Events at MPAC this October

Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 09/24/2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- This October, Mayo Performing Arts Center is your destination for Halloween thrills, family favorites, and can't-miss concerts. Get spooky with Ghostbusters in Concert and the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and enjoy family fun at Sesame Street Live! and Coco Live-To-Film Concert. Test your luck at Wheel of Fortune Live!, catch the national tour of the beloved musical Meredith Willson's The Music Man, and experience live music with The Commodores, The Mavericks & Friends, Buena Vista Orchestra, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom and many more.

MPAC October Lineup (prices reflect all fees):

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm | The Commodores. One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores have influenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs such as "Easy," "Sail On," "Brick House," "Nightshift" and "Three Times a Lady." Tickets range from $67 - $144.

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm | Graham Nash – Live on Tour 2026. Graham Nash performs a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell, Adam Minkoff, and Zack Djanikian, Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts. Tickets range from $67 - $114 LIMITED TICKETS.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm & 6:00pm | Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves. Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo's Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like "Sunny Days," "Elmo's Got the Moves" and "Letter of the Day." Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you'll treasure long after the final song. Tickets range from $45 - $79.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00pm | Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and late-night TV shows. Tickets range from $57 - $91 LIMITED TICKETS.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:00pm | Buena Vista Orchestra. The Buena Vista Orchestra is the world's foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble, featuring a revolving lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban All Stars, the bands of Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés, Willie Colon and more in a celebration of Cuba's rich musical and cultural heritage. Tickets range from $45 - $97.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:30pm | Wheel of Fortune LIVE! - America's Game®. Wheel of Fortune LIVE! - America's Game® comes to your hometown! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join our host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and WIN incredible prizes like trips to Paris and Hawaii or BIG MONEY up to $10,000 in cash. Everyone can join in on the fun! You won't want to miss this thrilling live experience! Hosted by Mark L. Walberg (Netflix's Temptation Island and PBS's Antiques Roadshow). Tickets range from $45 - $91.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8:00pm | Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom: The Crazy Ordinary World Tour. The world-renowned ensemble Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with the captivating harmonies of acclaimed vocal trio Girl Named Tom to bring their genre-defying arrangements to stages across the U.S. Known for transforming pop and rock anthems into virtuosic instrumentals, and fresh off Season 4 in Netflix's hit series Bridgerton, VSQ will team up with Girl Named Tom, whose breathtaking harmonies and heartfelt songwriting won The Voice in 2021 and have solidified their status as one of the leading lights in new American Folk Music. Enjoy music-making at its highest level, with reimagined classics and modern hits, stunning performances, and unforgettable collaborative moments. Tickets range from $45 - $79.

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm | Meredith Willson's The Music Man. There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.  Featuring songs such as "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Trouble," "'Til There Was You," "Pickalittle" and "Gary, Indiana," The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Tickets range from $79 - $134.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:00pm | Ghostbusters in Concert. Experience the beloved 1984 classic film like never before, with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Audience members will enjoy the ultimate movie concert experience as Ghostbusters is presented on a large HD cinema screen, fully synced to a live performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Elmer Bernstein's spine-tingling score. Tickets range from $45 - $91.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30pm | Toad the Wet Sprocket: Rings: The Acoustic Tour. One of the most successful alternative rock bands, Toad the Wet Sprocket is known for such melodic hits as "Walk on the Ocean," "All I Want" and "Fall Down." This acoustic concert reimagines their classic songs and fan favorites, marking the enduring growth of their musical journey. Tickets range from $45 - $101.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30pm | Croce Plays Croce. Join A.J. Croce and his band for Croce Plays Croce — a special performance celebrating the timeless songs of his father, Jim Croce, alongside favorites from A.J.'s own acclaimed catalog. Tickets range from $45 - $101 LIMITED TICKETS.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00pm | Coco Live-to-Film Concert. Disney Pixar's Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the movie Coco, with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino's musical score performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclorica Nacional de Mexico. Coco also features the Oscar®-winning song "Remember Me" by songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. Tickets range from $35 - $79.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00pm | The Mavericks & Friends. Great songs endure, even when their original vocalists are no longer here to sing them. There's no replacing a once-in-a-generation talent like Raul Malo, who passed away in 2025, but there is a way to honor the music he left behind. That's why The Mavericks are returning to the road, performing classics for the fans who helped make those songs legendary. The Mavericks & Friends feature a decade-spanning version of the band, along with guest singers Emily West and James Otto. Tickets range from $45 - $101.

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm | Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience. One of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, Zoso is known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band's live performances on both well-known hits and deeper tracks. Tickets range from $45 - $79.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm | The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Get ready to do the Time Warp this Halloween! Join us for a wild and unforgettable night with The Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen, featuring all the outrageous fun, music, and mayhem that have made this cult classic a Halloween tradition. This event will feature the Cosmic Light Cabaret shadowcast performing alongside the film, combining the enjoyment of watching a movie with the thrill of live theatre. Costumes are welcome, and audience participation is all part of the experience! The evening begins in the lobby at 7:00 pm, and the Halloween Costume Contest will take place at 7:30 pm prior to the film screening. Tickets are $32.

A reminder that the MPAC box office is the ONLY OFFICIAL TICKET SELLER for MPAC Events. MPAC does not partner with resellers such as Stub Hub, Go Tickets, TicketCenter or others, and patrons should purchase only from the MPAC Box Office to make sure that their ticket is not fraudulent. Parking for MPAC lots is only available through the MPAC website and the box office. Our prices are always listed with fees included. If it feels like you are being overcharged, please call the MPAC box office or check out the prices on their website before purchasing.

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2026-2027 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.