Newark Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Newark, NJ.

Updated: October 16, 2026

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Upcoming Confirmed Events 32
  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Professional (NHL)
    Best Value
    New Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $24Avg Ticket Price: ~ $120Tickets Available: 2733
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Seton Hall Pirates vs. Kansas State Wildcats
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $43Avg Ticket Price: ~ $218Tickets Available: 438
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    LECTURE
    Neil deGrasse Tyson
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
    locationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $43Avg Ticket Price: ~ $154Tickets Available: 567
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    New York Sirens vs. Boston Fleet
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $44Avg Ticket Price: ~ $84Tickets Available: 739
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  • Dec
    07
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Seton Hall Pirates vs. NJIT Highlanders
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $28Avg Ticket Price: ~ $136Tickets Available: 439
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    COMEDY
    Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $48Avg Ticket Price: ~ $119Tickets Available: 5517
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Professional (NHL)
    Best Value
    New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $25Avg Ticket Price: ~ $154Tickets Available: 2809
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Hockey Knight in Jersey: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Army West Point Black Knights
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $29Avg Ticket Price: ~ $113Tickets Available: 755
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Ron Taylor
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
    locationOne Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $46Avg Ticket Price: ~ $83Tickets Available: 315
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    LATIN
    Amor En Vivo: Dalvin La Melodia, Sin Bandera & Luis Fonsi
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $76Avg Ticket Price: ~ $185Tickets Available: 6350
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    Dru Hill & Mya
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
    locationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $63Avg Ticket Price: ~ $168Tickets Available: 2126
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Canadian Brass
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
    locationOne Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $63Avg Ticket Price: ~ $119Tickets Available: 449
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    LATIN
    Weekend Event
    Mega Bash: Kapo
    Mega Bash: Kapo
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $76Avg Ticket Price: ~ $192Tickets Available: 3167
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
    locationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $51Avg Ticket Price: ~ $152Tickets Available: 2400
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
    locationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $44Avg Ticket Price: ~ $133Tickets Available: 3008
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  • Dec
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Professional (NHL)
    New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $104Avg Ticket Price: ~ $356Tickets Available: 2913
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Professional (NHL)
    Best Value
    New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $24Avg Ticket Price: ~ $140Tickets Available: 2285
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NHL)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $64Avg Ticket Price: ~ $270Tickets Available: 2341
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    New York Sirens vs. Ottawa Charge
    Prudential Center • 19500 seats
    Prudential Center
    location25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocation25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $42Avg Ticket Price: ~ $77Tickets Available: 647
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Sacred Visions: Oru de Oro
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
    locationOne Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, USlocationOne Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US
    From $33Avg Ticket Price: ~ $60Tickets Available: 687
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About Events in Newark During December 2026

December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Newark and nearby NJ areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 75
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Seton Hall Pirates Basketball
Seton Hall Pirates Basketball
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 28
Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 24
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
New York Sirens
New York Sirens
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 19
Dec 06, 2026 3:00 PM
Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live
Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 19
Dec 08, 2026 8:00 PM
Penn State Nittany Lions Hockey
Penn State Nittany Lions Hockey
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 35
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Ron Taylor
Ron Taylor
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 38
Dec 10, 2026 8:00 PM
Dalvin La Melodia
Dalvin La Melodia
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 19
Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Dru Hill
Dru Hill
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 7
Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Canadian Brass
Canadian Brass
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 18
Dec 12, 2026 3:00 PM
Mega Bash
Mega Bash
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 1
Dec 12, 2026 8:00 PM
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 54
Dec 12, 2026 8:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 1864
Dec 13, 2026 3:00 PM
Sacred Visions: Oru de Oro
Sacred Visions: Oru de Oro
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 1
Dec 19, 2026 7:30 PM
Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 29
Dec 19, 2026 8:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Newark events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.

What events are happening in Newark during December 2026?

Newark hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

Where can I find Newark events by date?

Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Newark.

Are concerts happening in Newark during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Newark and nearby NJ areas.

What are the top event venues in Newark?

Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Newark and nearby areas.

Do event prices change during December 2026?

Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.

Are there weekend events in Newark?

Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Newark.

Event Categories in December

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