Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore just got a bit more exciting. Bleachers‘ annual music festival, Shadow Of The City, is ready to take over Asbury Park’s Stone Pony.
On May 23, Real Estate, Toadies, Grace Ives, Annie DiRusso, and Bike Routes are slated to share the stage with Bleachers for the 2026 installment of Shadow Of The City. Although the evening’s set times have not yet been released, according to the official poster’s performer order, Bleachers will carry on with tradition closing out the festival.
With Bleachers’ forthcoming album, everyone for ten minutes, scheduled to drop on May 22, the headlining performance will serve as a teaser for their subsequent Bleachers Forever Tour.
Another tradition continued for this year’s installment is the charity dunk tank as well as the monetary donation from ticket sales. According to press materials shared regarding the event, $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to The Ally Coalition. The Ally Coalition provides lifesaving support and resources to LGBTQ+ youth through strategic community partnerships.
Shadow Of The City will take place rain or shine and is general admission, standing room only. Although all ages are welcome, attendees must be 21 or older to stand in the venue’s bar area. Doors for Shadow Of The City will open at 3 p.m. Eastern time with performances starting at 5 p.m.
Shadow Of The City 2026 is set to take place on May 23, 2026, on the Stony Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Tickets are on sale now. Click here to grab your ticket.
