Perth Amboy has many exciting cultural, arts and community events. Events are held along our waterfront, in our parks and at our churches. The following is the Perth Amboy Festival, Art, Music and Dance Schedule that has been released to date for 2026. Looking forward to some great events!

The Perth Amboy Puerto Rican Festival dates were announced, and will occur a little later this year, on June 12-14th. The event features rides, shopping, delicious Puerto Rican food and great performances by top Latin artists, dance groups and more. The festival is held in Rudyk Park. Perth Amboy Puerto Rican Festival 500 Valley, PL Rudyk Park in Perth Amboy NJ.

Salsa by the Bay in beautiful Bayview Park hosted by Perth Amboy Artworks will take place Saturdays this year on June 27, July 25th and August 22. Chef DeluxeMe Food Truck will be at each event selling delicious food. The events feature a free dance lesson from 5-6pm then open dancing and live Salsa from 6-8pm. July 25th will feature a Bachata and Merengue Night with a free dance lesson and open dancing to live music to follow. For more info visit Perth Amboy Artworks.org. Salsa by the Bay in Bayview Park 250 Water St Perth Amboy NJ

Movie Night Under the Stars returns and takes place on June 26th at the Perth Amboy Amphitheater and on August 21 at Patten Park.

Concerts by the Bay returns Sunday July 12th to beautiful Bayview Park on the Perth Amboy Waterfront and features the Garden State Symphonic Band from 3-5pm. The Garden State Symphonic Band is a thirty-two-piece professional ensemble led by Conductor Virginia Johnston. The concerts are free and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concerts are Sundays through August 16th. Concerts by the Bay in Bayview Park 250 Water St Perth Amboy NJ.

Celebrate our Stars and Stripes Festival and Fireworks Spectacular will take place on July 2nd 2026 and promises to be an amazing celebration of America 250. Fireworks over Raritan Bay begin around 9:20pm. A pre-fireworks festival is held beginning around 6pm-9pm with bands, food and shopping on the waterfront.

The Perth Amboy Athletic League will hold its annual Carnival on the waterfront from July 1-5th on Wilentz Field. The event features rides, novelty foods and family fun.

The Perth Amboy Dominican Festival will be held from August 7-9th on Wilentz Field on the waterfront and features rides, delicious Dominican Food and drinks and shopping and live music.

Perth Amboy Art and Flow Music Series will feature live performances around town at different parks and venues.