Groove on Grove

08/28/2025

🎶 What a season it’s been! Groove on Grove & Applause in the Plaza filled Downtown with incredible music, and we’re so grateful to everyone who made it happen.

🙏 Huge thanks to all the bands who shared their talent, to (The) Rock-it Docket for curating and organizing, and to our amazing sponsors who help bring the community together through music.

✨ The music isn’t over yet! Catch us at these upcoming jam sessions:
🎤 JC Friday – Sept 12 | 5–10 PM
🎪 All About Downtown Street Fair – Sept 20 | 12–8 PM
🎨 Handmade Market JCAST Edition – Oct 3 | 6–9 PM

Stay tuned for more music, more community, and more good vibes! 💛

Thank you, sponsors!

Silverman
Iris Records
South House
Gong Cha
Rockit Dockit
AndCo
Bin Drop
Downtown FLWR
Smile Preschool and Nursery
Hudson County
Hopkins group
Basiles Pizza
Art and Cultural Trust Fund
Liberty Science Center
Metro by T-Mobile
Hecho
Xfinity
Jersey City Medical Center
Hair Creations
Dull Boy
Orale
Jane Doe

08/12/2025

This week’s Groove on Grove (8/13) brings something special 🎭🎶 — a theatrical performance from Eternal Valu (all the way from Massachusetts!) plus the next generation of musical talent taking the stage.

📅 Wednesday, 8/13
🕕 6–9 PM ( starts at 3-8pm)
📍 Grove St PATH Plaza, Downtown Jersey City.
💵 Free to attend

Come for the art, stay for the energy!

08/08/2025

Kicking off the weekend with MORE MUSIC. 🎶🎶 Applause in the Plaza is happening today, 6-9pm at the Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall. Free to attend.

07/29/2025

GROOVE ON GROVE / APPLAUSE IN THE PLAZA UPDATE :

Due to the expected heat on 7/30 and 8/1 , all music events have been moved to Sunday, August 3rd, 3-9pm at the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza.

Performances will be announced soon!

(The) Rock-it Docket

07/22/2025

🎶 Check out tomorrow’s lineup of talent! Join us for Groove on Grove, Wednesday, 7/23. It’ll be stacked with incredible singles and doubles performances you won’t want to miss.
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📍 Grove Street PATH Plaza in Downtown Jersey City
🕕 6–9 PM | 🎟️ Free to attend
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Come out, soak up the summer vibes, and support local talent in Downtown Jersey City!

07/17/2025

Enjoy a bonus evening of live music! 🎶 Applause in the Plaza is happening TODAY, 7/17, from 6–9 PM at 160 Newark Ave, Jersey City — and it’s FREE to attend!

✨ Tonight’s Lineup:
6 PM – Waking Lotus
7 PM – Rio The Messenger
8 PM – Glass Garden

All musicians are curated by , and this event is proudly hosted by the HDSID. Come out, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds of summer in Downtown JC! 🌆

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07/16/2025

Music is in the air, and Downtown is the stage. Both of our summer music series continue this week.

🎶 Groove on Grove — July 16, 6–9PM @ Grove St PATH
🎶 Applause in the Plaza — July 17, 6–9PM @ 160 Newark Ave
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Both events are free, fun, and full of heart. See you there! 💚
Performances are curated by and hosted by the HDSID.

07/07/2025

Set the tune to your week! 🎶 Groove on Grove is happening TODAY in the Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall (160 Newark Ave).
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Join us from 6–9 PM for an evening of free live music in the heart of Downtown Jersey City.
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Todays performances incldue
6pm - Sean Kiley
7pm - Allison Strong
8pm - viktor.digital
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Don’t miss it! Or any of our other free music events this week (swipe for more!) 🎤✨
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06/17/2025

This week’s Groove on Grove is a special Juneteenth celebration! 🎶 Join us as we honor the day with powerful performances, storytelling, and community vibes in the heart of Downtown Jersey City.

📍Grove Street PATH Plaza
🕕 Wednesday, June 18th | 6–9 PM

Lineup:
6:00 PM – Journeyy & Annavi
6:30 PM – XXLTARIK
7:00 PM – The Barnes
8:00 PM – June & the Pushers
Curated by

Free to attend.

06/11/2025

We’re doubling the music this week!🎶 🎸🎤

Groove on Grove returns tomorrow, 6–9 PM at the Grove Street PATH Plaza + Catch the debut of Applause in the Plaza on Friday, June 13th, from 6–9 PM at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall (160 Newark Ave).

June 11th, Groove on Grove : Voices That Carry
6pm - Flo from Howlin Bill
6:30pm - David Borkman
7pm - Mostly Joking
8pm - North River Sing

June 13th Applause in the Plaza Debut :
Lauren rosato and uncle jay with a special guest

✨ More music, more joy, more reasons to celebrate summer in Downtown Jersey City. Both events are free to attend — don’t miss out!

05/21/2025

05/07/2025

Ready to Groove? Join us from 6-9pm at the Grove St PATH Plaza in Downtown Jersey City.