Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival
- Dates
- Expected August
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- The Great Lawn, Boardwalk (10 Ocean Blvd)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival was August 29, 2026, in Long Branch, NJ. Its next dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival is an annual outdoor jazz and blues festival presented by the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation, held on Saturday 29 August in 2026 at The Great Lawn on the Boardwalk, 10 Ocean Blvd, in Long Branch, New Jersey. The event has moved locations and changed names over the years while the live jazz and blues has stayed the same. The festival won the Jersey Arts People's Choice Awards for Favorite Music Festival in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and the foundation behind it was founded in 1987.
How it works
In 2026 the festival ran from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday 29 August. Food vendors and non-profit booths apply through the festival application, sponsors can pay online or request an invoice, and volunteers help out at the festival.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport EWR.
How do I get to Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is EWR, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
AirTrain Newark connects all EWR terminals to Newark Liberty International Airport Station on the Northeast Corridor. From there, an NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train to Long Branch usually requires a change at Newark Penn Station or NY Penn Station onto the North Jersey Coast Line, terminating at Long Branch station (3rd Ave), about a 15-20 min walk to the Great Lawn/Pier Village boardwalk (per rider commentary. 10-15 min to Pier Village, closer to 20 min to the boardwalk itself, or a ~$4 cab).
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Rideshare pickups are at designated ride-share zones on each EWR terminal's ground transportation level; taxi stands are also outside each terminal. EWR to Long Branch is roughly 50 miles / 50-70 min depending on Garden State Parkway traffic, no direct rail-free shortcut exists, this is the practical single-leg option for fly-in attendees not connecting via NJ Transit.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Metered parking on the oceanfront from Brighton to Morris Avenues (which includes the Great Lawn/10 Ocean Blvd area) runs $2/hour Mon-Thu and $3/hour Fri-Sun & holidays per the city's own parking page; the festival falls on a Saturday, so the higher weekend rate applies. Pier Village itself has separate metered hours (10am-midnight) versus 9am-5pm for other oceanfront meters. A municipal lot across from Ocean Place Resort on Ocean Blvd is also available (same $2/$3 hourly structure; free for Long Branch residents with proof of residency). No dedicated festival lot or prepaid festival parking pass was found, this is street/municipal-lot metered parking via ParkMobile, not a festival-specific product.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at EWR
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Long Branch. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The Great Lawn, Boardwalk (10 Ocean Blvd)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival?
Treat yourself 1
1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Typically $180-350 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
1170 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1128 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Link coming soonPier Village, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Long Branch/Jersey Shore Airbnb inventory is dense and heavily seasonal, summer weekend rates (this festival falls on a late-August Saturday, still peak Shore season) typically run at a premium over shoulder-season pricing per general Jersey Shore short-term-rental market commentary. treat any premium as the ordinary Jersey Shore summer-weekend pattern.
Search AirbnbHipcamp's Long Branch-area results are almost entirely inland state-park and Pinelands campgrounds (e.g. Allaire State Park, Cheesequake State Park, Baker's Acres) rather than anything on or near the oceanfront boardwalk, a car-hire-adjacent option for attendees comfortable with a drive, not a walkable alternative to the festival itself.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is the next Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival?
Not announced yet. The last festival was August 29, 2026. The next one is expected in August.
How much are Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival held?
The Great Lawn, Boardwalk (10 Ocean Blvd), Long Branch, NJ.