Middlesex County Cultural - 2026 Gospel Music Festival

Celebrate the third Annual FolkLIVE Gospel Music Festival in the heart of downtown New Brunswick!

This year's star-studded lineup features multi-Grammy-winning performer Erica Campbell--known both for her solo work and as part of the dynamic "Mary Mary" duo--and Billboard chart-topper Jonathan McReynolds as the headliners. The Group Fire, an acclaimed gospel group based in Newark, will be performing at this event for the first time alongside other local artists, including Tangie Cobb, Valarie Adams, Bishop George C. Searight & Royal Priesthood, and DJ RunTheFade. This free, outdoor concert showcasing an important aspect of African-American culture and history will be emceed by Toya Beasley, host of 94.7 The Block, and nationally recognized arts administrator Deonté Griffin-Quick.