See list of biggest shows for NJ summer concert season including Beyonce, Kendrick, more
Although the season doesn't officially start for nearly two more months, the concert schedule at several live music venues ramps up much earlier. From modern pop and hip-hop to classic rock and country, fans of any music genre are sure to find something they enjoy in the Garden State.
Here are some of the notable acts visiting four of New Jersey's top concert destinations over the summer (and the rest of the spring).
Kendrick Lamar and SZA: May 8 and 9, 7 p.m.
Shakira: May 15 and 16, 7:30 p.m.
Beyoncé: May 22, 24, 25, 28 and 29, 7 p.m.
The Weeknd (with Playboi Carti): June 5, 6 and 7, 7 p.m.
Zach Bryan (with Kings of Leon and The Front Bottoms): July 18, 19 and 20, 7 p.m.
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks: Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
My Chemical Romance (with Death Cab for Cutie): Aug. 9, 5:15 p.m.
Jonas Brothers (with Marshmello): Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Oasis (with Cage the Elephant): Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Brand New: June 29, 8 p.m.
Wu-Tang Clan (with Run the Jewels): July 17, 8 p.m.
Tyler, The Creator (with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas): July 27 and 28, 7:30 p.m.
Linkin Park: Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Katy Perry (with Rebecca Black): Aug. 14, 7 p.m.
Luke Bryan: May 30, 7 p.m.
Dave Matthews Band: June 3, 7:30 p.m.
Halsey: June 6, 8 p.m.
Keith Urban: June 13, 7 p.m.
The Beach Boys: June 14, 7:30 p.m.
Counting Crows (with The Gaslight Anthem): June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Styx and Kevin Cronin + Don Felder: July 20, 6:45 p.m.
Goo Goo Dolls (with Dashboard Confessional): Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.
The Offspring (with Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory): Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Steve Miller Band: Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.
James Taylor: Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Mayday Parade: May 25, 5 p.m.
The Black Keys: June 14, 6:30 p.m.
Streetlight Manifesto: June 27, 6 p.m.
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic: June 29, 5 p.m.
Dispatch: July 4, 5 p.m.
Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion: Aug. 13, 5 p.m.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ summer 2025 concert season includes these can't-miss shows
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