Liberty State Park's Free Summer Fest Concert Series
Already in full swing since July, Liberty State Park’s free SummerFest Concert series, now in its 42nd year, is the longest running one of its kind in New Jersey. Held on Tuesday and Sunday evenings in two brand new locations within the park, the concerts offer something for all ages, featuring rock, jazz, r and b, folk, Latin, alt-country rock, and NJCU's Alumni singers.
Bring picnic and snacks and enjoy the breeziest outdoor location in JC - and if you’re packing light, no worries as there will be food trucks on hand. Here’s everything else you need to know!
Sunday Concert Series in August
When: 6pm – 8pm
Where: North Cove Field, behind the ferry parking lot on Audrey Zapp Drive.
Driving? The ferry lot is always free after 5pm, but free earlier if you mention the concert at the entry booth.
Cycling? Head toward the northside of LSP, go east toward the historic Terminal on the path next to the (cobblestone) Audrey Zapp Drive to get to North Cove Field.
Concert Schedule
Date Performer/Band Music Genre
August 5 3D Rhythm of Life Tropical Latin Soul
August 12 Andrae Murchison Soulful Jazz
August 19 Sensational Country Blues Wonders American Roots Music
August 26 The MIGHTY Spectrum Band Classic Rock
Tuesday Concert Series in August/September
When: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: South Overlook Lawn at LSP’s southside near picnic area/flags.
Driving? Enter 200 Morris Pesin Drive in your GPS
Cycling? Upon entering park, make a right turn on Freedom Way to get to the park's southside, 2000 feet behind Lady Liberty with panoramic harbor views.
Concert Schedule
Date Performer/Band Music Genre
August 7 Debra Devi Classic rock / Americana
August 14 Wilma Ann & The Jazz Disciples Soul / Jazz
August 21 Kareen Walkes Jazz / Funk / Pop
August 28 Gully Hubbards Americana/Alt‐Country/rock
September 4 NJCU Current & Alumni Singers Broadway & Show Tunes
For More Information:
Concert Information: call Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs 201- 547- 6921
For Concert cancellations due to threat of rain: call Friends of LSP at 201-792-1993 after 3pm
For more info on LSP goings on, map, history, etc.: www.folsp.org
For the entire summer concert schedule: http://www.folsp.org/Summerfest%202018.pdf