LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2026 MAIN EVENT RETURNS TO THE COUNT BASIE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

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LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2026 MAIN EVENT RETURNS TO THE COUNT BASIE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

John Rzeznik joins Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers W/ Gary U.S. Bonds,  Dramarama, Fantastic Cat, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso plus very special guests 

Tickets On Sale for Main Event on Friday, December 5

ASBURY PARK, NJ (December 3, 2025) – The Light of Day Foundation has announced that the WinterFest 2026 Main Event, “Bob’s Birthday Bash”, will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 6:30pm ET at the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. The lineup will include John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers w/ special guest Gary U.S. Bonds, Dramarama, Fantastic Cat, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, Williams Honor, Remember Jones, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz, Emily Grove, Matt & Eryn O'Ree, Miss Emily, plus very special guests to be announced soon.

Tickets for “Bob’s Birthday Bash”(along with various ticket combo packages) will go on sale Friday, December 5 at 10:00 am ET. Tickets will be available via theBASIE.org, the Basie Center box office onsite at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank and through Ticketmaster.com.  

The onsale for show-specific tickets for The Stone Pony and The Wonder Bar are on sale now. For more details on lineups, performances and ticket packages, visit LightofDay.org.

Ticket Combo Packages:

ONSTAGE - FESTPASS PACKAGE: $479.50 

- On-Stage seating to "Bob’s Birthday Bash"
- Private On-Stage cash bar
- The legendary WinterFest "Swag Bag"
- Admission to all LOD Asbury Park and Monmouth County LOD WinterFest events that may be added between Jan 15-18
ONLY 40 AVAILABLE.

Platinum - FESTPASS PACKAGE: $349.50 

- “Very Best” front reserved orchestra seat to “Bob’s Birthday Bash”
- The legendary WinterFest "Swag Bag"
- Admission to all LOD Asbury Park and Monmouth County LOD WinterFest events that may be added between Jan 15-18

Platinum - “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only" Ticket: $249.50
- "Best" front reserved orchestra seat
- The legendary WinterFest "Swag Bag"
- DOES NOT INCLUDE admission to any other LOD WinterFest 2026 events

Gold - FESTPASS PACKAGE: $279.50 

- “Bob’s Birthday Bash” reserved front mid orchestra seat and the Loge.

- Admission to all LOD Asbury Park and Monmouth County LOD WinterFest events that may be added between Jan 15-18

Gold - “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only" Ticket: $172.50
- “Bob’s Birthday Bash” reserved front mid orchestra seats and the Loge.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE admission to any other LOD WinterFest 2026 events

Silver - FESTPASS PACKAGE: $225.50
- “Bob’s Birthday Bash” reserved mid, rear mid orchestra seat
- Admission to all LOD Asbury Park and Monmouth County LOD WinterFest events that may be added between Jan 15-18

Silver - “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only" Ticket: $130.50
- “Bob’s Birthday Bash” reserved mid, rear mid orchestra seat
- DOES NOT INCLUDE admission to any other LOD WinterFest 2026 events

Bronze - FESTPASS PACKAGE: $185.50 

- “Bob’s Birthday Bash” reserved rear orchestra/balcony seat
- Admission to all LOD Asbury Park and Monmouth County LOD WinterFest events that may be added between Jan 15-18

Bronze - “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only" Ticket: $89.50
- “Bob’s Birthday Bash” reserved rear orchestra/balcony seat

Super Savers - “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only” Ticket: $59.50
- Upper rear balcony seating.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE admission to any other LOD WinterFest 2026 events

PLEASE READ THE QUALIFICATIONS BELOW:
FESTPASS PACKAGE: Guarantees you one reserved seat at “BOB’S BIRTHDAY BASH” and FREE admission to all Light of Day WinterFest 2026 Asbury Park events and any other Monmouth County Light Of Day WinterFest 2026 events the may arise between January 15-18, first come, first serve, capacity permitting.
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Events, artists, performance times and venues are subject to change.
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Stated Ticket Prices do not reflect ticket vendor or venue facility fees, taxes, or convenience/concierge charges.
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Seat location descriptions listed in packages describe an approximate area.

All performances and events will raise money and awareness for the continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) within our lifetime.

Over the course of 26 years, Light of Day has raised approximately $7 million. The first official Light of Day concert was held at Asbury Park’s Stone Pony in November 2000 and primarily featured local, unsigned artists.  The critically acclaimed Pittsburgh-based band Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (managed by Bob Benjamin) headlined the show, which featured a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen, who joined the Houserockers for a raucous, hour-long set.

Light of Day has grown from a one-day event into a multi-day festival in the metropolitan area. More significantly, Light of Day has expanded into an internationally recognized tour, through a true grassroots effort of musicians, music fans and benefactors. Light of Day shows have taken place around the world on two continents, with shows in England, Wales, Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Spain. Portions of the proceeds from each show are donated to a local Parkinson’s organization.

Light of Day WinterFest performers have included Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny Lyon, Darlene Love, Michael J. Fox, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Gary U.S. Bonds, Max Weinberg, LaBamba’s Big Band, Jesse Malin, John Rzeznik, Jakob Dylan, Ed Kowalczyk, Lucinda Williams, Suzanne Vega, Jake Clemons, David Bryan, John Waite, David Bromberg, James Maddock, Nicole Atkins, The Smithereens, Alejandro Escovedo, Peter Asher, Joey Molland, Garland Jeffries, Joe D’Urso, Lisa Lowell, Mike Peters, Dave Hause and Pete Yorn.

ABOUT THE LIGHT OF DAY FOUNDATION

The Light of Day Foundation, Inc., utilizes the awesome power of music to raise money and awareness in its continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease and related neuro-degenerative diseases, specifically Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), within our lifetime. The Foundation’s mission is to fund research into possible cures, improved treatments and support for patients who suffer from those diseases, their families and their caregivers to help improve their quality of life. Gifts to the Light of Day Foundation, Inc. are tax-deductible to the full extent of the Internal Revenue Code. The Light of Day Foundation, Inc. is designated by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. The Light of Day Foundation, Inc.'s Federal ID # is 20-1560386. Light of Day - the concerts and the organization - grew from a birthday party and fund-raiser held in 1998 at the Downtown Cafe in Red Bank to celebrate the 40th birthday of artist manager and music industry veteran Bob Benjamin, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1996.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sammy Steinlight, sammy@steinlightmedia.com, (917) 750-8747