Free Concerts, Fireworks Shows In Essex County: 2025 Events
The county's annual SummerMusic Concert Series will take place from June 24 to Aug. 23. Here's the schedule of events for 2025.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A popular series of free concerts and fireworks shows will return to Essex County for 2025.
The county’s annual SummerMusic Concert Series will take place from June 24 to Aug. 23 (see the full schedule below). This year’s lineup features three fireworks displays, 14 concerts and five cultural festivals.
Fireworks lovers can get their fix at three “Concert and Fireworks Spectaculars” this summer (shows take place at 7:30 p.m.)
- Friday, June 27 – New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Branch Brook Park (Newark, Belleville)
- Tuesday, July 1 – Stage Revolution: A Night of Rock, Weequahic Park (Newark)
- Wednesday, July 2 – The Infernos, Brookdale Park (Bloomfield/Montclair)
Planning to go? Here’s what to know, according to a news release from the county:
“Concerts are held at accessible sites. Individuals who require special accommodations or assistance are asked to call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff about their needs. Admission to the concerts is free. For more information, call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973‑268-3500, ext. 6231.”
Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo Jr. said this year’s events includes an amazing lineup of performers.
“Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more,” DiVincenzo said.
The SummerMusic Concert Series is being sponsored by Rose Squared Production and is supported by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.
2025 SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Belleville Park in Belleville: 1 Wild Night: A Bon Jovi Tribute
- Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Verona Park in Verona: The Fireflies: Doowop Classics
- Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra followed by a Fireworks Spectacular
- Saturday, June 28 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Gospel Festival (rain date is Sunday, June 29th)
- Tuesday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Weequahic Park in Newark: Stage Revolution: A Night of Rock followed by a Fireworks Spectacular.
- Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: The Infernos followed by a Fireworks Spectacular
- Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Veterans Memorial Park in Newark: Big Bang Band
- Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Riverbank Park in Newark: Los Nueves
- Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: Soul Machine: A Night of R&B
- Saturday, July 12 from 12 noon to 9 p.m.: in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Jazz Festival (rain date is Sunday, July 13th)
- Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Watsessing Park, Bloomfield: Esteem
- Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Ivy Hill Park in Newark: True Sol
- Friday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: After Shock: Tribute to the ‘90s
- Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Vailsburg Park in Newark: Big Beat Band
- Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Riverfront Park in Newark: Jamaica VYBZ
- Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: Men of Soul: An Evening of Motown
- Tuesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell/Essex Fells: Tribute to Taylor Swift
- Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Cedar Grove Park, Cedar Grove: Big Hix
- Friday, August 1st at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: Promised Land: Sounds of the Jersey Shore
- Tuesday, August 5 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Independence Park, Newark: Liftoff Brass: A Night of Pop
- Wednesday, August 6 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Yanticaw Park in Nutley: Jersey Sound
- Friday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: Captain Jack: Tribute to Billy Joel
- Saturday, August 9 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Caribbean Festival (rain date Sunday, August 10th)
- Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Irvington Park in Irvington: Eddie Belton Band
- Friday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange: Theater Rocks: A Broadway Revue
- Saturday, August 16 from 1 to 9 p.m. in Essex County Ivy Hill Park, Newark: International Food Festival (rain date
- Sunday, August 17th)
- Saturday, August 23 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Latino Festival (rain date Sunday, August 24th)