Here is a look at shows taking place from October 21-27, 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, October 23 - bergenPAC presents Hanson. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Hanson on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. Over their first 28 years as the band Hanson, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have made a significant mark in music.
Friday, October 24 - The Concert Hall at Drew University presents Clint Holmes in Concert: Let's Go! Up on the Roof. (MADISON, NJ) -- The Concert Hall at Drew University presents Clint Holmes in Concert: Let's Go! Up on the Roof on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:30pm. In this show, one of the greatest voices of our generation re-imagines the greatest hits of the most beloved songwriters of the last 60 years.
Friday, October 24 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday, October 24, 2025. Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, October 25 - An Interview with Tim Malcarney of The Garden Roads. The Garden Roads is a band from South Jersey that came out of the friendship and musical collaboration between Tim Malcarney and Evan McIntrye. They were the driving force behind The Silence, a band that began when they were in high school. The Silence would go on to perform in clubs throughout the northeast and release several records. The Garden Roads has a record release show scheduled for "Destination Never Known" on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at The Tap Room in Haddon Township and NJ Stage reached out to Malcarney to learn more.
Saturday, October 25 - Four Sticks - The Music of Led Zeppelin to Perform at Drew University. (MADISON, NJ) -- Gene DiNapoli presents Four Sticks - The Music of Led Zeppelin at The Concert Hall at Drew University on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you've ever dreamed of witnessing the raw power and electrifying presence of Led Zeppelin live, this is the band that will make that dream a reality. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Tuesday, October 21 - Somers Point Unique Experiences Club hosts 3rd Opera Dinner. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club is proud to host the 3rd Opera Dinner on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Gregory's Restaurant in Somers Point. This event will feature three professional award winning opera singers accompanied by a noted keyboardist performing some of opera most famous arias. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Tuesday, October 21 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Steve Hackett. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Steve Hackett on his Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo North American Tour. The concert takes place Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Thursday, October 23 - Andy Bell (of Erasure) to Tour North America, including shows in NYC and Red Bank. (RED BANK, NJ) -- After hugely successful tours of the UK and Europe, Andy Bell will be embarking on his first ever solo tour of North America. His album, Ten Crowns, released in May of this year, marked a magisterial moment in his forty-year career, and reconfirms that he is one of the great pop vocalists of our time. Travelling into new dimensions and possibilities with gospel in his heart and dance in his soul clearly suits him. Locally, the tour comes to the Gramercy Theatre in NYC for shows October 23-25 and The Vogel in Red Bank on October 31, 2025.
Thursday, October 23 - Monmouth String Quartet presents Stranger Strings: A Ghostlight Concert. (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth String Quartet presents Stranger Strings: A Ghostlight Concert at The Whitechapel Projects on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Step into the shadows this Halloween and experience the eerie beauty of music like never before. Performances take place at 6:00pm & 8:00pm.
Thursday, October 23 - The Levoy Theatre presents Phil Vassar. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Phil Vassar - 25 Years of Paradise on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. He's celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit "Just Another Day in Paradise" with this tour.
Friday, October 24 - The Newton Theatre presents Shaun Cassidy. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Shaun Cassidy will bring his The Road to Us tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, October 24, 2025. Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor and singer. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, October 24 - Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents Regina Bonelli. (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents New York Blues Hall of Fame artist Regina Bonelli at the Women's Club of Red Bank on Friday, October 24, 2025 as part of their Reckless Steamy Nights series.
Friday, October 24 - Wharton Performing Arts School Celebrates 40 Years of Community and Creativity with Annual Fall Festival and Suzuki Halloween Playdown. (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites families and community members to join the celebration of its 40th Anniversary Season at the annual Fall Festival and Suzuki Halloween Playdown on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. The festivities run from 4:30pm–6:30pm, followed by the Suzuki Violin Playdown from 7:00pm–8:00pm.
Saturday, October 25 - Bell Theater presents Late For The Sky - Jackson Browne Tribute. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Late For The Sky - Jake Thistle's Jackson Browne Tribute - on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, October 25 - Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival to Take Place October 25-26. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- MES Event Services, LLC is excited to announce Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival, scheduled for October 25 & 26, 2025, from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday, located in front of Convention Hall at Bradley Park (101 5th Avenue) in Asbury Park.
Saturday, October 25 - Princeton Symphony Orchestra to open season with Violinist Aubree Oliverson. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Audience favorite Aubree Oliverson returns to open the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's 2025-26 Season at concerts the weekend of October 25-26. She will perform Antonín Dvořák's Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53. Also on the program are Dobrinka Tabakova's Orpheus' Comet and Arnold Schoenberg's 1937 orchestration of Johannes Brahms' Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25.
Saturday, October 25 - Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Premieres Groundbreaking Symphonic Jazz Collaboration Between Poet Yusef Komunyakaa and Composer Vince di Mura. (TRENTON, NJ) -- The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey (CPNJ) proudly presents the world premiere of Oh God... Beautiful Machine on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Patriots Theater at Trenton's War Memorial. This is a monumental symphonic jazz work which wrestles with the conundrum of loving the earth in a time of climate change. The collaboration features text composed by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and music composed by Princeton University Composer-in-Residence, Vince di Mura.
Saturday, October 25 - Classic Rock Comes Alive: FOUR STICKS Brings the Thunder of Led Zeppelin to Drew University. (MADISON, NJ) -- Witness the raw power and electrifying presence of Led Zeppelin live—FOUR STICKS is the band that will make that dream a reality. On Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 8:00pm, Drew University will host the most accurate and high-energy tribute to the legendary rock icons, delivering a performance that captures the spirit and sound of Led Zeppelin at their peak.
Sunday, October 26 - NJPAC presents Air Supply 50th Anniversary Concert. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the Australian soft rock group Air Supply, a staple of early-80s radio, on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. The band is celebrating their 50th anniversary, promising an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt memories.
Sunday, October 26 - City Winery Philadelphia presents Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Band. (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Get ready to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey as City Winery Philadelphia presents Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Band live on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:30pm. Best known for the iconic song "I Put a Spell on You," this event features the original guitarist, Mike Armando, along with a special guest appearance by Arno Hecht, the founder of Uptown Horns.
Sunday, October 26 - Hard Rock presents Stevie Van Zandt's Party at the Pony. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, founder of the innovative music education program TeachRock, will host Hard Rock Presents Stevie Van Zandt's Party at the Pony, a special benefit event at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6:00pm. The event will include the presentation of the TeachRock Star Teacher Award to Asbury Park public school teacher Casey Miles, recognition of Spring-Nuts founders Julie and Howie Chazanoff, and a celebration of the birthdays of Stevie Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen.
Sunday, October 26 - Tyshawn Sorey Quartet to Perform at William Paterson University. (WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson's Jazz Room presents Tyshawn Sorey Quartet on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Music and a Macarthur "Genius Grant" Fellowship, Tyshawn is a jazz alumnus of William Paterson University Showtime is 3:00pm.
Monday, October 27 - NJPAC presents Diana Ross. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Diana Ross, the radiant icon and legendary entertainer, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Monday, October 27, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Monday, October 27 - The Vogel presents Thomas Dolby. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Tickets are going quickly for Thomas Dolby at The Vogel on Monday, October 27, 2025. Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Showtime is 7:30pm.
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Wednesday, October 22 @ 7:30pm - Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, October 23 @ 7:00pm - New Jersey Symphony: Disney’s Fantasia in Concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, October 23 @ 7:00pm - Classical Season Celebration at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, October 23 @ 7:00pm - Hanson at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Friday, October 24 @ 7:30pm - JC Cole at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, October 24 @ 8:00pm - An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Friday, October 24 @ 8:00pm - Aaron Lewis And The Stateliners at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Friday, October 24 @ 8:00pm - Il Divo By Candlelight at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Friday, October 24 @ 8:00pm - Ivy Queen - Hija del Caribe Tour at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, October 25 @ 2:00pm - Frankie Valli Tribute - Let's Hang On at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, October 25 @ 7:30pm - Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones Tribute at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, October 26 @ 2:00pm - Fantasia in Concert with New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, October 26 @ 3:00pm - Good Stuff: The Music of Sting and Steely Dan at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, October 26 @ 3:30pm - The Outcrops at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, October 26 @ 4:00pm - Chris Ruggiero & Clint Holmes at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents John Fogerty (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. Celebrate the timeless music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Fogerty's legendary solo hits in an unforgettable night of iconic songs, electrifying performances, and classic rock energy.
The Landis Theatre presents Halloween Night show with Alice Cooper and Type O Negative tribute bands (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Schools Out! Tribute to Alice Cooper and Dead Again - Tribute to Type O Negative on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. It's a rocking Halloween night!
Party Like a Pop Star: The Ultimate Girl's Night Out for All Ages (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents "Party Like a Pop Star: The Ultimate Girl's Night Out for All Ages!" on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:00pm. This electrifying tribute show celebrates the incredible women who dominate the charts today, featuring all your favorite hits from pop's brightest stars!
bergenPAC presents The Encore Series: Kansas with NJ Symphony (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to unveil The Encore Series, a three-part celebration of music, culture, and community. These exclusive soirées bring together unforgettable performances, elevated experiences, and a shared passion for the arts. This first show will kick off the nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts for the season.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ronnie Baker Brooks (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Makin Waves with The Cowsills: 'Musical Family' The Cowsills, the real-life inspiration behind the hit television series "The Partridge Family," featuring teen siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul in tandem with mom Barbara, were one of the biggest pop acts of the late '60s. Their hits included "The Rain, the Park and Other Things," "Indian Lake," and "Hair," distinguished by their angelic harmonies and sun-kissed melodies.
Inaugural "Everything Fab Four" Fest to feature Max Weinberg, The Weeklings, Jake Clemons & many more (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The seminal 1965 album Rubber Soul, often considered the first major turning point in The Beatles' recorded career, will take center stage November 6-8, 2025, at the inaugural Everything Fab Four Fest at the historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel.
Exit Zero Jazz Festival to Take Place in Cape May November 7-9 (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Exit Zero Jazz Festival takes place in Cape May from November 7-9, 2025. Performances take place in several venues with Stanley Clarke and Cassandra Wilson as the festival headliners.
Blues-Rock Trio Twisted Livin' to Make Anchor Rock Club Debut (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Twisted Livin', breakout New Jersey-based blues rock trio, make their performing debut at Atlantic City's premiere non-casino live music venue, Anchor Rock Club on Friday, November 7, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. The Billy Walton Band will also perform.
RVCC Student Vocalists to Perform 'Evening of German Art Song' (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Arts & Design department at Raritan Valley Community College will present "Liederabend: An Evening of German Art Song," Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7:00pm. The event, which is open to the public, will feature the voice students of Dr. Will Berman, RVCC Instructor of Music. It will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Laura Cantrell will open the night. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.
NJPAC presents 14th Annual TD James Moody Festival (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the 14th annual TD James Moody Festival from November 8-23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC's Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, this year's festival, which draws thousands of fans to the city of Newark, aims to showcase jazz as a powerful cultural force for social justice.
Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:00pm. "1964" focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a LIVE audience. The Beatles toured the world in the early 1960's, but now only a precious few remain who actually saw them LIVE. Who actually felt the "mania" that brought them to world acclaim.
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