Middlesex County Jazz Festival - Jazz Concert at Metuchen High School

✨ Event Description The Middlesex County Jazz Festival is happening at the Metuchen High School Auditorium in Metuchen, NJ, on November 21, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:45 PM. This jazz concert features the Mingus Big Band, Dave Schumacher, Cubeye, and the Metuchen High School Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra. The Metuchen Dance Center will also perform a jazz tap routine, adding some dance flair to the evening.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎷 Live jazz music: The Mingus Big Band and other jazz performers will fill the auditorium with classic and contemporary jazz sounds.
• 💃 Jazz tap performance: Metuchen Dance Center will showcase jazz tap dancing during the event.
• 🎶 Student ensemble: Metuchen High School’s Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra will perform, highlighting local talent.
• 🎟️ Free admission: This is a free event, so you can enjoy great music without spending a dime.
• 🍕 Snack bar: Grab pizza, sub sandwiches, soft drinks, and snacks at the venue’s snack bar.
• 🅿️ Free parking: Plenty of free parking is available in the Metuchen High School lots and nearby side streets.
• 🎨 Community arts: Local arts organizations like the Metuchen Music Enrichment and Development Organization (MMEDO) will be present with merchandise and info.
• 🐾 No pets allowed except certified service animals, so leave your furry friends at home.

ℹ️ Good to Know The official venue address is 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840, despite some sources listing a different address. The event is family friendly and organized by Friends of Metuchen Arts and Metuchen Arts Council.