UNDER COVER

MUSIC FEST

Eight Cover Bands. No Cover Charge.

South Orange Downtown’s signature event, Under Cover Music Fest returns on SATURDAY, MAY 30TH 2PM-10PM at the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street).

This year, enjoy a full lineup of EIGHT incredible cover bands performing for free! In addition to the music, there will be food and drinks available for purchase from local eateries, plus a ticketed beer garden featuring beer and hard seltzers brought to you by South Orange Downtown.

This family friendly event will have an enhanced kid’s zone with inflatables and activities brought to you by South Orange Downtown plus the return of the Y Zone where all activities are FREE from 2PM-7PM pm courtesy of the South Mountain YMCA.

The rain date for this event is Sun May 31st 12PM-8PM.

MUSIC LINEUP

2PM - Alternative 90’s - Tenn Fold - Mark Murphy's Music Student Band

3PM - Phish - Fishmarket Stew

4PM - The Rolling Stones - Whiskey & Sugar

5PM - Eagles - Emma’s Desperados - Mark Murphy's Music Student Band

6PM - 70’s Disco Queen Hits - Cynthia Tucker

7PM - 90’s & 2000’s R&B - Chaancé Barnes

8PM - A Tribute to Bob Weir - Workingman’s Jed

9PM - Bruce Springsteen - The Local Heroes

Host/MC - Eric de Picciotto

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FEST?

Visit our FAQ page for everything you need to know!

CALLING ALL EVENT VOLUNTEERS

South Orange Downtown thrives on support from our community. If you would like to volunteer at Under Cover Music Fest, please sign up for a volunteer slot.

VIP EXPERIENCE

Upgrade your experience with a VIP tent—your own private space with seating, snacks, giveaways, and easy access to a semi-private bathroom! There is a limited supply available!

VIP TENTS INCLUDE:

  • Access to semi private bathroom

  • 10’ x 10’ tented space for you and your guests

  • Seating

  • Giveaways

  • Water and Snacks

PRESENTED BY

  • South Orange Downtown

  • South Orange Village

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

MAIN STAGE SPONSOR

MARK MURPHY’S MUSIC

KID ZONE SPONSOR

SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

  • American Water NJ

  • PSE&G

  • Pop's Chicken

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