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221 upcoming events. Newark, NJ, United States.

Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings

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221 upcoming events

Eva Ayllon
Oct30Fri
Concerts

Eva Ayllon

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Assala Nasri
Oct30Fri
Concerts

Assala Nasri

Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 PM

Newark Symphony Hall

Mariza
Nov1Sun
Plays & Musicals

Mariza

Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

A.R. Rahman
Nov3Tue
Concerts

A.R. Rahman

Nov 3 and 4, 2026

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Dante Gebel
Nov5Thu
Plays & Musicals

Dante Gebel

Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Nov6Fri
Concerts

Niladri Kumar

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM

Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Justin Silva
Nov7Sat
Comedy

Justin Silva

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM

Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Lucy Darling
Nov8Sun
Plays & Musicals

Lucy Darling

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PM

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

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Mojo Brookzz
Feb26Fri
Comedy

Mojo Brookzz

Fri, Feb 26 · 9:45 PM

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Shen Yun
Apr21Wed
Dance

Shen Yun

Wed, Apr 21 · 2:00 PM

Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Artists & shows in Newark

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Venues with the most dates in Newark

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Newark at a glance

Newark's calendar currently lists 221 upcoming events (7 this weekend).

Next on the calendar is Jon Bramnick NJ's Funniest Lawyer with Vinnie Brand, on October 30.

The busiest category is concerts, with 82 dates; after that come sports (80) and comedy (25).

The venues with the most dates are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

About Newark

Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, and a principal city of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 311,549. The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 323,808 for 2025, making it the 61st-most populous municipality in the nation.

Newark events: FAQ

What's happening in Newark this weekend?

There are 7 events in Newark this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Newark this weekend page.

Which venues in Newark have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Prudential Center (72), New Jersey Performing Arts Center (71), Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (32), New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center (26) and Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (10).

What kind of events are on in Newark?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (82), Sports (80), Comedy (25), Plays & Musicals (18) and Dance (8).

Where can I buy tickets for events in Newark?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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