North to Shore festival
N.J.'s largest festival returns for summer 2025; Mosaic has complete coverage
North to Shore, New Jersey’s vibrant statewide music and arts festival, is back for its third year. North to Shore 2025 will run from June 14-29 in Atlantic City, Asbury Park and Newark. “Prudential North to Shore is more than a festival — it’s a showcase of everything that makes this state unique, welcoming, and an ideal stage for talent and the arts,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in announcing this year’s lineup.
More North to Shore essentials:

2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam straddles between hip-hop’s past and being a part of the future in Prudential Center return
The tri-state area's premier hip-hop festival ran through technical difficulties and shortened sets to prove it still has a place as an event destination for the genre.

Food insecurity in N.J.: NJPAC event tackles growing crisis
The free program on June 23 will feature a documentary screening and panel discussion with community and health care leaders as federal aid has decreased by 20%.

Legendary funk icon opens up about the past and how he continues to evolve
George Clinton, the mastermind behind the band Parliament Funkadelic, returns to his home state for a high-energy performance with Living Colour at Asbury Park's Stone Pony.

Popular Jazz star is making waves with fresh take on soulful music
Gregory Porter, the Grammy-winning vocalist, discusses his approach to blending jazz, soul and gospel while maintaining themes of love and optimism in his performances.

Legendary singer is reinventing her classics for fans worldwide
Brenda K. Starr, the Puerto Rican artist who discovered Mariah Carey, brings her Latin freestyle and salsa influences back to Asbury Park this summer.

Brooklyn drill group 41 set to perform at 2025 HOT 97 Summer Jam
The trio of Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, and TaTa discuss their viral hit "Bent" which garnered over 150 million streams after trending on TikTok.

Nina Simone’s grandson among N.J. talent fostered by North 2 Shore fest
New Jersey artists and organizations awarded up to $10,000 for June arts events.

N.J.’s answer to SXSW: North to Shore festival announces 2025 lineup
Comedy and music headliners range from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to LL Cool Jay's Rock the Bells Fest.

Huge N.J. concert series North to Shore is back for 2025. See the full lineup.
Details for the festival were announced at a press conference in Newark on Tuesday.
