CENTRAL JERSEY JAZZ FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 4, 2026

Central Jersey’s premier celebration of jazz, arts, culture, and community has a new home for 2026 — Downtown Plainfield!

On Sunday, October 4, from 12:00–6:00 PM, the Central Jersey Jazz Festival will bring an unforgettable day of live music, creativity, food, and community to the heart of Downtown Plainfield.

For years, the Central Jersey Jazz Festival has brought together outstanding musicians, artists, makers, food vendors, and jazz lovers from across the region. This year, Downtown Plainfield joins the celebration, providing a vibrant new setting where visitors can experience incredible live performances while exploring the businesses, culture, and energy of the Queen City.

The festival is free and open to the public, rain or shine.

Want to be part of one of Central Jersey’s signature arts and cultural events?

Applications are now open for arts and craft vendors, makers, specialty vendors, and food vendors interested in participating in the 2026 Central Jersey Jazz Festival in Downtown Plainfield.

Showcase your products, creations, or cuisine to festivalgoers from throughout Central Jersey and beyond while becoming part of an exciting new chapter for this celebrated regional event.

Click the button below to apply to become a festival vendor.

We’re just getting started!

The 2026 artist lineup, performance schedule, festival activities, visitor information, and additional announcementswill be released in the coming weeks.

Follow Downtown Plainfield and the Central Jersey Jazz Festival on social media and check back here regularly for the latest updates.

Save the date — October 4, 2026 — and get ready to experience jazz in the heart of Downtown Plainfield.