Here is a look at shows taking place from December 9-15, 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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Tuesday, December 9 - State Theatre presents Engelbert Humperdinck - "A Winter World of Love". (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Engelbert Humperdinck "A Winter World of Love" on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm. In this special holiday concert, Engelbert Humperdinck blends his timeless hits with beloved holiday classics.
Thursday, December 11 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny G - The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny G's The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:30pm. Selling over 75 million records worldwide, the King of Smooth Jazz, Kenny G, is bringing his Christmas show to STNJ.
Friday, December 12 - Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, December 12 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday, December 12, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, December 12 - The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents Adam Hawley & Marcus Anderson. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Jazz Remix at NBPAC presents guitarist Adam Hawley and saxophonist Marcus Anderson on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm. These are two of the hottest names in contemporary jazz joining forces for one unforgettable performance.
Saturday, December 13 - Jazz at Berrie Center: NY Voices Spend One More Year Together. Vocal groups hold an underappreciated place in the jazz idiom. 'Jazz-heads' (read: snobs) often dismiss them as trite or pop-oriented, perhaps likening them to a college a cappella troupe or disdaining them as antiquated. The New York Voices are far from that. They are serious musicians, advancing jazz music while honoring its past. The group is part of a lineage of jazz vocal groups that have celebrated the music as far back as its creation. For the past several decades, they have been the gold standard for the sub-genre.
Sunday, December 14 - Drew University hosts John Mellencamp and Bad Company Tribute Bands. (MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for something beyond the usual holiday fare? Skip the carolers and cookie-cutter concerts—on Sunday, December 14, 2025, The Concert Hall at Drew University transforms into a powerhouse of festive rock. One stage, one unforgettable night: Tommy Scro's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy and Human Wheels, led by Rob Santa, unite for a double-header tribute to two American rock legends. Showtime is 6:00pm.
Sunday, December 14 - CarteretPAC presents Luminare Christmas!. (CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Luminare Christmas! The Ultimate Holiday Rock Concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This electrifying show blends stunning visuals with reimagined Christmas classics and spirited original music to create a one-of-a-kind celebration.
Friday, December 12 - Harmonium Choral Society presents "Season of Blessings". (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society invites you to experience Season of Blessings on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The performances offer an immersive musical journey highlighting the blessings in our lives.
Friday, December 12 - Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12. (BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Socks in the Frying Pan, the high-energy Irish traditional trio from Ennis, County Clare known for infusing virtuosic musicianship with humor, charisma, and a palpable passion for their roots, gives a one-night-only holiday concert on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Roy�s Hall. The show is part of the band's US holiday tour celebrating their fifth full-length album, Waiting for Inspiration. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, December 12 - Wharton Performing Arts School presents Holiday Cabaret Benefit on December 12th. (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites the community to its annual Holiday Cabaret, which, for the first time, will be held as a benefit to support PAS' programs. The festive evening of performances takes place on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Wharton Black Box Theater, 60 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, with a pre-concert reception beginning at 6:00pm.
Friday, December 12 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Michael Gabriele and Spook Handy on December 12th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society, celebrating its 60th anniversary, presents a double feature on folk music history, with an emphasis on New Jersey on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. The program opens with a presentation by Michael Gabriele, the author of New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition (Arcadia Publishing, 2016). New Jersey-based folk musician and Pete Seeger collaborator Spook Handy follows up with a concert in the second half. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, December 12 - The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience. (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents - The U2 Christmas Experience on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band brings a special holiday twist to the iconic sound of U2! This festive performance blends the spirit of Christmas with the passion and energy of one of the greatest bands in rock history.
Saturday, December 13 - Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow. (MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 13 - Asbury Park Theater Company presents A Big Band Holiday to Remember starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) – Asbury Park Theater Company presents their 2025 gala fundraising event: A Big Band Holiday To Remember, starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center and will feature Remember Jones along with Asbury Park music community artists, Broadway performers, and cast members from past APTC shows, including local favorites such as Layonne Holmes, Sharon Lasher, Emily Grove, and more to be announced, as well as talent seen across Broadway and off-Broadway stages such as Brian O’Brien, Jeanne Montano, Hannah Bonnett, and more! The event begins at 7:30pm.
Saturday, December 13 - The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) comes to Stafford Township Arts Center. (MANAHAWKIN, NJ) -- SF Entertainment presents The American Ride (Toby Keith Tribute) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at The Stafford Township Arts Center. They are one of the most acclaimed tribute acts in the country music scene, delivering the full-throttle patriotism, swagger, and sound of Toby Keith himself. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, December 13 - Holiday POPS! Concert to Feature Vocalists Kara Dugan and John Brancy. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO's) annual Holiday POPS! concert with carol sing-along returns on Saturday, December 13, 2025 with two performances at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University. GRAMMY®-winner John Brancy and Kara Dugan lend their talents to seasonal melodies along with the spirited voices of the Princeton High School Choir. John Devlin returns to conduct the 3:00pm & 6:00pm performances.
Sunday, December 14 - Christ Church in Short Hills presents Special Holiday Concert. (SHORT HILLS, NJ) -- Christ Church in Short Hills will present a Special Holiday Concert featuring George Frideric Handel's Messiah (Part 1) on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00pm. The performance, conducted by guest conductor and Christ Church parishioner George Mathew, will feature the Christ Church Festival Choir, Orchestra, Organ and vocal soloists.
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Tuesday, December 9 @ 7:00pm - Engelbert Humperdinck “A Winter World of Love” at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Wednesday, December 10 @ 7:00pm - Engelbert Humperdinck “A Winter World of Love” at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Thursday, December 11 @ 6:00pm - Candlelight Concerts Tribute to Queen and The Beatles at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Thursday, December 11 @ 7:00pm - Michael Feinstein at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Thursday, December 11 @ 7:30pm - Eliza Neals at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, December 11 @ 7:30pm - Kenny G at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, December 11 @ 8:30pm - Candlelight Concerts Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 5 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm - Lucy Wainwright Roche at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, December 12 @ 8:00pm - The Milk Carton Kids with Humbird to open at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Saturday, December 13 @ 1:00pm - The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD Andrea Chénier at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch
Saturday, December 13 @ 2:00pm - Broadway for the Holidays 5 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 13 @ 2:00pm - New Jersey Youth Symphony: Youth Orchestra & Philharmonia at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, December 13 @ 3:30pm - Damn The Torpedoes - Afternoon Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 13 @ 7:00pm - Galaxies of Joy: The Planets in Concert presented by Wharton Arts’ New Jersey Youth Symphony at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, December 13 @ 7:00pm - Holiday Doo Wop at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm - Broadway for the Holidays 5 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm - Atlantic Brass presents Songs of the Season: A Festive Evening of Brass & Voice at Pfleeger Concert Hall - Rowan University, North Campus Drive, Glassboro
Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm - Damn The Torpedoes - Evening Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, December 13 @ 8:00pm - A Swingin’ Christmas with New York Voices at Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah
Saturday, December 13 @ 8:00pm - Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits - An Old English Christmas at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Sunday, December 14 @ 2:00pm - Broadway for the Holidays 5 at Grunin Center - Black Box Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, December 14 @ 2:00pm - Vanessa Collier - Holiday Matinee Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, December 14 @ 7:00pm - Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Sunday, December 14 @ 7:00pm - Luminare Christmas! at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Sunday, December 14 @ 7:30pm - Rock This Town Christmas Spectacular at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Monday, December 15 @ 7:00pm - Winter Karaoke Night at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Monday, December 15 @ 7:30pm - The Brandenburg Concertos at Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau Street, Princeton
Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey (WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.
Rialto Spotlight Series Closes Out 2025 with Westfield Native and Touring Drummer Lucy Ritter (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- The Rialto Center for Creativity's Spotlight Series closes out 2025 with a high-energy evening featuring Lucy Ritter, a professional drummer whose remarkable career has taken her from local stages in Westfield to sold-out tours around the world. The event will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Rialto Center for Creativity. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Teddy Thompson will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.
The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America's most enduring rock bands.
The Newton Theatre presents From Good Homes (NEWTON, NJ) -- From Good Homes returns to The Newton Theatre for shows on December 19-20, 2025 at 8:00pm each night. The genesis of the band dates back to a high school when childhood friends Todd Sheaffer, Brady Rymer, and Patrick Fitzsimmons came together in rural, Northwestern NJ to play some music.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents two shows by Steve Forbert (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Steve Forbert is touring in support of his wonderful album, Daylight Savings Time, and has a pair of shows coming up at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on December 19-20, 2025. The first night is sold out, but a limited number of tickets are available for the second night.
Newark Symphony Hall Kicks Off Centennial Year with Holidays at the Hall: DJ D-Nice and Jazz Legend Gerald Albright Lead Star-Studded Celebrations (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall kicks off a year-long centennial celebration with a slate of holiday programming, including A Merry Club Quarantine (CQ) Christmas Concert featuring DJ D-Nice and an all-star lineup of special guests on Friday, December 19, 2025. DJ D-Nice, the iconic architect behind "Club Quarantine," will headline this holiday dance party, with host Tisha Campbell. They will be joined by special guests NEXT, YG Marley, Kenny Burns, Jaheim, Shirley Jones, Koffee Brown, and more. The doors open at 7:00pm and showtime is 8:00pm.
New Jersey Symphony returns with its holiday tradition: Handel's Messiah (PRINCETON, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of George Frideric Handel's Messiah. The Symphony will perform all three parts of the oratorio. The performances will take place Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:30pm and Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:30pm at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton; and Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7:00pm at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.
Water Gap Jazz Orchestra presents Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker and the Grinch Suites at Morris Museum (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Water Gap Jazz Orchestra returns to the Morris Museum to perform Duke Ellington's iconic Nutcracker Suite and their very own Grinch Suite. Performances take place Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm.
Sixpence None The Richer presents O'Night Divine: A Sixpence Christmas at SOPAC (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Sixpence None the Richer is "coming out swinging" for their first tour in nearly two decades. "O'Night Divine: A Sixpence Christmas" is an evening of Christmas classics delivered in the band's distinctive blend of indie-rock guitars and dynamic vocals. The tour comes to South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Light Opera of New Jersey presents annual Holiday Pops Concert on December 21st (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) presents its annual Holiday Pops Concert on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Ridge Performing Arts Center in Basking Ridge. The concert, featuring a full orchestra and a program of festive classics, will star acclaimed Soprano Kristin Sampson and Tenor Jeremy Brauner, led by LONJ's Executive Director and Conductor Jason Tramm, with Susan Heerema serving as Concert Master. Showtime is 3:00pm.
The 80's New Wave tour Totally Tubular Festival comes to Ocean Casino Resort (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The 80's New Wave tour Totally Tubular Festival has four East Coast shows to close out 2025, including a stop at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on Saturday, December 27th with a lineup that includes A Flock Of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, The Romantics, Bow Wow Wow, and Tommy Tutone.
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