Bradley Beach NJ Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the Bradley Beach calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
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Bradley Beach runs 9 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward sporting events, food & drink and family events events. Classic Shore Town Charm. August is the busiest stretch with 5 scheduled events, and 5 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Sea.Hear.Now Festival at North Beach & Bradley Park, held September 19-20, 2026.
Daily beach badges run $12 ($90 for the season), so budget for those on top of any ticketed event. Everything below is drawn from our Monmouth County events dataset — 9 of the 9 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
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All August shore events →Bradley Beach National Night Out
Community night out on the Bradley Beach oceanfront with police, fire and EMS demonstrations and family activities.
Bradley Beach 5K
Fire department 5K along Bradley Beach's Ocean Avenue oceanfront, starting at 8:30 AM.
Bradley Beach Pirate Day & Reggae Festival
Townwide pirate-themed day in Bradley Beach paired with a reggae music festival, running all day on the third Saturday.
Bradley Beach Porch Pop Up Art Show
Outdoor pop-up art show on the porch of The James Bradley, hosted by the Bradley Beach Arts Council.
Bradley Beach LobsterFest
Lobster festival on the Bradley Beach boardwalk with live music.
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September in Bradley Beach
All September shore events →Also on the Bradley Beach calendar
- St. Patrick's Day at D'Arcy's Tavern — March 2026
- Bradley Beach Summer Concert Series — Thursday evenings, late June through August
- Independence Day Fireworks — July 4th
- Bradley Beach Lobster Fest — Early August weekend
- Bradley Beach Halloween Parade — Late October
- Bradley Beach Polar Bear Plunge — January 1st
- Bradley Beach Jazz Festival — Early February (February 3-7)
- Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival — Memorial Day weekend (late May)
- Bradley Beach Restaurant Week — Fall (September)
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Bradley Beach events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Bradley Beach, NJ in 2026?
Bradley Beach has 9 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include JSRC RunAPalooza (April 11, 2026), Asbury Park Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival (June 27, 2026), Bradley Beach National Night Out (August 4, 2026), Bradley Beach LobsterFest (August 8, 2026), Bradley Beach 5K (August 15, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
What is happening in Bradley Beach in July and August 2026?
Peak season in Bradley Beach brings 5 dated events: Bradley Beach National Night Out on August 4, 2026, Bradley Beach LobsterFest on August 8, 2026, Bradley Beach 5K on August 15, 2026, Bradley Beach Pirate Day & Reggae Festival on August 22, 2026, Bradley Beach Porch Pop Up Art Show on August 29, 2026.
Are there free events in Bradley Beach?
Yes — 5 of Bradley Beach's 9 annual events are free, including Bradley Beach LobsterFest, Bradley Beach National Night Out, Bradley Beach Pirate Day & Reggae Festival, Bradley Beach Porch Pop Up Art Show.
What is the biggest event in Bradley Beach?
Sea.Hear.Now Festival, held at North Beach & Bradley Park, is the largest event on the Bradley Beach calendar, drawing around 35,000 daily people. Two days of beach music featuring Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, and 25+ artists on Asbury Park oceanfront.
Where should I stay for Bradley Beach events?
Bradley Beach sits in Monmouth County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in Bradley Beach and the neighbouring Monmouth County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for Bradley Beach events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in Bradley Beach. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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