Long Branch NJ Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the Long Branch calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
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Long Branch runs 20 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward food & drink, cultural & heritage and sporting events events. Historic Resort Reborn. June is the busiest stretch with 5 scheduled events, and 9 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Oceanfest at Pier Village & Long Branch Beach, held July 4, 2026.
Daily beach badges run $6 ($70 for the season), so budget for those on top of any ticketed event. Everything below is drawn from our Monmouth County events dataset — 20 of the 20 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
Coming up in Long Branch
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January in Long Branch
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March in Long Branch
All March shore events →Shamrocks By The Shore
St. Patrick's celebration at Pier Village.
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April in Long Branch
All April shore events →Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
60+ restaurants offer prix fixe menus across Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Kite at the Pier
Spring kite flying at Pier Village—bring your own or enjoy the show.
NJ Marathon & Half Marathon
Premier point-to-point race along the shore with full and half marathon options.
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June in Long Branch
All June shore events →North to Shore Festival
Music, comedy, and arts across Asbury Park, Newark, and Atlantic City — extended to July 19, 2026.
Asbury Park Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival
Boardwalk tasting festival with 100+ craft beers, wines, and spirits in Asbury Park.
New Jersey Irish Festival
Irish music, dance, food, and culture celebration at Monmouth Park.
Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show
Large classic-car cruise show along the Long Branch oceanfront promenade.
Long Branch Juneteenth Celebration
The city's annual Juneteenth Fun Day with food, games, and entertainment celebrating emancipation.
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July in Long Branch
All July shore events →Oceanfest
NJ's largest July 4th celebration with 250,000 visitors and massive fireworks display.
Long Branch Tattoo Fest
Three-day tattoo convention at Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch with artists, contests and live music.
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
Italian food, wine tasting, and live racing at Monmouth Park.
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August in Long Branch
All August shore events →Long Branch Mile Swim
Open-water one-mile ocean swim off the Long Branch beachfront, part of the Jersey Shore lifeguard race circuit.
Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
25th annual free jazz and blues festival with fireworks finale.
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September in Long Branch
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October in Long Branch
All October shore events →Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade
Costumed dog parade and fall afternoon at Pier Village.
Long Branch Columbus Day Parade
Long Branch Columbus Day Parade, moved by rain to Sunday, Oct 18.
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November in Long Branch
All November shore events →Also on the Long Branch calendar
- Summer Concert Series — Weekly June-August
- Halloween Parade & Costume Contest — Late October
- Pier Village Holiday Tree Lighting — Day after Thanksgiving
- Restaurant Week — March & October
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Long Branch events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Long Branch, NJ in 2026?
Long Branch has 20 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include Ice Carving Competition at Pier Village (January 17, 2026), Shamrocks By The Shore (March 7, 2026), Jersey Shore Restaurant Week (April 10-19, 2026), Kite at the Pier (April 11, 2026), NJ Marathon & Half Marathon (April 26, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
What is happening in Long Branch in July and August 2026?
Peak season in Long Branch brings 5 dated events: Oceanfest on July 4, 2026, Italian Festival & Wine Tasting on July 25-26, 2026, Long Branch Tattoo Fest on July 31 - August 2, 2026, Long Branch Mile Swim on August 2, 2026, Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival on August 29, 2026.
Are there free events in Long Branch?
Yes — 9 of Long Branch's 20 annual events are free, including Ice Carving Competition at Pier Village, Shamrocks By The Shore, Kite at the Pier, Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show.
What is the biggest event in Long Branch?
Oceanfest, held at Pier Village & Long Branch Beach, is the largest event on the Long Branch calendar, drawing around 250,000 people. NJ's largest July 4th celebration with 250,000 visitors and massive fireworks display.
Where should I stay for Long Branch events?
Long Branch sits in Monmouth County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in Long Branch and the neighbouring Monmouth County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for Long Branch events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in Long Branch. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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