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If you are with a music festival that takes place in New Jersey that is not listed here, please email us with the festival name, town, and website url. Updated 6/12/2025.

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Atlantic County

AC Beer & Music Fest
Atlantic City, NJ

Armageddon Fest Atlantic City

Beardfest
Hammonton, NJ

North to Shore Festival
Held in Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark

Submersion Festival
Hammonton, NJ



 




Burlington County

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Medford, NJ

Camden County

Haddonfield Music Festival
Camden, NJ

Merchantville Music Fest
Merchantville, NJ

MMRBQ
Camden, NJ

XPoNential Festival
Camden, NJ



 


Cape May County

Barefoot Country
Wildwood, NJ

Boots @ The Beach
North Wildwood, NJ

Cape May Music Festival
Cape May, NJ

Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Cape May, NJ

Essex County

Lincoln Park Music Festival
Newark, NJ

Montclair Jazz Festival
Montclair, NJ

North to Shore Festival
Held in Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark

Rocktoberfest
Millburn, NJ



 


Hudson County

Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
Hoboken, NJ

Hudson West Fest
Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City Jazz Festival
Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
Jersey City, NJ

Hunterdon County

Sourland Mountain Festival
Ringoes, NJ

Mercer County

Princeton Porchfest
Princeton, NJ



 


Middlesex County

Hub City Jazz Festival
New Brunswick, NJ

Middlesex County Jazz Festival
Throughout Middlesex County, NJ

New Brunswick Heart Festival
New Brunswick, NJ

New Jersey Folk Festival
New Brunswick, NJ

Monmouth County

Asbury Park Porchfest
Asbury Park, NJ

Bayzara Music Festival
Keansburg, NJ

EarthVibes Festival
Farmingdale, NJ

Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival
Long Branch, NJ

NJ Clearwater Festival of Music and the Environment
Asbury Park, NJ

North to Shore Festival
Held in Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark

Sea.Hear.Now.
Asbury Park, NJ

Morris County

Dark Force Fest
Parissipany, NJ

Giralda Music & Arts Festival
Madison, NJ

Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival
Morristown, NJ



 




Ocean County

Rock the Farm Festival
Seaside Heights, NJ

Passaic County

Autumn Lights Festival
West Milford, NJ

Salem County

Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Woodstown, NJ

Somerset County

Central Jersey Jazz Festival
Flemington/Somerville, NJ

Sussex County


Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
Sussex County Campgrounds, Augusta, NJ

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Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
Augusta, NJ

Union County

Plainfield's Annual House Music Festival for a Cause
Plainfield, NJ

Jazz & Roots Music Festival
Hillside, NJ

Warren County

Festival in the Borough
Washington, NJ

Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair
Washington, NJ

Steampunk Alchemy
Hackettstown, NJ



 



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Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island

(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) presents a rare five-day acting masterclass led by acclaimed actor and director Jason Alexander, taking place June 7–11, 2026 on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, just prior to the opening of the Festival's 18th edition, which runs June 10–14.



"It's Never Too Late," A New Musical Exploring Hope and Second Chances, Debuts at Kelsey Theatre in April

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The power of hope, reinvention, and second chances takes the stage when Theater To Go presents the world premiere, limited engagement of the new Lou DiPietro musical It's Never Too Late, across two weekends from April 3–12, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus.



NJPAC presents Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock on July 31st

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces the return of the legendary Herbie Hancock for a one-night-only performance on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. This concert promises to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the incomparable artistry of one of the most influential musicians of our time.



Americana Women celebrates the Queens of Country and Folk at Kean University on March 21st

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Americana Women on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. Americana Women celebrates American folk music from its earliest origins through current country, rock, and folk. The show will have you toe-tapping, clapping, and singing along! Showtime is 7:30pm.







 




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Kenny

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



Yasmin

Yasmin Williams

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



Lookingglass

Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote"

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



Lookingglass

Lookingglass Theatre's "Circus Quixote"

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



National

National Theatre: Broadcast in HD - The Fifth Step

Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764