The Jonas Brothers might’ve broken records with JonasCon on Sunday, March 23, for attracting the biggest crowds ever to American Dream Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with thousands of eager fans eager ready to experience all things Jonas.
JonasCon 2025 featured four different Jonas Brothers concerts, music by their their youngest brother Franklin, All-American Rejects, other bands and solo artists, plus Jey Shetty and a Chicks in the Office podcast taping. Z-100 was on hand, guests played Jonas-themed golf, ate Jonas-branded pizza, and took photos in front of several Jonas-related sharable photo stations and inside photo booths.
American Dream Goes Jonas
There were special Jonas-themed activations all day and night, with Angry Birds mini-golf becoming Jonas Golf. Guests also got to check out G.I. Jonas laser tag, a Jonas escape room curated in collaboration with The Escape Game, and sing Jonas karaoke at Camp Rock BBQ and Camp Star Bar.
The mall’s Best Pizza stall turned into Jonas Pizza for the day, with special branded boxes for the pizza. Best Pizza, owned by Frank Pinello, is a third location for the famed pizzeria, which has two locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Mrs. Fields sold Jonas Cookies, and Jonas menu items were available at Yard House, Shake by the Ocean, and Around the Clock diner. At Marcus Live, Kevin Jonas Sr. and Chef Art Smith teamed up with Chef Marcus Samuelsson for an exclusive chefs’ talk right in the restaurant. The restaurant had a special price prix menu in collaboration with the Jonas Brothers restaurant, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen. The restaurant was inspired by Kevin Sr.’s grandmother.
Fans got to sign the red Jonas Brothers van, and checkout the multiple Jonas Brothers concerts throughout American Dream, with one being at DreamWorks Waterpark, renamed Jonas Beach for the day. While some events were free, but ticketed, fans jammed every inch of American Dream to see and hear from all corners of the mall.
NJ Hall of Fame Announcement
A big announcement during JonasCon was when former Giants quarterback Eli Manning joined the brothers on stage to announce that the trio would soon become the youngest inductees into the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF). The band has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, received in 2023.
Manning joked on social media that he was joining the band with Kevin, 36, Joe, 35, and Nick, 32.
“Sorry Peyton and Coop, I’m now officially part of the JoBros,” Manning said on X. Peyton was a NFL quarterback and Cooper was a wide receiver and committed to play for for Old Miss but his career ended before it began due to the medical condition spinal stenosis.
The Jonas Brothers and Peyton Manning all live in the Garden State.
The NJHOF is based at American Dream Mall and has interactive exhibits, hologram karaoke, a virtual reality experience, and much more. The learning center honors the Garden State’s most distinguished citizens for their lasting contributions to society.
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Stadium Tour Starts with MetLife Aug. 10
JonasCon was at a monumental moment for the Jonas Brothers, just weeks after the band marked their 20th anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to fans.
Aside from celebrating their anniversary, dropping a new single, “Love Me To Heaven,” just before JonasCon, and making it into the NJHOF, the band is kicking off their massive Living the Dream Tour, a 43-date North American trek launching in the Meadowlands at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Aug. 10. The stadium tour wraps Nov. 14 in Uncasville, Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
“We’re beyond excited to hit the road and celebrate 20 years of music,” said the Jonas Brothers in a statement. “Our fans have been with us through every chapter, and this tour is our way of honoring them, the memories we’ve made, and the ones we’ll create together. We can’t wait to make this our biggest, most unforgettable tour yet.”
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The tour boasts an all-star supporting lineup including Marshmello, The All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls. It’s the band’s fifth headlining tour since reuniting in 2019 following a six-year hiatus. Since then, they’ve also held two high-profile residencies in Las Vegas and on Broadway, and released two studio albums: Happiness Begins (2019) and The Album (2023).
While continuing their work as a band, each brother has explored solo ventures. Nick Jonas is currently back on Broadway in “The Last Five Years,” adding to a stage résumé that includes “Les Misérables” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
Early MetLife Ticket Sales
◾Fans can sign up for the Artist Presale now through Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. ET at livemu.sc/jonasbrothers. The Artist Presale will run Thursday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
◾ General on-sale begins on Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com.
◾The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, specially designed 20-year anniversary Jonas Brothers VIP gift item and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
Also On Tap in 2025
◾The Jonas Brothers are scheduled to release “Celebrate Happy,” the official theme song for Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary.
◾Their song “I Can’t Lose” has been chosen as the anthem for MLB Sunday Night Baseball.
◾A holiday album is planned and the trio will return to their roots with the Disney+ exclusive film “A Very Jonas Christmas.”
