New Brunswick Heart Festival at State Theatre New Jersey
Dates: 8/9/2025
📍 Theatre: State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 7322477469
FREE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL!
Sat, August 9, 2025 from 2pm-6pm
This annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
The festival features live performances by The Discoteks performing Disco and Motown hits; Afro-Peruvian music and dance by Socabón Peru Cultural Association; dance by Inspira Performing Arts & Cultural Center; George Street Playhouse; Grupo de Danza Folklórica La Sagrada Familia; singer Myles Cherette; New Brunswick Brass; Jersey Talent winner, pianist Elias Nicozisis; hustle dance instruction with Amy Garcia Phillips and the Contento Dancers; tap dancer Omar Edwards; and DJ IZM! The festival also includes dance classes for kids with Princeton Ballet School (Beginnng Dance for ages 4-8; Contemporary for ages 9-16), an Arts Market, craft vendors, free balloon animals, free face painting by Jazzy J, a health & wellness tent hosted by Garden of Healing, free Henna, free arts and crafts with Dibble & Dabble, free cariacture by Matthew Many, and a history corner hosted by East Jersey Old Town Village. Other activities include free arts & crafts, food vendors, ticket and swag giveaways, and so much more!
Dance Workshop Schedule
4pm–4:30pm | Beginning Dance (ages 4–8): This workshop explores rhythm and music through creative movement. A theme and story will inspire individuality and expression, with an introduction to classical ballet technique.
5pm–5:30pm | Contemporary (ages 9–16): This workshop embraces interpretive dance, blending elements from ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical styles.
Princeton Ballet School Open House | 2pm–6pm
Tour Princeton Ballet School’s studios at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. PBS staff will be available to share school information, schedules, and registration details. Guests can also enter a special drawing to win free tickets to an American Repertory Ballet performance coming to NBPAC this fall!
New Brunswick Heart Festival is presented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County.
Join us at State Theatre for
LUMIA: A Futuristic Cirque Show
Sat, August 9 at 1pm, before the festival — perfect for the whole family!
Discover the future with LUMIA: A Futuristic Cirque Show! This groundbreaking production redefines the boundaries of technology and entertainment, blending breathtaking acrobatics with the latest advancements in visual technology. LUMIA showcases an array of holograms, interactive lasers, LED technology, light suits, and even robots that transform the stage into a vibrant canvas of light and movement.
News About New Brunswick Heart Festival at State Theatre New Jersey
JERSEY TALENT Youth Competition Will Come to the State Theatre New Jersey
May 14, 2026 State Theatre New Jersey will present JERSEY TALENT, a competition for ages 8-25, featuring 10 finalists performing live at the historic New Brunswick venue. The winner earns a spot at the New Brunswick Heart Festival.
6th Annual NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL Returns August 9
July 24, 2025 The 6th Annual New Brunswick Heart Festival returns to downtown New Brunswick on Saturday, August 9, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., celebrating the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
State Theatre New Jersey Will Host JERSEY TALENT This Weekend
May 28, 2025 State Theatre New Jersey will present Jersey Talent. Twelve finalists, including singers, dancers, pianists, and more, will perform live at the historic State Theatre.
NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL Returns Next Month
July 31, 2024 State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and I Am D.Muse will present the 5th Annual New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 10, from 2pm-6pm.
The Arts Institute Of Middlesex County Unveils Exciting New Arts Programming This August
July 30, 2024 Discover new arts programming from the Arts Institute of Middlesex County this August, featuring a variety of events and activities designed to engage and inspire the community.
State Theatre New Jersey to Present JERSEY TALENT in June
May 17, 2024 State Theatre New Jersey will present Jersey Talent in June. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
New Brunswick HEART Festival Returns This Weekend
August 08, 2023 State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 12, from 3pm-6pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.
New Jersey Cultural Institutions Partner to Present the 3rd Annual NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL
August 08, 2022 State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 13, from 3pm-6pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.
NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL Celebrates the Arts and History of New Brunswick and Middlesex County
July 26, 2021 State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 4pm-7pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.
New Brunswick Cultural Center/Arts New Brunswick Presents The 11th HUB CITY SOUNDS Fall 2021
July 15, 2021 New Brunswick Cultural Center/Arts New Brunswick presents the 11th annual Hub City Sounds series, taking place this summer to fall from August 7 through October 31, 2021.
Crossroads Performance Of FLY Featured At Inaugural Virtual New Brunswick HEART Festival
August 14, 2020 Crossroads Theatre Company's contribution to the first New Brunswick HEART Festival is a tap presentation from the play FLY performed by Omar Edwards that will close out the festival.
New Brunswick HEART Festival Celebrates the Arts and History of New Brunswick and Middlesex County
August 04, 2020 vState Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, and Above Art Studios present the inaugural New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 3pm-7pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Co-Founder of CPRLive, Sharon Gordon.About the Theatre
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