Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival is Sept 28

Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents and visitors to the annual Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Washington Street, between Observer Highway and Seventh Street. The event attracts over 30,000 visitors each fall and showcases the city’s vibrant cultural scene. It features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of eateries, and over 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors.    

This year, Toronto-based band Dwayne Gretzky will headline the Observer Highway stage performing the classic hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. The 10-piece band, known as “Canada’s Greatest Party Band,” has built a large following based on their fun, energetic live performances, and will be performing in Hoboken as part of their US tour.  

In addition to Dwayne Gretzky, the lineup this fall will feature returning favorites and some new acts including, the cast of Broadway's The Great Gatsby who will open the Observer Stage with a tap number from the opening of the Tony award-winning Broadway show.

"As the leaves begin to change, there’s no better time to come together as a community and celebrate Hoboken's incredible creative spirit," said Mayor Bhalla. "I encourage everyone to join us at this year’s Hoboken Fall Arts and Music Festival to experience a day filled with local art, live music, and delicious food. Whether you're a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy."    

The Seventh Street Stage line-up, located on Washington Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, is as follows:   

• 12 p.m.: A variety of youth performances, including the All Saints Bold Dancers, School of Rock, and Shattered Signal.   
• 2 p.m.: Lunasmith: a female-led alternative indie band
• 3:15 p.m.: Krystal: Hoboken-grown rock band
• 4:30 p.m.: Wild Planes: High octane Rock and Roll

The Observer Highway Stage line-up, located on Washington Street between Observer Highway and Newark Street, is as follows:  

• 11:45 a.m.: Broadway's The Great Gatsby: Cast from Gatsby will perform the show's opening number
• 12:30 p.m.: Sandro Bevilaqua: A local singer, songwriter, and composer
• 1:30 p.m.: Allison Strong: Union City-born singer, songwriter, actor, and composer   
• 3 p.m.: Men of Soul: All your soul and R&B favorites
• 5 p.m.: Dwayne Gretzky

Please note, all set start times are approximate and subject to change.  

The Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival is funded in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism (www.visitnj.org) and is sponsored by Ironstate, Veolia, and the Hudson County Division of Parks & Roads.   

Wheelchair-accessible seating can be made available for each performance with prior notice of at least one week. Please contact Hoboken Cultural Affairs at 201-420-2000 Ext. 5102 to make a request. Accessible restrooms will be located near the main stage on Observer Highway and on Washington Street at Seventh Street.   

For more information on the festival and performers, visit https://www.hobokennj.gov/departments/cultural-affairs.