Progressive rock festival ProgStock 2025 will take place October 10-12, 2025 at the Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey. The Pre-festival event will be held on October 9, 2025
Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) will be attending ProgStock. The Gentle Giant frontman and record industry executive, will be releasing his new book, Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights on October 7, 2025. It was co-written by US music writer Jon Wiederhorn. Moreover, it includes a forward by Tony Visconti.
ProgStock 2025 Daily Schedule
Thursday, October 9, 2025: Pre-Festival Event
Doors (public entry to the Atrium) @ 6:00pm
In the Black Box
6:30pm – Robeone (Robert Schindler)
7:00pm – Fred Barchetta – Rush Tribute
9:00pm – Last Call Live: Pro-Am Showcase of Progressive Musicality
Friday, October 10, 2025: Festival Day 1
In Bob Moog Foundation Plaza (just outside the Atrium)
All Day – Music Jam with Robeone (Robert Schindler)
12:00pm – Check-in begins at the Festival Welcome Table
In the Spring Hall
1:00pm – Special Event for 5-Year Patrons and Prog-Ducers: An Intimate Concert with Melanie Mau & Martin Schnella
Doors (public entry to the Atrium) @ 2:30pm
In the Rivoli Theater
3:30pm – Rachel Flowers, followed by Orpheus Nine
8:00pm – Patrick Moraz, followed by IO Earth and the Orchestra of Sound & Emotion
Saturday, October 11, 2025: Festival Day 2
In Bob Moog Foundation Plaza (just outside the Atrium)
All Day – Music Jam with Robeone (Robert Schindler)
9:00am – Check-in begins at the Festival Welcome Table
2:30pm – Pumpkin Carving Class (tickets available here) with Deane Arnold, Pumpkin Sculptor (rain date Sunday, same time)
In the Spring Hall
10:00am – Special Event: Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) Interview and Q&A hosted by Larry Fast (Synergy)
for 5-Year Patrons and Prog-Ducers
2:30pm – Free-Access Event: TBA – first-come until capacity
Doors (public entry to the Atrium) @ 11:00am
In the Rivoli Theater
11:30am – Points North, followed by Funhouse Mirrors
4:00pm – Peter Jones, followed by Discipline
8:30pm – Flaming Row, followed by Pattern-Seeking Animals
Sunday, October 12, 2025: Festival Day 3
In Bob Moog Foundation Plaza (just outside the Atrium)
All Day – Music Jam with Robeone (Robert Schindler)
9:00am – Check-in begins at the Festival Welcome Table
In the Spring Hall
10:00am – Special Event: Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) Interview and Q&A hosted by Larry Fast (Synergy)
for 3-Day or Sunday passholders with additional ticket
2:30pm – Free-Access Event: TBA – first-come until capacity
Doors (public entry to the Atrium) @ 11:00am
In the Rivoli Theater
11:30am – Dave Bainbridge & Sally Minnear, followed by Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins
4:00pm – Kate Hinote Trio, followed by The Cyberiam
8:30pm – serengazer, followed by h Natural (Steve Hogarth)
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