NJPAC

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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall offers a diverse range of performances in a state-of-the-art venue. Located in Newark, it is a premier destination for music, dance, and theater enthusiasts.

Upcoming dates at NJPAC

Concerts from Thursday, October 22, 2026 through Wednesday, June 23, 2027.

October 2026

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22 Little Big Town 7:30 PM
23 Trombone Shorty & Mavis Staples 8:00 PM Darren Fleet 8:00 PM
24 The RESET 3:30 AM Jared Freid - Live Taping 7:00 PM New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang - Beethoven's Emperor & Schubert's Great 7:30 PM Jared Freid - Live Taping 9:30 PM
25 Itzhak Perlman 3:00 PM
26 Hablando Huevadas 8:00 PM
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28 Hablando Huevadas 8:00 PM
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30 Jon Bramnick & Vinnie Brand 7:30 PM Eva Ayllon 8:00 PM
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November 2026

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1 Mariza 6:00 PM
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3 A.R. Rahman 7:30 PM
4 A.R. Rahman 7:30 PM
5 Dante Gebel 8:00 PM
6 Niladri Kumaar 7:30 PM
7 Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony 3:00 PM Justin Silva 7:00 PM Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony 8:00 PM
8 Lucy Darling 7:00 PM
9 Beat - Band 8:00 PM
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12 Jon Faddis 7:30 PM
13 Gregory Porter 8:00 PM
14 Jesse Cook 7:00 PM Nicholas Payton & New Orleans All Stars 8:00 PM
15 Bruce Hornsby & Christian McBride 3:00 PM NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra 6:00 PM
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19 New Jersey Symphony: Eric Jacobsen - Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances 1:30 PM Robby Hoffman - Comedian 8:00 PM
20 Matt McCusker 8:00 PM
21 Charles Lloyd Quartet 3:00 PM Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration 8:00 PM Nataly Aukar 8:00 PM
22 Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet 11:30 AM Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet 1:30 PM New Jersey Symphony: Eric Jacobsen - Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances 2:00 PM Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition 3:00 PM
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27 Tarrus Riley & Capleton 8:00 PM
28 Thanksgiving Comedy Fest 8:00 PM
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December 2026

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4 Neil deGrasse Tyson 7:30 PM
5 Kate McKinnon & Stephen Colbert 8:00 PM
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10 Ron Taylor 8:00 PM
11 Dru Hill & Mya 8:00 PM
12 Canadian Brass 3:00 PM The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight 8:00 PM
13 State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Nutcracker 3:00 PM
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19 Sacred Visions: Oru de Oro 7:30 PM Musiq Soulchild & Kindred The Family Soul 8:00 PM
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26 Cirque Dreams: Holidaze 4:00 PM Cirque Dreams: Holidaze 8:00 PM
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January 2027

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14 Pete Holmes 8:00 PM
15 The Basement Yard Podcast 8:00 PM
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17 State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Cinderella 3:00 PM
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22 New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini 7:30 PM
23 New Jersey Symphony: Discover Rachmaninoff 2:00 PM New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang - Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini 7:30 PM
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30 Samantha Bee 7:00 PM New Jersey Symphony: Naomi Woo - Lunar New Year Celebration 7:30 PM
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February 2027

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6 Bluey's Big Play 11:00 AM Nai-ni Chen Dance Company: Year Of The Goat 2:00 PM Bluey's Big Play 2:00 PM Bluey's Big Play 6:00 PM
7 Bluey's Big Play 11:00 AM Nai-ni Chen Dance Company: Year Of The Goat 2:00 PM Bluey's Big Play 2:00 PM
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12 Riverdance 30 - The New Generation 7:30 PM
13 Riverdance 30 - The New Generation 2:00 PM Riverdance 30 - The New Generation 7:30 PM Arnez J 7:30 PM
14 Riverdance 30 - The New Generation 1:00 PM
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18 New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang & Gil Shaham - Dvorak 1:30 PM
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20 Jorge Celedon 8:00 PM
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26 Mojo Brookzz 7:00 PM
27 New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert 7:30 PM
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March 2027

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6 Batman Returns In Concert 8:00 AM David Nihill 8:00 PM
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11 Professor Brian Cox 8:00 PM
12 Sonic Live In Concert 8:00 PM
13 New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: Joshua Bell - Beethoven 7:30 PM
14 New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: Joshua Bell - Beethoven 2:00 PM
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19 New Jersey Symphony: Christoph Konig - Mahler's Fifth Symphony 7:30 PM
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21 William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet - Film In Concert 4:00 PM
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27 Calema 8:00 PM
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30 The Princess Proms Concert 3:30 PM
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April 2027

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1 New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart 1:30 PM
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3 Anthony Jeselnik 7:00 PM
4 New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart 2:00 PM
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15 New Jersey Symphony: Ludovic Morlot - Neruda Songs & Poulenc's Gloria 1:30 PM
16 Roger Waters Presents Legacy: A Pink Floyd Show - Performed by The Harry Waters Band 8:00 PM
17 New Jersey Symphony: Ludovic Morlot - Neruda Songs & Poulenc's Gloria 7:30 PM
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30 New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang - Dvorak's New World Symphony 7:30 PM

Box office and calendar notes

The calendar at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center is filled with a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, theatrical performances, and special events. Visitors can check the official website for the latest schedule and to confirm specific performance dates and times.

Typical curtain times for evening performances are generally at 7:30 PM, while matinee shows usually take place at 2:00 PM on weekends. It is advisable to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating.

The box office is open for ticket purchases and inquiries. Hours may vary, so it is recommended to check the official website for the most current box office hours.

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