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    Portuguese events in New Jersey

    New Jersey is one of the strongest places in America for Portuguese events, from Portugal Day Newark to community arraiais and Ironbound street celebrations.

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    OCT29Thu
    Fado / Music Confirmed

    Mariza at McCarter Theatre Center

    McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton, New Jersey

    October 29, 2026

    $62 (Explore New Jersey listing); tickets via McCarter box office

    Portuguese fado star Mariza makes her McCarter debut. She grew up in Lisbon's Mouraria, the historic heart of fado. October 29, 7:30pm ET (90 minutes, no intermission).

    Music
    OCT31Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    Festa de Halloween — Centro Romeu Cascaes

    Centro Romeu Cascaes, 14 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, Harrison, NJ, Harrison, New Jersey

    October 31, 2026

    $10

    Halloween party at the Portuguese club in Harrison, open to the local Portuguese community: music and dancing with DJ Mario and a costume contest. The club's São Martinho night follows on November 14. Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00pm ET.

    Music
    NOV1Sun
    Fado / Music Confirmed

    Mariza with Derek Gripper & Duo Andalus

    NJPAC Prudential Hall, 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey

    November 1, 2026

    Tickets via NJPAC (listed Available)

    Mariza returns to NJPAC with Portuguese fado; special guests Derek Gripper and Duo Andalus. November 1, 6:00pm ET.

    Music
    NOV6Fri
    Community Event Confirmed

    Gaita Night — Rancho Folclórico Duas Pátrias

    PACA, 1620 Vauxhall Road, Union, New Jersey

    November 6, 2026

    Gaita night marking the return to tradition of Rancho Folclórico Duas Pátrias at PACA in Union. November 6, 11:00pm ET.

    NOV7Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    5th Luso-American Blessing Mass for First Responders

    Our Lady of Fatima Church, 85 Jefferson Street, Newark, New Jersey

    November 7, 2026

    Admission details not stated

    Luso-American community Mass and blessing of badges honoring police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency responders for their service. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5:30pm ET.

    Holy Ghost
    NOV7Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    São Martinho — Clube Português de Long Branch

    Clube Português de Long Branch, 191 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey

    November 7, 2026

    Members $20; non-members $25

    São Martinho celebration at Clube Português de Long Branch, with music by Ricky Fernandes. November 7, 7:00pm ET.

    Music
    NOV14Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    Noite de São Martinho — Centro Romeu Cascaes

    Centro Romeu Cascaes, 14 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, Harrison, NJ, Harrison, New Jersey

    November 14, 2026

    $60 adults; $30 children ages 6–12. Reservations: Conceição Marreiro (201) 401-0826 or the club (973) 483-7583

    São Martinho dinner catered by Valença, with Portuguese starters, soup, meat and fish dishes, sides, chestnuts, desserts, and house wine. Music by DJ Mario. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00pm ET.

    FoodMusic
    NOV15Sun
    Community Event Confirmed

    Zé Amaro — Portuguese Sporting Club of Perth Amboy

    Portuguese Sporting Club, 782 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

    November 15, 2026

    Members $80; non-members $90; children 8–12 $35 (register on club site; 732-826-2288)

    Portuguese Sporting Club afternoon and evening featuring Portuguese singer Zé Amaro. Register through the club site. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:00–8:00pm ET.

    NOV28Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    Banda Filarmónica do SRPC — 1st Anniversary Dinner & Concert

    South River Portuguese Club (Clube Português de South River), 100 John Street, South River, NJ 08882, South River, New Jersey

    November 28, 2026

    $50 adults; $25 children ages 6–12; younger children free. Confirm the rate for age 6 with Bruno: (551) 580-0175; reservations required

    Dinner and concert celebrating the first anniversary of the South River Portuguese Club's Banda Filarmónica. Reservations are open and seating is limited. Saturday, November 28, 2026 (time to be confirmed).

    Music
    DEC5Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    Sport Club Português 105th Anniversary Gala

    Sport Club Português, 55 Prospect Street, Newark, New Jersey

    December 5, 2026

    Anniversary gala celebrating Sport Club Português (since 1921). December 5, 6:30pm ET.

    DEC12Sat
    Community Event Confirmed

    Portuguese Sporting Club of Perth Amboy — 103rd Anniversary

    Portuguese Sporting Club, 782 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

    December 12, 2026

    Contact the club for tickets and pricing: (732) 826-2288

    Anniversary celebration marking 103 years of the Portuguese Sporting Club of Perth Amboy, with dinner catered by Valença. Further program and booking details are to be announced by the club. Saturday, December 12, 2026 (time to be confirmed).

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