Liberty State Park's Free Summer Fest Concert Series


 
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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 

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