At New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization
Friday, December 4, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
About this event
Mark Friday, December 4, 2026 in your diary: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark.
Take a closer look at Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins and 2001: A Space Odyssey - from a scientific perspective. Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to NJPAC to break down the science that your favorite films got wrong, and some of the stuff they got right. You'll laugh, you'll learn and you'll never watch movies the same way again. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City.
About Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Tyson studied at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Columbia University. From 1991 to 1994, he was a postdoctoral research associate at Princeton University. In 1994, he joined the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and the Princeton faculty as a visiting research scientist and lecturer. In 1996, he became director of the planetarium and oversaw its $210 million reconstruction project, which was…
Event details
- Date
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 PM local time
- Venue
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Address
- 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Family & Kids
- Accessibility
- ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.
Venue & getting there
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
How to get to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Park Place (H&M station)Train40 m
1 min walk - New Jersey Transit-MILITARY PARK LIGHT RAIL STATIONTram / light rail330 m
4 min walk - New Jersey Transit-WASHINGTON PARK LIGHT RAIL STATIONTram / light rail520 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away.
Hotels near New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel40 mCheck prices
- Robert Treat Hotel60 mCheck prices
- TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown160 mCheck prices
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Your visit to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Date
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Starts
- 7:30 PM
- Getting there
- Park Place (H&M station) (train), 40 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel (40 m)
Every upcoming Neil deGrasse Tyson date
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- Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Search For Life in the UniverseFlagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury
- Neil deGrasse TysonPrudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
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- Neil deGrasse TysonFlorida Theatre, Jacksonville
- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - "The Cosmic Perspective"Savannah Civic Center - Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah
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- Neil DeGrasse TysonMuriel Kauffman Theatre-Kauffman PAC, Kansas City
- Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Search For Life in the UniverseConcert Hall at Century II, Wichita
- Neil deGrasse TysonCentury II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita
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Also at New Jersey Performing Arts Center that week
Good to know
When is “Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization”?
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization takes place on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time.
Where is “Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization” held?
Venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States.
How much are tickets for “Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Is “Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
Where can I buy tickets for “Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to New Jersey Performing Arts Center by public transport?
The closest stop is Park Place (H&M station) (train), 40 m from New Jersey Performing Arts Center – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near New Jersey Performing Arts Center?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m away.
Where else is Neil deGrasse Tyson performing?
Neil deGrasse Tyson also has 17 more dates coming up, for example Minneapolis (Nov 8, 2026), Duluth (Nov 9, 2026) and Chicago (Nov 10, 2026).
