New Jersey Venues Lock Down 30+ Big Music Acts for 2025 Concert Season
Two of New Jersey’s biggest venues have nailed down an impressive roster of music stars for 2025. Both MetLife Stadium and Prudential Center will welcome acts across rock, pop, hip-hop, and more – from newcomers to long-awaited comebacks.
Prudential Center
The year kicks off with country stars. Cody Johnson starts on Jan. 17, followed by Kelsea Ballerini on Feb. 18. March 6 brings Blake Shelton with Emily Ann Roberts. Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins fill out the country lineup.
Rod Wave’s ‘Last Lap Tour’ comes through Feb. 16 with Moneybagg Yo and Toosii. The Deftones rock out on April 9 with fresh material. K-pop group Aespa wraps up February’s packed calendar.
At Prudential Center, big names will hit the stage. J Balvin kicks off spring with his ‘Back to the Rayo’ tour on April 10, as part of his 27-city trek. R&B star Mary J. Blige takes the stage on April 6 with NE-YO and Mario joining the party.
The summer heats up when Linkin Park hits the stage on August 3, their first tour with new music in six years. Tyler, The Creator owns two nights July 27-28. Rising Japanese star Ado makes her NJ debut on August 5.
MetLife Stadium
Pop powerhouse Shakira rocks MetLife Stadium on May 15. After 15 years apart, Oasis plays two nights, August 31 and Sept. 1, sending fans into a frenzy worldwide.
System of a Down brings their high-energy show to MetLife Stadium on August 27-28, teaming up with Korn. “I love performing, but… I think when you do a long tour, it’s not just physically exhausting, but it’s artistically redundant after a while, repeating the same thing,” said Serj Tankian to Loudwire.
Other Notable Concerts
Celebrating 25 years of music, The Used takes over Starland Ballroom for four nights, April 15-18. Rock icon Rod Stewart brings his classics to Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live on February 22.
