The City of Hoboken has confirmed that Brenda K. Starr will be the main performer at the 2025 Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, and will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. along Washington Street, stretching from Observer Highway to Seventh Street. This annual event is free to attend.
- Brenda K. Starr will headline the 2025 Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, May 18.
- The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Washington Street between Observer Highway and Seventh Street.
- Over 300 artists, food vendors, and crafters will participate, with live music on two main stages.
Brenda K. Starr’s Musical Career
Brenda K. Starr became well known in the late 1980s for her pop ballad “I Still Believe.” The song reached #1 and was later covered by Mariah Carey. In addition, she had success with “What You See Is What You Get” and “No Matter What.”
Over time, Starr moved into Latin music, especially salsa. She released several Spanish-language albums, including Te Sigo Esperando, which earned Gold and Platinum certifications from the RIAA. She also recorded No Lo Voy a Olvidar, Pétalos de Fuego, and Temptation. Her album Temptation earned two Latin Billboard Awards in 2002. Later, her singles “No Ves que te Amo” in 2017 and “Tu Vida en la Mia” in 2020 reached the Top 40 on Billboard’s Tropical chart.
The Festival Will Feature Music, Art, and Food for All Ages
Each year, the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival attracts over 30,000 visitors. The event is free and open to the public. It takes place on Washington Street, a main street in Hoboken, and stretches from Observer Highway to Seventh Street.
There will be two stages for live music performances. One stage will be between Newark Street and Observer Highway, and the second will be set up between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. While the full list of performers has not yet been shared, Brenda K. Starr is confirmed as the headline act.
Alongside the music, the festival will also have over 300 vendors. These vendors will include artists, crafters, food sellers, and local businesses. Items for sale will include handmade jewelry, art, clothing, flowers, home decor, and more. There will also be food stands offering a variety of meals and snacks.
The festival is designed to be family-friendly. There will be activities for children, making the event suitable for people of all ages.
The Festival Is Part of Hoboken’s Larger Cultural Program
The Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival is one of many cultural events organized by the Hoboken Division of Cultural Affairs. The city also hosts Art Month, the Harvest Festival, Movies Under the Stars, and the Summer Concert Series.
In addition, the division manages the Public Art Fund, which supports the care of existing public art and the creation of new permanent works in the city.
This year’s spring festival is partly supported by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism, which helps fund events that bring visitors to the area and promote local culture.
To find more details and updates about the event, go to hobokennj.gov/departments/cultural-affairs.
