If you love going to concerts in Atlantic City, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for concerts and live music.

Below is a frequently updated list of every major headline concert announced so far for Atlantic City in 2026, organized by venue to make planning easier. This list focuses on headline shows at Atlantic City's major casino venues and Boardwalk Hall, not small club performances.

And if you want to see even more live entertainment, check out our complete New Jersey concert calendar for 2026, our Camden concert lineup for 2026, or our guide to every major comedy show in New Jersey this year.

2026 Atlantic City Concerts by Venue

All dates listed are for 2026 unless otherwise noted.

Ocean Casino Resort

One of Atlantic City's premier venues, Ovation Hall at Ocean, is hosting a huge variety of singers and bands.

  • February 14th — Diana Krall
  • February 20th — Kool & The Gang
  • March 28th — Smokey Robinson
  • April 11th — Puscifer
  • April 17th — Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners
  • May 1st — UB40
  • May 16th — America
  • May 30th — Iration
  • June 12th — Happy Together featuring The Association, The Troggs, Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante, The Vogues, and The Cowsills
  • June 27th — Joe Bonamassa

Hard Rock

Right next door, Hard Rock defines the live music scene in Atlantic City. These shows are scheduled for Etess Arena.

  • February 21st — Kansas
  • February 27th — Three Days Grace - Alienation Tour
  • March 7th — Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart performs during the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, an annual event honouring military service members, which holds special significance in 2025 as it marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at the Royal Albert Hall on November 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Taylor - WPA Pool / Getty Images)
Rod Stewart visits Hard Rock in Atlantic City NJ on March 7th 2026 (Photo by Jack Taylor - WPA Pool / Getty Images)
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  • April 3rd — Dierks Bentley
  • April 10th — Bailey Zimmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026
  • April 17th — Ricardo Arjona: Lo Que El Seco No Dijo
  • April 18th — Kal Ho Na Ho
  • May 30th — Charlie Puth - Whatever's Clever! World Tour
  • June 6th — YUNGBLUD: Idols - The World Tour
  • June 27th — James Taylor and His All-Star Band

Borgata

Only seating 1,000, The Music Box at Borgata is one of the more intimate spots to see a concert in Atlantic City. Here are some upcoming shows at The Music Box and Borgata's Event Center.

  • February 27th — Maddie & Tae: The Love & Light Tour (Music Box)
Tae Dye and Maddie Marlow of Maddie & Tae perform onstage at the Proud to Honor Concert Celebrating America's Heroes Presented by Ford, Blue Star Families and TikTok, Hosted by Josh
Maddie & Tae perform at Borgata's Music Box in Atlantic City NJ on February 27th 2026 (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Ford Motor Company)
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  • February 27th — Boy George & Culture Club (Event Center)
  • March 6th — Sheena Easton
  • March 13th — John Oates
  • April 18th — Paul Anka
Paul Anka performs onstage the Songwriters of North America (SONA) Warrior Awards to support a unified voice protecting expression, compensation, and the rights of Songwriters and Composers worldwide at the Skirball Cultural Center on October 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for the Songwriters of North America (SONA) Warrior Awards )
Paul Anka performs at Borgata in Atlantic City NJ on April 18th 2026 (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for the Songwriters of North America (SONA) Warrior Awards )
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  • May 9th — Alter Bridge – What Lies Within Tour
  • July 17th — “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
  • October 3rd — Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

Caesars Atlantic City

Caesars in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
Caesars in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
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Located right in the middle of Atlantic City, Caesars continues to offer a wide variety of live entertainment.

  • June 6th — The Righteous Brothers
  • July 18th — Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore

Tropicana

Tropicana in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
Tropicana in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
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Tropicana in Atlantic City is offering several concerts in 2026 that will bring you back in time.

  • April 3rd — Tower of Power & WAR
  • April 23rd — The Spinners

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall — Atlantic City

Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
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Historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a truly amazing venue — one of the best along the East Coast.

  • February 14th — The R&B Lovers Tour Featuring Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine
  • March 28th — Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton
  • May 9th — 17th Annual Mother's Day Festival featuring Jodeci, XSCAPE, and Kenny Lattimore
  • May 23rd — Journey's Final Frontier Tour 2026
  • September 2nd — Ricardo Montaner: El Último Regreso Tour

Know a major Atlantic City concert coming in 2026 that isn’t listed yet? Bookmark this page as we'll update it as new shows are announced.

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Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips can be sent to chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com .