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NJPAC presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band, Chicago

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago are set to perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00pm.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Ron Sexsmith with opener Ed Seifert

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents acclaimed singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair. New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Ed Seifert will open the show. Showtime is 8:00pm.

311 to Perform in Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- 311 is bringing the energy back to the road with the return of their Unity Tour in 2025. In support of their latest full-length album, Full Bloom, the tour kicks off in Atlantic City at Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, June 20, 2025, and will span coast to coast, bringing 311's signature fusion of rock, reggae, and funk to fans nationwide. Joining them on this epic run will be direct support from Badflower, with Sitting on Saturn opening the show as the first of three acts.

Cape May Convention Hall presents The Bacon Brothers

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Bacon Brothers look forward to taking their show on the road this Spring. The Freestanding Tour winds its way to Cape May Convention Hall on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 8:00pm. The 5-piece outfit is rehearsed and raring to go and looking forward to playing at sold-out houses of enthusiastic fans along the way. Kevin declares, "Connecting with people through music is a joy!"

13th Annual Rockaway Beach Irish Fest takes place on Saturday

(ROCKAWAY, NY) -- Joe Hurley's All-Star Irish Rock Review presents the 13th Annual Rockaway Beach Irish Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.  The lineup includes Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Tony & Emmy winners, NYC luminaries and Rockaway Royalty.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 21-27, 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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Lost Romance Announces Intimate U.K. Solo Acoustic Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt/punk outfit Lost Romance is set to cross the Atlantic this spring for a special run of stripped-down, solo acoustic performances across the United Kingdom. Taking place May 14–19, 2026, the tour offers fans a rare chance to experience the band's music in its most raw and personal form.


Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Music Revisited'



Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th



The Newton Theatre presents Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years Tour"



Split Level Concerts presents Kim Richey, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, at Jersey Shore Arts Center on May 16th






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