Festival Art by Dave Jones / Dusty Whale Art
48 Blocks
Festival:
Right on Time!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12 pm–8 pm
FREE & FOR ALL AGES
48 Blocks Festival is Atlantic City Arts Foundation’s free, all-day, all ages art festival!
One day. One place. A full-tilt celebration of Atlantic City’s creative spirit—featuring live music, art demos, exhibiting vendors, food, activities, and stories from all 48 blocks.
FESTIVAL GROUNDS 🦜
Uptown Park & Fisherman’s Park
420 Melrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
FREE PARKING 🚗
at Uptown School Complex
326 Madison Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
2026 Festival Map & Schedule
📸 Meet us at the Courtside Stage at 4 pm for a group photo!
All are welcome.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
COURTSIDE STAGE
Presented by Anchor Rock Club
WLFR Lake Fred Radio DJs
1 PM; in between sets ALL DAY
Stockton University’s Non-Commercial Radio Station
Passion Project: Rydell Rocks
1:45–2:15 PM
Grease-inspired musical dance celebration, starring gifted adults with special needs in a high-energy show of friendship, confidence, and fun.
Gypsy Funk Squad
2:30–3:15 PM
Joyful, world-inspired dance music rooted in rhythm, movement, and culture.
Tiffani Drinks & the AC Soul Line Dancers
4–4:45 PM
Urban soul line dances, dedicated to spreading joy, health, & wellness.
Mules of the Cellar
4:45–5:25 PM
Four-piece stoner rock band from Atlantic City.
Grupo La Nueva Era
6–6:45 PM
¡Atlantic City cumbia party band!
Mums the Word
7:15–8 PM
Funky mummers from Philly blending funk, rock, reggae, hip hop, and more.
GARDEN STAGE
Presented by NJAMP
Joe McGinty
12:15–1 PM
Composer and keyboardist who was a member of the Psychedelic Furs.
Gina Roche’s TAP INTO JOY
1:15–2 PM
Come get your SHIM SHAM on 'n enjoy some tappiness!
Play(ing) on the Boardwalk
2–2:30 PM & 4:45–5:15 PM
Two 10-min, funny plays: The Right Way by Heidi Mae and Boardwalk Games by Amber Kusching.
Comics in Color
2–2:30 PM & 4:45–5:15 PM
Comic Book, Sci-Fi and Fantasy lovers come together! Hosted by Raymond Tyler.
Malcolm Tent
4–4:30 PM
Special "Songrider" set from Margate's alleged legend & punk rock accordionist.
Soup Can Magazine Art & Poetry
5:30–7 PM
Live poetry reading & performances hosted by Soup Can Magazine.
Stages hosted by
Michelle Tomko & Colin Murphy
WORKSHOPS
ACTIVATIONS
LIVE ART
ART INSTALLATIONS
MELROSE AVENUE MARKET
Funded By
Ongoing Support Provided by
Casiello Foundation
Become an Atlantic City Arts Foundation Sponsor: Contact Michael Atkins, michael@atlanticcityartsfoundation.org