
Visiting State Theatre: what to know before you go
15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
State Theatre is a theatre building in New Brunswick, open since 1921, with room for about 1,800 people.
Of the 9 upcoming shows with a published time, 44% start at 2:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Sunday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 3 dates.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 1,800
- Opened
- 1921
- Address
- 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
- Upcoming events
- 9
- Usual start time
- 2:00 PM
- Busiest days
- Sunday, Thursday
State Theatre, month by month
- November 20263 dates, including Theresa Caputo, Joe Russo's Almost Dead and Rick Steves w/ New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
- January 20273 dates, including William Shatner, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Sean Lee
- March 20271 date, including New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven
- April 20272 dates, including New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Neruda Songs and Poulenc’s Gloria and New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (5), Plays & Musicals (2) and Talks & Lectures (1).
Arriving by car
1 car park within walking distance; the nearest is 380 m from the venue.
Next events at State Theatre


New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Sun, Jan 24 · 2:00 PM
State Theatre
Other venues near State Theatre
- State Theatre New Jersey1.1 km · 41 dates
- Stress Factory Comedy Club1.1 km · 3 dates
State Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in State Theatre?
State Theatre has a capacity of about 1,800; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did State Theatre open?
State Theatre opened in 1921.
What time do shows start at State Theatre?
Usually at 2:00 PM (44% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
Can I park near State Theatre?
Yes, 1 car park is mapped nearby, the closest 380 m away.
What kind of events does State Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (5), Plays & Musicals (2) and Talks & Lectures (1).
Which month has the most events at State Theatre?
November 2026, with 3 dates, including Theresa Caputo and Joe Russo's Almost Dead.
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