Stone Pony Summer Stage: Asbury Park’s Beachside Concerts

By the Yacht Rock Radio crew · Details checked against official sources Nov. 9, 2026

The Stone Pony Summer Stage is the outdoor lot next to the legendary Stone Pony club on Ocean Avenue, across from the Asbury Park boardwalk. It holds about 4,500 people and runs a full season of national acts from late spring to early fall. (The old version of this list called it “Asbury Park Boardwalk.” The Summer Stage is the actual venue.)

Stone Pony Summer Stage at a glance

What to expect musically

• The 2026 season ran from May 22 to Oct. 3, 2026.
• 2026 acts included A Night With David Lee Roth, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors, The Fray with Dashboard Confessional, Young the Giant with Cold War Kids, Lucy Dacus, Social Distortion, Charley Crockett and Rise Against.
• The indoor Stone Pony next door hosts shows year-round.

Tips for your visit

• Most shows are general admission and standing room unless the listing says otherwise. Accessible seating is available.
• Shows are generally rain or shine, and umbrellas aren’t allowed.
• The 2027 lineup usually starts rolling out in winter. Follow the Pony’s socials for announcements.

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How we checked this

We confirmed the address, hours, website and social accounts on the venue’s own site where it has one, and with the sources below, on Nov. 9, 2026. Hours and lineups change, so check the venue’s site or socials before you travel. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

• Stone Pony Summer Stage official page
• Secret NYC 2026 lineup