August Headliners in Atlantic City

Concerts and events in Atlantic City for August 2018

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Yanni
The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday August 3, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.

Greek composer, keyboardist and pianistYiannis Chryssomal, better known as Yanni, brings his blend of jazz, classical and soft rock to Borgata.
Tickets:  $79.00 – $99.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events

 
Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
The Music Box, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 4 2018 ● 9:00 p.m.
Mid-eighties hitmakers The Thompson Twins bring songs like “Hold Me Now”, “Doctor Doctor,” “You Take Me Up” and “Love on Your Side” to Borgata.
Tickets:  $35.00 – $39.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events


Jim Gaffigan
The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 4, 2018 ● 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
The pale and hilarious stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer Jim Gaffigan brings his observational humor about fatherhood, laziness, and food to the Event Center.
Tickets:  $89.00 – $129.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events


Kings of Leon

The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Sunday August 5, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill and Jared Followill, with their cousin Matthew Followill.
Tickets:  $125.00 – $149.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events

Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Therouxdown
The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday August 10 ● 8:00 p.m.
New Orleans’ legend Trombone Shorty and his band will headline the Voodoo Therouxdown Summer Tour at Borgata. Celebrating the Tricentennial of the city of New Orleans the concert includes Galactic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Breed Brass Band; plus special guest Cyril Neville, Ivan Neville, Kermit Ruffins & Walter “Wolfman” Washington.
Tickets:
$85.00 – $275.00
Visit: 
www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events


Cher

The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday August 17 – Saturday August 18, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
International superstar Cher brings her Classic Tour to The Event Center. This marks the Goddess of Pop’s first time performing on-stage at Borgata and a legendary return to Atlantic City.
Tickets: $85.00 – $275.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events

3 Doors Down & Collective Soul
The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Sunday August 19 ● 8:00 p.m.
3 Doors Down & Collective Soul, Rock and Roll Express Tour comes to the Event Center.
Tickets:  $49.00 – $59.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events


Stevie Wonder

The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 25 & Sunday August 26, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Stevie Wonder is bringing “The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music,” a limited engagement concert series, to Borgata. “The Song Party” will take place at The Event Center, where fans will enjoy an immersive, participatory experience during this run.
Tickets:  $195.00 – $395.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events


Gabriel Iglesias: One Show Fits All World

The Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday August 31, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Gabriel Jesus Iglesias, known comically as Fluffy, is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and voice actor. He is known for his shows “I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy” and “Hot & Fluffy.
Tickets:  $49.00 – $69.00
Visit:  www.theborgata.com/shows/events/all-events

 

Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City

Rod Stewart with special guest Cyndi Lauper
Boardwalk Hall, 2301 boardwalk, Atlantic City NJ
Saturday August 4, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Following the incredible success and rave reviews for their 2017 summer tour, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stewart has invited the legendary Cyndi Lauper to again join him as the tour’s special guest. 
Tickets:  $35.00 – $500.00
Visit:  www.boardwalkhall.com

 
Kidz Bop Live 2018
Boardwalk Hall, 2301 boardwalk, Atlantic City NJ
Saturday August 11, 2018 ● 6:00 p.m.
The KIDZ BOP Kids are hitting the road again in 2018! The #1 kids’ music brand tour coincides with the release of KIDZ BOP 37, the latest album in the best-selling music series.“KIDZ BOP Live 2018” is the ultimate family concert experience, “sung by kids for kids.”
Tickets:  $35.00 – $45.00
Visit:  www.boardwalkhall.com/events

 

Atlantic City Beach

Atlantic City Air Show 2018
Atlantic City, NJ
Wednesday August 22, 2018 ● 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hit the beach for the 16th Annual Thunder Over The Boardwalk, this year featuring an international flavor with the Canadian Snowbirds joining the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and GEICO Skytypers!
Don’t forget to catch the Practice Day on Tuesday, August 21 with a loose schedule of acts from approximately 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as they circle and soar above the free beaches and Boardwalk of Atlantic City!
Tickets:  Free
Visit:  http://airshow.acchamber.com

 

Hard Rock Atlantic City

Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult & Bush: Revolution 3 Tour
Etess Arena – Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
Wednesday August 1, 2018 ● 6:30 p.m.
Three of the 1990’s most ecletic and original bands come together for one night at the Hard Rock.
Tickets:
  $35.00 – $85.00
Visit: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes
The Theater at Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 4, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
For Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes – ‘comfortable’ has never been a word associated with their brand of raucous, roots-tinged rock and bluesy reverie. The Jukes have more than 30 albums on their resume, thousands of acclaimed live performances across the globe, and a vibrant legacy of classic songs that have become “hits” to their large and dedicated fan base.
Tickets:  $19.00 – $29.00
Visit: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com 

 
George Thorogood and The Destroyers
The Theater at Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
Thursday August 9, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Delaware’s own George Thorogood brings his high-energy boogie-blues to the Hard Rock, with hits like “Bad to the Bone” and “I Drink Alone”.
Tickets:  $36.00 -$66.00
Visit:  www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com


Blake Shelton

Etess Arena – Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 18, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Country crooner and “American Idol” judge Blake Shelton comes to the Etess Arena. In 2001, the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, “Austin” spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Tickets:  $100.00 – $400.00
Visit:  www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

 
Counting Crows with Special Guest Live
Etess Arena – Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
Thursday August 23, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
The multi-platinum band from Pennsylvania have sold over 22 million albums worldwide and earned two number one albums (“Throwing Copper”, “Secret Samadhi”). Known for creating unique and innovative concert experiences year after year, Counting Crows is recognized as one of the world’s most pre-eminent touring live rock bands.
Tickets:  $45.00 – $90.00
Visit:  www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com


Toby Keith & Trace Adkins

Etess Arena – Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
Sunday Augusts 26, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
The familiar maxim of the triple threat – singer, songwriter, musician – doesn’t begin to cover it for Toby Keith, one of the modern era’s most complete self-directed hit makers. And Keith’s most recent months are a remarkably accurate representation of his entire career. In September 2017 he released “The Bus Songs” which went on to set a Billboard chart record for a country artist by holding the No. 1 spot for 11 consecutive weeks.
Tickets:  $85.00 – $165.00
Visit:  www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

 

Golden Nugget Hotel Casino

Todd Rundgren
The Grand, Golden Nugget Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Saturday August 4, 2018 ● 9:00 p.m.
Todd Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music. The title of his 1973 solo album, “A Wizard, A True Star”, aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren is live Saturday, August 4 at 9pm in The Grand.
Tickets:  $29.00 – $49.00
Visitwww.goldennugget.com

 
The Platters, Cornell, Gunters’s Coasters & The Drifters
The Grand, Golden Nugget Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Saturday August 18, 2018 ● 9:00 p.m.
The Platters, The Drifters and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters perform a nostalgic collection of doo-wop and R&B classics from the 1950’s on Saturday, August 18 in The Grand.
Tickets:  $25.00 – $45.00
Visit:  www.goldennugget.com

 

Tropicana Hotel Casino

Boy George and Culture Club
Tropicana Showroom, Tropicana Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 4, 2018 ● 9:00 p.m.
Eighties icon Boy George brings his soft rock to the Trop showroom.
Tickets
:  $60 – $115.00
Visit:  https://tropicana.net/entertainment 

Dark Star Orchestra
Tropicana Showroom, Tropicana Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
Thursday August 9, 2018 ● 8:00 p.m.
Dark Star Orchestra – continuing The Grateful Dead Concert Experience.
Tickets:  $25.00 – $455.00
Visit: https://tropicana.net/events/dark-star-orchestra 

 

Resorts Casino Hotel

ABBA The Concert
Superstar Theater Resorts, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday August 10, 2018 ● 9:00 p.m.
Come listen to ABBA’s Greatest Hits. 21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade. The audience and press all agree – “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life.
Tickets: $40.00 – $60.00
Visit:  https://resortsac.com/entertainment/abba-the-concert


The 5th Dimension
Superstar Theater Resorts, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday August 24, 2018 ● 8:30 p.m.
The Schultz-Hill Foundation presents seven time Grammy Award winning sensation The 5th Dimension featuring Florence LaRue. This high energy benefit concert will feature some of their hits of the 1970s like “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”, “Up Up and Away”, “One Less Bell to Answer”, “Stoned Soul Picnic” and many more!
Tickets:  $35.00 – $175.00
Visit:  https://resortsac.com/entertainment-and-shows

 

Caesars Hotel Casino

Atlantic City Ballet Presents “Carmen”
Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, NJ
Sunday August 19, 2018 ● 4:00 p.m.
Sultry Spain sets the stage for this classic tale of seduction, passion, betrayal and murder. Featuring the original, breathtaking choreography of Artistic Director, Phyllis Papa, backdrop design by Broadway scenic artist David Esler and an enthralling score by Georges Bizet, Carmen tells the story of a beautiful seductress, the two lovers who vie for her affection and the tragic outcome of their tangled affair. Ms. Papa’s imaginative staging creates a world where gypsies, smugglers and toreadors pack all the sizzle of Spanish culture into an irresistible theatrical event.
Tickets:  $20.00 – $45.00
Visit:  http://www.acballet.org

Adam Trent
Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday August 25, 2018 ● 9:00 p.m.
Direct from Broadway, Adam Trent brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to Circus Maximus Theater on Saturday, August 25. Adam Trent’s production is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of magic!
Tickets:  $25.00 – $45.00
Visit:  www.caesars.com/caesars-ac/shows