Here is a look at shows taking place from May 27 to June 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
Thursday, May 28 – The Vogel presents BobFest on May 28th. (RED BANK, NJ) — The Vogel presents BobFest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the music of Bob Dylan presented in the round Nashville style by John Cruz, Steve Delopoulos, Pat Guadagno, Renee Maskin, Rob Paparozzi, and Anne Hills.
Friday, May 29 – Michael Arnone’s 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31. (AUGUSTA, NJ) — Michael Arnone’s 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.
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Friday, May 29 – Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, May 29 – Carteret PAC presents Air Supply. (CARTERET, NJ) — Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Air Supply on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is celebrating their 50th anniversary, promising an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt memories.
Friday, May 29 – State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. They blend and layer the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. Limited tickets remain.
Tuesday, June 2 – MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — Mayo Performing Arts Center’s Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Thursday, May 28 – United Children’s Music Project presents World-Class Venezuelan Artists María Brea and Kristhyan Benítez on May 28th. (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) — United Children’s Music Project (UCMP) presents Venezuelan soprano María Brea and Latin Grammy–winning pianist Kristhyan Benítez in an unforgettable evening of Latin American artistry as part of its acclaimed Latin Night Thursdays concert series on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at UCMP (4710 Park Avenue) in Weehawken, NJ. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, May 29 – New Jersey Symphony presents Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert. (NEWARK, NJ) — New Jersey Symphony presents Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert with legendary composer John Williams’ GRAMMY®-nominated score performed live to the film. Led by conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, performances take place May 29-31 in Red Bank, Newark, and New Brunswick.
Friday, May 29 – 2026 Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 29-31. (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — The Jersey City Jazz Festival returns in 2026 with its biggest event yet, inviting music fans of all ages to experience jazz from across the spectrum including straight-ahead, Latin jazz and more throughout an unforgettable three-day celebration. Presented by Exchange Place Alliance, the free event runs from Friday evening, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 along the Hudson River waterfront at Exchange Place Plaza, offering sweeping views of lower Manhattan.
Friday, May 29 – The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary. (NEWTON, NJ) — If you watched the film Song Sung Blue and realized you like more Neil Diamond songs that you thought you did, you should check out So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, May 29 – Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — The Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with special guest Animals As Leaders on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Saturday, May 30 – Prudential Center presents Sergio George: Festival “Ataca Sergo”. (NEWARK, NJ) — Following the resounding success and unforgettable energy experienced at the Kaseya Center, renowned producer, musician, and visionary Sergio George raises the bar once again, taking his Festival ¡Ataca Sergio! to the next level. This time, the concept returns as a birthday celebration set for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the iconic Prudential Center in Newark. Showtime is 8:00pm.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:30pm – Chris Duarte Group at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:30pm – Adoraborealis: Live and in Two Persons at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, May 29 @ 5:00pm – Michael Arnone’s 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (CAMPERS AND KING CRAWFISH KREWE ONLY) at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta
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Friday, May 29 @ 7:30pm – MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS Presents: Beatles / Zeppelin / Doors at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Friday, May 29 @ 8:00pm – Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair
Friday, May 29 @ 8:00pm – Air Supply at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Saturday, May 30 @ 11:30am – Michael Arnone’s 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (all day long from 11:30am on) at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm – Panama Dead – A Tribute to The New Riders of Purple Sage at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm – The Beach Boys at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Sunday, May 31 @ 11:30am – Michael Arnone’s 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (11:30am – 6:30pm) at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta
Tuesday, June 2 @ 6:00pm – Free Summer Event: MPAC Music Student of the Month Recital at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) – Vail Mansion Plaza, 110 South Street, Morristown
COMING SOON
South Jersey Jazz Society’s Concert on the Beach with the PJ Keiter Octet Set for June 5th (SOMERS POINT, NJ) — For the fifth year, the South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) will “unofficially” kick off the summer beach concerts on the William Morrow Beach in Somers Point with music by the PJ Keiter Octet on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The Vogel presents Pete Yorn Solo Acoustic: 25th Anniversary of “musicforthemorningafter” (RED BANK, NJ) — The Vogel presents Pete Yorn Solo Acoustic: 25th Anniversary of musicforthemorningafter on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 8:00pm. The New Jersey native celebrates the release of his debut album, which put him in the national spotlight.
Concerts in the Studio presents Bastards of Fine Arts on June 5th (FREEHOLD, NJ) — Concerts in the Studio presents Bastards of Fine Arts on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:30pm. The band includes Matt Keating, Jason Mercer, Steve Mayone, and Greg Wieczorek. You could say they are a new band with old roots.
The Newton Theatre presents L.A. Guns on June 6th (NEWTON, NJ) — L.A. Guns comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band has been rocking for roughly 40 years since establishing themselves as the undisputed sleaze kings of the Sunset Strip, and, eventually, the world.
Jazz Royalty Comes to the Hamilton Stage on June 6th (RAHWAY, NJ) — Saturday, June 6, 2026 marks the date when Jazz Royalty comes to Hamilton Stage with Dizzy Gillespie alumni and Grammy winning bassist John Lee in collaboration with 16-time Grammy winner Paquito D’ Rivera.
The Chamber Music Society of North Jersey presents “Music Under the June Moon” at Anderson Park (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — The Chamber Music Society of North Jersey presents “Music Under the June Moon” on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Anderson Park. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy an al fresco performance under the stars. Admission is free. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Harmonium Choral Society to Close Season with “Ride the Storm” (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — Harmonium Choral Society presents Ride the Storm, on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00pm at Morristown United Methodist Church. Ride the Storm celebrates America’s revolutionary ideals and today’s pressing questions of identity, justice, and unity.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents “The Boss Bash” featuring The B-Street Band (MANASQUAN, NJ) — Algonquin Arts Theatre will host its annual fundraising event, “The Boss Bash,” on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring two electrifying performances by The B-Street Band — the longest-running and most requested tribute to Bruce Springsteen in the country.
Sinatra Celebration Concert To Swing in Ocean Grove This June (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — Sinatra Celebration Concert, a theatrical special event to honor the legendary career of musical icon Frank Sinatra, is being presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rat Pack Music Alliance.
Broadcast Legend Sid Mark to be Remembered at Ocean Grove Event on June 7th (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — Sid Mark, the popular and iconic radio host, sadly passed away four years ago, on April 18th, 2022. Sid’s son Brian Mark, Executive Producer of Orange Productions’ nationally syndicated radio program The Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark, will be a very special host/guest speaker, at a musical event which will highlight the legacy of his father and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Sounds of Sinatra broadcast program.
Prudential Center presents Mexican superstar Carín León on June 7th (NEWARK, NJ) — Mexican superstar Carín León entered a bold new chapter of his acclaimed career with the release of Muda – his new studio album and one of the most eclectic of his catalog. See for yourself when he performs at the Prudential Center on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.
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Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra presents “Music in Bloom” on June 7th (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) will present its Spring Concert, Music in Bloom, on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. The performance will feature GPYO’s top ensembles in a dynamic program of orchestral works by Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and John Philip Sousa. Showtime is 3:00pm.
The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on June 7th (RED BANK, NJ) — The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 7:00pm. NOTE: This show was originally scheduled for May 14. All tickets will be honored on the new date.
Orion Weiss Returns to South Jersey on June 7th (SEWELL, NJ) — Music at Bunker Hill welcomes pianist Orion Weiss in his third appearance on their series on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00pm. Weiss is a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post).
Mahwah Museum to host Les Paul 111th Birthday Celebration: “The Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute Show with Tom & Sandy Doyle” on June 7th (MAHWAH, NJ) — Raise a toast to a legend. Celebrate Les Paul’s 111th birthday with an unforgettable Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute at The Mahwah Museum performed by Tom & Sandy Doyle on Saturday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm. Cake will be served as they toast the birthday.
Telegraph Quartet to Perform on the Morris Museum’s Back Deck to Kick Off Its Celebrated Summer Outdoor Concerts Series (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Telegraph Quartet will return to perform for the Morris Museum’s seventh annual Back Deck season. This outdoor concert series began during the pandemic, and The New York Times describes it as “Live Music Splendor in a Parking Lot.” Showtime is 7:30pm.
Carteret PAC presents Jo Dee Messina (CARTERET, NJ) — Chart-topping country music icon Jo Dee Messina will perform at The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Friday, June 12, 2026. Messina is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog including nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys. Showtime is 8:000pm.
SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg’s Jukebox (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) — The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, June 12, 2026 with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg’s Jukebox — a venue-wide celebration from 5:00pm–11:00pm.
French Montana to Headline Grand Opening of Dream Live Performing Arts Center (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) — American Dream will celebrate the region’s opening World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco with the debut of its newest venue, the Dream Live Performing Arts Center, with a postgame concert by French Montana on June 13, 2026 at 9:00pm.
EVENT PREVIEWS
United Children’s Music Project presents World-Class Venezuelan Artists María Brea and Kristhyan Benítez on May 28th
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) — United Children’s Music Project (UCMP) presents Venezuelan soprano María Brea and Latin Grammy–winning pianist Kristhyan Benítez in an unforgettable evening of Latin American artistry as part of its acclaimed Latin Night Thursdays concert series on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at UCMP (4710 Park Avenue) in Weehawken, NJ. Showtime is 7:30pm.The Vogel presents BobFest on May 28th
Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
Carteret PAC presents Air Supply on May 29th
State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday
Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
Prudential Center presents Sergio George: Festival “Ataca Sergo”
Riverview Jazz Awarded Grant by Chamber Music America to Host Tim Berne Performances in Jersey City
