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NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL to Return With Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes & More in NJ

The multi-day festival will present October London, Eric Benet, and Whiskey Myers at Prudential Center in Newark.

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NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL to Return With Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes & More in NJ

North to Shore Festival will return for its fourth year from June 11–28, 2026 with programming across Newark, Asbury Park, and venues throughout the Jersey Shore region.

This year’s lineup includes performances by Janelle Monáe, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Yellowcard, Sublime, Joe Bonamassa, Iliza Schlesinger, Zarna Garg, and many others.

The festival will also feature free concerts, film screenings, workshops, and community events throughout the state.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said in a statement: “The best way to kick off the summer season is by celebrating New Jersey's homegrown talent and vibrant arts scene.”

Selected Festival Events

JANELLE MONÁE

June 17, 2026
Prudential Hall at NJPAC

THE BLACK CROWES with Whiskey Myers

June 20, 2026
Prudential Center

Alison Krauss & UNION STATION featuring Jerry Douglas

June 26, 2026
Prudential Hall at NJPAC

YELLOWCARD, New Found Glory, and Plain White T’s

June 19, 2026
Stone Pony Summer Stage

SUBLIME

June 19, 2026
ParkStage

ILIZA SCHLESINGER

June 27, 2026
Prudential Hall at NJPAC

JOE BONAMASSA

June 28, 2026
Prudential Hall at NJPAC

THE CHURCH

June 28, 2026
Stone Pony

Additional performers include The Head and the Heart, Jimmy Eat World, Marc Maron, Kurt Vile, David Cross, Jessica Kirson, and New York Yankees legend Bernie Williams.

More information, updates, and tickets are available at North to Shore Festival.



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