July 10th – 11th
2025-2026
Afro Beat Fest 2026
Newark’s largest annual family festival, celebrating African diaspora culture with over 10,000 attendees, 300 vendors, and a vibrant array of art, food, fashion, music, and cultural activities. This year expanded to 2 days!
Military Park – Broad Street & Park Place, Newark NJ
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Upcoming Festivals 2026
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June 11th – July 19th
2025
FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Kick it in Newark
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Festivals United Newark (FUN) Launches Today at Harriet Tubman Square Park
Festivals United Newark (FUN) Launches Today at Harriet Tubman Square Park June 19, 2025 $1.5 Million Grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Makes…
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Newark Launches Festival Coalition To Boost Year-Round Cultural Tourism
Newark Launches Festival Coalition To Boost Year-Round Cultural Tourism June 23, 2025 During this year’s Juneteenth celebration, the Newark Alliance officially launched Festivals United Newark (FUN), a…
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Festivals United Newark (FUN) News Conference
Festivals United Newark (FUN) News Conference June 19, 2025 For the first time, Newark’s major festival planners have come together to form Festivals United Newark,…