Newark Events December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Newark, NJ.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Explore upcoming events in Newark in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.
- 38 Upcoming Events
- 7 Event Categories
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- All Events 38
- sports 16
- concerts 13
- Live Shows 6
- comedy 3
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Browse concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live events across Newark.Upcoming Confirmed Events 38
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL): New Jersey Devils vs. San Jose Sharks at Prudential Center • 19500 seats,
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $27, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $125, Tickets Available: 2069, VIP Packages. Select Seats - Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: NJIT Highlanders vs. Navy Midshipmen at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, 100 Lock St., Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $31, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $37, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Seton Hall Pirates vs. Kansas State Wildcats at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $32, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $184, Tickets Available: 1011. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — LECTURE: Neil deGrasse Tyson at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $63, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $169, Tickets Available: 322. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Kate McKinnon & Stephen Colbert at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $102, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $357, Tickets Available: 203. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: New York Sirens vs. Boston Fleet at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $39, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $90, Tickets Available: 862. Select Seats
- Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Seton Hall Pirates vs. NJIT Highlanders at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $103, Tickets Available: 596. Select Seats
- Dec 08, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — COMEDY: Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $40, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $123, Tickets Available: 8434, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — Professional (NHL): New Jersey Devils vs. Detroit Red Wings at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $23, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $143, Tickets Available: 3561, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- 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 at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $29, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $146, Tickets Available: 1141. Select Seats
- Dec 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Ron Taylor at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $45, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $100, Tickets Available: 132. Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — LATIN: Amor En Vivo: Dalvin La Melodia, Sin Bandera & Luis Fonsi at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $56, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $192, Tickets Available: 8359. Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — R&B / SOUL: Dru Hill & Mya at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $49, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $181, Tickets Available: 1711. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Canadian Brass at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater • 514 seats, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $56, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $115, Tickets Available: 357. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $43, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $152, Tickets Available: 1774. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — LATIN, Weekend Event: Mega Bash: Kapo at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $80, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $178, Tickets Available: 4598. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $47, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $138, Tickets Available: 1952. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 4:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: NJIT Highlanders vs. Drexel Dragons at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, 100 Lock St., Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $32, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $38, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL), High Demand: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $91, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $333, Tickets Available: 3244, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL): New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $24, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $121, Tickets Available: 2911, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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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
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 63
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
NJIT Highlanders Basketball
100 Lock St., Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 20
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Seton Hall Pirates Basketball
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 28
Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
Neil deGrasse Tyson
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 22
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Kate McKinnon
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 1
Dec 05, 2026 8:00 PM
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
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 18
Dec 08, 2026 8:00 PM
Penn State Nittany Lions Hockey
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 30
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Ron Taylor
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 28
Dec 10, 2026 8:00 PM
Dalvin La Melodia
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 14
Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Dru Hill
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 13
Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Canadian Brass
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 19
Dec 12, 2026 3:00 PM
Mega Bash
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 1
Dec 12, 2026 8:00 PM
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 57
Dec 12, 2026 8:00 PM
The Nutcracker
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Event Dates 2174
Dec 13, 2026 3:00 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.
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