Newark
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 Concerts in Newark
- Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Prudential Center - Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour
MetLife Stadium - Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AC/DC - POWER UP TOUR 2026
MetLife Stadium - Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour
Prudential Center - Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour With Special Guest Esha Tewari
Prudential Center - Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2026 Tour
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
New Edition: The New Edition Way Tour
Prudential Center - Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Nine Inch Nails - Peel It Back Tour 2026
Prudential Center - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
BAD OMENS: DO YOU FEEL LOVE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Prudential Center
Popular Sports in Newark
- Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania presented by Spin Master
Prudential Center - Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New Jersey Devils vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Prudential Center - Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
MetLife Stadium - Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New York Sirens vs. Boston Fleet
Prudential Center - Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A Racquet at The Rock: Alcaraz v. Tiafoe & Anisimova v. Pegula
Prudential Center - Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Never Forget Tribute Classic: Arkansas v Houston Men's Basketball
Prudential Center - Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Seton Hall Pirates Men's Basketball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Men's Basketball
Prudential Center - Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Coretta Scott King Classic
Prudential Center
Popular Arts, Theater & Comedy in Newark
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Prudential Center - Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Matt Rife: Stay Golden 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 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Yohay Sponder: Self Loving Jew
The Wellmont Theater - Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!
The Wellmont Theater - Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Ritz Theatre
Popular Family in Newark
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party
Prudential Center - Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth
Prudential Center - Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Stars on Ice - U.S.
Prudential Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
The Wellmont Theater - Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Goonies 40th Anniv. Screening + Q&A f. Corey Feldman & Kerri Green
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Mutts Gone Nuts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
All Events in Newark288 Results
- Presale happening nowJanuary 24, 2026Saturday 08:00 PMThe Pink Floyd Laser SpectacularMontclair, NJThe Wellmont Theater
- January 24, 2026Saturday 09:45 PMSommoreNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
Lineup
- January 25, 2026Sunday 01:00 PMMonster Jam Freestyle Mania presented by Spin MasterNewark, NJPrudential Center
- January 25, 2026Sunday 03:00 PMRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra w/Ray Chen, conducted by Vasily PetrenkoNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 27, 2026Tuesday 07:00 PMNew Jersey Devils vs. Winnipeg JetsNewark, NJPrudential Center
Add-Ons
Venue
- January 28, 2026Wednesday 07:30 PMSeton Hall Pirates Men's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers Men's BasketballNewark, NJPrudential Center
- January 29, 2026Thursday 01:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Romeo & JulietNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 29, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMNew Jersey Devils vs. Nashville PredatorsNewark, NJPrudential Center
- January 30, 2026Friday 07:00 PMHandsome Dick Manitoba, FC Inc., the Fiendz, Red MaryClifton, NJDingbatzOn partner site
Venue
- January 30, 2026Friday 07:00 PMRascal Flatts: Life Is A Highway TourNewark, NJPrudential Center
- January 30, 2026Friday 07:30 PMMatteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!Montclair, NJThe Wellmont Theater
Lineup
Venue
- January 30, 2026Friday 07:30 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Romeo & JulietNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- January 31, 2026Saturday 12:00 PMSeton Hall Pirates Men's Basketball vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Men's BasketballNewark, NJPrudential Center
- January 31, 2026Until 2/1/26R&B ONLY LIVE - Montclair, NJMontclair, NJThe Wellmont TheaterOn partner site
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Venue
- February 1, 2026Sunday 02:00 PMNew Jersey Symphony: Romeo & JulietNewark, NJNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
- February 1, 2026Sunday 04:00 PMYohay Sponder: Self Loving JewMontclair, NJThe Wellmont Theater
Lineup
Venue
- February 1, 2026Sunday 05:00 PMStrawberry Sundown, Fish Punishment, Crescent Kings, Mach V, LiftClifton, NJDingbatzOn partner site
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- February 1, 2026Sunday 07:00 PMYohay Sponder: Self Loving JewMontclair, NJThe Wellmont Theater
Lineup
Venue
- February 3, 2026Tuesday 07:00 PMNew Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue JacketsNewark, NJPrudential Center
- February 4, 2026Wednesday 06:00 PMFire From the Gods the Human TourClifton, NJDingbatzOn partner site