University of Orange announces our 10th Annual Music City Festival in Orange, NJ – MUSIC CITY FESTIVAL 10 will take place on May 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2026 and kicks off an eight month celebration of musical culture in Orange.
Music City 10 will bring together the city’s musical community through three events spread across a weekend. The festival has long served as a gathering point for musicians and residents and continues to reflect the diversity and creativity of Orange.
“This year we look forward to building on the past decade of our work together. This three-day event will serve as the opening moment for a broader series of musical performances and workshops in public spaces planned throughout the year,” says Douglas Farrand, Music City’s co-director. This year’s 10th anniversary programs are supported by an A.R.T. Phase II grant from the NJ Economic Development Agency.Featured festival-regular Ro Beau, a singer-songwriter, said “you always feel a part of the city’s energy, like the music is bringing life to our city.”
May 15th, 16th, and 17th will feature over 17 performances from local and regional artists, including DJ Masta Blasta and Riddim Explosion on the Friday night, Orange Steel Band and Jhette on Saturday afternoon, and Young Picassos and Janetza on Sunday afternoon . Please contact us for more information at mike@universityoforange.org or on social media (instagram or facebook @uoforange) or universityoforange.org
May 15th, 6PM-10PM @ Sarrah’s Cafe 454 Central Avenue, Orange, NJ
May 16th, 12PM – 6PM on S. Essex Avenue between Main Street and Railroad Place
May 17th, 12PM – 6PM in Memorial Park at the intersection of Valley St. and Forest St. in Orange.