MPAC Announces Summer Lineup: See Who's Playing

MORRISTOWN, NJ — From legendary rock bands and Broadway stars to family-friendly entertainment and free outdoor events, the Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled a packed summer lineup for 2026.

The season features performances from artists spanning multiple genres, including Chicago, The Stray Cats, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Darren Criss, Straight No Chaser, and more. The schedule also includes comedy from Abbott Elementary star Janelle James and dance performances from Derek Hough.

In addition to ticketed performances, MPAC will host a series of free community events throughout the summer, including Bollywood dancing, salsa lessons, country line dancing, outdoor concerts, and a free movie day.

See this summer's lineup below:

June

June 5 — Happy Together 2026
June 6 — Blippi: Be Like Blippi (1 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
June 11 — The Sergio Mendes Band: Celebrating 60 Years of Brasil '66
June 14 — Chicago (Sold out)
June 18 — Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl
June 26 — Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
June 27 — Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King

July

July 9 — Darren Criss
July 11 — Janelle James
July 21 — Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance – Encore
July 22 — Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance – Encore
July 24 — Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour
July 26 — Hallmark Stars Live
July 29 — Hindley Street Country Club
July 30 — Tyler Henry: An Evening of Hope and Healing
August
Aug. 5 — The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Aug. 6 — Dead On Live – Bob Weir Tribute Show
Aug. 12 — EagleMania
Aug. 16 — The Stray Cats
Aug. 19 — Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section
Aug. 20 — Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert

Among the season's highlights is a sold-out performance by Chicago on June 14. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band has charted Top 40 albums across six consecutive decades and is known for hits including "Saturday in the Park," "If You Leave Me Now," and "Hard to Say I'm Sorry."

Rockabilly fans can catch The Stray Cats on Aug. 16. The trio helped bring rockabilly music back into the mainstream during the 1980s with hits such as "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut."

Comedy fans can see Abbott Elementary star Janelle James on July 11, while Derek Hough brings his high-energy "Symphony of Dance" production to Morristown for two nights in July.

Free Summer Events

June 2 — MPAC Music Student of the Month Recital
June 16 — Bollywood Dance Party with DJ Arjun
July 14 — Salsa at Sunset
July 28 — Country Line Dancing with Paul Stoddard
Aug. 4 — Joshua Van Ness & Garrett Lash
Aug. 11 — Free Movie Day featuring Zootopia 2 and Jaws
Aug. 18 — Wilma

Officials reminded patrons that the MPAC box office and website are the only official sources for purchasing tickets and parking passes for MPAC events. The organization advises customers to avoid third-party resellers to ensure tickets are legitimate.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts organization in Morristown that presents concerts, comedy, family entertainment and educational programming throughout the year and serves as a cultural hub for northern New Jersey.