Live music in Bridgewater, NJ

An outdoor stage pairs with a tiki bar for a lively atmosphere, with food, drinks, and dancing at a New Jersey night spot.

Pink Floyd USA Experience brings a live celebration of Pink Floyd to Green Knoll Grill, pairing immersive visuals with powerful performances. The set highlights four landmark albums, including Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall, for a night filled with the songs that defined a generation. The show will proceed regardless of weather and will move indoors if conditions require. There is a $10 cover. Seating is limited, and dinner reservations are recommended to secure a good spot.

A second chance at prom for adults invites guests to dress up, dance, and make new memories. The evening features a live set from Lady Alma along with music by DJ Donald “Wiz” Davis. Dinner and spirits are included with admission. Tickets are $100 per person or $185 per couple. For ticket purchases, text Rhonda at 201-667-6369.

Head to the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Franklin Township for an energetic night of regional music featuring Banda El Recodo and Banda Los Recoditos together. Expect an intense live concert with a lively crowd and high-energy performances. The event is for ages 18 and up, and the lineup may change.

Squad5 performs on Ellery's open-air stage. Food, drinks, and dancing accompany the live music.

This event centers on the legacy and ongoing artistry of Buddy Guy as he nears 90, spotlighting a trailblazing guitarist whose work reshaped American music. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a driving force behind Chicago’s West Side blues, he has inspired generations of rock and blues artists. His honors include nine Grammy Awards alongside a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the National Medal of Arts, and a Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone places him at number 23 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. From his beginnings in Lettsworth, Louisiana, where he crafted a two‑string guitar as a child, to his 1957 move to Chicago and recordings with Chess Records, Buddy Guy forged a bold style defined by searing tone, unfiltered emotion, and charismatic stagecraft. That sound expanded what electric blues could express and set a benchmark many have followed. His recent chapters underscore a continuing creative surge, from a Kennedy Center recognition and his memoir When I Left Home to a PBS American Masters profile. Acclaimed albums have marked the way, including Born to Play Guitar, The Blues Is Alive and Well, which earned his eighth Grammy in 2019, and The Blues Don’t Lie, a Billboard number one on the Blues chart in 2022. In 2025 he released Ain’t Done With the Blues, produced by Tom Hambridge and featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Joe Bonamassa. Its lead single, How Blues Is That?, reaffirmed the grit, humor, and wisdom that define his late‑career momentum. Issued on his 89th birthday, the album drew wide acclaim and reinforced his stature as a towering elder of the blues. Around the same time, an appearance in Ryan Coogler’s film SINNERS introduced him to new audiences. A warm tribute to a living legend, this occasion reflects a lifetime devoted to pushing the guitar forward while honoring a promise to keep the blues alive.

5 Seconds of Summer performs live at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. The show brings the group to the stage for fans in the area.

Blazen Band performs at Riverside INN - Neshanic, featuring songs from the 1990s and 2000s along with originals from their new album, Central Jersey Exits. The album is available on Spotify and Apple Music for anyone who wants a preview.

Get ready for an emo and pop punk night as The Black Parade takes over the main room of QXT's in Newark. Expect DJs Jet, Swabby, and Katastrophiee spinning favorites from bands like Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance, All Time Low, Blink-182, AFI, Panic! At the Disco, and more. Requests are welcome. There’s also additional DJ programming downstairs across The Crypt and Area 51. Doors are open for the night, and the event is for ages 21+.

A memorial gathering honoring Thomas “Tee” DiMura combines a car show with a musical tribute. Gabriel’s Home will perform original music by Tee DeMura alongside additional guest musicians. Trophies will be awarded, raffles will be held, and music will be provided by DJ Richie Flash. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at Ellery’s Pub & Grill, and the car show area will be set up in the lot across from the pub. Vehicle entry for the show is $20 per car.

Enjoy an afternoon performance out on the patio at Green Knoll Grill featuring Radiocon. This all-ages event offers a relaxed setting in the open air.

High in the Mid 80's takes the stage at Duke Island Park as part of the Somerset Summer Concert Series with a set of era-defining tunes from the mid 1980s. The show features new wave, synth-pop, and dance floor favorites performed in a style that captures the era's signature sound and energy. Admission is free.

Catch a free outdoor concert featuring Frank Viele, a multi-award New England blues rock artist known for soulful songs and high-energy touring. The performance will be held at the Roxbury Public Library gazebo. Bring your own lawn chair for an evening of music, and note that the first 100 attendees who bring donations to Roxbury Social Services will receive free ice cream.

Catch Bobby Brooks Wilson and Les Chiclettes for an evening of live music at Woodbridge High School. Tickets are available through the ticketing link shown on the event page.

EagleMania brings the classic sound of the Eagles to life at Mayo Performing Arts Center. The performance features beloved songs from the band’s catalog along with selections from the solo careers of its members, delivered with a sound that closely matches the originals.

Riley Green performs at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ alongside Justin Moore, Zach John King, and Hannah McFarland. This show brings all four artists together on one stage for a multi-performer concert at the venue.