20 upcoming · 4 local studios
Jersey City's music listings span 20 upcoming events across four venues, ranging from early-childhood sessions to teen musical theater. Next Step Broadway carries most of the weekly schedule, including Jazz / Lyrical classes split by age (72–95 months and 96–131 months) and a Grown Up & Me Music session for toddlers; the Jersey City Free Public Library runs Family Music & Movement free for ages 0–60 months, and ART HOUSE hosts multiple dates of RENT: The Musical. All upcoming sessions are listed below.
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Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
Ages 6 & 7, as of 10/01/26) This class combines both styles and dancers get a half hour of each Jazz & Lyrical. All combo classes will perform in the year-end recital in June. · Instructor: Linsey O'Neal · Session: 2026-2027 · Tuition: $143 (monthly) · Meets 42 times this term.
musicWed, Sep 16 · 6:45 PM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Ages 8 & 9, as of 10/01/26) This class combines both styles and dancers get a half hour of each Jazz & Lyrical. All combo classes will perform in the year-end recital in June. · Instructor: Sydney May · Session: 2026-2027 · Tuition: $150 (monthly) · Meets 42 times this term.
musicThu, Sep 17 · 10:30 AM
Next Step Broadway · Jersey City
(Ages 18mo-2 as of 10/01/26) A fun, prop filled, imaginative class for the littles! A parent or caregiver may accompany each young musician during this intro to music class! · Instructor: Liane Zielinski · Session: 2026-2027 · Tuition: $143 (monthly) · Meets 42 times this term.
FREESat, Sep 19 · 10:30 AM
Jersey City Free Public Library · Jersey City
Wiggle, giggle, and move with Ms. Angie! Every other Saturday, little ones and their families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled music and movement class featuring songs and dancing. For more info email pavoniabranch@jclibrary.org or call us at (201) 547-4808.
Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Sep 26 · 2:00 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sun, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Thu, Oct 1 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Oct 3 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sun, Oct 4 · 2:00 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sun, Oct 11 · 2:00 PM
ART HOUSE · Jersey City
Experience the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that defined a generation. Presented at Art House Productions during the 30th anniversary year of its original premiere, RENT follows a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and dreamers in New York City’s East Village as they pursue their passions, navigate love and loss, and strive to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, poverty, addiction, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly changing city, these artists discover the power of friendship, the importance of creative expression, and the enduring strength of community. Featuring iconic songs and an unforgettable rock score, RENT celebrates resilience, human connection, and the transformative role of the arts in times of hardship. This production is especially meaningful as part of Art House Productions’ 25th Anniversary Season. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Art House was created to bring people together through the arts during a time of profound loss and uncertainty. Thirty years after its premiere, RENT remains as relevant, timeless, and inspiring as ever, reminding us all to measure our lives in love.
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Morris Square Park · Jersey City
A fun family Halloween event with music, games, bouncy house, candy and more. 4-7pm. Register for early access and contests.
Most music classes in Jersey City run for ages 6 months through 5 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
Prices in Jersey City range from free library singalongs through about $50 per class for studio programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Most studio-run music classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park music programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.