Jones Beach Summer Concert Schedule, Tickets, Seating Chart & Directions

Tickets, Directions, Seating Chart for Jones Beach Concerts

he 2025 Jones Beach concert season brings another busy summer of legendary names, crowd-pleasing tours and current favorites to the waterfront stage. Whether your playlist leans country, classic rock, pop, alternative or punk-influenced hard rock, the calendar offers plenty of reasons to plan a beachside night out.

Featured performers include Luke Bryan, Halsey, Dave Matthews, Cyndi Lauper, The Beach Boys, Creed, Keith Urban, Neil Young and Steve Miller. Several dates pair major artists with notable supporting acts, including Simple Minds with Soft Cell, Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional, Papa Roach with Rise Against, and Willie Nelson with Bob Dylan and Wilco. It is the kind of varied lineup that can make Jones Beach a repeat destination all season long. Once you spot a favorite, it is wise to review the details and buy early, especially for high-demand shows and weekend dates.

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Jones Beach Summer Concert Seating Chart

Nikon Jones Beach Amphitheater Seating Chart

Your ideal seat depends on whether you want to feel close to the performance or take in the full scale of the outdoor venue. Closer reserved sections put you nearer the stage, making it easier to see performers’ expressions, instruments and stage details. These seats are often the most sought-after, and prices usually reflect that.

Farther-back and upper sections can be a smart choice for concertgoers who prefer a wider view of the lights, video screens, crowd and waterfront atmosphere. You may be farther from the artists, but the overall setting can feel especially dramatic after sunset. For many shows, the large screens help keep the action visible from more distant seats.

Before purchasing, check the seating map attached to the exact event. Stage size, runway extensions, sound-mixing locations and VIP areas can slightly change the layout from one production to another. Also look for any seats marked limited or obstructed view, and compare nearby sections before deciding.

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Directions to Jones Beach Concerts via Public Transportation

Take the LIRR to Freeport Station and walk downstairs for the N88 NICE Bus. The LIRR Jones Beach Package can be purchased for weekend shows thru Sept 3, or daily from June 23 – Sept 3. For shows on weekdays prior to June 23 or shows after Sept 3, the N88 will run at least 1 hour before concert time and following each performance. Customers can purchase regular rail round trip tickets to the LIRR Freeport Station with the option of adding on a MetroCard to use on the bus.

• Jones Beach Directions
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• LIRR

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About Jones Beach Concerts

Few summer nights near New York City feel quite like a concert at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater. Many longtime fans still call it the Nikon Theater at Jones Beach, but whatever name you use, the appeal is the same: a major live show in an open-air venue just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.

The setting makes every performance feel like a small escape. Instead of heading into a dark arena, concertgoers travel out to Jones Beach for sea breezes, wide-open skies and the energy of a crowd ready for a big night. As the sun goes down over the water, the stage lights come up and the atmosphere shifts from beach day to full-scale concert event.

The theater regularly welcomes chart-topping pop stars, rock icons, country favorites and legendary touring acts. It is large enough to host the names people travel for, yet its waterfront location gives it a character that a typical city venue cannot match. You can spend the afternoon near the beach, meet friends for the show and still be back toward the city after the final encore.

That blend of headline talent and coastal scenery is why Jones Beach remains a summer concert favorite. For visitors and locals alike, it offers an easy, memorable way to turn an ordinary evening into a night under the stars.

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More Summer Concerts in NYC:

Summer Concert Series Schedules

(May – September)

• Jones Beach Concert Series
• MetLife Stadium
• The Rooftop @ Pier 17
• Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
• TODAY Show Summer Concert Series Rockefeller Plaza
• Central Park SummerStage
• Amphitheater at Coney Island
• Forest Hills Stadium

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June Concerts, Shows and Events

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July New York City Shows and Concerts

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August NYC Concerts and Shows

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September NYC Concerts and Events

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