Jessica Norton Live music in Asbury Park is one of the things we look forward to most every summer at the Jersey Shore. There’s truly always a show happening, from major touring bands and nostalgic reunion tours to smaller sets from local artists and outdoor performances near the boardwalk. Whether we’re planning a whole night around a show at The Stone Pony or ending up at a last-minute concert at Asbury Lanes, it somehow always turns into one of the best nights of the summer. Read on to learn more about some of the must-see shows on the 2026 summer concert schedule in Asbury Park.
Asbury Lanes | 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 | Built to Spill
Rock band Built to Spill, known for their popular song Carry the Zero, and their influential sound in the ‘90s indie scene, will be headlining Asbury Lanes on Wednesday, June 3rd. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at the box office.
Monday, June 8th, 2026 | Anberlin
Known for early 2000s emo and alternative rock favorites like Feel Good Drag and Paperthin Hymn, band Anberlin will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their fan-favorite album Never Take Friendship Personal with a nostalgic set at Asbury Lanes on Monday, June 8th that longtime fans won’t want to miss. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at the box office.
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 | RxBandits
California rock band RxBandits and Catbite will play an all-ages show at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 18th. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at the box office.
Friday, July 31st, 2026 | Driveways
Massachusetts-based pop-punk trio Driveways will headline Asbury Lanes with support from Like Roses and Action Adventure on Friday, July 31st. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at the box office.
House of Independents | 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Friday, May 29th, 2026 | Cheat Codes
Electronic dance trio Cheat Codes, consisting of KEVI, Trevor Dahl, and Matthew Russell, will take over House of Independents for a night of pop and EDM hits. The group is known for radio hits like No Promises featuring Demi Lovato and SEX featuring Kris Kross Amsterdam. Tickets can be purchased online.
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 | I Am The Avalanche
New York punk band I Am the Avalanche is headlining House of Independents on Thursday, June 11th. The band is known for blending melodic hardcore and punk rock on fan-favorite tracks like Brooklyn Dodgers and Green Eyes. Tickets can be purchased online.
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 | Secondhand Serenade + Every Avenue
Emo and pop-punk favorites Secondhand Serenade and Every Avenue will bring a nostalgic night of 2000s-era hits to House of Independents on Thursday, June 18th. Secondhand Serenade is best known for emotional acoustic tracks like Fall for You and Vulnerable while Every Avenue became a pop-punk staple with their single Tell Me I’m a Wreck. Tickets can be purchased online.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 | Drake Bell
Actor and musician Drake Bell will headline at House of Independents playing his pop-rock hits. Best known for starring in Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, Bell has also built a music career with hit songs like Found a Way and Makes Me Happy. Tickets can be purchased online.
The Stone Pony + Stone Pony Summer Stage | 909 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 | Shadow of the City Festival
Jack Antonoff + Bleacher’s presents the 2026 Shadow of the City Festival at the Stone Pony Summer Stage on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. The festival lineup includes sets from Bleachers, Real Estate, Toadies, Grace Ives, Annie DiRusso, and Bike Routes. $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to The Ally Coalition to support LGBTQ+ youth. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Friday, May 29th, 2026 | Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance, The Fall of Troy, Wolf & Bear, and Novelists are taking over the Stone Pony Summer Stage on Friday, May 29th. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the box office or online.
Friday, June 5th, 2026 | David Lee Roth
Rock icon David Lee Roth will take the stage at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Friday, June 5th for a night of classic rock hits. Best known as the legendary frontman of Van Halen, Roth helped define arena rock with songs like Jump and Panama, and is still known for his larger-than-life stage presence. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.
Friday, June 12th + Friday, June 19th | Yellowcard
Pop-punk band Yellowcard will take on the Stone Pony Summer Stage on Friday, June 12th and Friday, June 19th with New Found Glory and Plain White T’s. The June 12th show is sold out, but tickets are still available for June 19th. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Tuesday, June 16th | Hot Mulligan
North 2 Shore presents Hot Mulligan with Joyce Manor, Saturdays At Your Place, and Koyo on The Stone Pony Summer Stage. Known for blending raw lyrics, catchy hooks, and Midwest emo influences on songs like Equip Sunglasses and BCKYRD, the band has quickly become one of the biggest names in the modern emo revival scene. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Thursday, June 18th | Surfing For Daisy
New Jersey-based band Surfing for Daisy, known for their blend of alternative rock, surf-inspired sounds, will perform at The Stone Pony during the North 2 Shore festival. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Thursday, June 25th, 2026 | Jimmy Eat World + The Wonder Years
Alt-rock and emo heavyweights Jimmy Eat World will be celebrating 25 years of their album Bleed American at The Stone Pony Summer Stage alongside pop-punk favorites The Wonder Years and Girls Against Boys. The show brings together decades of influential alternative and punk-driven sound, from iconic anthems like The Middle and Sweetness. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 | The Bouncing Souls: Stoked for the Summer
New Jersey punk legends The Bouncing Souls will return to The Stone Pony Summer Stage for their annual Stoked for the Summer show presented by North 2 Shore. Joining them are ska-punk favorites Less Than Jake, Chicago punk outfit The Lawrence Arms, hardcore veterans Bane, New Jersey’s own School Drugs, and Twentytwo. A portion of proceeds will support the N2S Food Pantry, with $1 from each ticket helping provide food assistance to those in need. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 | Silverstein + Story of the Year
Silverstein and Story of the Year are bringing the Camp Screamo Tour to The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Sunday, July 12th for a night packed with emo anthems, heavy hooks, and early-2000s nostalgia. Joining the lineup are indie emo standout Origami Angel and Ally Nicholas. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 | Billy Currington + Kip Moore
Country stars Billy Currington and Kip Moore are set to bring a night of sun-soaked country hits and high-energy live music to The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Saturday, July 18th. Billy Currington is known for laid-back chart-toppers like Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer and People Are Crazy, while Kip Moore has built a reputation for gritty, anthemic country rock with songs like Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck and Beer Money. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 | Lucy Dacus
Indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus will bring her intimate, emotionally rich live show to The Stone Pony Summer Stage. Known for her deeply personal songwriting and standout tracks like Night Shift and Hot & Heavy, as well as her work with the indie supergroup boygenius, Dacus has become one of the most compelling voices in modern indie rock. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Thursday, August 6th, 2026 | Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors
90s alt-rock favorites Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors are set to bring a massive night of throwback hits and feel-good summer energy to The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Thursday, August 6th. Blues Traveler are known for their harmonica-driven jam sound and the iconic hit Run-Around, Gin Blossoms helped define ’90s alt-pop with songs like Hey Jealousy, and Spin Doctors made their mark with staples like Two Princes. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 | The Fray + Dashboard Confessional
Emo and alternative rock favorites The Fray and Dashboard Confessional are set to bring a night of emotional singalongs and early-2000s nostalgia to The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Wednesday, August 19th. The Fray are known for piano-driven hits like How to Save a Life and Over My Head (Cable Car), while Dashboard Confessional helped define the emo era with heartfelt, scream-sing anthems like Vindicated and Hands Down. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
Friday, September 4th, 2026 | The Front Bottoms Champagne Jam
Jersey favorites The Front Bottoms will return home for Champagne Jam 2026 at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Friday, September 4th with supporting acts TBA. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office or online.
The Wonder Bar | 1213 Ocean Ave North, Asbury Park
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 | Todd Sheaffer + John Gallagher Jr.
Asbury Jams presents an intimate night at The Wonder Bar featuring singer-songwriter Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth and From Good Homes alongside actor and musician John Gallagher Jr. Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, June 26th, 2026 | Joe P
Indie rock artist Joe P will perform at The Wonder Bar on Friday, June 26th as part of the statewide North 2 Shore festival. Tickets can be purchased online.
Bonus
Asbury Park Jazz Fest | 1305 Main Street
Asbury Park Jazz Fest is a free, full-day concert held at Sunset Park from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The 2026 lineup will feature performances from Marel Hidalgo, Ultrablue, Antoine Knight, Reza Khan, Nick Stefanacci, Dee Brown, Ragan Whiteside, and Paula Atherton.
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