# Festivals in Jersey City 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Jersey City 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Jersey City. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Jersey City, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Jersey City listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Jersey City

- **Event Name**: SCA Diwali on Hudson 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready…SCA Diwali on Hudson 2026 is back for our 12th year, and we’re coming bigger and brighter than ever! Hosted by Saraswati Cultural Association, this FREE, family friendly celebration will light up the Hudson with incredible performances, exciting
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/sca-diwali-on-hudson-2026/200030030500211
  - **Venue**: Exchange Place
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Day of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Día de Muertos Parade and Celebration! The giant skeleton puppet parade kicks off at Noon on the corner of Bowers St and Palisade Ave and ends at the Riverview Park gazebo. The community Ofrenda (altar) will be setup in the gazebo a
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/day-of-the-dead-celebration-at-the-riverview-farmers-market/200030169889704
  - **Venue**: 498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07307
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- **Event Name**: Jersey City Independent Film Fest Presents: Nightmares
  - **Description**: JCIFF Presents: Nightmares - a celebration of independent horror featuring short films, visual art, local vendors & spooky surprises.About this EventJCIFF Presents: NIGHTMARES
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 03:00 pm – Wed Oct 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/jersey-city-independent-film-fest-presents-nightmares/100001998695865136
  - **Venue**: Jersey City Free Public Library: Cunningham Branch
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  - **Price**: USD 20 to 35
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Jersey City Wine Fest
  - **Description**: Wine Fest is your all access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium.About this EventTickets include samples of wine and more for the sessionTickets are NON R
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/jersey-city-wine-fest/100001993625619896
  - **Venue**: Harborside Atrium
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 68
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, business, exhibitions, live-music, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Avant Radio Festival
  - **Description**: WAVE FARM and WFMU  and ARTxFM are teaming up to bring you a weekend focused on the creative and experimental nature of radio.About this EventEarly Bird Registration: $175Early Bird Student Registration: $140E
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/avant-radio-festival/100001988767832122
  - **Venue**: Monty Hall
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  - **Price**: USD 8 to 195
  - **Categories**: art, festivals, workshops, entertainment, it, comedy, spoken-word, concerts, performances, meetups, music, live-music, fine-arts, trips-adventures, storytelling
- **Event Name**: LezFest Salsa Night
  - **Description**: Join LezFest for a fun night led by Salsa Fever On2 Dance Academy! Enjoy a guided salsa experience filled with movement and community!
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/lezfest-salsa-night/100002002939033567
  - **Venue**: SuLuna
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  - **Price**: USD 34
  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment

## Trending Events in Jersey City

- **Event Name**: SCA Diwali on Hudson 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready…SCA Diwali on Hudson 2026 is back for our 12th year, and we’re coming bigger and brighter than ever! Hosted by Saraswati Cultural Association, this FREE, family friendly celebration will light up the Hudson with incredible performances, exciting
  - **Venue**: Exchange Place
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- **Event Name**: Shyne  Barrington Levy & Lil Cease
  - **Venue**: Loew's Jersey Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Hudson County Fall Fest 2026: Free Halloween Festival in Jersey City
  - **Description**: Free Hudson County Fall Fest in Jersey City! Halloween fun, trick-or-treating, live music, kids activities, food & costume contests.About this EventLooking for Halloween events in Jersey City or a fun, free family eve
  - **Venue**: 902 Brewing Co .
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- **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Jersey City Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31
  - **Description**: Costumes in daylight. Jersey City's Halloween day party crawl, 1 PM to 8 PM: 4+ bars, one wristband, no cover, then Halloween night. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959🎃🕸️ JERSEY CITY HALLO
  - **Venue**: TBA
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- **Event Name**: The War On Drugs
  - **Venue**: Loew's Jersey Theatre
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- **Event Name**: JC’S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY 2026 | TIM BURTON NIGHT | OCT 31
  - **Description**: Get ready for a spooky Tim Burton-themed bash that’s gonna be the wildest Halloween party JC’s ever seen!About this EventThis Halloween, step into the dark and twisted world of Tim Burton at The Ashford!
  - **Venue**: The Ashford
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Halloween Classics
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jersey City. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University u
  - **Venue**: The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jersey City. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Dolly Parton at The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University und
  - **Venue**: The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University
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- **Event Name**: Jersey City Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: The Halloween event of the century on October 24th, 2026!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/Q2fNjUEMSF4Jersey City Halloween Bar CrawlGet ready for a frightfully fun nigh
  - **Venue**: BOOTS & BONES
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** SCA Diwali on Hudson 2026 (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at Exchange Place), Day of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 10:00 am at 498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07307), Jersey City Independent Film Fest Presents: Nightmares (Wed Oct 28 2026 at 03:00 pm at Jersey City Free Public Library: Cunningham Branch), Jersey City Wine Fest (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Harborside Atrium), Avant Radio Festival (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 02:00 pm at Monty Hall).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Jersey City in October 2026?
  - **A:** SCA Diwali on Hudson 2026 (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at Exchange Place), Jersey City Independent Film Fest Presents: Nightmares (Wed Oct 28 2026 at 03:00 pm at Jersey City Free Public Library: Cunningham Branch), LezFest Salsa Night (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at SuLuna).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Jersey City on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Jersey City include Exchange Place, 498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07307, Jersey City Free Public Library: Cunningham Branch.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Jersey City range from USD 8 to USD 195. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Jersey City include Saraswati Cultural Association of New Jersey, Farms in the Heights, Hudson Arts Collective.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Jersey City?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Jersey City.

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