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Things to do in Newark in December 2026
43 upcoming events. Newark, NJ, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · December 2026 listings
43 upcoming events
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Sports
Navy Midshipmen at NJIT Highlanders Mens Basketball
Wed, Dec 2
New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center
Dec2Wed
Sports
Monmouth Hawks at NJIT Highlanders Womens Basketball
Wed, Dec 2 · 4:30 PM
New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center
Dec4Fri
Sports
Seton Hall Pirates Men's Basketball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Mens Basketball
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Prudential Center
Dec4Fri
Family & Kids
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Dec4Fri
Plays & Musicals
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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Other Events
An Evening with Kate McKinnon and Stephen Colbert
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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Sports
Seton Hall Pirates Men's Basketball vs. NJIT Men's Basketball
Mon, Dec 7 · 7:00 PM
Prudential Center
Dec8Tue
Comedy
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation
Tue, Dec 8 · 8:00 PM
Prudential Center
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Concerts
Mega 97.9 & La Musica Presentan MegaBash by Alex Sensation
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 PM
Prudential Center
Dec13Sun
Sports
Sacred Heart Pioneers at NJIT Highlanders Womens Basketball
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center
Dec13Sun
Dec13Sun
Sports
Drexel Dragons at NJIT Highlanders Mens Basketball
Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM
New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center
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Venues with the most dates in Newark
- Prudential Center72 events
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center71 events
- Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center32 events
- New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center26 events
- Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center10 events
- Prudential Hall at New Jersey PAC7 events
- Newark Symphony Hall1 event
- Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart1 event
- NICO Kitchen and Bar1 event
Things to do in Newark in December 2026: frequently asked questions
Things to do in Newark in December 2026: how many dates are coming up?
43 upcoming dates are listed; the next one is New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals on November 12.
Things to do in Newark in December 2026: which venues?
The dates on this page take place at Prudential Center, New Jersey Tech Wellness and Events Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center, among others.