The 11 best things to do in LBI this weekend

August 21–23, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across LBI.

This weekend on LBI is one big Sunday spread — beach concerts, brewery and bar sets up and down the island, plus a comedy fundraiser and a classic musical at Surflight. Whether you want live music with your coffee at a waterfront market or a sunset show at a distillery, there's a lot packed into these few hours.

The Yard MarketSunday · 10:00 AM · The Boatyard · ManahawkinThe Boatyard Waterfront Market runs live music alongside local makers, growers, and coffee vendors — a relaxed way to spend a Sunday morning in Manahawkin.Long Beach Township Hosts Sundays at 68th StreetSunday · 12:00 PM · 68th St. Beach, Long Beach Township · Long BeachLong Beach Township's long-running beach concert series brings Innlet to 68th Street this Sunday, continuing a summer-long lineup of local acts right on the sand.Comedy Night Fundraiser for JCC of LBISunday · 8:00 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenSurflight Theatre hosts a comedy night benefiting the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island — a good excuse for laughs that also support a local cause.1776 - The Musical - Beach HavenSunday · 2:00 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenCatch the Founding Fathers sing it out in Surflight Theatre's staging of 1776, a solid pick if you want live theater over a beach day.Unlimited Kiddie Rides!Sunday · 4:00 PM · Fantasy Island Amusement Park · Beach HavenFantasy Island Amusement Park offers unlimited kiddie rides for $20 this Saturday and Sunday from 4-7pm, an easy win for families with little ones.Gypsy MoonSunday · 3:00 PM · Surf City Hotel · Surf CityGypsy Moon takes the stage at Surf City Hotel, a reliable spot for live music with an easy beach-town backdrop.Trevor BaylorSunday · 4:00 PM · LBI Distilling Co. · Long Beach TownshipTrevor Baylor plays LBI Distilling Co., pairing a live set with the island's local distillery scene.La Stella BrothersSunday · 7:00 PM · Buckalew's · Beach HavenLa Stella Brothers close out the night at Buckalew's, a Beach Haven institution known for its lively bar-band energy.Yoga Bohemia on the BeachSunday · 6:30 AM · Holyoke Beach · Beach HavenYoga Bohemia on the Beach offers a calmer start to the day at Holyoke Beach, good for stretching out before the island's music-heavy afternoon.Skip Winters In The GardenSunday · 4:30 PM · Black Eyed Susans · Harvey CedarsSkip Winters performs in the garden at Black Eyed Susans, a low-key Harvey Cedars option away from the busier downtown strips.Dave Christopher BandSunday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomThe Dave Christopher Band plays Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom, keeping the island's bar-music circuit going strong into the evening.

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