Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Jersey City Jazz Festival

A free waterfront jazz festival at Exchange Place Plaza with three stages and Manhattan skyline views, preceded by a week of club shows around Jersey City. It includes a parade, free salsa classes, a kids' community zone and a VIP area.

Event Atlas · Hudson County

Jazz and blues · Jersey City, Hudson County

Jersey City Jazz Festival is a jazz and blues event in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, with listed dates from May 28 through May 30, 2027.

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When: May 28–30, 2027
Last weekend in May
Where: Exchange Place Plaza
Hudson River Waterfront at Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302 · Hudson County
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Admission: Free
Free; VIP experience available
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Organized by: Riverview Jazz (RVJ)
Nonprofit

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What to expect

Three stages at Exchange Place Plaza
Pre-festival club nights across Jersey City venues
Parade and free salsa dance classes
Kids' community zone with the JC Free Public Library
VIP experience and food court

2026 Confirmed

Friday–Sunday, May 29–31, 2026, with club events May 26–28.

May 29–31, 2026

2027 Dates TBD

May 28–30, 2027

Lineup

The Palmieri Experience
Joe Lovano
Nate Smith
Jeff 'Tain' Watts

Plan your visit

Transit: Exchange Place PATH and HBLR light rail

Supporters

Sponsors

Exchange Place Alliance
RWJBarnabas Health
Jersey City Free Public Library
NJEDA (grant)
Chamber Music America (grant)
Jersey City Arts & Cultural Trust Fund (grant)
Hudson County LAP grant

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Sources

Organizer / venue page official
Festival Guides and Reviews aggregator

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.