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Tuesday, October 13 - Lace and Lee Find Their Sound Through Friendship, Storytelling and a Little Bit of Magic. Indie-folk duo Lace and Lee are in the middle of another run supporting Five For Fighting while preparing for the release of their debut EP, Mirror Mirror, due November 27, 2026.
Thursday, October 15 - State Theatre New Jersey presents their annual Classical Season Celebration. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey celebrates the power of classical performance with the annual Classical Season Celebration on Thursday, October 15, 2026. This year's event will take place in STNJ's intimate Studio space with a performance featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Christina Bouey and award-winning pianist Yoon Lee entirely lit by candlelight.
Thursday, October 15 - Grunin Center for the Arts presents Veronica Swift. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents Veronica Swift on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30pm. Veronica has established herself as one of her generation’s iconic voices in Jazz.
BlowUpRadio.com's Perennial Benefit Webathon For The Spondylitis Association Of America To Air October 16th-18th. (SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- New Jersey internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com - Where NJ Rock Lives, announces its 19th annual Banding Together Webathon to benefit the Spondylitis Association Of America. Taking place Friday October 16th through Sunday October 18, 2026, on their internet radio station. Over forty acts from New Jersey and all over the globe will perform half hour performances, as they raise money to fund research and provide the programs and services to help the community suffering from this debilitating disease.
Friday, October 16 - The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. You may know the name Curtis Salgado as the man often called "The Original Blues Brother." And there’s a fascinating reason for that...
Saturday, October 17 - Anthony Nelson to Headline 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence. (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Roseville Outreach Community Corporation presents the 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence jazz gospel concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Roseville Church in Newark. The event begins at 6:00pm and is headlined by Anthony Nelson.
Saturday, October 17 - CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. (CARTERET, NJ) -- Tusk, the classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, will perform at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been criss-crossing the country for over 15 years as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart?
Saturday, October 17 - Union County Performing Arts Center presents Brian McKnight. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Brian McKnight in Concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Brian has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history and is one of the most consistent and enduring R&B artists today.
Sunday, October 18 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:30pm. Two legendary Motown groups share the stage for one unforgettable night of timeless hits, smooth harmonies, and classic soul.
Tuesday, October 13 - Kate and the Melonheads to perform free concert in Bradley Beach. (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Get ready for an incredible afternoon of live music as the Bradley Beach Tourism Commission presents a free concert by Kate and the Melonheads in concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Riley Park.
Wednesday, October 14 - Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill. (AVENEL, NJ) -- Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Thursday, October 15 - South Jersey Jazz Society presents 2026 Jazz@ThePoint Festival in October. (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its annual Jazz@ThePoint festival from October 15–17, 2026, bringing three days of world-class jazz, history and celebration to Somers Point. This year's festival, themed "Red, White & Louis," honors the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. while celebrating the music and legacy of one of America's most influential and beloved musical artists Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, the internationally famous jazz trumpeter, bandleader and singer known for songs like "What a Wonderful World," "Hello, Dolly!," "Star Dust," and "La Vie En Rose."
Thursday, October 15 - SOPAC presents the Blind Boys of Alabama. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Blind Boys of Alabama come will perform at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm. Only a handful of tickets remain.
Friday, October 16 - Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band honors the legacy of Ronnie Van Zant's Lynyrd Skynyrd. Six Gun Sally will open the night.
Saturday, October 17 - Daughtry to perform at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- 103.7 WMGM Presents Daughtry on their 20 Years Unplugged Tour with Ryan Perdz at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm.
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Thursday, October 15 @ 8:00pm - Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom: The Crazy Ordinary World Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown. 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.
Friday, October 16 @ 7:30pm - Curtis Salgado - The Original Blues Brother at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, October 16 @ 8:00pm - Viaje Tropical at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway. Enjoy a unique experience full of salsa and Latin rhythms with the hits that are taking over YouTube: Viaje Tropical – Tony Succar with Mauricio Mesones.
Saturday, October 17 @ 6:00pm - 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence (Jazz Gospel Concert) at Roseville Church, 36 Roseville Avenue, Newark
Saturday, October 17 @ 7:30pm - Denise Miller & Son And Friends at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton. Denise Miller is a singer-songwriter in the Country-Folk genre. Her influences are John Denver and Joni Mitchell. She formed a duo with her son Jon Miller, “Denise Miller and Son” in 1997. They released a CD in 2000 “Crazy Horse” to good reviews in the Atlantic City Press “The CD evokes the hope, the power of the human spirit and freedom on the open roads.
Saturday, October 17 @ 8:00pm - Tusk at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Sunday, October 18 @ 6:30pm - The Temptations & The Four Tops at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
WBGO's "All The Jazz" Series Comes to Holmdel (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Executive Director Andrew DePrisco brings Smooth Jazz to the Bell Theater in Holmdel with the ever-popular WBGO "all that jazz" Concert series. Procured by Smooth Jazz New Jersey, the first two offerings will be Spyro Gyra on October 24th and Rick Braun on November 21, 2026.
Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on October 24th (NEWTON, NJ) -- Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.
Gateway Playhouse hosts a Tribute to JUDY & LIZA on October 24th (SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse hosts A Tribute to JUDY & LIZA on Saturday, October 24, 2026 with performances at 2:00pm & 6:00pm.
South Jersey Pops presents Stage Fright - The Soundtrack of the Mysterious (MEDFORD, NJ) -- South Jersey Pops presents Stage Fright - The Soundtrack of the Mysterious on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in the Lenape High School Auditorium. This is a family-friendly celebration of the Spooky & Strange. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Beloved singer/songwriter/rocker Willie Nile will perform a special solo "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local favorite Robinson Treacher will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the third season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center. The concert series highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.
Ted Chubb Quintet at NJ Jazz Society's Jersey Jazz LIVE! In 2020, trumpeter Ted Chubb and his wife, Rachel Ryl, purchased The Statuary, a former sculpture factory in Jersey City, and converted it into a jazz club. Five years later, Chubb's quintet recorded an album, Live at the Statuary, which was released in May of this year by Circle 9 Records
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Morristown, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
@ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ
Thursday, October 15, 2026
@ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ
