Top 12 Biggest Concerts in New Jersey This Summer

The summer of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest music seasons in New Jersey yet.

From the beaches of Atlantic City and Wildwood to the Meadowlands and Prudential Center in Newark and all points in between, the Garden State is hosting a lineup of singers with blockbuster songs, legendary rockers, and festival favorites.

Whether you're into pop, rock, country, or hip-hop, there's something for everyone. Here's our countdown of the top 12 must-see concerts this summer, based on fan buzz, venue size, and overall hype.

12. Rufus Du Sol — Atlantic City Beach Concerts, August 29

Rufus Du Sol transforms the Atlantic City beach into one huge electronic music show, featuring intense visuals for a summer night to remember.

11. Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner — Double Trouble Double Vision Tour, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, August 20

Legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner share the stage in Camden for a classic rock night, performing decades of hits.

10. Chris Stapleton — All-American Road Show, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, August 28

Chris Stapleton brings his soulful voice and masterful guitar work to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden for a powerful evening of country and Americana hits.

9. Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte — North American Tour, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, August 14

Avenged Sevenfold teams with Good Charlotte for a hard-hitting, high-voltage rock night in South Jersey. This show will keep you on your feet all night long.

8. 5 Seconds of Summer — EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, August 8

5 Seconds of Summer hits the stage in Camden with their pop-rock anthems. Your voice will be hoarse after singing along to all of their hits.

7. Bruce Springsteen — Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour, Prudential Center, May 8

Bruce Springsteen brings his legendary songwriting and Jersey roots back home to the Prudential Center, delivering anthems and fan favorites that have defined generations of music in the Garden State and beyond.

6. Cardi B — Little Miss Drama Tour, Prudential Center, March 28

Cardi B lights up the Prudential Center in Newark with her Little Miss Drama Tour, combining chart-topping hits, an over-the-top stage presence, and a high-energy performance that you won't soon forget.

5. AC/DC — Power Up Tour, MetLife Stadium, September 25

AC/DC electrifies (no pun intended!) fans with their Power Up Tour, showcasing intense riffs, epic solos, and off-the-charts energy.

4. Guns N' Roses — World Tour, MetLife Stadium, August 12

Guns N' Roses roars back to MetLife Stadium in North Jersey with Axl Rose and Slash leading a legendary rock experience. Don't miss this show!

3. Bruno Mars — The Romantic Tour, MetLife Stadium, August 21 & 22

Bruno Mars delivers his signature high-energy show with live instrumentation and nonstop hits across two massive nights at MetLife Stadium.

2. Ed Sheeran — LOOP Tour, MetLife Stadium, September 4 & 5

Ed Sheeran brings his LOOP Tour to MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands with hit songs and storytelling for an intimate feel in a massive stadium setting.

1. Post Malone — Barefoot Country Music Fest, Wildwood Beach, June 18-21

Post Malone headlines the four-day Barefoot Country Music Fest on the beach in Wildwood, bringing one of the biggest crossover acts in music to one of New Jersey's largest summer music festivals.

Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips can be sent to chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com .