Newark Events 2026-2027

Your guide to live events and things to do in Newark, NJ, and nearby areas.

  • Updated: November 13, 2026

Events take place across Newark throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.

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Upcoming Events in Newark

Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.
Upcoming Confirmed Events 192
  • Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Gregory Porter at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $178, Tickets Available: 319. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Jesse Cook at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $294, Tickets Available: 100. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, High Demand, Weekend Event: XG at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 2907. Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Bruce Hornsby & Christian McBride at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $88, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 53. Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $78, Tickets Available: 1271. Select Seats
  • Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — Professional (NHL): New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 4328, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 19, 2026, 1:30 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: New Jersey Symphony: Eric Jacobsen - Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $149, Tickets Available: 1041. Select Seats
  • Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: Motionless In White at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $162, Tickets Available: 1336, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Robby Hoffman - Comedian at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $307, Tickets Available: 48, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Matt McCusker at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 929. Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Charles Lloyd Quartet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $153, Tickets Available: 376. Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, High Demand, Weekend Event: Sombr at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $327, Tickets Available: 1265, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Nataly Aukar at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 461. Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $124, Tickets Available: 2547. Select Seats
  • Nov 22, 2026, 11:30 AM Sun — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Chase Room, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $91, Avg. price ~ $104, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 22, 2026, 1:30 PM Sun — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Chase Room, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $87, Avg. price ~ $101, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: New Jersey Symphony: Eric Jacobsen - Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $112, Tickets Available: 475. Select Seats
  • Nov 22, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $239, Tickets Available: 70. Select Seats
  • Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Professional (NHL), Best Value: New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Available: 4137, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Seton Hall Pirates vs. New Hampshire Wildcats at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $125, Tickets Available: 1024. Select Seats
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Newark Events by Month

Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
36 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
35 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
22 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
19 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
10 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
5 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
Events Coming Soon
August
Events in August 2027
Events Coming Soon
September
Events in September 2027
Events Coming Soon
October
Events in October 2027
Events Coming Soon
November
This Month
Events in November 2026
27 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
38 Upcoming Events

Events by Show & Venue

Browse Newark events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Jesse Cook
Jesse Cook
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
XG
XG
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM
NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 6:00 PM
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 63
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Symphony
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 56
Nov 19, 2026 1:30 PM
Motionless In White
Motionless In White
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 19, 2026 6:00 PM
Robby Hoffman - Comedian
Robby Hoffman - Comedian
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Matt McCusker
Matt McCusker
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Charles Lloyd Quartet
Charles Lloyd Quartet
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 21, 2026 3:00 PM
sombr
sombr
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Nataly Aukar
Nataly Aukar
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Ben Vereen
Ben Vereen
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet
Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 22, 2026 11:30 AM

From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Newark. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.

What events are happening in Newark right now?

A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Newark rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.

Can I browse events by date or venue?

Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.

Are events held year-round in Newark?

Yeah — Newark doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.

Where do events take place in Newark?

Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Newark, NJ. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.

Do new events get added regularly?

All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.

Browse Events by Category

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Events Near Newark

Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
13
2026
New York, NY
Radio City Music Hall
Fri3:00 PM
Events: 12.8K+
Nov
13
2026
Staten Island, NY
St. George Theatre
Fri7:00 PM
Events: 49
Nov
13
2026
Rutherford, NJ
Bananas Comedy Club - Renaissance Hotel
Fri7:00 PM
Events: 21
Nov
13
2026
Bronx, NY
Rose Hill Gymnasium At Fordham University
Fri7:00 PM
Events: 132
Nov
13
2026
Brooklyn, NY
The Bell House
Fri7:00 PM
Events: 644
Nov
13
2026
Jersey City, NJ
Loew's Jersey Theatre
Fri7:30 PM
Events: 48
Nov
13
2026
Montclair, NJ
Wellmont Theatre
Fri7:30 PM
Events: 21
Nov
13
2026
Union City, NJ
Carro Cafe
Fri8:00 PM
Events: 3
Nov
14
2026
South Orange, NJ
South Orange Performing Arts Center
Sat1:00 PM
Events: 34
Nov
14
2026
Elizabeth, NJ
Ritz Theatre - NJ
Sat7:00 PM
Events: 8
Nov
14
2026
Englewood, NJ
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Sat7:00 PM
Events: 43
Nov
14
2026
Harrison, NJ
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Sat7:30 PM
Events: 10
Nov
14
2026
Carteret, NJ
Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center
Sat8:00 PM
Events: 13
Nov
14
2026
Passaic, NJ
Fiesta Night Club
Sat9:00 PM
Events: 1
Nov
14
2026
Long Island City, NY
Lost in Paradise Rooftop
Sat11:00 PM
Events: 9
Nov
15
2026
East Rutherford, NJ
MetLife Stadium
Sun1:00 PM
Events: 43
Nov
15
2026
Garwood, NJ
Crossroads - Garwood
Sun8:00 PM
Events: 3
Nov
18
2026
Millburn, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse
Wed7:30 PM
Events: 14
Nov
19
2026
Clifton, NJ
Dingbatz
Thu7:00 PM
Events: 9
Nov
19
2026
Maspeth, NY
Knockdown Center
Thu8:00 PM
Events: 14
Nov
20
2026
Rahway, NJ
Mainstage At Union County Performing Arts Center
Fri8:00 PM
Events: 1
Nov
21
2026
Fort Lee, NJ
Barrymore Film Center
Sat6:15 PM
Events: 5
Nov
21
2026
Ridgewood, NY
Stone Circle Theatre
Sat7:00 PM
Events: 6
Nov
21
2026
Wayne, NJ
Shea Center At William Paterson University
Sat8:00 PM
Events: 3
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