Blue Curtain

07/16/2024

The Concert on Saturday, July 20 with Nanny and Dani Assis - Brazilian Jazz Experience and Ampersand, will be held in the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, Princeton at 7:00 pm. FREE

07/08/2024

Due the heat and rain forecast for Saturday, July 13, the concert with Dobet Gnahore will move to Princeton High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Show time is 8:00 pm and it's FREE! See you there.

07/06/2024

From New Jersey Stage:

The Best of World Music Returns to Princeton's Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater

Dobet Gnahoré, photo by Luminar Studio

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Blue Curtain, a Princeton summer tradition, returns to Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater with two free concerts in July - Dobet Gnahoré on July 13th and Nanny & Dani Asiss on July 20th. The venue is located at Route 206 and Mountain Avenue. In case of rain or extreme heat, the shows will be moved to the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center at Franklin Avenue and Walnut Lane.

Get ready to be dazzled by the phenomenal talent of Grammy Award-winner Dobet Gnahoré on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 8:00pm. Hailing from Coté d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa’s hottest and most beloved talents. With her amazing voice, incredible dance moves, powerful presence, and color style sense, Dobet Gnahoré appeals to fans of Angelique Kidjo, Rokia Traoré, Fatoumata Diawara, Oumou Sangaré and other divas of African music. Dobet Gnahoré is currently on tour with concert stops in New York City, Berkeley, Vancouver, and Princeton to support her newest album Zouzou.

Blue Curtain, co-sponsored by the Princeton Recreation Department is a nonprofit dedicated to presenting the highest quality of culturally diverse music and dance to the audiences in the Princeton area. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets— email [email protected] for more information.

06/24/2024

07/22/2023

I'm performing with my Mentor Maestro Rufus Reid tonight in Princeton NJ 🙌🏿🎺🫶🏿

07/13/2023

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR
JUAN CARMONA -
July 15, 2023 at 8:00 pm. FREE
The concert will take place at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center
16 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540

07/06/2023

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR
JIMMY BOSCH SALSA MASTERS
July 8, 2023 at 8:00 pm
The concert will take place at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center
16 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540

Bring your dancing feet

04/15/2023

Legendary Bassist, Rufus Reid & Expedition will be performing on July 22 at Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater at 8:00 pm in Princeton. In case of rain or extreme heat, the concert will move to PHS Performing Arts Center on Walnut Lane. FREE

07/26/2022

Come out this Saturday (July 30) and enjoy live music on a summer night with The Ali Ryerson/Pete Levin Quintet. 7:30 at Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater in Princeton. FREE

07/12/2022

I'm sorry to announce that the Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra concert at Pettoranello Gardens this weekend (7/16/2022) is canceled.

06/30/2022

Eddie Palmieri and his Salsa Orchestra - July 16 at Pettoranello Gardens. 7:30 PM - FREE

07/19/2021

07/19/2021

Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra on Sunday Night at Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater. Photo by Andrea Kane.

07/17/2021

Due to extreme heat and forecasted rain, tonight’s PHILADELPHIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA performance presented by Blue Curtain at Pettoranello Gardens in Princeton has been postponed until tomorrow, July 18th at 7:00pm! See you there!

07/04/2021

On Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm Blue Curtain Presents The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra at Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater in Princeton, New Jersey. PJO is an All-Star Big Band comprised of the best high school and college jazz musicians in the Philadelphia and New Jersey region. Rain/Heat date is Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

06/29/2021

On Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm Blue Curtain Presents The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra at Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater in Princeton, New Jersey. PJO is an All-Star Big Band comprised of the best high school and college jazz musicians in the Philadelphia and New Jersey region. Rain/Heat date is Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm.