Sublime, The B-52s Will Perform In Monmouth County This Summer

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Monmouth County Tourism, just announced the highly anticipated ParkStage Summer 2026 concert series.

All the concerts will take place at the ParkStage at the East Freehold Showgrounds in Freehold. This is a new outdoor concert venue unveiled by Monmouth County.

So far, the line-up for summer 2026 is:

• Sublime Friday, June 19 Show starts at 7 p.m.
• The Head and The Heart with special guests Wilderado Friday, June 26 Show starts at 7 p.m.
• B52s with special guests The English Beat Saturday, July 11 Show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets for all three performances went on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at parkstage.org and Ticketmaster. General admission tickets start at $89.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as these performances are expected to sell quickly. For tickets, updates and the full Summer 2026 schedule as it’s announced, visit parkstage.org.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to kick off our ParkStage Summer 2026 announcements with these incredible artists,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone. “ParkStage is going to be a great place for live music, and this initial lineup sets the tone for a fun and exciting summer. Not only will ParkStage create memorable summer nights for music fans of all ages, but it will also support local businesses.”

As part of Monmouth County’s larger effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, as well as the Count Basie Center’s centennial, ParkStage will become a marquee destination for live entertainment in New Jersey, drawing thousands of attendees to a variety of shows, including music, comedy and more.

"We are thrilled about our first announcements for this unique summer series,” said Adam Philipson, President and CEO of the Count Basie Center for the Arts. “We are excited to partner with the county to create ParkStage as we celebrate our centennial and America 250. This outdoor venue gives us a new way to present live entertainment that brings people together for unforgettable experiences."