The Legacy Concerts on the Beach series will return this summer with 13 free performances featuring national headliners and regional favorites from June 12 through Sept. 11.
The popular Friday night concert series, presented by Tony Mart Cares, has earned national recognition in recent years, including multiple top rankings in a USA Today readers poll.
The 2026 season opens June 12 with Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Tom Hambridge, celebrating his latest win for work with blues legend Buddy Guy. South Jersey’s Twisted Livin’ Band will open the show.
The lineup continues June 19 with New Orleans-based Bonerama, followed by a June 26 performance from Dane Anthony and his band, known for high-energy dance sets.
Highlights in July include Dead Zep on July 10, blending the music of the Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin, and a July 17 performance by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, known for hits including “On the Dark Side.” That evening will also feature Dead Reckoning’s Rolling Stones tribute.
On July 24, New Orleans funk takes center stage with George Porter Jr. and Papa John Gros, followed by rock veteran Mitch Ryder on July 31, performing with the Tony Mart Allstars.
The August schedule includes Glenn Burtnik and The Weeklings on Aug. 7, the Melody Trucks Band with the Fitzkee Brothers on Aug. 14, Billy Walton on Aug. 21, and 1990s alt-rock group Deep Blue Something on Aug. 28.
The series continues Sept. 4 with Bruce Springsteen tribute band The E Street Shuffle, before concluding Sept. 11 with Patty Balbo’s “The Girls Can’t Help It,” celebrating iconic women of rock.
All concerts are free and held on the beach in Somers Point. Organizers encourage attendees to support the series through donations or sponsorships.
Additional information and updates are available at tonymart.com.
2026 Legacy Concerts on the Beach Schedule:
- June 12 — Tom Hambridge; Twisted Livin’ Band
- June 19 — Bonerama
- June 26 — The Dane Anthony Band
- July 10 — Dead Zep
- July 17 — John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band; Dead Reckoning
- July 24 — George Porter Jr.; John “Papa” Gros
- July 31 — Mitch Ryder with the Tony Mart Allstars
- Aug. 7 — The Weeklings
- Aug. 14 — The Melody Trucks Band with the Fitzkee Brothers
- Aug. 21 — The Billy Walton Band
- Aug. 28 — Deep Blue Something
- Sept. 4 — The E Street Shuffle
- Sept. 11 — Patty Balbo’s “The Girls Can’t Help It”
