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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.





 



Westminster Conservatory recital to feature composer-pianist Eric Houghton on January 15th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Westminster Conservatory at Nassau will resume in the new year with a solo recital by pianist and composer Eric Houghton, a member of the Westminster Conservatory faculty. The performance will take place in the Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, New Jersey. It is open to the public free of charge. Showtime is 12:15pm.




New Jersey Symphony celebrates the Year of the Horse with its annual Lunar New Year concert

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony welcomes the Year of the Horse with its ninth annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Seattle Symphony Associate Conductor Sunny Xia and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Winner Haochen Zhang make their New Jersey Symphony debuts. Showtime is 7:30pm.




NJ Jazz Society Receives Grant from The Summit Foundation to Support Jersey Jazz LIVE!

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The New Jersey Jazz Society announced it has been awarded a $2,950 grant from The Summit Foundation to support nine Sunday afternoon Jersey Jazz LIVE! performances. The concerts are held at the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center and include two segments -- a main concert by seasoned professionals and a Rising Stars opening act featuring high school or college jazz studies students.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 6-12, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 6-12, 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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New

New Jersey Symphony Presents Randall Goosby Returns

Thursday, January 08, 2026 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



Yellow

Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

Thursday, January 08, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



James

James Maddock

Friday, January 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087



Candlelight

Candlelight Concerts - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Friday, January 09, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764



Yellow

Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

Friday, January 09, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960










FEATURES


MPAC presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm each night. This incredible live show features David Clark, a masterful performer who brings Billy Joel's music to life, alongside Bill Connors, who channels the genius of Elton John in a way you've never seen before.




Jazz at the Morris Museum: Bassist/Vocalist Thaddeus Exposé Celebrates the Music and History of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans, obviously, holds a mythical status in the world of jazz. The genre (or at least the form with which listeners are familiar) was invented and developed there, and every jazz musician – from the swingiest to the most avant-garde – holds at least some debt to the bygone inhabitants of the Big Easy. However, while the city is rightfully revered for its place in jazz history, its musicians tell a more complicated story.




Will Downing to Perform at UCPAC on Valentine's Day

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- New Jersey resident and former Angela Bofill Manager Rich Engel is teaming up with old friend and fellow Jersey resident Will Downing this Valentine's Day (Saturday, February 14, 2026), with a love fest not to be forgotten at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.




"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.












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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm each night. This incredible live show features David Clark, a masterful performer who brings Billy Joel's music to life, alongside Bill Connors, who channels the genius of Elton John in a way you've never seen before.



    (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.



    (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Get the Led Out (GTLO) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. The powerhouse band impeccably re-creates Led Zeppelin’s studio album sound.



    (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.



    (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Obey Your Master – The Ultimate Metallica Tribute on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. Fire From Olympus will open the night.












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