Music Festivals at the Jersey Shore
Concerts, music festivals, and live performances at the shore
7
Events
6
Major Festivals
2
Free Events
5
Months Active
Destination Music Festivals
Major music festivals worth planning your trip around.
Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Atlantic City, Atlantic County
March 28, 2026
Sessions at 12pm and 7pm
Premier craft beer festival with 100+ breweries and live music in Atlantic City.
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Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Cape May, Cape May County
May 15-17, 2026
Varies by venue
Intimate jazz festival featuring Grammy-winning artists in Cape May venues.
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Barefoot Country Music Fest
Wildwood, Cape May County
June 18-21, 2026
Varies by day
Northeast's largest outdoor country festival on Wildwood Beach with 40+ artists.
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Jersey Pride
Asbury Park, Monmouth County
June 7, 2026
11am-7pm
NJ's largest LGBTQ+ celebration with parade, entertainment, and community celebration.
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Sea.Hear.Now Festival
Asbury Park, Monmouth County
September 19-20, 2026
Gates open 11am daily
Premier beach music festival featuring top rock acts and pro surfing competition in Asbury Park.
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Irish Fall Festival
North Wildwood, Cape May County
September 17-20, 2026
Varies; parade Sunday 1pm
Largest Irish festival on the East Coast with music, dancing, boxing, and grand parade.
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Major Music Festivals
Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
Long Branch
25th annual free jazz and blues festival with fireworks finale.
Music Festivals by Month
Music Festivals by County
Monmouth County
3
events
Ocean County
0
events
Atlantic County
1
events
Cape May County
3
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What music festivals are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 7 music festivals throughout the year. Concerts, music festivals, and live performances at the shore
When is the best time for music festivals at the shore?
Music Festivals events happen throughout the year, with events in March, May, June, August, September.
Are there free music festivals at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 2 of the 7 music festivals at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.