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Live at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark: Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain
Friday, November 6, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
About this event
Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark. Performing: Niladri Kumar.
Sitar star Niladri Kumaar is a musical maverick, redefining the classical Indian sound for the next generation. In this concert, he pays tribute to his friend, mentor and frequent collaborator, the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. Before Hussain passed, the sitar tabla duo was captured in the wonderful 2017 documentary The Space Between the Notes. Kumaar will perform original compositions and revisit some of his favorite collaborations with Hussain. He will be joined by charismatic tabla player Satyajit Talwalkar, jazz,electronic musician Charlie Lindner on keys and Dèmitrio Albano on drums. Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
About Niladri Kumar
Indian classical music
Niladri Kumar is an Indian sitar player and music composer. The invention of the zitar was done by him. He is known to be one of the most popular musicians of his generation, as stated by fellow sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee. Kumar has collaborated with many top musicians, such as Zakir Hussain, Arjit Singh, and John McLaughlin.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, November 6, 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
- Concerts · World music
- 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, November 6, 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 Niladri Kumar date
- Niladri KumarVictoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
- Niladri KumarByham Theater, Pittsburgh
Also at New Jersey Performing Arts Center that week
Good to know
When is “Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain”?
Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain takes place on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time.
Where is “Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain” held?
Venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, United States.
How much are tickets for “Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain”?
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 Niladri Kumar performing?
Niladri Kumar also has 2 more dates coming up, for example Newark (Nov 6, 2026) and Pittsburgh (Apr 22, 2027).
