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Here is a look at shows taking place from February 24 to March 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. 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
New Jersey Symphony to perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony. (NEWARK, NJ) — The New Jersey Symphony presents Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00pm at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown; Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.
Friday, February 27 – Grunin Center for the Arts presents Cherish the Ladies. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Grunin Center for the Arts presents Cherish the Ladies on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:00pm. Celebrating the incredible milestone of 40 years as one of planet’s most heralded Irish music ensembles, Cherish the Ladies have won the hearts of audiences worldwide for their exhilarating blend of traditional Irish music, breathtaking vocals, and propulsive Irish step dancing, they have won the hearts of fans and critics alike.
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Saturday, February 28 – Split Level Concerts presents Shannon McNally with her band; Arlan Feiles to Open. (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — Grammy nominated songstress Shannon McNally will perform with her band at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. Arlan Feiles, whose 2025 release Diaspora was recently named Album of the Year by Makin Waves, will open the show.
Sunday, March 1 – Lisa Parrott Quartet to Celebrate Gerry Mulligan and Women’s History Month at Madison Concert. Growing up in Australia, one of baritone saxophonist Lisa Parrott’s top 10 favorite records was “a used vinyl of the Gerry Mulligan big band live at the Village Vanguard (Gerry Mulligan and the Concert Jazz Band at the Village Vanguard, Verve, 1961).”
EVENT PREVIEWS
Thursday, February 26 – Jazz Room & WP Presents Branford Marsalis Quartet. (WAYNE, NJ) — Jazz Room & WP Presents Branford Marsalis Quartet on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Shea Center for Performing Arts. Showtime is 7:30pm. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music.
Friday, February 27 – The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance. (RIVER EDGE, NJ) — The Adelphi Orchestra presents Grace & Elegance, led by Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim. Performances take place February 27-28, 2026 in River Edge and New York City.
Friday, February 27 – Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison’s Birthday Tribute at Bell Theater. (HOLMDEL, NJ) — Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison’s Birthday Tribute Show at Bell Theater with shows on February 27-28, 2026. This is a celebration of his musical life from The Beatles to Bangladesh, Traveling Wilbury’s and beyond.
Friday, February 27 – The Adelphi Orchestra presents “Grace & Elegance”. (RIVER EDGE, NJ) — The Adelphi Orchestra, now in its 72nd season of Music for All, presents Grace & Elegance, a concert celebrating the elegance and lyricism of Classical and Romantic masterworks, from February 27-28, 2026 with performances in New Jersey and New York City.
Saturday, February 28 – Conan Gray and Esha Tewari to do shows in NJ, NY, and PA. (NEWARK, NJ) — Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray has announced his 2026 Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari, in support of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Wishbone (Republic Records). The 42-city global run kicks off in February and includes shows at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, February 27, the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY on Saturday, February 28, and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Saturday, February 28 – Mnozil Brass Brings Strau$$ to Rowan’s Marie Rader Series in Rare U.S. Performance. (GLASSBORO, NJ) – After 20 years, Rowan University is thrilled to welcome back Mnozil Brass on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as part of a limited, 9-day U.S. tour. A group with fans around the globe, described as “Canadian Brass Meets Monty Python,” Mnozil Brass will perform their latest stage sensation: Strau$$. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, February 28 – RVCC presents Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre on February 28th. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) — The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College will present Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00pm. The concert will feature a trio of dashing men performing symphonic arrangements of beloved songs from musical theatre.
Saturday, February 28 – Learn about Miles Davis and the Birth of Cool Jazz at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. (BRICK, NJ) — Jazz musician Miles Davis is remembered as an iconic figure, as complex as he is influential. Learn about his life and career during “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool,” a program honoring Black History Month, at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event begins at 2:30pm.
Saturday, February 28 – JB & The JB Blues Band to perform at “Rhythm & Roots” – A Tribute to Black History Month and benefit for Preserve Shady Rest. (SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) — JB & the JB Blues Band continue their month-long Keeping the Blues Alive’ 2026 Tour with a special performance at “Rhythm & Roots: A Tribute To Black History Month,” taking place at Shady Rest Country Club on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event runs from 6:30pm to 11:00pm. The Glenn & Oria Band will perform as well.
Sunday, March 1 – Jersey City Theater Center’s Global Music Series presents Nomfusi (South Africa) at White Eagle Hall. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) continues its Global Music Series with an electrifying international performance by South African sensation Nomfusi on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at White Eagle Hall. Showtime is 6:00pm.
Sunday, March 1 – RVCC to Present Annual Music Faculty Recital on March 1st. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) — Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design Department will present its annual Music Faculty Recital, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30pm. The concert, which is open the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Tuesday, February 24 @ 7:00pm – Morristown ONSTAGE 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Tuesday, February 24 @ 7:00pm – Eugene Tyler Band at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Thursday, February 26 @ 7:00pm – New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, February 26 @ 7:00pm – bergenPAC Idol at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Friday, February 27 @ 7:00pm – Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center – Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River
Friday, February 27 @ 7:30pm – Twisted Livin’ Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, February 27 @ 8:00pm – The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, February 28 @ 7:30pm – Street Survivors – Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, February 28 @ 7:30pm – Ndlovu Youth Choir at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Saturday, February 28 @ 8:00pm – Shannon McNally and Band (with special guest Arlan Feiles) at Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
Sunday, March 1 @ 7:00pm – Matthew Morrison: Rhythms & Revelations at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
COMING SOON
The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream (MILLVILLE, NJ) — The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a powerhouse blues-rock trio that bridges past and present, blending musical heritage with bold creative energy. Led by Kofi Baker (son of legendary drummer Ginger Baker) and Malcolm Bruce (son of Cream bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce), with guitarist/vocalist Rob Johnson, the group resurrects the spirit of Cream — not as a straight tribute, but as a living continuation of its legacy.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history—Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall—with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.
JOURNEY’s Final Tour Includes Show In Trenton (TRENTON, NJ) — After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous, full- throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America. The final tour includes a stop at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke – Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places, and sounds of their home state.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on March 6th (TUCKERTON, NJ) — The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman – A New Era Tour (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — The Grammy®-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female Irish group in history, is set to return to North America and captivate audiences once again with their brand-new tour, Celtic Woman – A New Era. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Trenton City Museum to present Trenton Makes Jazz concert featuring Omeed Nyman Quartet (TRENTON, NJ) — Trenton City Museum will present an all-star jazz concert Friday, March 6, 2026 in Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park. Presented in partnership with E.C. Bradley Candlelight Jazz Events with the Omeed Nyman Quartet, the concert will have as its backdrop 80 jazz-inspired works accepted in the juried TRENTON MAKES JAZZ exhibition. The works, by artists largely from the greater Trenton area, were selected by jurors Janis Purcell and Michael Richardson and will be on view from February 13 through March 22, 2026.
Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook (WYCKOFF, NJ) — Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. Take an exhilarating musical journey through the golden eras of Motown, R&B, and other timeless styles that have inspired generations. Showtime is 7:30pm.
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The Dryden Ensemble presents The Most Faithful Companion: Lute and Guitar Trios from the 17th Century (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Dryden Ensemble returns with its artistic director, Daniel Swenberg, in a program entitled The Most Faithful Companion: Lute and Guitar Trios from the 17th Century on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Princeton. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Showtime is 7:30pm.
The Newton Theatre presents Solas 30th Anniversary Tour on March 6th (NEWTON, NJ) — Solas brings its 30th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music.
McCarter Theatre Center presents DakhaBrakha (PRINCETON, NJ) — McCarter Theatre Center presents DakhaBrakha on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Berlind Theatre. Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha is a world music quartet known for its self-described “ethno-chaos” sound—a bold fusion of Ukrainian folk, global rhythms, and theatrical flair. With powerful, polyphonic vocals and instrumentation from India, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, their performances are as visually striking as they are sonically mesmerizing.
North Jersey Blues Society presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on March 8th (WEST MILFORD, NJ) — The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, at the West Milford Elks Lodge. Doors open at 1:00pm, with music beginning at 1:30pm.
Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library on March 9th (NEW EGYPT, NJ) — Calling all Bruce fans! Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, will present “Women of the E Street Band” on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 6:30pm.
The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George – The Music of George Harrison on March 12th (NEWTON, NJ) — The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George – The Music of George Harrison on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert goes through his work with The Beatles, solo tunes, The Traveling Wilburys and more.
Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — Wolfgang Van Halen brings his band Mammoth to Tropicana Showroom on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer continues to separate Mammoth from the pack.
The Marie Rader Series presents Philly Pops “Blockbusters in the ‘Burbs” concert at Rowan (GLASSBORO, NJ) — The Marie Rader Series presents the South Jersey debut of the new Philly Pops at Rowan University. On Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm, the Pops will present “Blockbusters in the Burbs” at Rowan’s Pfleeger Concert Hall, introducing audiences in South Jersey to the orchestra.
Broadway’s Jessica Vosk to Play bergenPAC on March 14th (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) — Broadway’s Jessica Vosk (Wicked, Hell’s Kitchen) will play a one-night-only concert at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The concert features an opening performance by Lyndhurst local and Syracuse University student Angelina Brennen, who starred as Fiona in bergenPAC’s 2025 summer production of Shrek: The Musical. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Music at Bunker Hill presents David Kim on March 15th (SEWELL, NJ) — Music at Bunker Hill presents David Kim for his third appearance on the 18 year old concert series. Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is joined by Burchard Tang, viola, and Priscilla Lee, cello, also members of the orchestra, in a concert on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00pm. Concert selections include Serenade for String Trio by Dohnanyi, Passacaglia by Handel (Halvorsen) with Kim and Tang, and String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3 by Beethoven. The concert will be presented without intermission.
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