Arts on Bergen
Above photo courtesy of Freddy Fernandez (’24)
ARTS ON BERGEN
is the concert series of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University in Jersey City, NJ. We host free monthly concerts, which are made available to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University community and to the public free of charge. All are welcome! Our goal is to bring enriching and diverse musical experiences to the greater Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s community.
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Arts on Bergen Fall 2026 Concert and Art Show Schedule
September 11, 2026, 4:30-9 p.m.
Rankin Arts: Tradition. Technology. Transformation
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University presents the Rankin Hall Faculty & Student Art Exhibition. Experience an inspiring collection of original artwork by faculty and students, highlighting creativity, exploration, and the dynamic spirit of the University’s arts program.
Rankin Hall, second floor
October 1–4, 2026
Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST)
The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) returns for its 37th year—continuing its legacy as one of the oldest and most dynamic artist open studio tours in the Northeast.
Rankin Hall and the Mac Mahone Student Center
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12 p.m.
Echoes of Resilience: Centuries of Ukrainian Music
A recital celebrating the cultural heritage and music of Ukraine, featuring Collegium Musicum of NJ.
Pope Lecture Hall
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12 p.m.
Recycled II featuring Dr. Joseph Legaspi, baritone
Pope Lecture Hall
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12 p.m.
Mariachi Music of Mexico featuring Mariachi Huella Mexicana
Pope Lecture Hall
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12 p.m.
Taking Chances performed by Nicole Venessa Ortiz
Roy Irving Theatre
Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m.
Masquerade: An Evening of Cabaret presented by Argus Eyes
Roy Irving Theatre
(This performance is a fundraiser event for Argus Eyes in collaboration with the Office of Advancement)
December 4, 2026, 4:30 – 9 p.m.
Ranking Arts: Tradition. Technology. Transformation
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University presents the Rankin Hall Faculty & Student Art Exhibition. Experience an inspiring collection of original artwork by faculty and students, highlighting creativity, exploration, and the dynamic spirit of the University’s arts program.
Rankin Hall, second floor
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
The Fourteenth Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
featuring the Aidan C. McMullen, SJ Chorale
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church (511 Pavonia Ave), Jersey City, NJ
Argus Eyes presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in collaboration with the Departments of Arts and English
This production updates Shakespeare’s farcical tale by setting the play in contemporary New Jersey (pine barrens, boardwalk, a local diner).
December 11 and 12 at 7 p.m.; December 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Roy Irving Theatre
SPU students, faculty, and staff admitted free with SPU ID.
Admission is $15/adults, $10 students/seniors, children 12 and under enter for free.