About this Event
The Creative Side JC presents the 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) — Unbounded Nature
Welcome to JCAST 2026 — one of the most anticipated city-wide arts festivals in the region, now in its 37th year! Running October 1–4, 2026, across all 6 wards of Jersey City, JCAST is a 4-day immersive celebration of creativity, culture, and community.
What is JCAST? JCAST is a city-wide festival featuring:
- 150+ venues spanning all 6 wards of Jersey City
- 200+ artist open studios welcoming the public
- 5 Signature Exhibitions showcasing the best, most diverse, and inclusive works of Jersey City artists
- Visual art, performance, music, poetry, and film
- Art gallery exhibitions and art events throughout the city
- A Kick-Off Event featuring the prestigious Jersey City Legend Awards
- A celebratory Closing Event to wrap up an unforgettable weekend
This Year's Theme: Unbounded Nature invites artists and audiences to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world — raw, limitless, and free.
Who Should Attend? JCAST is perfect for:
- Art collectors, buyers & appreciators
- Interior designers & real estate developers
- Local and regional business owners & professionals
- Residents, community members & networkers
Event Dates: October 1–4, 2026
Location: Jersey City, NJ (City-Wide, All 6 Wards)
Produced by The Creative Side JC | Est. 1990 Proud partners include: Jersey City Arts Council, NJ Transit, Saint Peter's University, JCEDC, Jersey City Free Public Library, and more.
October 1st
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
JCAST Press Preview
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
JCAST VIP Preview
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JCAST Kick-Off & Opening
Info: JCAST Kick-Off & Opening / Legend Awards / Exhibition Opening
🕑: 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM
JCAST General Ticket
October 2nd
🕑: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JCAST Opens Across All Wards
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
JCAST Official Business Networking
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
JCAST Official Exhibition Opening — Liberty State Park
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
JCAST Official Exhibition Opening — St. Peter's Gallery
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
JCAST Official Exhibition Opening — Rankin Hall, St. Peter's
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
JCAST Art Happy Hour — 902 Brewing Co.
October 3rd
🕑: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JCAST Opens Across All Wards
🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Artist Studio Shuttle — Downtown to Heights
🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Tour X
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
JCAST x Bike JC: Tour One
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Exhibition Opening — St. Peter's: Shantel Asante-Kissi
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Mural Tour with Jayne Freeman
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Art & Food Tour with Lorena Loayza
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Artist Studio Shuttle — Heights to Downtown
🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
JCAST x Bike JC: Tour Two
🕑: 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Tour Z
🕑: 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Artist Studio Shuttle — Downtown to Heights (Evening)
🕑: 06:00 PM
NJ Symphony x JCAST
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JCAST & WFMU
October 4th
🕑: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JCAST Opens Across All Wards
🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Artist Studio Shuttle — Downtown to Heights
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
The Heights Photowalk with Lalea Raymond
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
JCAST x Bike JC: Tour One
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Mural Tour with Jayne Freeman
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Art & Food Tour with Lorena Loayza
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Artist Studio Shuttle — Heights to Downtown
🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
JCAST x Bike JC: Tour Two + Tour Z
🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Artist Studio Shuttle — Downtown to Heights (Afternoon)
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JCAST Closing Party
Event venue & nearby stays
The Heights, To be Announced, Jersey City, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.