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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City has a strong run of concerts heading into the holidays, from a freestyle night on Saturday, Nov. 14 to Paul Anka on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. Whether you want a classic rock night with friends or a Motown show with visiting family over Thanksgiving weekend, these are the shows we confirmed on Hard Rock’s event calendar.
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Freestyle Free For All 2026
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets from $59
Freestyle Free For All brings the dance floor sound of the 1980s and 1990s back to the arena for one night. It is a great pick for a group night out if you grew up on club radio.
Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour 2026
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets from $69
The classic rock band brings its Runaway Again Tour to the Boardwalk the Friday before Thanksgiving week, an easy way to start the holiday stretch with a night of big guitar anthems.
Pooh: La Nostra Storia North America Tour 2026
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
- Cost: Tickets from $80
The beloved Italian band Pooh stops in Atlantic City on its La Nostra Storia North America Tour. If there are fans of Italian pop in your family, this is the one to circle on the calendar. Check the event page for the start time.
The Temptations and The Four Tops
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets from $79
Two Motown institutions share the bill on the night after Thanksgiving. It is the kind of show that works for every generation at the table, which makes it a natural plan for a family outing on Black Friday.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Sound Waves, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets from $79
Drummer Jason Bonham leads a night built around the Led Zeppelin catalog in Sound Waves, the resort’s more intimate theater. Smaller rooms like this one tend to sell out, so book early if this is on your list.
Paul Anka: You Are My Destiny Tour
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, 8 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets from $74
Paul Anka brings his You Are My Destiny Tour to the arena to kick off December, a classy night out for fans of classic pop and timeless ballads.
Tips for a Show Night at Hard Rock
Ticket prices listed are starting prices shown on Hard Rock’s calendar and can change, so check the event page before you buy. Leave time to park and walk through the casino to the arena, and consider dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants before the show. Many nights also have free live music at the Lobby Bar, so you can keep the evening going after the concert ends.
We keep an eye on concerts, shows and holiday events all season, so check back with Shop Atlantic County for more things to do across the county.
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