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Thu 24 Sep

• 7:30 pm
  
  Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

  Nurse John is a registered nurse turned stand up comedian whose sharp, story driven humor explores hospital culture, patient interactions, and the heroics of healthcare workers. Blending character…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Age

  18+

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Fri 25 Sep

• 8:00 pm
  
  Jamie Lissow

  Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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Sat 26 Sep

• 8:00 pm
  
  Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua

  Tito Nieves, the "Pavarotti of Salsa," is marking 50 years in music with his 50 Años La Historia Tour, a celebration of his illustrious career.

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Latin

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Fri 2 Oct

• 8:00 pm
  
  Chris Tucker

  This will be a YONDR event

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Comedy

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Martin LawrenceCancelled

  Comedy legend Martin Lawrence brings his signature raw, unfiltered stand up to NJPAC. The show includes fresh material reflecting on his life, family, and pop culture.

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Comedy

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Sun 4 Oct

• 7:00 pm
  
  Mario Adrion: The Superior Comedy Tour

  Mario Adrion is a stand-up comedian from a small town in Germany who gained over 4 million followers from posting his comedy across various social platforms. His comedy is refreshingly vulnerable…

  When

  7:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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Sun 11 Oct

• 2:00pm
  
  NJ Symphony : Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

  Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of thrilling orchestral music from classic movies. Movie-musicals West Side Story and An American in Paris, with their…

  When

  2:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Classical, Symphonic

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Tue 13 Oct

• 7:00 pm
  For Such A Time As This in America: Angela Davis & Salamishah Tillet

  For such a time as this in America: Angela Davis & Salamishah Tillet in conversation

  When

  7:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Community/Civic

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Thu 15 Oct

• 9:30am
  
  Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - SaturdayUntil Oct 17

  North America's largest biennial poetry event, the Dodge Poetry Festival is often called Wordstock or poetry heaven. Featuring three days of readings, performances, and workshops. Established in 1986…

  When

  9:30 AM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• TBA
  
  Dodge Poetry Festival

  North America's largest biennial poetry event, the Dodge Poetry Festival is often called Wordstock or poetry heaven. Featuring three days of readings, performances, and workshops. Established in 1986…

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  Time to be announced

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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Fri 16 Oct

• 9:30am
  
  Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - SaturdayUntil Oct 17

  North America's largest biennial poetry event, the Dodge Poetry Festival is often called Wordstock or poetry heaven. Featuring three days of readings, performances, and workshops. Established in 1986…

  When

  9:30 AM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• 7:30 pm
  
  Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival

  The punk poet laureate comes home to New Jersey for a night of songs and stories. A true renaissance woman, Patti Smith immense influence has saturated literature, music, visual arts, politics and…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Alternative Rock, Rock

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival

  The punk poet laureate comes home to New Jersey for a night of songs and stories. A true renaissance woman, Patti Smith immense influence has saturated literature, music, visual arts, politics and…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Alternative Rock, Rock

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Sat 17 Oct

• 9:30am
  
  Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - Saturday

  North America's largest biennial poetry event, the Dodge Poetry Festival is often called Wordstock or poetry heaven. Featuring three days of readings, performances, and workshops. Established in 1986…

  When

  9:30 AM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• 5:00 pm
  Def Poetry Reunion

  Join us for an exploration of word flow, verses and landscapes as Danny Simmons brings a Def Poetry Reunion to NJPAC for the Dodge Poetry Festival. Def Poetry Reunion celebrates the legacy of the hit…

  When

  5:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Hip-Hop/Rap, Trap

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Do the Write Thing: Dodge Poetry Festival

  As a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, author and filmmaker Nelson George has dedicated much of his career to documenting the very spirit of that phrase through several major works including the…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Lecture/Seminar

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Sun 18 Oct

• 3:00pm
  
  My Hero Academia in Concert

  Join the ultimate celebration of heroism as My Hero Academia In Concert brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life! From Dekus first steps to the thrilling battles that have defined My Hero…

  When

  3:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Animation

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Thu 22 Oct

• 7:30 pm
  
  Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour

  Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group from Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 1998, the quartet features Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook. Known…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Country

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Fri 23 Oct

• 8:00 pm
  
  Darren Fleet

  Darren Fleet is a rapidly rising American stand up comedian and digital content creator who built a massive following through his viral social media rants. Originally from Virginia, Fleet transition…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples

  Legendary soul singer Mavis Staples and virtuoso funk musician Trombone Shorty have frequently collaborated, bringing their distinct New Orleans rooted styles together for live performances and tours.…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Jazz

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Sat 24 Oct

• 7:00 pm
  
  Jared Freid Live! Special Taping

  Comedy

  When

  7:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• 7:30 pm
  
  New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

  A new season begins with two of Classical musics most epic works. Music Director Xian Zhang introduced George Li to New Jersey audiences 10 years ago and he's since become a true local favorite…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Classical, Symphonic

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• 8:00 pm
  
  The ResetCancelled

  On-stage tickets available. The RESET sound experience is an immersive sound healing, meditation, and restoration event created by singer-songwriter Davin Youngs. It combines improvised vocals, loop…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Multimedia

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Sun 25 Oct

• 3:00pm
  
  Itzhak Perlman

  Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his talent, charm, and humanitarian efforts, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world. With an…

  When

  3:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Classical, Symphonic

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Mon 26 Oct

• 8:00 pm
  
  Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

  Literally translating to "talking bullshit" or "talking nonsense," "Hablando Huevadas" is a wildly popular Peruvian stand-up comedy duo and YouTube videocast created by comedians Jorge Luna and…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Podcast, Theatre

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Wed 28 Oct

• 8:00 pm
  
  Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

  Literally translating to "talking bullshit" or "talking nonsense," "Hablando Huevadas" is a wildly popular Peruvian stand-up comedy duo and YouTube videocast created by comedians Jorge Luna and…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Podcast, Theatre

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Fri 30 Oct

• 7:30 pm
  
  Jon Bramnick NJ's Funniest Lawyer with Vinnie Brand

  Known as the "Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey," Bramnick delivers sharp, clever humor drawn from his unique career in law and politics, blending real-life insight with impeccable comedic timing. Joining…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Comedy

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Eva Ayllon

  With Daniela Darcourt · Latin

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Latin

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Sun 1 Nov

• 6:00 pm
  
  Mariza With Special Guests Derek Gripper & Duo Andalus

  Much more than a performer, Mariza is a symbol: an heir to the Portuguese state of mind, a cultural ambassador, and an artist who has reinvented herself without ever losing her roots. Her music is…

  When

  6:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  World

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Tue 3 Nov

• 7:30 pm
  
  A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience

  NJPAC & The New Jersey Symphony present an extraordinary symphonic celebration of music with the global icon A.R. Rahman. A Grammy and two-time academy award winner, Rahman is one of the world's most…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  World

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Wed 4 Nov

• 7:30 pm
  
  A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience

  NJPAC & The New Jersey Symphony present an extraordinary symphonic celebration of music with the global icon A.R. Rahman. A Grammy and two-time academy award winner, Rahman is one of the world's most…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  World

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Thu 5 Nov

• 8:00 pm
  
  Dante Gebel - World Tour Despedida 2026

  World Tour Despedida 2026. "It's time for the farewell." After a historic world tour with over 700,000 live audiences, this conference is "a journey to the heart and soul." In this show, Dante Gebel…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Community/Civic

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Fri 6 Nov

• 7:30 pm
  Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between The Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain

  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…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  World

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Sat 7 Nov

• 3:00pm
  
  Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour

  One of the most acclaimed video games of the past decade, solo developer Toby Fox's indie hit Undertale has enchanted a fanbase of nearly 4 million players worldwide through its heartwarming story…

  When

  3:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• 7:00 pm
  
  Justin Silva: Sorta Rican Tour

  Justin Silva was born and raised in New Haven, CT. He started doing comedy at the age of 21. He believes what you put in this game is what you get out of it. Justin will continue to put in all that he…

  When

  7:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour

  One of the most acclaimed video games of the past decade, solo developer Toby Fox's indie hit Undertale has enchanted a fanbase of nearly 4 million players worldwide through its heartwarming story…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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Sun 8 Nov

• 7:00 pm
  
  Lucy Darling: Simply Darling

  Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with You're Welcome, a touring variety show…

  When

  7:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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Mon 9 Nov

• 8:00 pm
  
  Beat - Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, Terry Bozzio

  Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and drummer Terry Bozzio for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Pop, Rock

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Thu 12 Nov

• 7:30 pm
  
  Miles @100 With Jon Faddis & Friends

  For one night only, join Jon Faddis and friends Erena Terakubo, Gary Smulyan, Steve Turre, John Clark, Bob Stewart, Mike OLeDonne, Todd Coolman and John Riley as they honor the legendary Miles Davis…

  When

  7:30 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Jazz

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Fri 13 Nov

• 7:00 pm
  NJMEA All State Jazz Band & NJMEA All-State Jazz Choir

  With NJMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble · Jazz

  When

  7:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Jazz

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Gregory Porter w/ special guest Madeleine Peyroux

  Known for his warm baritone vocals, Gregory Porter rose to acclaim in the 2010s with his earthy, cross pollinated brand of jazz, soul, and gospel. A gifted singer of standards as well as more…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Jazz

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Sat 14 Nov

• 8:00 pm
  
  Jesse Cook

  Jesse Cook is a celebrated Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer renowned for his signature rumba flamenco sound. Merging traditional flamenco with classical, jazz, and world music, he has sold…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

  Tags

  Adult Contemporary, Pop

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• 8:00 pm
  
  Nicholas Payton & the New Orleans All-Stars Big BandCancelled

  The Louis Armstrong at 125 celebration is a star-studded tribute to jazz founding father Louis Armstrong The First Great Jazz Soloist Smithsonian Music and The Enduring Legacy of Louis Armstrong SDPB.…

  When

  8:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Jazz

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Sun 15 Nov

• 3:00pm
  
  Bruce Hornsby & Christian McBride

  Bruce Hornsby is known for combining rock, folk, jazz, bluegrass, and improvisation driven piano work. Beyond hits like The Way It Is,he's built a reputation as an adventurous live performer.…

  When

  3:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Pop, Rock

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• 6:00 pm
  NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra

  Classical / Classical/Vocal

  When

  6:00 PM

  Where

  New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark

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  Classical, Classical/Vocal

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