The Garden State Live! series began in 2025 and will continue in 2026.
Garden State Live!, a concert series presented by The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in conjunction with the North to Shore Festival, showcased New Jersey artists in a monthly series from August to December, and has announced its first five shows for 2026, which will take place at The Hard Rock’s nightclub, The Balcony.
Here are the shows, with ticket links. All will start at 8 p.m.
Jan. 16: “Punk/Pop Night” with All Systems Go, FRND CRCL, Goalkeeper.
Feb. 27: “Reggae Night” with Cheezy & the Crackers, P-Funk North, LNJ Sessions.
March 20: “Rock Night” with Gab Cinque Band, Fat Mezz, The Anthony Krizan Band.
April 17: “R&B/Neo Soul” with 120 (aka Village Bridge, Show Tyme Brooks & da Traffic, Lem Turner.
May 8: “Indie Rock Night” with CJ Sooy Band, Molly Ringworm, Surfing for Daisy.
The 2025 series began with the rock band Low Cut Connie and continued with shows devoted to blues, pop/rock and country artists, and singer-songwriters.
For information, visit casino.hardrock.com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/garden-state-live.
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