Newark - Arts & Theatre
From world-class performances and games at Prudential Center to live music in beloved clubs, Newark is a well-rounded hub of culture and entertainment. When it comes to things to do in Newark, there’s no shortage of options at any point in the year — as a major stop for top touring acts and home to rising artists and comedians, plus the home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Newark events keep locals and visitors coming back for more.
Popular Arts, Theater & Comedy in Newark
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Prudential Center - Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Jerry Seinfeld
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Lucy Darling
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sommore
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!
The Wellmont Theater - Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ben Schwartz & Friends
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Josh Gates
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Wellmont Theater
All Arts & Theatre Events in Newark88 Results
- January 3, 2026Saturday 08:00 PMSebastian Knauer & David Newman: HollywoodNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 10, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Randall Goosby ReturnsNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 24, 2026Saturday 02:00 PMELDEN RING Symphonic AdventureNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 24, 2026Saturday 07:00 PMSommoreNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- January 24, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMELDEN RING Symphonic AdventureNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 24, 2026Saturday 09:45 PMSommoreNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- January 25, 2026Sunday 03:00 PMRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra w/Ray Chen, conducted by Vasily PetrenkoNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 29, 2026Thursday 01:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Romeo & JulietNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 30, 2026Friday 07:30 PMMatteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!Montclair, NJThe Wellmont Theater
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- January 30, 2026Friday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Romeo & JulietNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 1, 2026Sunday 02:00 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Romeo & JulietNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Presale happening nowFebruary 1, 2026Sunday 07:00 PMYohay Sponder: Self Loving JewMontclair, NJThe Wellmont Theater
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- February 5, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMYo Yo MaNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- February 6, 2026Friday 07:00 PMAlfred RoblesNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 7, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony - 2026 Lunar New Year CelebrationNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 14, 2026Saturday 02:00 PMNai Ni Chen Dance Company: Year Of The HorseNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 15, 2026Sunday 02:00 PMNai Ni Chen Dance Company: Year Of The HorseNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 20, 2026Friday 07:00 PMAli Siddiq: In The ShadowsNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- February 21, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMA Wicked Evening With The Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & FriendsNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 21, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMTango After DarkNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center