Here is a look at shows taking place from October 28 to November 3, 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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Saturday, November 1 - Concert Hall at Drew University presents BSTREETBAND. (MADISON, NJ) -- Get ready for a night of electrifying music as the legendary BSTREETBAND, the world's first tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, lights up the Concert Hall at Drew University on Saturday, November 1 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Sunday, November 2 - 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.
Sunday, November 2 - 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.
Sunday, November 2 - 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.
Friday, October 31 - 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.
Friday, October 31 - The Landis Theater 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!
Saturday, November 1 - 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!
Saturday, November 1 - Music and Myth Come Alive at Albert Music Hall's Jersey Devil Show. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- As autumn settles over the Pine Barrens, something devilish is stirring. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Albert Music Hall will once again call upon the spirit of South Jersey folklore with its annual Jersey Devil Show — a lively tribute to "Mother Leeds' 13th child," the fabled Jersey Devil said to roam the dark woods of the Pinelands.
Sunday, November 2 - NJ Jazz Society Scholarship Winners to Perform with Jazz Professionals in Madison. (MADISON, NJ) -- All six New Jersey Jazz Society 2025 Scholarship Winners will perform live on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in a Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert at the Madison Community Arts Center. They will be joined by five veteran jazz professionals: tenor saxophonist/flutist Don Braden, trombonist Mariel Bildsten, drummer Alvester Garnett, pianist Caili O'Doherty, and bassist Mary Ann McSweeney. Braden and Bildsten are NJJS Advisors and judges in the scholarship competition.
Sunday, November 2 - Music at Bunker Hill presents Windscape and Sō Percussion. (SEWELL, NJ) -- Two exciting ensembles appear for the first time with Music at Bunker Hill in November. First is WINDSCAPE on November 2nd and then Sō Percussion makes a rare South Jersey stop on November 16, 2025. Performances take place at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church in Sewell.
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Tuesday, October 28 @ 7:30pm - Mariachi Herencia de México at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:00pm - BTO Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:30pm - An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel, CGP at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, October 30 @ 7:00pm - Candlelight Concerts -Halloween Classics at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Thursday, October 30 @ 7:00pm - Herbie Hancock: 2025 Fall Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, November 1 @ 2:00pm - The Billy Joel Songbook featuring Chris Pinnella at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Saturday, November 1 @ 5:00pm - Spyro Gyra - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, November 1 @ 7:00pm - Party Like a Pop Star Concert at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
Saturday, November 1 @ 8:00pm - Spyro Gyra - WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, November 1 @ 8:00pm - The BSTREETBAND at The Concert Hall at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison
Saturday, November 1 @ 8:00pm - Songbird - The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Sunday, November 2 @ 3:00pm - Cinema Classics & Broadway Favorites at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan
Sunday, November 2 @ 7:00pm - Kansas with New Jersey Symphony at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Sunday, November 2 @ 7:30pm - Ronnie Baker Brooks at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
McCarter Theatre presents Legendary Violinist Kyung Wha Chung (PRINCETON, NJ) -- One of the world's great violinists, Kyung Wha Chung, returns to McCarter Theatre Center for the first time in nearly 40 years on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:30pm, joined by pianist Kevin Kenner. This appearance marks a highlight of Chung's 60th year in music and is part of her limited international tour, which includes only three U.S. engagements—Princeton, Worcester (MA), and New York's Carnegie Hall.
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.
Kean Stage presents "The Soul of Burt Bacharach" (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present two performances of The Soul of Burt Bacharach on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm at Enlow Recital Hall. Acclaimed bassist and festival producer Mike Griot introduces a special presentation of the work of one of the most iconic composers in music history: the legendary Burt Bacharach!
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Boney James: Slow Burn Tour (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Boney James: Slow Burn Tour on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Split Level Concerts presents James Maddock with special guest Jackson Pines (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter James Maddock and his band will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Jackson Pines will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the second season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center, one that presents renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.
Morris Museum presents Lyrica Chamber Music (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Cellist Ani Kalayjian and pianist David Kaplan, Co-Artistic Directors of Chatham-based Lyrica Chamber Music, curate a program featuring the triumphant A major Dvorak piano quintet, Florence Price, Amy Beach, "Armenian/Danish Folk Mixtape" featuring Komitas/Aslamazyan and Danish String Quartet arrangements Wood Works, and Brahms! The event takes place at the Morris Museum on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:00pm.
NJPAC presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty (NEWARK, NJ) -- John Fogerty is a true American treasure and will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:30pm. As the founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, His career spans over 50 years and he is celebrated as one of the most influential musicians in rock history.
The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel (NEWTON, NJ) -- Sister Hazel comes to the Newton Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band from Gainesville, FL, is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine.
Billy Strings to Play Two Nights at Prudential Center (NEWARK, NJ) -- 2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will bring his headlining tour to the Prudential Center for shows on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. This show celebrates the legendary catalogue of Joni Mitchell's music with an 8-piece band and Emily's pitch perfect interpretation of Joni's unique vocals. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:30pm. Griffin is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums.
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Breakers will bring the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to The Newton Theatre on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. If you hear someone mention "Tom Petty Tribute Band", and you think blonde wigs or dyed blonde hair and a mediocre-at-best vocal performance, then you haven't been to a Breakers show.
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, "Starry Starry Night" – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Step into an evening of sophistication and charm as the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents its first-ever candlelight concert, Romance in the Mansion, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield. Showtime is 7:00pm.
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Dryden Ensemble returns with its artistic director, Daniel Swenberg, in a program entitled "Daydreams (and Dictators)" on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Princeton. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo in concert on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. The five-piece band from Philadelphia celebrates the windswept melodies and perpetual-motion rhythms of Brazil.
