The 10 best things to do in LBI this weekend

July 17–19, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across LBI.

LBI's weekend leans hard into live music at the bars and breweries, with the Harvey Cedars Arts Festival and a women's surf jam adding some bigger-tent energy, and Surflight bringing theater into the mix.

39th Annual Arts FestivalSunday · 9:00 PM · Sunset Park · Harvey CedarsThe 39th Annual Arts Festival at Sunset Park is the kind of long-running, all-ages draw that's worth building a Sunday around, with the milestone anniversary giving it extra weight this year.18th Annual Jetty Coquina JamSunday · 8:00 AM · 68th Street Beach · Beach HavenThe Jetty Coquina Jam is a women's team surf contest at 68th Street Beach that doubles as a fundraiser for families affected by cancer — a fun and meaningful reason to catch some surfing.Albert Music Hall: Back to our Roots - PCS Archive BenefitSunday · 2:00 PM · Ship BottomAlbert Music Hall's Back to our Roots benefit supports the PCS Archive, making it a good pick for anyone who wants their Sunday music with a bit of local history and purpose behind it.Young Frankenstein - Beach HavenSunday · 2:00 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenSurflight Theatre's Young Frankenstein is a solid choice if you're after a laugh-out-loud night of live theater in Beach Haven.Causeway Marine Boat Show SaturdaysSaturday · 8:00 AM · Ship BottomThe Causeway Marine Boat Show is your one Saturday option this weekend — a low-key way to browse boats in Ship Bottom before the Sunday rush of music and festivals.Long Beach Township Hosts Sundays at 68th StreetSunday · 12:00 PM · 68th St. Beach, Long Beach Township · Long BeachLong Beach Township's free Sundays at 68th Street concert series has Chevy Lopez on the bill this week — an easy, breezy beachfront way to spend the afternoon.Dave Christopher BandSunday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomThe Dave Christopher Band plays Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom, a solid bet if you want a proper bar-band night out.Gypsy MoonSunday · 3:00 PM · Surf City Hotel · Surf CityGypsy Moon takes the stage at the Surf City Hotel, a reliable spot for catching live music with a beach-town crowd.Alex ReckSunday · 4:00 PM · LBI Distilling Co. · Long Beach TownshipAlex Reck performs at LBI Distilling Co., a good choice if you want your live music paired with a locally made pour.Jell & the Kidz- Beach StageSunday · 4:00 PM · Sea Shell Resort · Beach HavenJell & the Kidz hit the Beach Stage at Sea Shell Resort in Beach Haven, an easy outdoor option for a Sunday evening set.

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