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"Swinging Into the Holidays and More" John Pizzarelli LIVE! at SOPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of John Pizzarelli at SOPAC on December 21, 2025 for "Swinging Into the Holidays and More".





 



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. A rock & roll lifer, James has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.




Albert Music Hall presents its annual Winter Hootenanny in the Pines

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will ring in the new year on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with its annual Winter Hootenanny in the Pines. The event marks the Hall's return from its winter break and promises an afternoon filled with live music and community, spanning genres of Folk, Country, Bluegrass, and Americana.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 30 to January 5, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 30 to January 5, 2025 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.




State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

(NEW BUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-for-note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.











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First

First Night Morris 2026

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



FJ

FJ - Tribute To Foreigner and Journey

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 9:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736



FJ

FJ - Tribute To Foreigner and Journey

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736



Salute

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 5:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



Father

Father Alphonse's New Year 2026

Sunday, January 04, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736










FEATURES


Carteret PAC presents Julio Iglesias Jr.

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Julio Iglesias Jr. will perform at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00pm.




bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Englewood, New Jersey's own groundbreaking pioneers are coming home! Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.




The Smithereens LIVE! at The Vogel

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Smithereens at The Vogel on December 18, 2025.




Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.




Outpost in the Burbs presents Vienna Teng on April 11th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents singer-songwriter Vienna Teng on April 11, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.












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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Close out 2025 in style with State Theatre New Jersey's annual Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Celebrating 30 years in North America and 20 years at STNJ, the fan favorite returns to New Brunswick for a dazzling anniversary season.



    (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift from January 2-4, 2026. The show starring Rikki Lee Wilson brings the ultimate Taylor Swift concert experience and has wowed audiences nationwide.



    (MADISON, NJ) -- Alto saxophonist/educator Julius Tolentino received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Jazz Education from DownBeat Magazine in 2024, the same year his Newark Academy jazz band, Chameleon, won first place in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington competition. Tolentino is in his 19th year as NA's Jazz Director, and this year he has the added responsibility of Arts Department Chair, overseeing an Arts program that also encompasses theater, dance, and visual art.



    (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Englewood, New Jersey's own groundbreaking pioneers are coming home! Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.



    (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.












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