Jersey City Jazz Festival

May 28, 2026

One of the biggest music weekends of the year is returning to the Hudson River waterfront as the Jersey City Jazz Festival brings together live music, food, culture, and community for a massive three-day celebration. This year’s festival is expected to draw more than 30,000 people and, for the first time ever, it’s combining with the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival to showcase an even wider range of sounds and performances. Joining us now is Bryan Beninghove, Director and Founder of Riverview Jazz and a musician himself.

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