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.

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.

Pink Martini is back with an all-new show that brings triple the joy! Come see Thomas Lauderdale’s globe-trotting “little orchestra” as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring three of the band’s favorite singers and long-time collaborators, the Pink Martini All-Stars tour conjures up a mix of old favorites and new treats, glittering with the band’s unique brand of catchy classic pop, big band sound, and Hollywood glamour. Led on stage by NPR’s dashing...

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. 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 multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers.

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.

The Stray Cats — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style and sound on such hits as “Rock This Town,”  “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy & 17”  and “Runaway Boys.” Note: Audience patrons may stand and dance in front of their seats at any time during THE STRAY CATS performance. 

Postmodern Jukebox’s musical troupe of world-class singers, dancers and instrumentalists will perform a variety show-styled evening of its popular genre-twisting covers of pop hits, with a few holiday classics sprinkled in.  Audiences can expect to hear familiar hits — from Guns ‘n’ Roses to the Spice Girls to Chappell Roan — in the throwback styles of yesteryear.  Dress in your vintage best for the full effect!

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.

Shawn Colvin and Marc Cohn come together onstage for a special evening. Grammy winner Shawn Colvin’s songs like “Sunny Came Home” are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters.

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. Since her 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere, the Arkansas native has earned critical acclaim, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and a CMA New Artist of the Year win. Her follow-up albums continued that momentum, with Never Will being the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs, and GRAMMYs in the same year.

With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today.   

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...

International multi-platinum selling superstar LeAnn Rimes (“How Do I Live,” “Blue,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight”) has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, she became the youngest recipient to take home a “Best New Artist” Grammy® Award. Enjoy an evening of hits and holiday music.  

The Irish Tenors — Patrick Hyland, 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. 

Spend the holidays with platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak and his longtime band Silvertone, performing music from his Christmas album Everybody Knows It’s Christmas as well as his many hits from his 40-year career.

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.” 

After his 2023 concerts here, you asked and the wunderkind-violinist Randall Goosby returns. Two Romantic European classics flank American composer Samuel Barber’s hauntingly beautiful concerto–a perfect vehicle for Goosby who The New York Times praises for his ability to create “a catharsis of joy.”  

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.   

The internationally-acclaimed conductor Markus Stenz strives to make all of his concerts “as stirring, powerful, clear, and moving as possible.” With Stenz on the New Jersey Symphony podium, here is music to inspire: from the joy of Puts’ Contact, which won a 2023 GRAMMY with Xian Zhang conducting, to the drama and triumph of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony.  

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.

As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality.

¡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...

In this first week of spring, you’ll feel the joy of being outdoors again in Beethoven’s Sixth (perhaps best known as his “Pastoral”) Symphony–even with a thunderstorm brewing on the horizon. Mozart casts bright bolts of sunshine in his Divertimento that spotlights the New Jersey Symphony’s superb strings, and in his Clarinet Concerto featuring Principal Clarinet Juan Esteban Martinez.  

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.

Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Mendelssohn’s surging Hebrides Overture finds Bell leading from the concertmaster seat; then he stands in the solo spotlight for Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto, tinged with Spanish flair; finally Bell takes the conductor’s podium for Mendelssohn’s ebullient “Italian” Symphony, full of sun-splashed melodies.  

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.