Under Cover Music Fest 2025

Eight Cover Bands. No Cover Charge.

South Orange Downtown’s signature event, Under Cover Music Fest returns Sat May 31st from 2PM-10PM to the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street)

This year, enjoy a full lineup of EIGHT incredible cover bands performing for free! In addition to the music, there will be food and drinks available for purchase from local eateries, plus a ticketed beer garden—featuring beer and hard seltzers—brought to you by South Orange Downtown.

his family friendly event will have kids activities in the Y-Zone from 2-6pm courtesy of the South Mountain YMCA and also new this year, an exclusive VIP area with tents available for purchase.

Rain Date: Sun June 1st 12PM-8PM

MUSIC LINEUP

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

2pm - The Beatles - Mark Murphy’s Music Student Band

3pm - Fleetwood Mac - Eli Bolin & Allison Posner

4pm - The 3 Kings (BB King | Albert King | Freddie King) - BLUES People

5pm - Sabrina Carpenter - Dreamscape

6pm - Yacht Rock - Ten Four (Mark Murphy’s Music Student Band)

7pm - Sheryl Crow - The Local Heroes

8pm - Erykah Badu - Chaance Barnes

9pm - Grateful Dead -Workingmans Dead

Host/MC: Eric de Picciotto

FOOD VENDORS

Come Hungry! This year’s Under Cover Music Fest isn’t just about the music—food will be available for purchase from some of your favorite local spots serving up delicious eats all day long! From savory bites to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone. Stay tuned for the full vendor lineup—coming soon!

  • Jus' Tacos

  • Pandang

  • Soma sweets

  • MITI MITI

  • MEDUSA GREEK

  • Juice Hub

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITES & GIVEAWAYS

Explore and engage with local businesses offering exciting promotions, giveaways, and interactive activities throughout the festival! From hands-on demos to special festival-day deals, this is your chance to connect with some of the amazing businesses that make our community thrive. Stop by, get involved, and discover something new! More to be announced soon.

  • Chestnut Hills Pilates

    Merchandise - T-shirts and swag.

  • Love You Girl Boutique & More

    T shirts clothing items accessories hand bags self care items temporary tattoos

  • The Player Agency

    Table top games, coffee, and drinks.

  • Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar

    Hair tinsel, braiding, dry styling etc - hair services and giveaways

  • South Orange Collective Arts Tattoo Studio

    Temporary tattoos

  • SOMA TWO TOWNS

    Hosting a tent for older Adults to sit in the shade and put their feet up while enjoying the music

BEER GARDEN

This year’s Beer Garden is presented by South Orange Downtown, featuring a great selection of brews from Bull n Bear and Four City Brewing Co., Four Cirty Brewing Co, Gaslight Brewery & Montclair Brewing!

Plus, for those looking for something lighter, hard seltzers will also be available for purchase! Tickets for the Beer Garden will be sold at the event at the South Orange Downtown tent. You must be 21+ to drink. ID’s will be required.

VIP EXPERIENCE

Upgrade your experience with a VIP tent—your own private space with seating, snacks, giveaways, and easy access to a semi-private bathroom!

VIP TENTS INCLUDE:

  • Access to semi private bathroom

  • 10’ x 10’ tented space for you and your guests

  • Seating

  • Giveaways

  • Water and Snacks

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FEST?

Visit our FAQ page for everything you need to know!

CALLING ALL EVENT VOLUNTEERS

South Orange Downtown thrives on support from our community. If you would like to volunteer at Under Cover Music Fest, please sign up for a volunteer slot.

Sign Up!

PRESENTED BY

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

MAIN STAGE SPONSOR

MARK MURPHY’S MUSIC

KID ZONE SPONSOR

SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA

BUSINESS SPONSORS

  • JUS' TACOS

  • AIR AERIAL FITNESS STUDIO

  • JESPY HOUSE

  • Garden savings