Live music in Highlands, NJ

48 upcoming shows at 30 venues in Highlands, NJ from Tue, Nov 3, 2026 to Sun, Dec 27, 2026.

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In Highlands, NJ: Live music tonight · This weekend · This month

The Count Basie Center for the Arts marquee lit up at dusk on Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Upcoming shows

— The Fabulous Thunderbirds at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— MAC Music Café: Dan Toye, Gwynne Alden, Kevin Liebkemann & Patrick Bamburak at Middletown Arts Center
— Live at Val’s Tavern: It’s 10-string! at Val’s Tavern: It’s 10
— The Longest Johns: The Ends of the Earth Tour at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Bingopalooza at Z-Two! Staten Island NY at Z
— Jim Messina at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Dweezil Zappa at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Count Basie Center Gospel Choir: Voices for the Centennial Celebration at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Blue October at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— WITH SAILS AHEAD w/ NOVUMORA at Studio Z at Studio Z
— Count Basie Center Centennial Celebration Finale at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Air Supply: A Matter of Time Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— The James Hunter Six at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Greensky Bluegrass at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Love Actually in Concert at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Tinsley Ellis at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— 10,000 Maniacs at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— FALL FLASH BACK at Max's Es-ca Staten Island
— New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Louie DeVito & Reina @ Chris Michael's at Event Venue Woodbridge - Chris Michael's Woodbridge Township
— Blue Öyster Cult at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Remember Jones: Back to BLACK — The Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Motor City Revue, Triumph Brewery, Red Bank at Triumph Restaurant & Brewery
— The Elvis Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center
— Sal Valentinetti at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Stray Cats at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— A Tribute to John Lodge at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Taylor Simon King at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— The Weeklings at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Liberty Oak Chorus Presents: Let's Start The New Year Right at Marlboro Middle School Auditorium Marlboro
— Everett Bradley's Holidelic at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— The Smithereens at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— The Smithereens at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— The Sensational Soul Cruisers at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— The THE BAND Band celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The Band's Last Waltz with Horns and Guests! at Bell Theater at Bell Works
— LaBamba's Holiday Hurrah at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Holiday Express at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Pink Martini All-Stars at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— That Motown Band: Home for the Holidays at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Friends of the Brothers ft. Jaimoe at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Brian Kirk & The Jirks: Santa for Lunch Break at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— The Wag's Christmas Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center
— Damien Escobar at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Steven Page Trio at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
— Darlene Love at Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
— Adam Ezra Group at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts

Weekly series

Sunday — Jazz Supper Sundays at Proving Ground Waterfront Dining
5:00 PM · Jazz over supper every Sunday 5–8 PM, per the venue's OpenTable listing; the room bills live music every day.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Bands at Proving Ground Waterfront Dining
Local bands on the waterfront deck most Friday & Saturday nights; lineups post on the venue's socials.
Tuesday — Open Mic with Cranston Dean at The Chubby Pickle
The Shore's best-known open mic, hosted by Cranston Dean every Tuesday evening, per the venue.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Live Shows at The Chubby Pickle
Live bands all weekend long on the Pickle's stage, per the venue; JSJBF jazz & blues nights land here too.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday — Live Music at Gaslight at Gaslight
Atlantic Highlands' self-billed 'home of live music' — local and touring bands most Thu–Sat evenings; lineups via its Linktree and Bandsintown.
Saturday, Sunday — Live Music Weekends at The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
Beach-bar bands on the Seastreak sand; fall hours run Thu–Sun from September and the music schedule posts on the Sandbox site.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Live Music at Barnacle Bill's
'Live Music Friday and Saturday nights,' per the venue — Bobby Bandiera is the longtime Saturday fixture (usually 8:30 PM).
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday — Live Original Music at Triumph Restaurant & Brewery
Triumph's house rule: live, original music Thursday–Sunday — 'never a cover charge and never a cover band.'
Sunday — Sunday Open Mic at Jamian's Food and Drink
Jamian's long-running Sunday open mic (hosted for years by Rob Dye), plus bands on the patio most weekends.
Saturday — Saturday Night Live Music at The Dublin House
8:00 PM · Live music Saturday nights at 8 PM, per the pub's own event posts.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Bands at Red Rock Tap + Grill
Local bands on the multi-level patio and rooftop most Friday & Saturday nights; lineups announced weekly.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Live Music at The Rum Runner
McLoone's Rum Runner runs local acts on weekend evenings in its riverfront 'South' room; lineups announced weekly.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Live Music at Ocean House Tap and Grill
Live music on weekends at the Ocean Ave beachfront gastropub, per the venue.

Venues in Highlands, NJ

Count Basie Center for the Arts — Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
Red Bank · Venue · 15 upcoming shows
The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
Red Bank · Venue · 22 upcoming shows
Jamian's Food and Drink
Red Bank · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
The Dublin House
Red Bank · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Red Rock Tap + Grill
Red Bank · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Triumph Restaurant & Brewery
Red Bank · Venue · 1 upcoming show
Middletown Arts Center
Middletown · Venue · 3 upcoming shows
The Chubby Pickle
Highlands · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Proving Ground Waterfront Dining
Highlands · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
One Willow
Highlands · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
Highlands · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Gaslight
Atlantic Highlands · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Donovan's Reef
Sea Bright · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
The Rum Runner
Sea Bright · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Eventide Grille
Sea Bright · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Ocean House Tap and Grill
Sea Bright · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Barnacle Bill's
Rumson · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Half Moon
Keansburg · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Navesink Country Club
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Bell Theater at Bell Works
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
LOCALS
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Wise Guys Records Union Beach
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Marlboro Middle School Auditorium Marlboro
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
Eve Ultra Lounge Staten Island
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Z
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
Studio Z
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
Sea Crab Neptune City
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
· Venue · 1 upcoming show