You don’t have to leave Highlands to find fun live music but if you do, there are plenty of options.
WITHIN HIGHLANDS– Almost every bar/restaurant in Highlands has live music Thursday-Sundays in the summer and some have live music all year, check their instagrams to see who’s on the line up.
Proving Ground – Sports bar and restaurant with live music ALL year (every day in the summer from TWO locations!).
Chubby Pickle – You'll find all kinds of music acts all year-round plus their popular Open Mic nights every Tuesday which showcases everyone from pros to nervous first timers.
Off the Hook – This charming pub with great views hosts bands that are off the hook all year round.
Seafarer – This serene waterfront bar, restaurant and event venue hosts musicians almost every night in the summer.
One Willow – Live music flows from the Captains Bar overlooking the NYC skyline all summer.
Sandbox @Seastreak – Musicians serenade beach goers early summer through early October from the sand stage.
WITHIN 30 MIN DRIVE:
Nip and Tuck Bar & Grill – Long Branch – This venue rocks live shows all year round! 20 min drive
PNC Arts Center - Holmdel - Outdoor venue that hosts world class shows from country artists to rock gods to comedians from Spring – Fall. 25 min drive
Stone Pony - Asbury Park - The Stone Pony is a legendary club that features local and national acts and is most known for being the place where NJ's hometown hero Bruce Springsteen got his start. In 2024 they're celebrating their 50th so be on the look out for an awesome line up of shows. 30 min drive
Asbury Lanes -Asbury Park - from the local kids' music academy to your favorite cover band, there's always a lively show going on at Asbury Lanes.
Count Basie Theatre - Red Bank - A true place for the arts you'll find musical acts, theatre and more at Count Basie.