Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival

Presented by the City of Long Branch

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Great Lawn & Promenade | Long Branch, NJ
🎟️ Complimentary Admission

Spend Labor Day Weekend enjoying an unforgettable day of live music, ocean views, and Jersey Shore summer vibes at the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival. Set along the beautiful Great Lawn and Promenade, this free community celebration brings together an incredible lineup of jazz, blues, soul, and live entertainment, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean after dark.

Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with outstanding performances from regional and national talent, all set against the backdrop of the Jersey Shore.

2026 Festival Lineup

     1:00 PM – National Anthem

🎶 1:05 PM – Sweet Music Academy Youth Band

🎷 2:15 PM – Jane Stuart

🎤 3:30 PM – Soul Project

🎸 4:45 PM – Nth Degree

🎹 6:00 PM – Sharon Lasher & Jersey Blues

🎵 7:30 PM – The Jimmys

🎆 Fireworks at Dark

Make a Day of It at Pier Village

Located just steps from the festival, Pier Village offers everything you need for the perfect day at the shore.

🍽️ Dine
Enjoy oceanfront dining, fresh seafood, sushi, steaks, tacos, cocktails, sweet treats, and international cuisine at Pier Village’s restaurants and bars.

🛍️ Shop
Browse coastal boutiques, surf shops, specialty retailers, gifts, beach essentials, books, and unique local finds.

🎳 Play
Enjoy bowling and games at Pier Pins, mini golf at Pier Putt, the Carousel, arcade attractions, beachfront activities, and more.

🍹 Sip
Relax with handcrafted cocktails and ocean views at Carousel Bar, Avenue, AVA Beach Bar, McLoone’s Pier House, and other waterfront destinations.

🏨 Stay
Turn your festival experience into a weekend getaway with an oceanfront stay at Wave Resort or Bungalow Hotel.

Event Highlights

🎶 Live Jazz, Blues & Soul Music

🌊 Oceanfront Setting

🎆 Fireworks Display

🍽️ Dining & Cocktails

🛍️ Shopping & Entertainment

🏖️ Family-Friendly Activities

🎟️ Free Admission

Join us for one of the Jersey Shore’s most beloved summer traditions and experience a full day of music, community, dining, shopping, and seaside celebration.

📍 Great Lawn & Promenade
Long Branch, NJ

Listen. Dine. Shop. Play. Stay.
Experience the best of Long Branch and Pier Village.