Date: July 25, 2026| Time: 2PM - 8PM
Location: brookdale Park, Montclair, NJ
Step into a day of theater magic, live performances, and community fun at the Montclair Theater Festival! Presented by Vanguard Theater, this vibrant one-day event features family-friendly shows like Suessical: The Musical and Shakespeare’s The Tempest, alongside performances from local artists, food trucks, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Whether you're a theater lover, an artist, or just looking for a fun day out with family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come celebrate the arts, connect with your community, and make unforgettable memories!
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Incredible Food Trucks & Vendors
Enjoy a variety of local food trucks serving up delicious bites, plus unique crafts and handmade treasures from local vendors.
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Interactive Activities & Tabling
Participate in hands-on workshops, creative games, and community tabling to learn about local organizations and initiatives.
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Stunning Performances
Watch professional productions of Seussical: The Musical and The Tempest, alongside local performances showcasing New Jersey’s vibrant arts scene.
Partner Showcase Performances
A celebration of New Jersey’s vibrant theater community! Throughout the day, enjoy pop-up performances from a diverse lineup of local theaters, each bringing their own unique style and storytelling to the park stage.
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Become a Sponsor, Vendor, or Community Partner
The Montclair Theater Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of arts and community—right in the heart of Montclair. We’re currently welcoming sponsors, vendors, and nonprofit partners who want to connect with hundreds of attendees in a joyful, creative environment.
Whether you're a local business, artisan, food vendor, or community organization, this is a chance to share your work, build relationships, and support accessible, inclusive arts programming.
The inaugural Montclair Theater Festival transformed Glenfield Park into a vibrant celebration of live performance, bringing together more than 2,000 attendees for a full day of theater, music, creativity, and community. Professional artists, community performers, and theater companies from across New Jersey shared the stage, creating an atmosphere where audiences could discover new work, reconnect with beloved classics, and experience the incredible breadth of our region's performing arts scene.
From two spectacular mainstage productions to showcase performances by local theater organizations, interactive activities, artisan vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly experiences, the festival became more than an event, it became a destination.
Now entering its second year, the Montclair Theater Festival continues to grow as one of New Jersey's most exciting summer arts celebrations. Whether you're a performer looking to share your work with thousands of theater lovers or an audience member eager to experience an unforgettable day of entertainment, connection, and creativity, the Montclair Theater Festival is where our community comes together to celebrate the magic of live performance.
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