Memorial Day Weekend 2025: Where to Kick Off Summer on the 7 Mile Island

Summer 25 - Memorial Day Weekend Entertainment Guide

Summer’s officially kicking off, and we’re celebrating the only way the 7 Mile Island knows how—live music, cold drinks, and packed lineups at your favorite local spots. From Avalon to Stone Harbor (and a few favorites beyond), the stage is set for a weekend full of energy, entertainment, and everything you’ve been waiting for all winter.

Below, we’ve rounded up the Memorial Day Weekend music schedule at bars, restaurants, and beach bars throughout the area. Bookmark it, rally your crew, and let’s make this the start of another summer to remember.

🎉 Don’t forget—we’re also running our biggest giveaway of the season!
We’ve teamed up with The Princeton, Hampton Water, and a huge list of your favorite shops, spas, and restaurants for a giveaway prize valued at over $1,000.

How to enter:

• Like the giveaway post on Instagram
• Follow @iheart7mile, @hamptonwater, @princetonavnj + all participating businesses
• Tag a friend you’re ready to kick off summer with (more tags = more entries!)
  
  

Must be 21+ to enter and able to pick up prizes locally

Winner announced Friday, May 31

Head to our Instagram @iheart7mile and check the pinned post for full details—then click the link in bio for the full Memorial Day Weekend entertainment schedule. Let’s get this summer started.

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Memorial Day Weekend Lineup

Thursday, May 22

Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair: Matt McPhearson, 7pm

Circle Tavern: The Lenahan Band & DJ Quinn

The Princeton: DJB

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Friday, May 23

Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair: Quizzo 7pm, Mark Fisher Band, 9:30pm

Circle Tavern: DJB

Fred’s Tavern: Mike Beach, 9pm-1am

The Lazy Bass: Deangelis Duo, 5-9pm

The Princeton: DJ Quinn

The Rock Room @ The Princeton: Turning the Tide & DJ Just Dave

The Sandbar at ICONA Avalon: Loosh, 4pm

Saturday, May 24

Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair: Nolan Quinn 5-8pm, Cornerboys 10pm

Circle Tavern: DJ Just Dave

Fred’s Tavern: Sapp ‘n Oak Duo, 9pm-1am

The Lazy Bass: Mike Beck, 1-4:30pm | Three and One Band, 5-9pm

The Princeton: Tommy Techs

The Rock Room @ The Princeton: Split Decision & DJB

Sunday, May 25

Black Cactus: Black Dandelion (Sunday Brunch every Sunday)

Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair: ML3 Duo, 8:30pm

Circle Tavern: DJ Quinn

Fred’s Tavern: Young ‘n Phatt, 9pm-1am

The Lazy Bass: Young ‘n Phatt, 1-4:30pm | The Horny Boyz, 5-9pm

The Princeton: Jake Rizzo & DJ Muve

The Rock Room @ The Princeton: Porch & DJ Just Dave

Monday, May 26

The Lazy Bass: Mike Thompson, 3-7pm

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