The Jersey Shore Girl Team 
One of our favorite parts about Jersey Shore summers is the music — and for 2026, a new concert venue is bringing a whole new lineup of acts to the scene. ParkStage, a collaboration between the Count Basie Center for the Arts and Monmouth County Tourism, makes its debut this summer at East Freehold Park Showgrounds at 1500 Kozloski Road in Freehold. Concertgoers, whether they’re locals or just visiting the shore for the summer, can look forward to a season stacked with live music in a stunning outdoor setting, VIP experiences, and more. Continue reading to learn more about ParkStage in Freehold, the Jersey Shore’s newest outdoor music venue.
About ParkStage
ParkStage is a new outdoor concert venue in Freehold and a joint venture of Count Basie Center for the Arts and Monmouth County Tourism. Located at the East Freehold Park Showgrounds at 1500 Kozloski Road, its opening is part of Monmouth County’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, and the Basie Center’s 100th anniversary.
The venue is bringing a totally new vibe to the Jersey Shore live music scene: a park setting, grass underfoot, summer breeze in the air, and plenty of room to dance around to live performances.
ParkStage has a few ticket options for admission, including:
- VIP: Includes upgraded amenities, such as dedicated concessions + bar, restroom facilities, an elevated, covered viewing area of the main stage, and freedom to move around the entire ParkStage area.
- Pit Section: Provides the opportunity to see artists right in front of the stage, with access to general admission as well.
- General Admission: Access to the main viewing space.
There are also VIP Entertainment Experiences for groups of 25 or more, which include a reserved, dedicated space for your group, VIP parking + early event entry (yes, please!), lounge-style seating, and other amenities. For more details on ParkStage’s admission tiers and the VIP Entertainment Experience, visit here.
The Summer 2026 Lineup
ParkStage opens the season on Friday, June 19th, with a performance from the punk band Sublime, followed by a lineup that spans rock, country, indie, pop, tribute performances, and more. Some of the bands you can expect are:
- Sublime | Friday, June 19th at 5:30 PM (now sold out)
- The Head and the Heart | Friday, June 26th at 7:00 PM
- Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul + Friends | Friday, July 3rd at 4:00 PM
- The B-52s | Saturday, July 11th at 7:00 PM (Opener: DRAMARAMA)
- Thunder 106 presents Bradley Gilbert | Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 PM
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Friday, June 31st at 7:00 PM
- Lake Street Drive | Saturday, August 1st at 7:00 PM
- Andy Grammer | Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM
- Almost Queen | Friday, September 4th at 7:00 PM
To view the full summer lineup, visit here.
Planning Your Visit
ParkStage is located at 1500 Kozloski Road in Freehold. Parking is available for free. For more information on the venue and to see its full summer lineup + purchase tickets, be sure to visit its website here.
