Make a day of it in Newark
Things to Do in Newark, NJ
Discover top events in Newark, NJ. From Prudential Center to NJPAC and Newark Symphony Hall, secure tickets for concerts, sports, and festivals in the heart of downtown Newark.
Delaware Blue Hens vs. Liberty Flames
Delaware Stadium
Anazala Family
Prudential Center
Mario Adrion
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
Le Sserafim
Prudential Center
New Jersey Symphony: Keitaro Harada - Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Don Omar
Prudential Center
Dodge Poetry Festival - 3 Day Pass
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Chase Room
Def Poetry Reunion
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
My Hero Academia In Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
The Vampire Circus
Midland Theatre - OH
Delaware Blue Hens vs. Missouri State Bears
Delaware Stadium
Little Big Town
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
The local scoop
About Newark Events
Newark, New Jersey is a vibrant arts-and-events hub in the greater New York City area. The downtown cluster around Broad Street and Mulberry Commons brings together major venues like the Prudential Center, NJPAC, and Newark Symphony Hall, plus community spaces in the Arts & Education District. Whether you’re chasing blockbuster concerts, family shows, or innovative poetry and film programming, you’ll find it here. Below you’ll see a curated selection of upcoming events across Newark’s top venues—secure your seats with a friend-in-the-business who can grab tickets when they drop.
As you plan in Newark, keep an eye on the calendar for recurring festivals and touring acts. The Prudential Center hosts hundreds of events yearly—from major music tours to family entertainment and sports entertainment. NJPAC features symphonies, pop performances, and year-round Dodge Poetry programming. Newark Symphony Hall provides historic charm with contemporary shows, while annual events like the Newark Pride Festival and the Newark Black Film Festival highlight the city’s diverse cultural scene. If you’re looking for a quintessential Newark experience, you’ll often find it in the city’s downtown arts cluster.
Where it happens
Featured Venues in Newark
- Delaware StadiumTickets & event schedule
- Midland Theatre - OHTickets & event schedule
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Chase RoomTickets & event schedule
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential HallTickets & event schedule
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria TheaterTickets & event schedule
- Prudential CenterTickets & event schedule
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