2025 GUIDE TO FESTIVALS
◀◀ summer festivals home page |
![]() |
Kean University 2025 Jazz & Roots Music Festival
|
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS FESTIVAL
Starting in 2021, Kean University president, Dr. Lamont Repollet, created the Jazz & Roots Music Festival as a "fun" raiser to give back to the surrounding community for their support of Kean University in Union, NJ.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Festival will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025 (raindate: Sunday, September 21, 2025), with the best of jazz, blues, and reggae at The Lawn at Enlow Hall, Kean University's East Campus, Hillside, NJ. This free outdoor festival, produced in collaboration with internationally acclaimed bassist/producer Mike Griot, is a growing New Jersey tradition-bringing together world-class musicians, great food, and an incredible community vibe. Past performers include Third World, Dianne Reeves, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Solomon Hicks, DJ Prince Hakim, Don Braden, Karl Latham Big Funk, Blues People, Dave Stryker, and more.
LOCATION
East Campus, Kean University, Hillside, New Jersey
WEBSITE
DATES
September 20-20, 2025
STAGE MANAGER
Steve Cochran
GENRES
Jazz • World/Ethnic
TICKET PRICE Free admission
Additional ticket information: All tickets are free to the public; VIP tent reserved for sponsors and donors.
TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION
Telephone: 908-737-7469
BOOKING CONTACTS
Steve Cochran, manager of Kean Stage, Kean University
908-737-5932 SOCIAL LINKS
|
◀◀ summer festivals home page |
