Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026

EVENT PREVIEWS

Friday, February 20 – The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th. (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music’s premier vocalists, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. In addition to her marvelous voice and inspired song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. An Anne Hills concert always includes unforgettable material and original, heartfelt songs. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Friday, February 20 – Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday. (PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is a supergroup consisting of super-talented sidemen and sessions musicians– either played, sang or did both on tour or in the studio for some of the most memorable classic rock hits of the era. Limited tickets remain.

Saturday, February 21 – Harmonium Choral Society’s Broadway Cabaret Troupe presents “You Know This Song”. (WHIPPANY, NJ) — Harmonium Choral Society’s Broadway Cabaret Troupe is presenting You Know This Song, a fabulous musical theatre fundraiser featuring songs you *almost certainly* know – and some you know well – on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. Snow date is Sunday, February 22nd at 4:00pm at the same location.

Saturday, February 21 – The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land – American RUSH Tribute. (NEWTON, NJ) — With an unparalleled performance, The American RUSH Tribute Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. See for yourself when the band performs at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm.

Saturday, February 21 – WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday. (WAYNE, NJ) — WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Shea Center for the Performing Arts. Up on the Roof. Under the Boardwalk. This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby. Dance with Me. Spanish Harlem. Stand by Me. The list of hits goes on and on.

Saturday, February 21 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — Legendary rock band Kansas is bringing their iconic sound to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, February 21, 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Kansas has defined classic rock with unforgettable hits like Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. Their powerful live performances showcase soaring vocals, masterful musicianship, and a catalog of songs that have stood the test of time.

Sunday, February 22 – The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey presents “Shostakovich 5” on February 22nd. (VOORHEES, NJ) — The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey presents “Shostakovich 5” on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Eastern Regional High School. Dive deep into a realm where every musical note tells a story with “Shostakovich 5,” a symphonic celebration that intertwines the bold with the ethereal. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Sunday, February 22 – Altamura Legacy Concerts presents “Moonlight in the Afternoon”. (PRINCETON, NJ) — On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:00pm, Altamura Legacy Concerts (ALC) will present Moonlight in the Afternoon at Princeton UMC (located on Nassau Street at Vandeventer Avenue.) The concert features the Italian pianist Francesco Mazzonetto from Turin, Italy in a recital of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, plus works by Clemente, Liszt and the Italian film score composer Ezio Bosso.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Thursday, February 19 @ 7:00pm – Madame Selika 1878: Songbird in the White House at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway

Friday, February 20 @ 7:30pm – James Day And The Fish Fry – MARDI GRAS MAMBO at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, February 20 @ 8:00pm – Dru Hill at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, February 20 @ 8:00pm – The New York Bee Gees at Carteret Performing Arts Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret

Saturday, February 21 @ 7:00pm – The Jacksons at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, February 21 @ 7:30pm – Stone Flower – Santana Tribute Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, February 21 @ 8:00pm – NBPAC presents The Great American SoulBook at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, February 21 @ 8:00pm – Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same 50th Anniversary Celebration at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) – Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway

Saturday, February 21 @ 8:00pm – Neon Nostalgic Presents 80’s Music Television at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Sunday, February 22 @ 7:30pm – Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

COMING SOON

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grunin Center for the Arts presents Cherish the Ladies on February 27th  (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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.