Live music in Lackawanna County, PA

Saving Abel headlines a rock and roll night at The Ritz Theater in Scranton, with The Just Imagines opening and additional sets from Intoxication, WHO on EARTH, and Aleira. The Just Imagines will perform a special Halloween-themed set, and costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $22, and physical tickets are available.

3 Decades Rewind brings a high-energy celebration of seventies rock to The Theater at North, spotlighting the era’s biggest anthems performed entirely live. Drawing on more than a decade of playing together, the band captures the spirit of artists such as The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, ELO, The Beach Boys, The Eagles, and Chicago. Expect rich vocal harmonies, tight arrangements, searing guitar work, and a horn section built to raise the roof. Known for packing venues across the Tri-State area, Florida, and Texas, and for a sold-out performance at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center in 2025, the group continues to expand to theaters and landmark stages nationwide. Tickets are priced at $39 to $49 plus fees, available online or at the box office.

Halloween takes over the lounge and pool with a high energy DJ party featuring DJ KILLA-KWEST, DJ BOMBAY, and DJ QNZKD. Expect nonstop dance music and club hits, classic and urban Halloween vibes, and a lively poolside atmosphere. Costumes are encouraged, and the best costume wins $500 in cash. Drinks and Halloween specials keep the celebration going with dancing from start to finish. Rooms are available for partygoers for $85.

Celebrate Halloween with a party featuring classic rock at AJ’s in Carbondale.

A long-running open mic night in Northeastern Pennsylvania, this free event welcomes local musicians, comedians, actors, performance artists, magicians, and other performers to share their talents with an audience and connect with fellow artists. Full bands are welcome, and original material is encouraged. Each act receives 10 to 15 minutes on stage, depending on turnout. Performers can be featured in a livestream and have photos shared for their promotional use, though some copyrighted music may not be available on the stream. The venue provides a well-lit stage, soundboard, microphones, instrument cables, and a house drum kit. Performers using prerecorded music or backing tracks can connect a phone or laptop to the soundboard, and should bring any other equipment they need. Participants must be at least 18. Those aged 18 to 20 must attend with a parent or legal guardian, and both must provide valid identification to enter.