New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2026 Includes a Concert Featuring Two Bands of Rutgers Students
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Hanging Coats and Lawns, part of New Brunswick's basement music scene, take the stage for an audio-visual performance on October 2 , 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A Rutgers student is injecting some sonic youth from the New Brunswick music scene into this year's New Jersey Fall Film Festival.
Bruce Hornsby’s Indigo Park Tour LIVE! at MPAC
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on July 24, 2026.
Judy Collins LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Judy Collins and Richard Thompson in concert at the Ocean City Music Pier on July 20, 2026.
Shinedown Brings Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour to a Packed Prudential Center
(NEWARK, NJ) -- A packed Prudential Center came alive on July 21, 2026 as the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour rolled into Newark, bringing together From Ashes to New, Coheed and Cambria, and Shinedown for an evening of powerhouse performances and nonstop energy.
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 27 to November 2, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from October 27 to November 2, 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.
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Roy's Hall to Host Peter Karp Record Release Show on November 6th
(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall will host a special concert by Peter Karp on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. Peter will be celebrating the release of his latest album, Jersey Town.
Levoy Theatre presents Broken Arrow - A Tribute to Neil Young on Friday
MPAC presents The Mavericks on Thursday
Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega on Friday
Brian McKnight LIVE! at UCPAC
UPCOMING SHOWS
Reagan Richards presents "Good Morning, Heartache" at Avenel PAC
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Singer-songwriter Reagan Richards of the Asbury Park country duo, Williams Honor, stars in her own solo show, "Good Morning, Heartache" : Torch Songs and Timeless Standards from the Great American Songbook on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Avenel Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 7:30pm.
MPAC presents The Mavericks on Thursday
State Theatre New Jersey presents Get the Led Out on October 30th
The Lizzie Rose Halloween Spectacular takes place October 30th
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