JAMTOBERFEST '26 to Take Place in Flanders on October 3rd

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JAMTOBERFEST '26 to Take Place in Flanders on October 3rd

Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 09/01/2026

(ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As summer winds down and the warm, crisp air of autumn arrives, New Jersey music fans will have one more chance to gather outdoors for a full day of live jam-band music, food, dancing and community. JAMTOBERFEST '26 takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Swim & Sport Club in Flanders, NJ. Gates open at 12:00pm, with music beginning at 1:00pm.

The festival celebrates the spirit of legendary jam-band gatherings, with music inspired by the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Phish and the artists who helped define the improvisational music scene.

Headlining JAMTOBERFEST '26 is A Brother's Revival, featuring David "Rook" Goldflies, former bassist of the Allman Brothers Band, and Mike Kach of Dickey Betts & Great Southern. The band brings the powerful guitars, harmonies, soulful vocals and extended improvisational jams associated with the Allman Brothers sound, performing songs that have become staples of American rock and the jam-band tradition.

The festival also includes performances by Touch of Grey, Divided Sky, and Animal Instincts. Beyond the music, JAMTOBERFEST '26 will feature food trucks, a Beer & Spirits Tent, merchandise vendors, dancing and open space for festival-goers to relax and enjoy the day.

Online tickets are $39. Day-of tickets are $49. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Swim & Sport Club is located at 272 Emmans Road in Roxbury Township, New Jersey.

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Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs and make a day of it. Pop-up tents up to 8' × 10' are welcome in designated areas.

The journey begins at 1:00pm with Animal Instincts, unleashing raw energy and fearless improvisation that sets the pulse for the day.

At 2:00pm, Divide Sky take the stage, weaving expansive jams and melodic storytelling that bridge the roots of classic jam bands with fresh creativity.

By 4:00pm, the vibe shifts into celebration as Touch of Grey honor the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Heartfelt vocals, intricate guitar interplay, and joyful grooves transform the field into a dancing, communal celebration.

As twilight falls, the night belongs to A Brother’s Revival at 6:30pm.

JAMTOBERFEST '26 is expected to attract jam-band fans from across Morris County, northern New Jersey and the surrounding region for a day celebrating live music, community and the improvisational spirit of the jam-band scene.

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RAEL

RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel

Friday, October 23, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

RAEL-The Music of Genesis is a New York and Northern New Jersey-based tribute band that recaptures the energy and originality of the “early years” live stage performances by Genesis. RAEL pays homage to the most groundbreaking and influential band in the progressive rock genre by incorporating the musical excellence, lyrical storytelling, and theatricality that brought Genesis to a position of prominence in the rock world.

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, October 23, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ

A beloved musical based on Charles Dickens' timeless novel, Oliver! tells the story of a young boy searching for home and belonging. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," and "As Long As He Needs Me," this classic remains a moving and uplifting theatrical experience.

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Toast

Toast - The Ultimate Bread Tribute

Friday, October 23, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
Carteret, NJ

TOAST is The No. 1 Tribute to BREAD worldwide!

A Beat of Our Own

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, October 23, 2026
@ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

From the Tony Award-winning producers of Hadestown comes A Beat of Our Own — a brand-new musical comedy that pulls you straight into the pulsating rhythms, kaleidoscopic colors and raw energy of competitive bhangra dance.

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Premiere

Premiere Stages at Kean presents Effa Loves Baseball

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, October 23, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall
Hillside, NJ

Effa Manley manages the Newark Eagles, a team she wants to take all the way to the Negro League World Series. Effa battles the press, coaching staff, segregation, and sometimes herself to win at the business of the game she loves most of all. She doesn’t worry about what it will cost her, even if it’s everything. Effa Loves Baseball is about the first woman inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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