South Jersey Music Festivals: Your Guide To The Best Concerts
Discover The Best South Jersey Music Festivals At Live Venues. Uncover Concerts with Blue Grass, Country, Rock, Jazz, and Folk.
The popular 2021 South Jersey music festivals typically appear at large, destination venues, mostly outdoors, and at indoor live music venues. Music enthusiasts of all ages and interests can enjoy blue grass, country, rock, jazz, folk, contemporary, indie, and many other types of music.
The
festivals range from jam sessions to multi-stage performances and can
feature any where from up-coming, new breed artists to established, well
known performers.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
Multi-date South Jersey Music Festivals & Events
Albert Hall Country and Bluegrass Outdoor ConcertsSaturday Nights from May, 2021 through October, 2021. Concerts will be from 6:30 to 9pm
Albert Music Hall
The parking lot behind the Albert Hall building
131 Wells Mills Road (Rt. 532)
Waretown, NJ
Weekly Line-up
Admission: $5
Please bring chairs. No coolers. No outside food. Restrooms are available No Alcohol or Smoking.
Cape May Free Music in the Park
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday evenings
On seleted evenings during the summer 2021
Located in Rotary Park Bandstand at 7pm
Grab a chair and come enjoy some free music in the park!
Schedule
Ocean City Summer Concert Series
Beginning June 21 through August 23, 2021
Ocean City Music Pier
Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace
Ocean City, NJ
Tickets : (Box office) 609) 399-6111 or On-line
North Wildwood Concerts Under the Stars
Thursday and Saturday night @ 8 p.m. Beginning Thursday July 1st and running until Saturday September 18th, 2021
Lou Booth Amphitheater
2nd & Ocean Avenues
North Wildwood, NJ
Website/Schudule of Performers
Free event
The entertainment is live
The venue has benches to sit on so there is no need to bring beach chairs or folding chairs. We suggest you bring a hoodie or a blanket as it does get a tad chilly at night as the amphitheater is next to the beach.
Cape May Summer Lawn Wednsday Evening Concert Series
Cape May Ferry Terminal
1200 Lincoln Blvd.
Cape May, NJ 08204
Website
Free Admission
Wednesday July 7 - Wednesday, August 25, 2021; 5:30-8:30 PM
Bring your lawn chair or towel (chairs recommended) and come out the Ferry Terminal to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery along with the music. Food and beverages are available for sale.
August 2021 South Jersey Music Festivals & Events
Barefoot Country Music Fest
August 19 - 22, 2021 (rain or shine)
On the beach between the famous Morey's Piers
Wildwood, NJ
Website / Tickets
This is the Northeast's largest outdoor country music festival hosting a unique blend of country music's top artists and up-and-comers on multiple stages including Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Dan + Shay, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Currington, Jimmie Allen, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, and 30+ more performers. With the combination of country music and the scenic Wildwood's backdrop, this family-friendly, three-day festival is a summer vacation destination
August 19 - 22, 2021 (rain or shine)
On the beach between the famous Morey's Piers
Wildwood, NJ
Website / Tickets
This is the Northeast's largest outdoor country music festival hosting a unique blend of country music's top artists and up-and-comers on multiple stages including Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Dan + Shay, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Currington, Jimmie Allen, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, and 30+ more performers. With the combination of country music and the scenic Wildwood's backdrop, this family-friendly, three-day festival is a summer vacation destination
September 2021 South Jersey Music Festivals & Events
The Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 4, 5, 2021
Salem County Fairgrounds
725 Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
Website (Line-up, schedule, and Tickets)
This family music festival features southern Appalachian old-time and bluegrass and related music styles. For kids, there is also a Children's Stage.
The festival site has plenty of room for camping for tenters as well as RVers, and unlike many other festivals, they do not charge extra for camping. Weekend ticket holders may camp on the grounds at no charge, but camping is available only to weekend ticket holders - daily ticket holders may not bring vehicles or camping gear into the campground.
Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 4, 5, 2021
Salem County Fairgrounds
725 Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
Website (Line-up, schedule, and Tickets)
This family music festival features southern Appalachian old-time and bluegrass and related music styles. For kids, there is also a Children's Stage.
The festival site has plenty of room for camping for tenters as well as RVers, and unlike many other festivals, they do not charge extra for camping. Weekend ticket holders may camp on the grounds at no charge, but camping is available only to weekend ticket holders - daily ticket holders may not bring vehicles or camping gear into the campground.
Annual Wildwood Block Party and Music Festival
Sunday, September 5, 2021: 1pm - 10pm
Fox Park
(across from the Wildwoods Convention Center on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues)
Wildwood, NJ
609.522.2444
Website
This family festival event will feature free live entertainment, craft and food vendors and many entertainers. Admission to the block party and concert is FREE.
Sunday, September 5, 2021: 1pm - 10pm
Fox Park
(across from the Wildwoods Convention Center on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues)
Wildwood, NJ
609.522.2444
Website
This family festival event will feature free live entertainment, craft and food vendors and many entertainers. Admission to the block party and concert is FREE.
Boots at the Beach
September 17, 18, 19, 2021; (Rain or shine)
Olde New Jersey Ave
North Wildwood, NJ
Website
Free Outdoor event
Southern New Jersey's largest country festival features Country bands, Dj's, line dancing, food, and Country vendors crafts and wares. All in a great outdoor setting by the seaside in beautiful North Wildwood. A good Olde Time for the entire family. The event includes an open air concert and vendors for people to choose from. The event is held on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the Entertainment District that allows many options for guests in the areas of beverages, food, and many other entertainment options.
September 17, 18, 19, 2021; (Rain or shine)
Olde New Jersey Ave
North Wildwood, NJ
Website
Free Outdoor event
Southern New Jersey's largest country festival features Country bands, Dj's, line dancing, food, and Country vendors crafts and wares. All in a great outdoor setting by the seaside in beautiful North Wildwood. A good Olde Time for the entire family. The event includes an open air concert and vendors for people to choose from. The event is held on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the Entertainment District that allows many options for guests in the areas of beverages, food, and many other entertainment options.
The XPoNential Music Festival
September 17 - 19, 2021; (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Wiggins Park
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
Web Site/Tickets
Contact: Blaire Brinster, Phone: 215-898-6677, Email: wxpnpr@gmail.com
This annual music festival features 3 days with 30+ performers on three stages with an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists. heard on WXPN 88.5FM, the award-winning Philadelphia public radio station. Acts coming to the festival include Dawes, Los Lobos, Ani Difranco, Strand Of Oaks, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and more.
September 17 - 19, 2021; (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Wiggins Park
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
Web Site/Tickets
Contact: Blaire Brinster, Phone: 215-898-6677, Email: wxpnpr@gmail.com
This annual music festival features 3 days with 30+ performers on three stages with an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists. heard on WXPN 88.5FM, the award-winning Philadelphia public radio station. Acts coming to the festival include Dawes, Los Lobos, Ani Difranco, Strand Of Oaks, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and more.
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Saturday, September 18th 2021 12-7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Medford's Freedom Park
86 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08055
Website/line-up of performers
Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Enjoy Great Live Music from several local Rock, Folk, and Blues Bands. The event includes a Beer tent, Three tages of Live Music, Food trucks, German Food, Artisan Ciders, kids fun activities and more.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 12-7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Medford's Freedom Park
86 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08055
Website/line-up of performers
Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Enjoy Great Live Music from several local Rock, Folk, and Blues Bands. The event includes a Beer tent, Three tages of Live Music, Food trucks, German Food, Artisan Ciders, kids fun activities and more.
Camp Jam in the Pines
September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2021
Paradise Lakes Campground
Hammonton, NJ
Website
This annual event features national, international, and regional touring acts while still showcasing local talent. Camp Jam is an eclectic mix of blues, bluegrass, funk, country and good ol' rock-n-roll (just to name a few).In addition to a strong following, Camp Jam is graced with wonderful craft and food vendors, as well as yoga workshops and even kid's activities. So if fun in the sun with like minded folks and a truly unique musical experience sounds good to you, come on out to Camp Jam in the Pines (no camping required, but you may want to stay for a while)
Paradise Lake Campground is located in the heart of the Pine Barrens, surrounded by Wharton state forest. The secluded campground features a Cedar lake and a beach on which our main stage is built.
September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2021
Paradise Lakes Campground
Hammonton, NJ
Website
This annual event features national, international, and regional touring acts while still showcasing local talent. Camp Jam is an eclectic mix of blues, bluegrass, funk, country and good ol' rock-n-roll (just to name a few).In addition to a strong following, Camp Jam is graced with wonderful craft and food vendors, as well as yoga workshops and even kid's activities. So if fun in the sun with like minded folks and a truly unique musical experience sounds good to you, come on out to Camp Jam in the Pines (no camping required, but you may want to stay for a while)
Paradise Lake Campground is located in the heart of the Pine Barrens, surrounded by Wharton state forest. The secluded campground features a Cedar lake and a beach on which our main stage is built.
October 2021 South Jersey Music Festivals & Events
Exit 0 International Jazz Festival
October 1 - 3, 2021
Multiple venues:
Exit Zero Ferry Park 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, Cape May Convention Hall Beach Stage, & many clubs
Cape May, NJ
Website-lineup-schedule-tickets
Occuring twice a year in the Spring and Fall, Cape may comes alive this weekend with more than 40 jazz performances taking place in a three day multi-venue festival featuring top national headliners. nternational touring artists perform on the 2 stages of the Exit Zero Ferry Park , Cape May Convention Hall Beach Stage. You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum blocoAll venues staged using otdoor spaces with multiple stages respecting all CDC and State of NJ Covid-19 guidelines.
October 1 - 3, 2021
Multiple venues:
Exit Zero Ferry Park 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, Cape May Convention Hall Beach Stage, & many clubs
Cape May, NJ
Website-lineup-schedule-tickets
Occuring twice a year in the Spring and Fall, Cape may comes alive this weekend with more than 40 jazz performances taking place in a three day multi-venue festival featuring top national headliners. nternational touring artists perform on the 2 stages of the Exit Zero Ferry Park , Cape May Convention Hall Beach Stage. You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum blocoAll venues staged using otdoor spaces with multiple stages respecting all CDC and State of NJ Covid-19 guidelines.
The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
Saturday, October 9, 2021; 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Atlantic Avenue
between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues
Wildwood, NJ
609-729-4000
Website
Free Admission
The festival will feature 2 stages of live music plus crafters, food vendors, games, a pie eating contest and much more! A “Kids Korner” with activities including pumpkin painting, crab hat making and inflatable bounce house.
Saturday, October 9, 2021; 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Atlantic Avenue
between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues
Wildwood, NJ
609-729-4000
Website
Free Admission
The festival will feature 2 stages of live music plus crafters, food vendors, games, a pie eating contest and much more! A “Kids Korner” with activities including pumpkin painting, crab hat making and inflatable bounce house.
October 24, 2021@6pm
Randy's Now Man Cave
134 Farnsworth Ave
Bordentown, NJ
Web Site
mjajazz@optonline.net
Event Cost: $26.00
The Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Tribute Band performs live shows taking you back in time to the music of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. This project is comprised of extremely talented and seasoned musicians. Mike Armando was the original guitarist for Screamin' Jay Hawkins back in the 1970's. Another reason this project is exciting. The band is not just performing the music of Screamin' Jay Hawkins but creating a time machine of one of rock’s true wild men. A show you will surely remember for many years. For old fans of Screamin’Jay Hawkins, this band has captured the off the hook creativity of Jays music . New fans will be treated to a style that could only have flourished in a better time for music.
Upcoming Ticketed Events - South Jersey Live Music Venues
BB&T Pavillion - Camden, NJLevoy Theatre, Millville, NJ
Ocean City Music Pier - Ocean City, NJ
Scottish Rite Auditorium - Collingswood, NJ
