Free Events

Enjoy local live music throughout the week under the open sky. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in—these events are totally free and family-friendly:

• All events are free and outdoor, perfect for family nights and community gatherings.

• Artists range from jazz ensembles to tribute bands—each show brings a new flavor.

• Great for picnics, blanket seating by the waterfront, or midweek live music rides.

Tuesdays

• Tunesday Tuesdays on the Washington Street Mall (Cape May)
  🕖 Tuesdays at 4:00-8:00 PM
  📍 Brigantine Community Center Lawn, 265 42nd St, Brigantine, NJ
  Description: Tunesday Tuesdays” Summer Music on the Mall series is back this year! Every Tuesday, live music will be set up throughout the Mall.

Wednesdays

• Brigantine Summer Concert Series
  🕖 Wednesdays at 7 PM
  📍 Brigantine Community Center Lawn, 265 42nd St, Brigantine, NJ
  Description: Enjoy a rotating lineup of bands on the Community Center lawn. Bring a chair or blanket; rain dates are Thursdays.

• Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk (Atlantic City)
  🕖 Wednesdays at 7 PM
  📍 Kennedy Plaza, 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
  Description: A festive concert series featuring New Orleans-style funk and jazz to spice up your midweek
  
  

Thursdays

• Ventnor City Sunset at Ski Beach
  🕠 Wednesdays at 5:30 PM (concert begins ~6:30 PM)
  📍 Dorset & Burk Ave, Ventnor City, NJ
  Description: Weekly beachside concert with food vendors and crafters. Ideal pre-dinner entertainment.

Fridays

• Somers Point Beach Concert Series
  🕖 Fridays at 7 PM
  📍 William Morrow Beach, 800 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ
  Description: Kicks off with live jazz (e.g., South Jersey Jazz Society), followed by classic rock tribute bands on later dates 

• EHT Rhythm in the Park (Egg Harbor Township)
  🕖 Fridays, 7–9 PM
  📍 Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater, Tony Canale Park, EHT, NJ
  Description: A lively lineup of local bands in a relaxing park amphitheater.
  
  

Saturdays

• Ventnor City Summer Beach Jam
  🕡 Saturdays at 6:30 PM (vendors from 5:30 PM)
  📍 Newport Avenue Beach, Ventnor City, NJ
  Description: A fun mix of pop and rock by the beach—perfect for a weekend kick-off.
  
  

Sundays

• Absecon Concerts in the Park
  🕖 Sundays at 7 PM
  📍 Heritage Park, Absecon, NJ
  Description: Summer concert series featuring country and classic rock bands—bring your seat and enjoy.

Tuesdays

Wildwood – Free Family Movie Nights
🕗 Movies begin at sundown (between 7:45–8:30 PM)
📍 Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Downtown Wildwood, NJ
📅 Select Tuesdays, June 24 – August 19, 2025
Enjoy family-friendly films in the heart of Downtown Wildwood. Just show up with something comfy to sit on!

Wednesdays

Sea Isle City – Free Movies Under the Stars
🕗 Wednesdays at 8:30 PM
📍 Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ
📅 June 25 – August 27, 2025
Bring the whole family for a movie night at the shore. Located right next to the beach and promenade!

Thursdays

Cape May – Movies on the Beach
🕗 Thursdays at 8:30 PM
📍 Beach near Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ
📅 July 10 – August 28, 2025
Watch a movie with your toes in the sand and the ocean breeze in your hair. These free showings take place right on the beach — seating is DIY, so don’t forget your blanket or beach chairs.

Margate – Thrilling Thursdays: Movies on the Beach
🕗 Thursdays at approximately 7:00 PM (pre-movie activities at 6:30 PM)
📍 Beach behind the Bloom Pavilion (between Granville & Huntington Avenues), Margate, NJ
📅 July 3 – August 28, 2025
Make a full day of it in Margate! Start with the farmers market and local sidewalk sales, then head to the beach for giveaways, activities, and a sunset movie by the waves.