Cultural & Heritage at the Jersey Shore
Victorian festivals, Irish celebrations, Italian feasts, and heritage events
100
Events
5
Major Festivals
37
Free Events
11
Months Active
Destination Cultural & Heritage
Major cultural & heritage worth planning your trip around.
October 9-12, 2026
Various events throughout
Cape May's signature Victorian celebration with house tours, dinners, and themed events.
Highlights
Major Cultural & Heritage
Three-day Italian street festival on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights.
Dickens village transformation kicks off Cape May holiday season.
Cape May MAC’s candlelight tour of decorated historic homes — December 5, 12 and 19.
Month-long spooky celebration with ghost walks and Scarecrow Alley.
Local Cultural & Heritage
Already happened this year — 81 events
Shamrocks by the Sea Irish Festival
Seaside Park • September 26, 2026 Already happened this year
Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show
Tuckerton • September 26-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Saint Barbara Greek Festival
Toms River • September 25-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Historic Smithville Italian Festival
Smithville • September 19, 2026 Already happened this year
Fetty Wap at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • August 29, 2026 Already happened this year
Lighthouse Night Climb & Live Music
Barnegat Light • August 29, 2026 Already happened this year
Chance the Rapper at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • August 23, 2026 Already happened this year
MODI: Pause For Laughter Tour at Ovation Hall
Atlantic City • August 22, 2026 Already happened this year
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour at Tropicana
Atlantic City • August 22, 2026 Already happened this year
Dylan Scott at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • August 21, 2026 Already happened this year
Kathleen Madigan at Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City • August 21-22, 2026 Already happened this year
Foo Fighters Tribute by The Best of Foo
Seaside Heights • August 20, 2026 Already happened this year
New Jersey Symphony Quartet at Surfside Park
Avalon • August 17, 2026 Already happened this year
Matteo Lane & Heather McMahan at Caesars
Atlantic City • August 15, 2026 Already happened this year
The Clairvoyants at Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City • August 15, 2026 Already happened this year
Yacht Rock Revue at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • August 14-15, 2026 Already happened this year
Yacht Rock on the Beach with Suit & Mai Tai Band
Seaside Heights • August 13, 2026 Already happened this year
Children's Fund Concert & Lower Township Celebrates AMERICA 250
Cape May • August 12, 2026 Already happened this year
Vinny Guadagnino at Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City • August 8, 2026 Already happened this year
Dogs in a Pile at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • August 8, 2026 Already happened this year
Civil War Encampment at Havens Homestead Museum
Brick • August 8-9, 2026 Already happened this year
National Lighthouse Day at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
North Wildwood • August 7, 2026 Already happened this year
National Lighthouse Day at Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Light • August 7, 2026 Already happened this year
Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging at Ovation Hall
Atlantic City • August 7-8, 2026 Already happened this year
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
Asbury Park • August 6, 2026 Already happened this year
Theatre Rock - A Celebration of the Best Broadway Rock Musicals
Seaside Heights • August 6, 2026 Already happened this year
Sister Act with the Ocean City Theatre Company
Ocean City • August 4-13, 2026 Already happened this year
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour at Hard Rock
Atlantic City • August 1, 2026 Already happened this year
Wetlands Institute Summer Celebration
Stone Harbor • August 1, 2026 Already happened this year
Tyler Henry – The Hollywood Medium at Caesars
Atlantic City • August 1, 2026 Already happened this year
Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore
Toms River • July 30 - August 2, 2026 Already happened this year
Pretty Woman: The Musical at Surflight Theatre
Beach Haven • July 28 - August 16, 2026 Already happened this year
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
Oceanport • July 25-26, 2026 Already happened this year
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening with Randy Quaid Live Q&A
Ocean City • July 25, 2026 Already happened this year
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour at Borgata
Atlantic City • July 25, 2026 Already happened this year
Lucy Dacus at Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park • July 25, 2026 Already happened this year
Hands On History Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village
Cape May • July 25-26, 2026 Already happened this year
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour at Ovation Hall
Atlantic City • July 24-25, 2026 Already happened this year
Ocean County Pride Weekend
Toms River • June 12-14, 2026 Already happened this year
Lighthouse International Film Festival
Surf City • June 10-14, 2026 Already happened this year
New Jersey Irish Festival
Oceanport • June 7, 2026 Already happened this year
What the Constitution Means to Me — Cape May Stage
Cape May • June 3-28, 2026 Already happened this year
Tuckerton Porchfest
Tuckerton • May 30, 2026 Already happened this year
OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show
Ocean City • April 11-12, 2026 Already happened this year
Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade
Seaside Heights • March 7, 2026 Already happened this year
Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Atlantic City • March 7, 2026 Already happened this year
Wild Con - Comics & Collectibles Festival
Wildwood • January 17, 2026 Already happened this year
Cultural & Heritage by Month
Cultural & Heritage by County
Monmouth County
22
events
Ocean County
19
events
Atlantic County
32
events
Cape May County
27
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What cultural & heritage are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 100 cultural & heritage throughout the year. Victorian festivals, Irish celebrations, Italian feasts, and heritage events
When is the best time for cultural & heritage at the shore?
Cultural & Heritage events happen throughout the year, with events in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Are there free cultural & heritage at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 37 of the 100 cultural & heritage at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.