Summer Stage presents The Head and the Heart with special guests Wilderado and Marfa on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Showtime is 6:00pm.
See a Free Preview of the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival on August 1st (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- On August 1, 2025, Philadelphia Folksong Society and Rising Sun Presents will preview the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey. Showtime is 7:00pm, admission is free.
The Newton Theatre presents FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey (NEWTON, NJ) -- FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands comes together in one electrifying show!
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Aria Nouveau (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the City of Burlington, Mayor Barry Conaway, and Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts' co-artistic directors, Barbara Fisher and Patty Howard will welcome Aria Nouveau. This is a classical crossover performance featuring vocalists Laura Auer (soprano) and John Riesen (tenor). Showtime is 11:30am.
Cape May Convention Hall presents The Bacon Brothers (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Bacon Brothers look forward to taking their show on the road this Spring. The Freestanding Tour winds its way to Cape May Convention Hall on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 8:00pm. The 5-piece outfit is rehearsed and raring to go and looking forward to playing at sold-out houses of enthusiastic fans along the way. Kevin declares, "Connecting with people through music is a joy!"
Japanese Superstar Ado to Perform at Prudential Center in August (NEWARK, NJ) -- Crunchyroll, the global brand for anime, has announced that iconic Japanese vocalist Ado will embark on her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 "Hibana" Powered by Crunchyroll, reaching even more fans worldwide next year. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Dave Koz brings his Summer Horns tour to MPAC in August (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get set for a night of smooth summer jazz and funk with a touch of the sounds of the 1970s when Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) as part of his Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns 2025 tour on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Dave Mason (COLLINGSWOOD NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Dave Mason on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Dave Mason returns to touring with 'Let It Flow', which isn't just the name of a song, but is his philosophy in life.
Katy Perry to Play Shows in Philly, NYC, and NJ in August (NEWARK, NJ) -- After selling out shows around the world for her upcoming The Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry will launch an extensive run in the United States, beginning in May. Produced by Live Nation, the U.S. leg of the tour includes shows at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, August 9; Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on Monday, August 11; and Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
West Windsor Arts presents Summer Music and More with Swara (PRINCETON, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents Summer Music and More with Swara (a multi-genre Indian American band) on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at the Nassau Park Pavilion. Dan Kassel and Friends featuring Johnny Zarfati will open the night.
