Hub City Jazz Festival

Hub City Jazz Festival, Inc. began in 2004 with modest goals and a bold vision. Founded by Allen McGriff, a trailblazing New Brunswick entrepreneur and Mason, the festival—originally named the New Brunswick Jazz Festival—started as a local fundraiser for the Progressive Temple Lodge. It featured a weekend of performances by local talent, including gifted high school musicians. Within just five years, the festival outgrew its original venue and expanded both its mission and its reach, moving to downtown New Brunswick and embracing a broader and more diverse range of jazz artists. Now in its 21st year, the Hub City Jazz Festival has grown into a dynamic four-day destination event that draws jazz enthusiasts from across the country.