This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 10-16, 2026

Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 11/10/2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from November 10-16, 2026 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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FEATURED EVENTS

Thursday, November 12 - State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. The band was formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. While they are a Grateful Dead cover band, they are known more for interpreting songs by the Dead rather than attempting to replicate the band's work.

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Friday, November 13 - NJPAC presents Gregory Porter with special guests Madeleine Peyroux and Catherine Russell. (NEWARK, NJ) -- With a voice that can fill a concert hall and make every listener feel personally embraced, Gregory Porter has become one of the most beloved artists in contemporary jazz. On Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00pm, the two-time GRAMMY® winner returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with special guests Madeleine Peyroux and Catherine Russell for an evening of soulful expression, exquisite storytelling and remarkable vocal artistry, presented as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Friday, November 13 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30pm. Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller who has been making records for over 20 years.

Saturday, November 14 - NJPAC presents Jesse Cook. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Jesse Cook on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in the Victoria Theater at 8:00pm. A global artist in every sense of the term, Jesse Cook redefines music's power to connect people across cultures and continents.

Sunday, November 15 - Song of the Meadowlark takes place in Hopewell. (HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Song of the Meadowlark takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Highland Design Farm. This is a meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry, and live painting. Doors are at 2:00pm, showtime is 2:30pm.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Friday, November 13 - KANSAS to perform at Scottish Rite Auditorium. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- One of classic rock's most iconic bands, KANSAS, will perform at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. A limited number of tickets remain.

Friday, November 13 - CarteretPAC presents John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. (CARTERET, NJ) -- The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. The legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock band began their career in 1973 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the "Eddie & The Cruisers – Motion Picture Soundtrack".

Sunday, November 15 - Forte Piano Music Company presents Exquisite Contrasts: Haydn & Schubert Piano Trios. (PARAMUS, NJ) -- The Forte Piano Music Company presents a Piano Trio Concert - "Exquisite Contrasts" - Haydn & Schubert on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:30pm. This program brings together two landmarks of the piano trio repertoire, revealing the evolution of the genre from the Classical era to early Romanticism.

Sunday, November 15 - Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki. (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Come to the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, 2026 for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul's home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Sunday, November 15 - Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition to take place on Sunday. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- You can get your holiday shopping done on Sunday, November 15, 2026 when Anchor Rock Club hosts the Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition. The event runs from noon to 6:00pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00pm - McCarter at the Museum: An Evening with Jason Robert Brown at Princeton Art Museum, 45 Elm Drive, Princeton

Thursday, November 12 @ 7:30pm - Joe Russo's Almost Dead at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, November 13 @ 7:30pm - Griffin House at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 14 @ 7:30pm - Floyd Pink - Celebrating The Music of Pink Floyd at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 14 @ 8:00pm - Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 14 @ 8:00pm - Jesse Cook at NJPAC - Victoria Theater, 1 Center Street, Newark

Sunday, November 15 @ 2:30pm - Song of the Meadowlark at Highland Design Farm, 159 Van Dyke Road, Hopewell

Sunday, November 15 @ 7:00pm - Don McLean & Lee Greenwood at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

COMING SOON

Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Chris Smither (AVENEL, NJ) -- Chris Smither will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:30pm. Born in Miami, during World War II, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother's ukulele.

Rufus Wainwright to Perform with Princeton "Super-Orchestra" at McCarter Theatre (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:30pm, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright takes the McCarter stage for one night only with the Princeton Playhouse Sinfonia, a dynamic new collaborative ensemble created specifically for this concert.

Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor on Friday, November 20, 2026 in an evening of upbeat and bubbling song filled with enthusiasm and love. The concert takes place at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm. A livestream option is available as well.

Private Eyes Brings the Greatest Hits of Hall & Oates to the Strand Center for the Arts (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Few musical acts defined the sound of the late 1970s and 1980s quite like Daryl Hall and John Oates. On Friday, November 20, 2026, the Strand Center for the Arts will celebrate their extraordinary catalog when Private Eyes – The Premier Tribute To Daryl Hall & John Oates takes the stage for an evening of classic pop, rock, and blue-eyed soul. Showtime is 8:00pm.

NJPAC to Celebrate Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday with All-Star Concert on November 21st (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Concert on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. This special one-night only celebration is part of NJPAC’s 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival (November 6-22). Several of today's leading Broadway stars and vocalists unite for a spectacular birthday bash performance toasting the legendary actor/dancer/singer Ben Vereen who turns 80 on October 10, 2026.

Musicians on a Mission to Celebrate 16th Anniversary with Gala Concert at Jersey Shore Arts Center (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Musicians on a Mission (MOAM) will celebrate sixteen years of friends helping friends through music with a special anniversary gala and concert on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove.

NJPAC Announces Top Five Finalists of the 15th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the top five finalists of the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Selected from a record-breaking pool of more than 360 entrants spanning 38 different countries, these gifted young singers represent the next generation of great jazz vocalists. The 2026 finalists are: Alyssa Allgood (Chicago, IL), Vahn Black (Detroit, MI), Nathan Farrell (New York City, NY), Angélique Nicolas (Paris, France), and Jackie Ribas (New York City, NY).

Westfield Garden State Plaza to Blend Musical Nostalgia with Today's Hits at Annual Big Santa Celebration (PARAMUS, NJ) -- Westfield Garden State Plaza, a destination for fashion, dining, and entertainment located in Bergen County, is ushering in the holiday spirit with iconic musical groups from the 80's, 90's, 00's and today at its annual Big Santa celebration taking place Sunday, November 22, 2026. The lineup includes Ryan Cabrera, All-4-One, TKA, Spice Wannabe, and JYT.

Monty Alexander at Kean Stage Monty Alexander grew to become one of the most legendary pianists in jazz, in part, by marrying the pleasure points of two musical worlds. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Alexander grew up listening to the island's celebrated local music – reggae, calypso, folk. At the same time, he became a huge jazz fan at an early age, influenced by his music enthusiast parents, and was sure to catch heroes, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole, whenever they crossed the Caribbean into Jamaica. By blending Jamaica's native sounds with traditional American swing, Alexander became an icon, creating a unique -- and irresistible -- take on jazz music.

Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel (RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 8:00pm. This show celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 2006 Grammy Award-winning album.

Brian Ostering and his band present The Elvis Spectacular at the Middletown Arts Center (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Brian Ostering and his band present The Elvis Spectacular at the Middletown Arts Center on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm.

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The Levoy Theatre presents The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band and special guests (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band and special guests on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $46.

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