Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: March 13-March 15

This weekend in New Jersey, the music runs the gamut from Irish classics to GRAMMY-winning jazz to a full-blown Taylor Swift celebration. The Irish Tenors bring their timeless sound to Red Bank, Kirk Whalum turns Morristown into a jazz destination, and “Dream Like Taylor” gives Swifties a live-band experience worth singing about. Add in a Queen tribute, live comedy, and a roots revival, and the weekend has something for just about everyone.

The Irish Tenors

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• What: The gold standard of live Celtic music
• When: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.
• Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Basie Center Campus, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
• Cost: Tickets start at $37

Since their breakthrough 1998 PBS special, The Irish Tenors have stood as the gold standard of Celtic music, sharing the company of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli among the network’s top earners. With 10 best-selling albums and performances at iconic venues from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, the group has spent decades thrilling audiences of all ages with a repertoire of Irish classics, sweeping secular selections, and holiday favorites. Full houses and standing ovations have become their calling card, and their legacy speaks for itself.

All That Jazz with Kirk Whalum

• What: GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum
• When: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Where: Morris Museum, A Smithsonian Affiliate, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
• Cost: General admission $63, Members $58

Saxophonist Kirk Whalum brings a sound that is unmistakably his own — a rich, soulful tenor forged from Memphis gospel roots and Houston’s vibrant nightclub scene. A 12-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Whalum took home the GRAMMY for Best Gospel Song in 2011 for “It’s What I Do,” featuring Lalah Hathaway. His decorated career also includes two Stellar Awards, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and honors on both the Memphis and Nashville walks of fame. Passionate and deeply stirring, Whalum’s music leaves a lasting impression on every audience.

Dream Like Taylor: A Live Band Journey Through the Enchanted Eras of Taylor Swift

• What: A live-band Taylor Swift tribute starring Cassie B
• When: Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3 p.m.
• Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
• Cost: $35 to $57

Back by popular demand, “Dream Like Taylor“ brings a full live-band tribute to the music and magic of Taylor Swift. Starring Cassie B, the show spans Swift’s legendary catalog across every era, featuring fan favorites such as “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Love Story,” “You Belong With Me,” and “Wildest Dreams.” Whether you’re a lifelong Swiftie or just love a great live show, “Dream Like Taylor” delivers the sing-along, dance-all-night energy of one of the most iconic artists of our time.

Other Events

The weekend is stacked with live music and laughs from the shore to the suburbs. Whether you’re feeling the arena rock energy of a Queen tribute or something more intimate, New Jersey has you covered on Friday and Saturday night.

• One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Ovation Hall, Ocean Casino Resort – Atlantic City, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
• A Brother’s Revival: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. at The Vogel, Basie Center Campus, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
• KP Burke: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. at The Dojo of Comedy, 231 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains

More To Explore This Week

Weeknights in New Jersey bring plenty of reasons to get out of the house. From hockey to Broadway to stand-up, there’s something worth showing up for every night of the week.

• New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins: Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark,
• TINA – The Tina Turner Musical: Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Basie Center Campus, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
• Joe Conte: Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
• Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Basie Center Campus, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank

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