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
- March 28, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMPeking AcrobatsNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- March 29, 2026Sunday 02:00 PMPeppa Pig: My First ConcertNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 10, 2026Friday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Xian Conducts Prokofiev & StraussNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 11, 2026Saturday 07:00 PMJerry SeinfeldNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 11, 2026Saturday 09:30 PMJerry SeinfeldNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 12, 2026Sunday 02:00 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Xian Conducts Prokofiev & StraussNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 16, 2026Thursday 01:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Mozart's RequiemNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 18, 2026Saturday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony - Mozart's RequiemNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 24, 2026Friday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Ballet CompanyNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- April 25, 2026Saturday 03:00 PMNew Jersey Ballet CompanyNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Presale happening nowApril 29, 2026Wednesday 02:00 PMShen YunNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- Presale happening nowMay 1, 2026Friday 07:00 PMShen YunNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- Presale happening nowMay 2, 2026Saturday 01:00 PMShen YunNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- Presale happening nowMay 2, 2026Saturday 06:00 PMShen YunNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- Presale happening nowMay 3, 2026Sunday 01:00 PMShen YunNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
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- May 8, 2026Friday 08:00 PMAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- May 9, 2026Saturday 08:00 PMAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- May 10, 2026Sunday 03:00 PMAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- May 14, 2026Thursday 01:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn?s ?Italian? Newark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center