PHOTOS from Final Week of 2024 Princeton Festival
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Festival hosted thousands of performing arts lovers and hundreds of artists from June 7-22, 2024, resulting in sold-out performances, multiple standing ovations, and rave reviews. The large performance pavilion and multiple booths on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden are removed until next year. In the meantime, patrons can hear beautiful music performed September – May by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra in its home at Richardson Auditorium.
The Mysterines release "Afraid of Tomorrows"
UK alternative rock band The Mysterines have eleased their sophomore album Afraid of Tomorrows via Fiction Records. They also announced their North American tour leading them to Riot Fest this September.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum presents Sounds of a Summer Night Concert Series
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with the 2024 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.
The Asbury Park LIVE Summer Concert Series Returns for Its 8th Year
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation has announced the lineup for the Asbury Park LIVE free summer concert series, now in its 8th year. The 10-week series brings live music to the boardwalk and, with the support of sponsors, raises funds to provide music scholarships to under-served youth throughout the Asbury Park area. This year-round music program is designed to not only provide music proficiency, but also build self-esteem and life skills that improve grades and future economic success.
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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.
MORE NEWS
The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library
(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday
"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier
The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday
UPCOMING SHOWS
2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.
MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview
West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series
Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey
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