Family Shows in Newark

Kids shows, family entertainment, and live performances in Newark and nearby areas.

  • Updated: November 7, 2026

Browse family shows in Newark, NJ this year, including kids shows, live entertainment, interactive performances, and touring productions. Explore events by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new family-friendly shows are announced.

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  • Nov 8 · 7:00 PM · Newark, NJ
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Family Friendly Shows 2026-2027

Newark, NJ
Family Events: 19
  • Nov 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — MAGIC SHOWS, Weekend Event: Lucy Darling at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Available: 286. 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. price ~ $137, Tickets Available: 2323. Select Seats
  • Dec 31, 2026, 1:00 PM Thu — Ice Show, Best Value: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 2114, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 01, 2027, 12:00 PM Fri — Ice Show, Best Value: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $120, Tickets Available: 3390, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 01, 2027, 4:00 PM Fri — Ice Show, Best Value: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 3589, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 02, 2027, 10:30 AM Sat — Ice Show, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 7975, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 02, 2027, 2:30 PM Sat — Ice Show, High Demand, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $136, Tickets Available: 8869, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 02, 2027, 6:30 PM Sat — Ice Show, Best Value, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 3115, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 03, 2027, 12:00 PM Sun — Ice Show, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $144, Tickets Available: 10536, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 03, 2027, 4:00 PM Sun — Ice Show, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars at Prudential Center • 19500 seats, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $165, Tickets Available: 10375, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Jan 17, 2027, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Cinderella at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $133, Tickets Available: 3019. Select Seats
  • Feb 06, 2027, 11:00 AM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Bluey's Big Play at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 2358. Select Seats
  • Feb 06, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Bluey's Big Play at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Available: 2753. Select Seats
  • Feb 06, 2027, 6:00 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Bluey's Big Play at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 3813. Select Seats
  • Feb 07, 2027, 11:00 AM Sun — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Bluey's Big Play at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 3425. Select Seats
  • Feb 07, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Bluey's Big Play at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Available: 3455. Select Seats
  • May 07, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $137, Tickets Available: 3620. Select Seats
  • May 08, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $137, Tickets Available: 3605. Select Seats
  • May 09, 2027, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall • 2800 seats, One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 3447. Select Seats

List Of All Shows

Lucy Darling
Lucy Darling
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Nov 08, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Dec 13, 2026 3:00 PM
Sacred Visions: Oru de Oro
Sacred Visions: Oru de Oro
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Dec 19, 2026 7:30 PM
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Dec 26, 2026 4:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Dec 31, 2026 1:00 PM
Cinderella - Ballet
Cinderella - Ballet
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Jan 17, 2027 3:00 PM
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Feb 06, 2027 11:00 AM
Nai-ni Chen Dance Company
Nai-ni Chen Dance Company
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Feb 06, 2027 2:00 PM
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Feb 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Feb 13, 2027 7:30 PM
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Shen Yun Performing Arts
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
Apr 21, 2027 2:00 PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
One Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
May 07, 2027 8:00 PM

Entertainment Venues

Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY
Arena
Upcoming Events: 9
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Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 9
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Dream Live at American Dream Mall
East Rutherford, NJ
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Kings Theatre - NY
Brooklyn, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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South Orange Performing Arts Center
South Orange, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Wilkins Theatre
Union, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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