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Jersey City's 37th Annual Art & Studio Tour to Take Place October 1-4. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- For four days this October, Jersey City will become one giant art destination as the 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) returns October 1–4, 2026. The citywide celebration will bring together artists, galleries, studios, exhibitions, murals, performances, tours, and cultural experiences across all six wards of Jersey City, inviting residents and visitors to discover the people and places that make Jersey City a dynamic arts community.
Thursday, October 1 - CarteretPAC presents Lonestar. (CARTERET, NJ) -- The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Lonestar on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:00pm. Lonestar is a celebrated American country music group that captured global attention with their timeless ballad "Amazed," a crossover sensation that spent 9 weeks at No. 1 on the country charts and 2 weeks at No. 1 on the pop charts.
Thursday, October 1 - MPAC presents The Commodores. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents The Commodores on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm. 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.
Friday, October 2 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band as part of the Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $52.
Friday, October 2 - UCPAC presents "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce". (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of the late Kitty Bruce (daughter of Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, present "I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce," directed by Joe Mantegna at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Friday, October 2, 2026. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Friday, October 2 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Laura Mann and Ben Arnold. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Laura Mann and Ben Arnold on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. These are two artists with strong roots in the Philadelphia music scene.
Friday, October 2 - John Pizzarelli presents "Dear Mr. Bennett" at Grunin Center. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist extraordinaire, John Pizzarelli presents "Dear Mr. Bennett" at Grunin Center for the Arts on Friday, October 2, 2026. See John salute the legendary Tony Bennett and celebrate over 60 years of unparalleled artistry. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, October 3 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick (The Original Brad Majors) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30pm. A VIP meet & greet with Barry Bostwick as well as tickets to The Rocky Horror After-Party are available. Regular event tickets start at $34.
Sunday, October 4 - State Theatre presents Samara Joy & Her Septet. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents six-time Grammy® Award winner Samara Joy & Her Septet on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. Samara Joy has emerged as one of the most captivating new voices in jazz, bringing a fresh perspective to a beloved tradition. With a sound that feels both rooted in history and uniquely her own, she has quickly drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike.
Wednesday, September 30 - Riverview Jazz Presents Three Free Concerts in Jersey City This Week. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Riverview Jazz will present three free concerts in Jersey City parks this week, bringing a diverse lineup of salsa, Latin jazz, big band, world music, classical and gypsy jazz to outdoor spaces throughout the city.
Thursday, October 1 - Mason Gross School of the Arts presents AJAYE in concert. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Mason Gross School of the Arts is set to host a live concert by Nashville-based acoustic singer-songwriter AJAYE on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The free concert of original music, which will also include a short performance by a Rutgers music student, singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel, will take place at the intimate Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater, part of the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center on the Douglass Campus.
Friday, October 2 - Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie presents Joe Zook and Blues Deluxe. (TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie invites area music lovers to rock out to the sounds of Joe Zook and Blues Deluxe when the popular band takes the stage Saturday, October 2, 2026. Doors will open at 6:00pm for the 6:30pm to 9:00pm show. Transformed into a blues club with cafe seating, Trenton City Museum will set the stage for not only great music, but great food and beverages, too, which are included with reservations.
Friday, October 2 - The Doobie Brothers play Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets are still available for the Grammy Award-winning, Platinum-selling, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame legends.
Friday, October 2 - Phish to Play Three Nights at Boardwalk Hall. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Phish is playing three nights at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City from October 2-4, 2026. While Saturday night's show is sold out, tickets remain for the other two shows.
Friday, October 2 - The Wellmont Theater presents Switchfoot. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Switchfoot on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band has spent nearly three decades cementing their place as one of alternative rock's most enduring and impactful acts. Anberlin will open the night.
Friday, October 2 - Classic rock comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend. (PITMAN, NJ) -- Classic rock comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend with performances by Crazy Train - America's Ozzy Tribute on Friday and Separate Ways, a Tribute to Journey on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Both shows start at 8:00pm.
Saturday, October 3 - JAMTOBERFEST '26 to Take Place in Flanders. (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.
Saturday, October 3 - Brick Library to present "Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians". (BRICK, NJ) -- New Jersey has been the home to many musicians who made it big. Join Gerard and Diane Barros for "Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians" on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Saturday, October 3 - Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, October 3 - Jamtoberfest '26 takes place October 3rd in Flanders. (FLANDERS, NJ) -- On Saturday, October 3, Jamtoberfest '26 takes over the Swim & Sport Club in Flanders for an all-day outdoor concert celebrating the music, energy, and spirit of the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, Phish, and the jam-band scene.
Saturday, October 3 - Evil Genius to Celebrate 15 years in Philly with Fishtown Music Festival. (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates 15 years of very silly names and very serious beers - and a brand that was built on celebrating nostalgia - with a giant, all-day, all-ages block party taking over Fishtown. Evil Genius 15th Anniversary Music Festival will debut on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00am to 10:00pm, from Cecil B. Moore to Palmer Street on Front Street and from Front Street to Blair Street on Palmer Street. Headlined by 2000s alt-rock legends, Wheatus ("Teenage Dirtbag"), the giant block party will feature ten hours of live music, food and drink from around the neighborhood, two exclusive beer releases, and an outdoor market with nearly 50 local vendors, artists and makers. The fido and family friendly party is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go.
Saturday, October 3 - Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Rise Against with Alkaline Trio. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Summer may be over but The Stone Pony Summer Stage isn't done yet. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the stage hosts Rise Against with Alkaline Trio and Teen Mortgage. Gates open at 5:30pm; showtime is 6:30pm.
Sunday, October 4 - Wharton Performing Arts School Faculty Recital Comes to Plainfield. (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Music lovers are invited to experience the artistry of the Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) faculty at a free Faculty Recital on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center (724 Park Avenue) in Plainfield. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, October 4 - 'Where East Meets West' brings acclaimed sitar and tabla virtuoso, Ustad Shafaat Khan, to Centenary Stage Company. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will welcome internationally acclaimed Indian classical musician Ustad Shafaat Khan to the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.
Bergen County Players to open 94th season with "The Producers" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the #1 Theater Venue in Bergen County by (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen poll, the Bergen County Players (BCP) will open its 2026/27 season with Mel Brooks' The Producers. As one of America's longest-running little theater companies, BCP returns for its 94th season to present this area premiere at the Little Firehouse Theatre from September 19 through October 10, 2026.
Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents "Grace for President". (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series presents Grace for President, October 1-5, 2026 in The Little Theatre at Centenary University. Based on the beloved children's book by Kelly DiPucchio, the musical follows Grace, a spirited young girl who has a big question when her teacher displays a poster featuring every U.S. president: "Where are the girls?"
NJ Rep presents "Nacho Ate Superman". (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company presents Nacho Ate Superman from October 1-25, 2026. This is a comedy by Michelle Kholos Brooks about a sunny, laid-back, progressive beach community that becomes a lot darker as next-door neighbors clash over an incident involving their pets.
The Levoy Theatre presents Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman from October 2-4, 2026. This thrilling Pulitzer Prize-winning drama – a work of deep and revealing beauty – remains one of the most profound achievements in the American theatre.
Music Mountain Theatre presents Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None". (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None weekends from October 2-18, 2026. A dark thriller in three acts. One of Christie's most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic play's growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.
Off-Centre Stages presents "Little Women" at the Kelsey Theatre. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Off-Centre Stages presents Little Women across two weekends from October 2-11, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March.
Magnolia Productions presents "Ms Holmes & Ms Watson Apt. 2B". (ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions presents Ms Holmes & Ms Watson Apt. 2B by Kate Hamill across two weekends from October 2-10, 2026 at The Navesink Library. This is Sherlock Holmes as you have never seen her!
The Monmouth County Park System presents "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown". (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Thompson Park Theater Barn (805 Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft. Performances will take place on Friday, October 2 at 7:00pm and Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.
Jersey City Theater Center presents "Miss Bellas" on October 3rd. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center presents Miss Bellas on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at White Eagle Hall. It is a 60–75 minute original music-theater work that explores fame, class division, cultural erasure, and moral responsibility. Showtime is 7:30pm.
"Bill W. and Dr. Bob" Play Brings Story of Alcoholics Anonymous to StocktonPAC on October 3rd. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Bill W. and Dr. Bob, a play detailing the inspirational true story that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous, will be presented at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on October 3, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Westfield Community Players presents "Morning's at Seven". (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Westfield Community Players presents Morning's at Seven across three weekends from October 3-18, 2026. An American classic written by Paul Osborn, Morning's at Seven centers around four aging sisters and their families living in a small Midwestern town in the late 1930's.
Main Street Theatre Company presents "Little Women". (OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- Main Street Theatre Company presents Little Women across two weekends from October 3-11, 2026. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.
Mile Square Theatre presents a New Play Reading Series in October. (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents a New Play Reading Series from October 5-14, 2026. Plays include Neither Snow Nor Rain by Erin Mallon; The Halal Brothers by Alaudin Ullah; and Sunshine Madness by Lori Fischer. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
Thursday, October 1 - Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Comedy Night with Jonathan van Halem. (PITMAN, NJ) -- Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents a Comedy Night with Jonathan van Halem on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30pm. Special guest Kirsten Michelle Cills will open the night.
Thursday, October 1 - Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Bill Bellamy. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Stress Factory Comedy Club presents New Jersey native Bill Bellamy from October 1-3, 2026. Using his experiences growing up in Newark, Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University.
Wednesday, September 30 - SOPAC presents a screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents a screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00pm. This is a documentary film directed by GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning filmmaker James Keach. A short acoustic set by Junior Mack will kick off the night.
Thursday, October 1 - Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series, for a virtual discussion on Thursday, October 1, 2026, presented by the Ocean County Library. Get a sneak peek at The Sixth Faction, the highly anticipated novel by one of the most iconic young adult authors of a generation. The event begins at 7:00pm.
Friday, October 2 - bergenPAC presents an evening featuring Bottom Line co-founder Allan Pepper and music journalist Billy Altman. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents an evening featuring Bottom Line co-founder Allan Pepper and music journalist Billy Altman, who co-authored the book Positively Fourth and Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club, The Bottom Line on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Tuesday, September 29 - Clement's Place hosts City in Notes: A Community Mural-Making Event on September 29th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- How does jazz make you feel? What does it help you see? You’re invited to explore the connection between jazz, legacy, emotion and color at a special community workshop, where everyone can take part in the creation of a new mural that will be installed in the Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center on NJPAC's campus when it opens in 2027. The event takes place at Clement's Place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Thursday, October 1 - Lewis Center for the Arts' Princeton Atelier and The Toni Morrison Foundation present Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work II. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and The Toni Morrison Foundation have curated a series of events and conversations that continues the dialogue begun last spring at the symposium, Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Toni Morrison's Atelier and the Importance of Artistic Convening and Collaboration. The series is rooted in Morrison's famous quote about challenging times, "This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair." The events take place from October 1-4, 2026 at various collaborating venues in New York City. All events are open to the public with tickets available through each of the venues.
Thursday, October 1 - Pink Warriors to Close Out Statewide Day of Action in Rahway with Life-Saving Breast Cancer Message. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Rahway will host the final featured city hall event of a statewide advocacy and education tour on October 1, 2026 - the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as PINK Breast Centers' Pink Warriors bring the #EverythingElseCanWait message to communities across New Jersey.
Friday, October 2 - Monmouth Arts presents "Culture Around the Corner". (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents the inaugural "Culture Around the Corner," a FREE three-day multicultural festival taking place Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 in Long Branch. The festival will bring Long Branch alive with music, dance, food, visual art, artisan experiences and family-friendly programming that celebrate New Jersey's cultural traditions and creative communities.
Saturday, October 3 - Newark Symphony Hall Announces Africa on Stage, a Month-Long Celebration of African Arts and Culture. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall presents Africa on Stage, a month-long celebration of African and diaspora arts, culture, and education throughout October 2026 as a centerpiece of the venue's Centennial programming. Spanning four weeks, the festival transforms the Hall's campus into a gathering place for film, fashion, beauty, live music, and community learning, culminating in FELA! The Concert, a one-night-only performance in the historic Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Saturday, October 3 - Join the Fun at Illumination 250: The Largest Interactive Public Arts Festival in Bergen County. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) announces Illumination 250, a full-day regional cultural arts celebration observing America's Semiquincentennial anniversary, will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hackensack. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to the largest free public, interactive festival in North Jersey open to all ages. In the event of severe inclement weather, the festival will take place the following weekend on Saturday, October 10.
Saturday, October 3 - 14th Annual Roxtobertfest to Take Place October 3rd. (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) will bring back the 14th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, transforming Ridge Avenue into one of Philadelphia's biggest and best-loved Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrations. Roxtoberfest has grown from a small neighborhood street festival into one of Philadelphia's oldest and best-attended Oktoberfests, attracting thousands of neighbors and visitors for a day packed with live entertainment, local food and drink, family-friendly activities, shopping, community fun and plenty of Oktoberfest and fall harvest spirit.
Saturday, October 3 - Novado Gallery presents Graphic Conversations, An Improvisation Between Sight & Sound. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents Graphic Conversations, An Improvisation Between Sight & Sound on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Graphic Conversations pairs artist Heidi Curko with sound practitioner Nav Kaur in a live, improvised performance where listening and mark-making merge.
Sunday, October 4 - Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event to Take Place in Clark. (CLARK, NJ) -- Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.
Tuesday, September 29 - Clement's Place hosts City in Notes: A Community Mural-Making Event on September 29th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- How does jazz make you feel? What does it help you see? You’re invited to explore the connection between jazz, legacy, emotion and color at a special community workshop, where everyone can take part in the creation of a new mural that will be installed in the Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center on NJPAC's campus when it opens in 2027. The event takes place at Clement's Place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:30pm.
The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC presents Gustavo Rojas: Towards the Future. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Ruth Bauer Nustadter Gallery at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) presents Towards the Future, an exhibit of digital paintings by Gustavo Rojas. The exhibit will be on view from October 2 through November 14, 2026 at HACPAC.
Curate NJ presents - A Lifetime: Year 50 with Michael DiMaio. (RARITAN, NJ) -- Curate NJ presents an exhibition of work by artist Michael DiMaio, celebrating his 50th year and marking an important milestone: his first-ever solo show. The show runs throughout the months of October and November with an opening on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC presents Gustavo Rojas: Towards the Future. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Ruth Bauer Nustadter Gallery at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) presents Towards the Future, an exhibit of digital paintings by Gustavo Rojas. The exhibit will be on view from October 2 through November 14, 2026 at HACPAC.
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Tuesday, September 29 @ 7:30pm - The Drew Forum presents: Mike Breen & Walt “Clyde” Frazier at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown. Join acclaimed New York Knicks broadcasters Mike Breen and Walt “Clyde” Frazier for a conversation moderated by Alan Hahn about their more than 25 years as broadcasting partners, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on the Knicks’ magical 2026 championship run, a preview of the upcoming season, and their take on the state of the NBA. A must for all basketball fans!
Wednesday, September 30 @ 7:30pm - Maria Muldaur With Pianist Bruce Katz at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton. Few artists have traveled as many musical roads—or done so with as much authenticity—as Maria Muldaur. Best known for her Grammy-nominated 1974 hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” Muldaur's remarkable career spans more than six decades and encompasses blues, folk, gospel, jazz, jug band music, R&B, and Americana. Emerging from the vibrant Greenwich Village folk scene of the early 1960s, she performed with the Even Dozen Jug Band and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band before launching a successful solo career.
Thursday, October 1 @ 7:30pm - The Commodores at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, October 1 @ 8:00pm - Lonestar at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Friday, October 2 @ 7:00pm - John Pizzarelli presents “Dear Mr. Bennett” at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, October 2 @ 7:00pm - Dora and the Lost City of Gold - A Sensory Friendly Movie Experience at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway. In 2019’s live action film “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” beloved childhood heroine Dora is now a teenager experiencing culture shock when she leaves the jungle for the first time to attend high school in Los Angeles.
Friday, October 2 @ 7:30pm - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, October 2 @ 7:30pm - Laura Mann & Ben Arnold at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, October 2 @ 8:00pm - Graham Nash – Live on Tour 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown. Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitar, and vocals), and Zack Djanikian (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals), Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts.
Friday, October 2 @ 8:00pm - I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Saturday, October 3 @ 10:00am - Milk & Cookies Series: Fiesta with Flor at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. Fiesta with Flor is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of global music, culture, and community! Grammy® and Latin Grammy® nominee Flor Bromley invites audiences of all ages to sing, dance, move, and celebrate together through irresistible rhythms, joyful songs, and interactive storytelling. Inspired by the rich musical traditions of Latin America, the show creates a welcoming, dynamic experience where everyone is part of the fiesta.
Saturday, October 3 @ 12:00am - Best of the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Part 1 at NJ Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick. Here's your chance to see some of the best films from the last festival via video on demand. The lineup includes Godzilla's Day Off, Sonia and Lisa on Mushrooms, 35 Days, and Dustsceawung.
Saturday, October 3 @ 12:00pm - Milk & Cookies Series: Fiesta with Flor at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, October 3 @ 2:00pm - Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown. Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood!
Saturday, October 3 @ 6:00pm - Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, October 3 @ 7:30pm - Popa Chubby at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton. Popa Chubby has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 30 years. Over the course of a career that dates back to 1994, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the guitar, and his tempestuous, soulful playing has never been more powerful.
Saturday, October 3 @ 8:00pm - W.A.S.P. 1984 to HEADLESS at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, October 3 @ 8:00pm - The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick (The Original Brad Majors) at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Saturday, October 3 @ 8:00pm - Stop the Funeral – The Remix Featuring Kierra Sheard at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway. Stop The Funeral – The Remix is an electrifying multimedia stage production that fuses live theater, cinematic sequences, and interactive social media engagement into a fully immersive experience.
Sunday, October 4 @ 12:00am - Best of the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Part 2 at NJ Film Festival, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick. Here's your chance to see some of the best films from the last festival via video on demand. The lineup includes Chemical Meadows, Meet Me In Silence, Greenfield, and Salt Marsh.
Sunday, October 4 @ 2:00pm - Illumination - A Haunted Concert by Candlelight featuring Ian Fraser & The Biggest Little Wurlitzer Organ at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway. To welcome Fall, renowned organist Ian Fraser will play a selection of Halloween inspired pieces on UCPAC’s “Biggest Little Wurlitzer,” our 1928 organ that is original to our beautiful Main Stage theater, in Illumination – A Haunted Concert by Candlelight!
Sunday, October 4 @ 3:00pm - Patriot Songs of the American Revolution at Grunin Center - Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River. Musician and historian Bobby Horton combines storytelling, musicianship, history, and a genuine love for the people who settled this nation, fought for our future, and created a new nation in Patriot Songs of the American Revolution.
Sunday, October 4 @ 3:00pm - The Stylistics - An Unforgettable Night of Soul at Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union. The lights dim, the anticipation rises, and then—like a wave of pure soul—The Stylistics take the stage! With the legendary Herb Murrell and Airrion Love, joined by the electrifying Jason Sharp, the crowd erupts in applause, knowing they are about to experience a night of timeless R&B magic.
Sunday, October 4 @ 3:00pm - Leonia Chamber Musicians present Schubert Fest! at Presbyterian Church in Leonia, 181 Fort Lee Road, Leonia. Edgar Girtain Trio No. 1; F. Schubert "Shepherd on the Rock"; F. Schubert "Trout" Quintet in A major, D. 667; with guest artists: Melissa Fogarty (soprano), Junah Chung (viola) & Deb Spohnheier, (double bass). Admission is free, suggested donation.
Sunday, October 4 @ 4:00pm - "Coconut Cake" Play-Reading at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown. For some, there’s nothing better than retirement, but when Eddie Lee’s wife joins him in retirement, the truth about his “ladies’ man” ways resurface. To avoid her, Eddie retreats to the sanctuary of McDonald’s where a game of chess teaches life lessons and the rest of his retired friends, with marital problems of their own, wait faithfully for him. But when a mystery woman comes to town with her medicine cabinet secrets, and melt in your mouth coconut cake, Eddie is not the only one who pays her a visit; a visit that tests their friendship and changes their lives forever.
Sunday, October 4 @ 7:00pm - Samara Joy & Her Septet at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, October 4 @ 7:30pm - Ellis Paul at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton. Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless.
Join acclaimed New York Knicks broadcasters Mike Breen and Walt “Clyde” Frazier for a conversation moderated by Alan Hahn about their more than 25 years as broadcasting partners, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on the Knicks’ magical 2026 championship run, a preview of the upcoming season, and their take on the state of the NBA. A must for all basketball fans!
Few artists have traveled as many musical roads—or done so with as much authenticity—as Maria Muldaur. Best known for her Grammy-nominated 1974 hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” Muldaur's remarkable career spans more than six decades and encompasses blues, folk, gospel, jazz, jug band music, R&B, and Americana. Emerging from the vibrant Greenwich Village folk scene of the early 1960s, she performed with the Even Dozen Jug Band and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band before launching a successful solo career.
Lonestar is a celebrated American country music group that captured global attention with their timeless ballad “Amazed,” a crossover sensation that spent 9 weeks at No. 1 on the country charts and 2 weeks at No. 1 on the pop charts. Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with a polished pop-country sound, the band—comprised of Dean Sams, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater, and Drew Womack—has left an indelible mark on the genre boasting a staggering 22 top ten singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including 10 that reached No. 1.
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. With a brand that is bigger than ever, The Commodores continue to blaze trails all over the world. One of the most successful vocal groups of all time, The Commodores continue to thrill audiences with their Greatest Hits Tour – Live!
Blues-rock powerhouse Kenny Wayne Shepherd celebrates 30 years of his groundbreaking debut Ledbetter Heights with a milestone tour coming to State Theatre New Jersey. In this electrifying live experience, Shepherd and his band perform the landmark album in full, along with a second set of career-spanning favorites that showcase his signature blend of fiery guitar work, blues tradition, and rock energy.
