Jersey Shore Concerts & Live Music
From legendary rock clubs to casino arenas, the shore has live music for every taste.
Venues by Size
Intimate Clubs
300-1,000
- Stone Pony (indoor)
- House of Independents
- Wonder Bar
- Asbury Lanes
Theater & Mid-Size
1,600-3,500
- Borgata Event Center
- Paramount Theatre
- Convention Hall
Large Venues
5,000-14,000
- Hard Rock Live
- Boardwalk Hall
- Stone Pony Summer Stage
Major Concert Venues
Stone Pony
Club + Festival StageAsbury Park • Capacity: Indoor: 1,000 / Summer Stage: 5,000+
Legendary rock venue where Springsteen and Bon Jovi started. Indoor shows year-round, massive outdoor summer stage.
Music: Rock, Indie, Alternative, Legacy Acts
Tickets: $25-75 (indoor) / $50-150 (summer stage)
Best For: Rock fans, surprise appearances, outdoor summer shows
Tip: Summer Stage shows sell out fast. Indoor shows are intimate - arrive early for good spots.
Hard Rock Live
ArenaAtlantic City • Capacity: 7,000
Major concert venue at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Top-tier production and sound. Major touring acts.
Music: Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Country, Comedy
Tickets: $50-300+
Best For: Major acts, casino weekend packages, great production
Tip: Stay at Hard Rock for easy access. Combine with casino entertainment.
Borgata Event Center
TheaterAtlantic City • Capacity: 2,400
Intimate venue inside Borgata. Excellent acoustics, comfortable seating, upscale casino setting.
Music: Pop, R&B, Jazz, Comedy, Boxing
Tickets: $75-200+
Best For: Intimate shows, upscale experience, seated concerts
Tip: Dinner at one of Borgata celebrity chef restaurants before the show.
Convention Hall
Historic HallAsbury Park • Capacity: 3,500
Historic 1930s beachfront venue. Beautiful architecture, major acts, ocean views.
Music: Rock, Indie, Pop, Electronic
Tickets: $40-150
Best For: Major shows in historic setting, beach access nearby
Tip: Paramount Theatre next door holds 1,600 for more intimate shows.
House of Independents
ClubAsbury Park • Capacity: 600
Modern venue in downtown Asbury. Excellent sound, standing room, local and touring indie acts.
Music: Indie, Alternative, Electronic, Hip-Hop
Tickets: $20-50
Best For: Indie fans, discovering new artists, walkable downtown location
Tip: Pre-show dinner at nearby restaurants, post-show drinks at local bars.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
ArenaAtlantic City • Capacity: 14,000
Historic arena on the boardwalk. Major concerts, sports, and special events. Home of Miss America.
Music: Pop, Rock, Country, Hip-Hop
Tickets: $50-250+
Best For: Stadium-scale shows, major tours, wrestling/sports
Tip: Parking fills up fast. Consider casino parking and walking.
Summer Concert Series
Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • Memorial Day - Labor Day
Outdoor beach concerts at the legendary Stone Pony. Major headliners and festival atmosphere.
Recent Acts:
The National, Weezer, Death Cab for Cutie, Trey Anastasio
Free Beach Concerts
Various • June - August
Many towns offer free summer concerts on beaches and bandstands.
Recent Acts:
Local bands, Tribute acts, Family entertainment
Sea.Hear.Now Festival
Asbury Park • September
Major music and surf festival on the beach. Past headliners include Stevie Nicks, Green Day.
Recent Acts:
Stevie Nicks, Green Day, The Killers, Cage the Elephant
Concert-Going Tips
Buy Early
Summer Stage and major AC shows sell out quickly. Follow venues on social media for pre-sale announcements.
Stay Nearby
Book hotels near venues to avoid post-show driving. AC casinos and Asbury Park hotels are walkable from venues.
Arrive Early
Standing room venues reward early arrivals with good spots. General admission? Get there when doors open.
Check Weather
Outdoor shows (Summer Stage, Sea.Hear.Now) may have weather issues. Follow venue social media for updates.
How to Find Shows
Ticketing Sites
- Ticketmaster (major venues)
- AXS (some venues)
- Venue websites directly
- Eventbrite (smaller shows)
Stay Updated
- Follow venues on Instagram
- Sign up for venue newsletters
- Bandsintown app
- Songkick concert tracker
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