Goo Goo Dolls Lead Singer Set To Visit Monmouth County

RED BANK, NJ — The lead singer and songwriter of the Goo Goo Dolls is set to visit Monmouth County in January when he takes part in Light of Day WinterFest 2026.

On Saturday, Jan. 17, Goo Goo Dolls Frontman John Rzeznik will take part in WinterFest 2026’s main event, “Bob’s Birthday Bash” at the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre.

The band is known for hit songs such as "Iris," "Here Is Gone," "Slide" and more.

In addition to Rzeznik, other acts in the lineup will include:

• Willie Nile
• Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers (with special guest Gary U.S. Bonds)
• Dramarama
• Fantastic Cat
• James Maddock
• Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan
• Williams Honor
• Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz
• Matt & Eryn O’Ree
• Miss Emily
• Special guests to be announced soon

The Light of Day WinterFest is an annual festival hosted by the Light of Day Foundation, which uses the power of music to raise money and awareness in the foundation’s continuing quest to end Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Over the course of 26 years, Light of Day has raised approximately $7 million, according to the Count Basie Center.

In November 2000, the first official Light of Day concert was held at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park and primarily featured local, unsigned artists. Since then, Light of Day has grown from a one-day event into a multi-day festival in the metropolitan area.

On Jan. 4, Light of Day WinterFest 2026 events will begin, according to the Light of Day website. A full list of events can be found here.

Ticket combo packages for the “Bob’s Birthday Bash” event include:

• Onstage – FestPass Package ($479.50)
• Platinum – FestPass Package ($349.50)
• Platinum – “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only” Ticket ($249.50)
• Gold – FestPass Package ($279.50)
• Gold – “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only” Ticket ($172.50)
• Silver – FestPass Package ($225.50)
• Silver – “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only” Ticket ($130.50)
• Bronze – FestPass Package ($185.50)
• Bronze – “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only” Ticket ($89.50)
• Super Savers – “Bob’s Birthday Bash Only” Ticket ($59.50)

A FestPass Package guarantees 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 that may arise between Jan. 15-18 (first-come, first-serve, capacity permitting), according to the event page.

Events, artists, performance times and venues are subject to change, organizers said.

To learn more or purchase tickets to “Bob’s Birthday Bash,” you can click here.

“Bob’s Birthday Bash” will take place at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on the Basie Center Campus at 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank.