# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:50 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Dive into a wild sound adventure with the Hackensack MP3 Experiment lighting up your senses like never before.About this EventPut on your headphones and show up. That's all you need to know.The Hackensack MP3 Experiment is a one-of-a-kind participatory event brought to Hackensack by Improv Everywhere as part of Illumination 250, a celebration of America's 250th anniversary. On October 3, hundreds of strangers will gather in a public space, press play at the same moment, and follow secret synchronized audio instructions delivered straight to their ears.What happens next? That's the surprise.It's part flash mob, part silent disco, part immersive theatre, and 100% fun. The New York Times called it "hilarious... like a political rally, but with more to do. Find a way to be part of it." This is the kind of night you'll be talking about for years.The MP3 Experiment has surprised and delighted tens of thousands of people across dozens of cities worldwide. Now it's Hackensack's turn.Bring your phone, bring your headphones, and bring a friend. All ages welcome. Free and open to the public.MORE DETAILS HERE: The event starts at exactly 8:05 PM. Late arrivals miss the magic, so arrive early and look for the MP3 table to get your glow sticks!Presented by Improv Everywhere as part of Illumination 250, a collaborative project of the , Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen, Main Street Business Alliance (), , and the supported by funding through the 's A.R.T.-Phase II Grant Program.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pgDM2BaOvM https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/980a54f0-a039-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd8e8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/982e57b0-a039-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc282818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9842a300-a039-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc383838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/98545640-a039-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hackensack/hackensack-mp3-experiment-a-surprise-headphone-adventure-illumination-250/100001992079541534 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, parties, art, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-03T23:20:00Z - Duration: 40 minutes - Location: Atlantic Street Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hackensack - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Atlantic Street Park - **lat**: 40.8817098 - **long**: -74.0450688 - **full address**: Atlantic Street Park, 102 State Street, Hackensack, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6d840bda9cddaf0471ce6e0a2a889370321d826ab31214888fc22daf08501a7e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4a4947-gmir.jpg?v=1782633010 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250 being held? - **A:** Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250 takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:50 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Atlantic Street Park, 102 State Street, Hackensack, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250? - **A:** Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250 is organized by Main Street Business Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hackensack MP3 Experiment: A Surprise Headphone Adventure Illumination 250 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hackensack, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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