- By Mabel Pais
The New Jersey Symphony will present its Jersey City Music & Arts Festival: eight days of music, dance, and community in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District, September 24–October 3, 2026.
All events are free and open to the public and will take place outdoors (weather permitting) in Provost Square Plaza, directly in front of New Jersey Symphony’s future Symphony Center at 7 Provost Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Rain dates and sites will be announced as needed on the New Jersey Symphony website . Full details are available at njsymphony.org/jcfest.
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Event Schedule
Symphony Chamber Concert
Thursday, September 24, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Featuring music by Jersey City–based composer Christopher Cerrone, performed by the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players.
Movie Night
Friday, September 25, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
A relaxing evening under the stars, enjoying a family-friendly film. Film to be announced.
Kids Day
Saturday, September 26, 10 am–2 pm
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day with a street-fair atmosphere, featuring the story of “Peter of the Wolf,” set to music by woodwind quintet, an upbeat program of music from around the world, Bollywood dancing from partner organization Kulture Kool, and arias sung by singers from Undead Arts (Zombie Opera). Kids (and adults!) will enjoy activities hosted by festival partners, including an Instrument Discovery Zone, a henna station, and more.
Wellness Day
Sunday, September 27, 12 pm–4 pm
Enjoy a wellness fair, including a sound bowl session led by Salvation Wellness and enhanced by the addition of the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players.
Movie Night
Tuesday, September 29, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
A relaxing evening under the stars, enjoying a family-friendly film. Film to be announced.
Riverview Jazz Salsa Night
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
This event is for those who like to salsa or simply want to hear great salsa music. Riverview Jazz presents a dance class led by Salsa Fever On2, followed by Samuel Torres’ Salsa Orchestra, led by a Latin GRAMMY Award–winning percussionist and composer.
Nimbus Dance Performance
Friday, October 2, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Dancers from Nimbus join the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players to perform a multidisciplinary spectacular. Nimbus’ “Dark Water,” set to Qasim Naqvi’s “God Docks at Death Harbor,” was warmly received in a 2024–25 season New Jersey Symphony concert and now comes to the stage in Jersey City. The program also features works by renowned contemporary composers Valerie Coleman and Paquito D’Rivera.
Symphony Chamber Concert
Saturday, October 3, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Featuring a New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players Brass Quintet performing music from around the world.
Watch a performance by the Symphony Brass Quintet – https://youtu.be/IfpD0F9HHHU
New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 55 mainstage concerts across the state at venues in Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Morristown, as well as at schools and public spaces statewide.
Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diverse communities throughout the state, while providing students unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other education programs.
In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal, and concert space in Jersey City. For more information about New Jersey Symphony, visit the website at njsymphony.org
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Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Health and Wellness, Spirituality, Education, Business, and Cuisine.
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