North to Shore

Musician Janelle Monáe will perform at the 2026 North to Shore Festival.
Jun 24, 2026

Airbnb donates North to Shore tickets to Newark nonprofits

Airbnb is teaming with Newark nonprofits to expand access to the statewide North to Shore Festival, featuring a series of concerts and cultural and community events.

As part of the 2023 North to Shore Music Festival, the Smithereens Performed their classic hits to a sold-out crowd at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, one of the many venues that were partners in the festival.
Mar 4, 2025

North to Shore Festival reveals 2025 lineup

In its first two years, the tri-city event brought in more than $25 million, drawing a half million attendees to 650-plus shows across 250 venues.

As part of the 2023 North to Shore Music Festival, the Smithereens Performed their classic hits to a sold-out crowd at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, one of the many venues that were partners in the festival.
Dec 10, 2024

North to Shore Festival sets 2025 return

Since its 2023 launch, the three-city event has brought in more than $25 million, attracting 500,000 attendees to 650-plus shows across 250 venues.

AfroTech Executive 2024 included two fireside chats and a panel discussion, followed by a networking reception.
Jul 15, 2024

AfroTech Executive 2024 draws big turnout at North to Shore in Newark

Held at Prudential Tower, the event drew more than 240 attendees, including executives, founder, entrepreneurs and investors for a day of panel discussions, networking and more.

On March 7, 2024, organizers unveiled more details about the 2024 North to Shore Festival, set for Asbury Park (June 10-16), Atlantic City (June 17-23) and Newark (June 24-30).
Jun 20, 2024

Newark North to Shore adds AfroTech innovation event

The "must attend" experience, through partnership with the NJEDA, will bring together corporate executives, founders, entrepreneurs and investors for an afternoon of panel discussions, networking and more.

Santana performs his 1001 Rainbow Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark as part of the 2023 North to Shore Music Festival.
Jun 6, 2024

NJ Transit discounts rides to North to Shore events

For the second year, festival goers can receive 25% off their rides to Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark.

On March 7, 2024, organizers unveiled more details about the 2024 North to Shore Festival, set for Asbury Park (June 10-16), Atlantic City (June 17-23) and Newark (June 24-30).
Mar 7, 2024

North to Shore Festival reveals 2024 lineup

Last year's three-city celebration of music, culture and technology brought in $7.6 million in ticket sales, according to the state.

Santana performs his 1001 Rainbow Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark as part of the 2023 North to Shore Music Festival.
Oct 11, 2023

North to Shore festival sets 2024 encore (slideshow)

The three-city event drew more than $250,000 attendees and pulled in $7.6 million in ticket sales in its inaugural year.

John Schreiber, president and CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, joined Gov. Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy and other dignitaries in announcing the North to Shore Festival earlier this month.
May 12, 2023

North to Shore statewide festival doubles in size, organizers say

Hundreds of New Jersey artists were added to the lineup for the brand-new, multi-city celebration of arts, film and technology.

John Schreiber, president and CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, joined Gov. Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy and other dignitaries in announcing the North to Shore Festival earlier this month.
Mar 27, 2023

NJ officials hope inaugural festival will be state’s time to shine

When big names take the stage this summer as part of North to Shore, many are hoping that big bucks will follow.

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Mar 14, 2023

Murphy unveils North to Shore statewide summer music & tech festival

The governor compared the multicity event to the South by Southwest Film Festival held annually in Austin, Texas, but noted that it’ll be all about “shining a light on the diversity, creativity and energy that makes New Jersey unique.”