Wildwood Crest 2026 Summer Music Series Schedule

The Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series is once again set to bring a full season of free live entertainment to the Jersey Shore in 2026, continuing one of the borough’s most popular summer traditions.

Hosted at Centennial Park (East Fern Road) , the series transforms warm summer nights into a lively, family-friendly experience filled with music, food, and coastal atmosphere.

Running throughout the summer, the concert series features performances on both Wednesdays and Saturdays, with most shows beginning at 7 p.m. at the Centennial Park stage, located at Fern Road and Ocean Avenue.

It’s the only other time where you can bring your beach chair out of your house, though you will most likely be dancing the night away.

The 2026 schedule, as shown below in the official lineup, includes a wide mix of musical genres designed to appeal to all ages. From classic rock and Motown to country, pop, and tribute bands, the variety ensures that no two nights feel the same.

Tribute acts like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Chicago highlight the lineup, alongside local and regional bands performing dance hits, southern rock, and modern country.

Below is the 2026 Wildwood Crest Concert line up.

Summer Kickoff Show (Sunday)
May 24 – Big House (rock/pop/dance hits)

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Saturday Concerts
June 27 – ’70s Flashback (’70s pop/rock/dance)
July 4 – Legacy Band (dance/party hits)
July 11 – Flip Like Wilson (rock & dance hits)
July 18 – Artie Tobia & Redtail Revival (southern rock)
July 25 – No show (Christmas in July at Sunset Lake)
August 1 – B Street Band (Bruce Springsteen tribute)
August 8 – Streetlife Serenade (Billy Joel tribute)
August 15 – Chicago 9 (Chicago tribute)
August 22 – Jungle Love (classic soul, R&B, funk)
August 29 – The Deck Band (rock/pop/dance hits)
September 5 – Megan Knight Band (modern country/pop)
September 26 – Roundhouse Band (dance/party hits)

Wednesday Concerts
July 1 – Star Band (oldies/Motown/pop hits)
July 8 – Billy D. Light Trio (classic rock hits)
July 15 – BeatleSoul (Beatles tribute)
July 22 – Crossfire Hurricane (Rolling Stones tribute)
July 29 – Loose Ends (classic rock)
August 5 – The Mugshots (rock & pop hits)
August 12 – Polaroid Fade (alternative/jangle pop)
August 19 – Basic Cable (hits of the 1980s)
August 26 – Tyler Kingsley Band (rock & party hits)

Hopefully we get to see you and your dance moves this summer at Centennial Park.