A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony in a thrilling experience for all ages.

Relive rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists including Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream.  The Hit Men share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love, such as “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Eye in the Sky” and many more.

Back by popular demand! The Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! From Madonna to Michael Jackson, Van Halen to Loverboy, throw on your neon spandex, legwarmers and metal gear because it’s time to party like it’s 1989!

From the creators of Magical Mystery Doors comes Zeppelin Reimagined. Zeppelin Reimagined merges the timeless power of classic rock with the cutting-edge technology of today. With a dynamic stage presence and a visual spectacle, enjoy a fresh take on the iconic music of Led Zeppelin. Their performances are a perfect blend of the old and the new, honoring the legendary hits while introducing unexpected twists and modern interpretations.

In a career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements including nine GRAMMY® nominations and 11 No. 1 contemporary jazz albums. Koz is joined by a stellar lineup of jazz stars for the ultimate summer party.

Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 70s and 80s. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 44-year LRB veteran, lead vocalist and bass player Wayne Nelson.  Enjoy classic hits such as “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Lady,” “Help Is on Its Way” and many more.

New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee Tommy James (“Mony Mony,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson and Clover”) celebrates six decades of hitmaking as he performs the songs that have made him an enduring music legend since the 1960s.

Singer-songwriter and Morristown-native Megan Chappius’ warm vocal tone and playful melodies encapsulate a blend of soul, jazz, and folk.  With a style that’s an infusion of vintage soul, folk and rhythm and blues rolled into a velvety serenade, Jeiris Cook marries sounds old and new while delivering a performance that is truly unique and memorable.

The American RUSH Tribute Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. Enjoyed by die-hard Rush fans, musicians, and casual music listeners alike, the Lotus Land experience has been heralded as the ultimate celebration of RUSH’s musical craftsmanship and spirited performances. With the true set up and sound of the Canadian power trio, Lotus Land delivers the thrill that people expect when they see RUSH in concert.

From the creators of The Doo-Wop Project comes 90s Mixtape Live! Remember the thrill of going to the record store and tearing the plastic off a brand-new CD? How about when you listened to the radio hoping to hear the latest hit from Alanis Morissette, Boyz II Men, Britney Spears, Green Day, Nirvana, En Vogue or NSYNC? A lineup of four Broadway vocalists put their spin on the biggest bops and greatest hits of the decade!

Celebrate 35 years of moe.! Lauded by American Songwriter for its “mind-bending musicality,” jam-band pioneers moe. is beloved for its sonic adventurousness, unbridled showmanship, and its witty and insightful songwriting. $1 from every ticket sold goes to Rock The Pink. As part of the American Cancer Society, Rock The Pink is a 501(c)(3) non-profit  that is an industry-wide campaign to help end breast cancer as we know it – for everyone. Musicians, artists,...

Celtic Thunder performs its most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and camaraderie. Featuring some of their greatest hits, this concert will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s...

MPAC celebrates the opening of our new season with a performance by Aaron Tveit, winner of the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Moulin Rouge! Known for his dynamic performances, Tveit has appeared in other Broadway hits including Catch Me If You Can and Next to Normal, in films such as Les Misérables, and on TV in Gossip Girl, Grease: Live! and Schmigadoon!

An afternoon of musical memories saluting three of the world’s most beloved musical groups that were instrumental in creating the early R&B/Rock & Roll sound: The Platters (“Only You,” “Remember When,” “The Great Pretender”), The Coasters (“Charlie Brown,” “Poison Ivy,” and “Yakety Yak”), and The Classic Drifters (“Under the Boardwalk,” “Up on the Roof”).

For more than five decades, Steve Winwood has remained a primary figure in Rock ‘n’ Roll, a respected innovator who has helped to create some of the genre’s most celebrated achievements.  He has sold over 50 million records during his career. His compositions include “Gimme Some Lovin,’” “Back In The High Life Again,” “Arc Of A Diver,” “Higher Love,” “Roll With It,” “While You See A Chance,” and “Dear Mr. Fantasy” among many others.

Pioneers of progressive rock, YES has achieved worldwide success with a history spanning 47 years and over 20 studio albums. The band, featuring Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, will perform their hit album Fragile in its entirety, along with other greatest hits from the band’s vast catalog.

Less is More features a soulful night in an intimate setting of stripped-back performances from Grammy- and Brit Award-winning artist Joss Stone. Stone released her acclaimed debut album The Soul Sessions in 2003 at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide, and has amassed over one billion streams in the U.S. alone, with a new release on the way in 2025.

Six-time GRAMMY® Award and 26 time GMA Dove Award winner Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. Her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and...

The ships-ahoy septet Yächtley Crëw sets sail for an evening of the best in the Yacht Rock sound, featuring all of your favorite soft rock hits from the 70s and 80s. Come ready to party!

Celebrate the legendary Meat Loaf and experience his hit songs performed by Meat Loaf’s own band The Neverland Express, featuring American Idol Season 13 champ Caleb Johnson on vocals. Celebrating Meat Loaf honors 45 years of Bat Out of Hell plus Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. As a special Halloween season bonus, the band celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which costarred Meat Loaf. 

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis, will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

When Aaron Lewis collaborated with Charlie Daniels, George Jones and Chris Young early in his career, it was clear that the man with the remarkable voice was a country boy at heart. His current album, The Hill, was the iTunes top-selling country album upon its release in 2024. The singer-songwriter is back on the road with his band, The Stateliners, delivering an entertaining show of great songs, captivating stories and patriotic anthems. And that’s as...

Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, weaving the international, chart-topping supergroup’s greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening. Featuring string trio Simply Three.

For over two decades, GRAMMY nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has been a dynamic musical force, fusing modern rock, purpose-driven soul and irresistible pop. Their spirit-mining songs, master musicianship and elemental artistry have generated over two billion streams, five number one albums, and multi-platinum chart topping hits such as “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” “Let’s Stay Home Tonight” and many more. $1.00 per ticket sold...

One of Broadway’s most accomplished performers, Sutton Foster is known for her Tony-winning turns in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie, as well as roles in revivals of Once Upon a Mattress, Sweeney Todd and The Music Man, and on TV in Younger and Bunheads. Foster will present a delightful evening of Broadway favorites and more.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to MPAC for his 2025 Christmas Tour. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a dazzling evening of music, warmth and joy. This festive concert features beloved holiday classics, heartfelt originals from his acclaimed Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony for his iconic role as Aaron Burr. Join us for a night of music...

Celebrate the season as the legendary New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with its Creole Christmas concert. The legendary band and NoLa staple band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist. 

Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists performing their hits and holiday songs! Featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson (“Tonight I Celebrate My Love,” “Whole New World,”); two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton (“Morning Train,” “Strut,” “Almost Over You”); American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and world-renowned trumpet...

The Irish Tenors — Declan Kelly, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan — have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene in the 1980s.   With ten best-selling CDs to their credit, The Irish Tenors have delighted audiences all over the world and are among the most successful acts in PBS history. 

Face2Face returns with a new name and new show! Experience a tribute celebrating the two greatest piano men of our generation – Billy Joel and Elton John — with hits like “I’m Still Standing,” “Rocket Man,” “Piano Man” and “You May Be Right” along with some deep cuts and fan favorites like “Honky Cat,” “Funeral For A Friend,” “Miami 2017” and “Captain Jack.” 

Enjoy all of your favorite Bee Gees hits, from classic 70’s disco chart toppers like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever” to earlier works such as “To Love Somebody,” “I’ve Got To Get A Message To You” and “Massachusetts.” Also in the show is a special tribute to legendary disco diva Donna Summer! 

Sixteen-time Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are bringing their live show on the road! This intimate show with the powerhouse duo will be packed with David’s hits from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, etc., and Katharine’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress.  Plus some of their favorites that they just love! 

Close your eyes and imagine it’s the 1960s, and you are hearing the unique sound of Johnny Cash for the first time. That’s the feeling you’ll experience as Shawn Barker stars in this remarkably authentic performance that delivers the raw prowess that made Johnny Cash a music icon with a signature sound immediately recognized and never forgotten. 

Two legendary supergroups – together again! From “Baby, I Need Your Loving” to “My Girl,” enjoy an evening full of your favorite Motown memories from two classic hitmakers.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Linda Eder! Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. When she performs in concert, it is amazing to experience the ease with which she moves back and forth from one genre to another as if she were gifted with the vocal ability to perform each genre as well as all the others. 

Measure your life in love with the iconic music of RENT! This new symphonic experience of the Tony Award®–winning Best Musical features your favorite classic songs and moments accompanied by the soaring sounds of a live symphony and stellar cast.   

Experience the best Beatles tribute ever! Known for their uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. The Fab Four celebrates the music of HELP!,  featuring such favorites as the title track, “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday” and “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away,” as well as many of your other favorite Beatles hits. 

As seen on America’s Got Talent!  South Africa’s Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of the world’s most treasured groups. Their unique musical arrangements and powerhouse vocals, irresistibly combined with mesmerizing choreography and infectious energy, have inspired millions across the globe. “If I could bottle your energy, I’d drink it every day,”– Simon Cowell  

For 25 years, Gregorian has thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreographed shows and their ability to switch seamlessly from classical chorales to pop and rock songs. With over 2,000 shows in 36 countries and more than 10 million albums sold, Gregorian is the most successful choir in the world. This concert features the music of Enigma, which helped to launch Gregorian to international fame.

¡Cubanismo!, led by master trumpeter Jesús Alemañy, brings the fire of the Havana dance floor to life, rich with swaggering horns, brilliant harmonies and wild Cuban rhythms. From the irresistible traditional to the super exciting modern, their infectious music is the very heartbeat of Cuba itself. Enjoy iconic Cuban rhythms that keep the world dancing to this day, such as Mambo, Salsa, Chachachá, Danzon, Desacarga, Bolero, Rumba, Son, and Latin Jazz. 

Get ready, Morristown! The vocal wonders from Down Under, The Ten Tenors, are bringing their electrifying 30th Anniversary World Tour to MPAC!  Celebrated globally for their unique blend of soaring harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and genre-defying performances, The Ten Tenors deliver an unforgettable musical experience. This special anniversary show features a powerful mix of Classical Crossover, Neapolitan Classics, and Classic Rock anthems—all...

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, together they will perform iconic songs including “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie), “This Train” (Sister Rosetta...

Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Tony Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.

Gary Mullen and the Works will rock you when they bring the music of Queen to life with note-by-note renditions of such classics as “Keep Yourself Alive,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and more. 

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine! Along with other select repertoire, the ladies will perform original music which showcases the group’s vibrant sound with fresh takes on the music of contemporary soul legends and pop icons. 

The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist! With their smokin’ hot band, they capture and deliver the classic sounds of the guys who, back in the day, harmonized with each other on stoops, in the subway, and on street corners, and they have also created a unique, exciting, fun way to “Doowop-ify” today’s biggest hits – reimagining them as though they had been written during the Doo Wop...

Nobody put more Americans “In the Mood” for great swing music than Glenn Miller, leader of the most famous big band of all time. The Miller sound lives on through performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that made the Greatest Generation swing.

From the poetic soul of James Taylor, the electrifying energy of Carly Simon, to the timeless magic of Carole King, celebrate four decades of classic pop music through unforgettable performances that will stir your heart, spark your memories and get you singing every word.