Every summer, historic Lincoln Park in Newark becomes something bigger than a festival. It becomes a gathering place — for House heads and gospel lovers, for hip-hop fans and jazz devotees, for families and communities who come together around what they share: a love of music, a pride in Newark, and a connection to something that's been building here for over twenty years.
The Lincoln Park Music Festival (LPMF) is back for another year, and it remains one of the largest free outdoor music festivals of its kind in the entire region. With an average annual attendance that reaches well into the tens of thousands, LPMF has grown from its origins as a three-day event in 2005 into a two-weekend institution that draws visitors from across New Jersey and the Northeast.
The festival features an eclectic multi-genre lineup spanning House Music, Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, and more — showcasing Grammy Award-winning acts alongside the most exciting emerging talent in New Jersey. Alongside the performances, the festival includes programming in technology, digital media, and music education, staying true to its roots as more than a concert — it's a cultural experience.
The festival is presented by the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) and organized by Newark Arts through the Festivals United Newark platform. LPCCD produces community events and arts programming year-round, but this annual festival is its signature moment — a celebration of Newark's identity as a city where music is woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Lincoln Park's House Music Day remains the festival's most anticipated single event — an electric, hours-long celebration of the genre that has always called Newark home. It's a day where the dance floor extends across a park, where generations find each other in the music, and where Newark's connection to the global House Music movement gets its proper recognition.
The festival is free and open to the public. Accessible via mass transit, with shuttle services typically available from various parts of the city to the Arts & Education District.
For the most current lineup, schedule, and ticketed event information, visit newarkarts.org or follow @lincolnparkmusicfestival on Instagram.
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