New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Address: 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, US
Telephone: 888-GO-NJPAC (888-466-5722)
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

NJPAC is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of NJ – with the best in entertainment
(1977)

01/05/2024

SECOND SHOW ADDED! Join us on 2/16, at 7PM or 9:30PM, for night of satire as pioneering Egyptian comedian hits the stage live at njpac! Grab your seats today at: bit.ly/njpacbassem

01/05/2024

t’s always the funniest night of the year! On 2/10, bring a date for the Valentine’s Day All Star Comedy Show, hosted by , featuring , , , and . Grab tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacvday

01/05/2024

All of us at NJPAC mourn the passing of Imam Hassan Sharif. Through his role at the Newark Clergy Alliance, Imam Sharif was an important partner to the Arts Center and helped advance our faith-based and community programming. His family and the members of Masjid Muhammad are in our thoughts today.

01/04/2024

Hear the incredible LIVE! Join us on 2/8, as the legacy of Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee comes to life with a celebration of the two legends, featuring a stellar lineup of special guest vocalists. Get tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacpeggy

01/04/2024

Be part of the revolution! On 1/26, witness take the stage, along with Ravi Coltrane, Sonia Sanchez +many more, to celebrate the centennial of Max Roach by reimagining his revolutionary album Freedom Now Suite. Grab your tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacmax

01/04/2024

Join us for Hip Hop Arts & Culture this Spring! Starting 1/27, students ages 9-18, learn from our amazing Music Production, Emcee and Dance teaching artists! Plus enjoy our FREE Add-Ons: In The Mix and Creative Coaching! Register today at http://njpac.org/students

01/03/2024

Just 10 days away! On 1/13, —the hottest new comedian out of Mexico—will be taking the stage at njpac. He’s hilarious. He’s edgy. And he’s got great sunglasses🕶️. Grab your tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacballarta

01/02/2024

New year, new shows! Kick off 2024 the right way by grabbing tickets to world-class performances. Head over to njpac.org/tickets to check out our full lineup.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! 🎇

12/29/2023

TGIF, it’s ! Shout out to who brought the fam out to see Cirque Dreamz Holidaze! We love spending the with you 🎄

12/29/2023

Habari Gani? Ujamaa! The vendors and artisans at our marketplace represent today’s principle of cooperative economics. In the spirit of Kwanzaa, check out some of these and local Black-owned businesses featured last Saturday during the festival.

12/28/2023

2023 was full of great memories and incredible performances! Looking back, here's one photo from each month. What was your favorite show of the year?

12/28/2023

Habari Gani? Ujima! Ushering in the next generation of creatives is part of our collective work at NJPAC, from NJPAC Arts Education to free community classes.

12/28/2023

Packed house tonight for Kem and Marsha Ambrosius! Thanks for bringing your talent to and thanks FUNKFLEX for spinning to keep the party going between sets 🎉

Photos by S. Bola Okoya

12/27/2023

Coming to see Kem with Marsha Ambrosius? Elevate your night with a signature cocktail! The Final Call features , Espresso and Vanilla for a yummy take on an espresso martini.

12/27/2023

The LAST POETS, performing at NJPAC in 2021! These powerful performers embody today's principle of Kujichagulia, or self-determination, and speak for the people. We can't wait to feel inspired by them again on our stage Jan 26!

12/26/2023

Join us for a FREE jazz performance coming up with Leonieke Scheuble at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark! Enjoy this phenomenal young pianist & organist alongside three generations of musicians. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wFCaL

12/26/2023

Happy Kwanzaa! At our festival this past Saturday, you brought your energy, holiday spirit, your open hearts and you electrified !

Thank you News 12 New Jersey for spotlighting the event and featuring our AVP of community engagement Eyesha Marable, Aya Paper Co., Lapis Lazuli Teas and more! We’re thankful to our village of vendors, performers and dancers who brought their talents to help us honor the principles of Kwanzaa.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/22/2023

It's the holiday season, it's the weekend and MOST importantly it's ! 🎄 Today's shout out goes to @ irishtom1967 (Twitter) thanks for sharing in the holiday cheer with njpac.

To be our next featured fan, be sure to tag us in your photos/videos the next time you visit.

12/22/2023

Tomorrow is the day! Make this Kwanzaa magical and memorable by joining us for our Kwanzaa Family Festival & Artisan Marketplace. Enjoy a full day of free performances and dozens of activities for the whole family! You won't want to miss it. RSVP NOW at: njpac.org/kwanzaa

12/21/2023

On 2/16, join us for night of satire as pioneering Egyptian comedian hits the stage live at njpac! Grab seats at: bit.ly/njpacbassam

12/21/2023

This one's for the grown folks! Join us on 12/27 for a night of sophisticated, romantic and downright sexy music with and special guest . Get your tickets today at: bit.ly/njpackem

12/21/2023

The fabulous Jonathan Van Ness comes to njpac on Feb 2! Don't miss out, get your tickets before they're gone: bit.ly/njpacjvn

12/20/2023

Unwrap a world of artistic magic with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) programs in Hip Hop & so much more! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/NJPACartsed

Spring Forward to 2024! Sign up your student for Saturday Arts Training starting Jan 27! 🕺🎭 From Hip Hop to TD Jazz for Teens, Acting, and Musical Theater! 🎉 Secure their spot and unwrap a world of artistic magic: https://bit.ly/NJPACartsed

12/20/2023

Did you know 20% of ’s operating budget comes from the support of our members? Consider the gift of membership this giving season! We're so grateful to our members for their contribution which is why we offer members early access to tickets, suprise packages at select performances (pictured here!), special discounts, and more. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wFtRE

12/19/2023

Be part of the revolution! On 1/26, experience a night of music exploring social justice through the lens of Max Roach’s revolutionary Freedom Now Suite. The activism runs deep through each piece as The Last Poets, Cassandra Wilson +more take the stage. 🎟️ bit.ly/njpacmax

12/19/2023

This X barks the spot! Enter for a chance to win FREE tickets to The Great Pirate Adventure on 12/29 at 6PM by leaving a 🐶 in the comments below.

12/18/2023

Please enjoy tonight's panel about Environmental Justice and the disastrous consequences of climate change. Moderated by Dr. Micaela Martinez with Ana Baptista, Kim Gaddy, Maria Lopez-Nuñez, and Owl.

12/18/2023

Tickets make great gifts! 🎁 Complete your holiday shopping by gifting your loved ones with tickets to incredible performances, including , , , +MANY MORE. Check out our full lineup at: njpac.org/tickets

12/18/2023

Where is she now? The talented first captivated our hearts in 2019, when she won 1st place in our Sarah Vaughan Vocal competition. Now, only a few short years later, she is returning to njpac as a headliner on 6/23! Grab tickets to the show: bit.ly/njpacsamara

12/16/2023

A lot of laughs and holiday cheer filled our Prudential Hall as we enjoyed a special screening of Christmas Vacation + a live conversation with . To everyone who joined us, thank you and happy holidays! ❄️

12/15/2023

Do you know what today is? 👀 of course! Today’s shout out goes to 🎉 thanks for visiting us.

YOU could be featured next😁 Just tag us in your photos/videos the next time you stop by.

12/15/2023

No one celebrates Kwanzaa like njpac! Join on 12/23 for a jam-packed day of family fun including: our FREE annual Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace + ticketed performances from and . Learn more at: njpac.org/kwanzaa

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12/15/2023

We have an exciting announcement!📢 2x Grammy Award winner —who's also the 2019 winner of our Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition—will be returning to njpac on 6/23 for a performance you won't want to miss. Get tickets: bit.ly/njpacsamara

12/14/2023

On 1/26, join us as Cassandra Wilson, Ravi Coltrane, Sonia Sanchez, Saul Williams, Nasheet Waits +more celebrate the centennial of Max Roach by reimagining his revolutionary album Freedom Now Suite. Grab your tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacmax

12/13/2023

In just ONE MONTH (1/13) is coming to njpac! Don't miss your chance to meet the hottest new comedian out of Mexico. He’s hilarious. He’s edgy. And he’s got great sunglasses. 🕶️ . Grab tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacballarta

12/12/2023

This spend the Holidaze with njpac! 🎄 On 12/26, prepare to be dazzled as Holidaze brings a circus spectacular for the whole family. Enter to win tickets by tagging a friend below 🔽

12/12/2023

On 2/16, join us for night of satire as pioneering Egyptian comedian hits the stage live at njpac! Be the first to get your seats this THURSDAY with presale code EGYPT: bit.ly/njpacbassam

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1 Center Street
Newark, NJ
07102

Telephone

888-GO-NJPAC (888-466-5722)

Website

http://www.njpac.org/

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Be part of the revolution! On 1/26, witness @thelastpoetsofficial take the stage, along with Ravi Coltrane, Sonia Sanchez +many more, to celebrate the centennial of Max Roach by reimagining his revolutionary album Freedom Now Suite. Grab your tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacmax

The Last Poets

The LAST POETS, performing at NJPAC in 2021! These powerful performers embody today's #Kwanzaa principle of Kujichagulia, or self-determination, and speak for the people. We can't wait to feel inspired by them again on our stage Jan 26!

Happy Kwanzaa! At our #Kwanzaa festival this past Saturday, you brought your energy, holiday spirit, your open hearts and you electrified #njpac! Thank you News 12 New Jersey for spotlighting the event and featuring our AVP of community engagement Eyesha Marable, Aya Paper Co., Lapis Lazuli Teas and more! We’re thankful to our village of vendors, performers and dancers who brought their talents to help us honor the principles of Kwanzaa.

Jonathan Van Ness comes to NJPAC

The fabulous Jonathan Van Ness comes to njpac on Feb 2! Don't miss out, get your tickets before they're gone: bit.ly/njpacjvn

Building an Environmentally Equitable NJ

In just ONE MONTH (1/13) @ballartavaleverga is coming to njpac! Don't miss your chance to meet the hottest new comedian out of Mexico. He’s hilarious. He’s edgy. And he’s got great sunglasses. 🕶️ . Grab tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacballarta

The outlaws of country-rock are coming to town! Grab tickets to see Grammy Award-winning duo @brothersosborne bring their adventurous musicianship to njpac on 6/28. Get your tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacosborne

Awesome recap! Today's #FanFriday shout out goes to @soyjavierescobar. We're so glad you enjoyed the show 🧡 Coming to njpac sometime soon? Tag us in your photos/videos so we can feature YOU next. 🥳

The always phenomenal @mspattilabelle recently delivered a stunning performance for the 2023 @cmt Smashing Glass. Now's your chance to see the Godmother of Soul LIVE, as she takes the stage at njpac on 12/10 with special guest @leelajamesofficial. Get seats today: bit.ly/njpaclabelle

Get ready for the most magical time of the year! On 12/7 celebrate the magic of the holidays with @theillusionistslive, and enjoy a non-stop show, packed with sophisticated illusions, close-up magic, mentalism and more! Get tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacillusionists

PSEG True Diversity Film Series: Identity and Misconception of Native Americans

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, tonight’s Standing in Solidarity program is about Native American identity and how best to preserve and share that identity.

THIS SATURDAY, dance the night away with Colombian pop star and multiple Latin Grammy winner @fonsecamusic! Grab tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacfonseca

Come out to njpac on 12/6 for a LIVE episode of @podimportant with Workaholics’ @adamdevine, @ders808, @blakeanderson & @kylenewacheck. Get 20% OFF tickets when you use code CYBER23 at: njpac.org/cyber

Sassy 2023 Awards

What a great show! This past Sunday, five powerhouse jazz vocalists competed for the coveted title of Sassy Award-winner during our 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Check out the video to see who took the crown 👀🏆 part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival

Tickets make great gifts

Dozens of performances are now 20% off! Get the gift that won't break, clutter up your den, or cause you to circle the mall looking for parking: TICKETS to a show! Shop our cyber sale at: njpac.org/cyber

The #CyberSale starts NOW! Only through Monday, get 20% off tickets on dozens of great performances with code CYBER23! Get seats now at: njpac.org/cyber

On 12/3, join us for an evening of conversation with storytelling superhero @neilhimself! The Sandman author will take the stage to tell and read stories, answer questions, and, in his own words, “amaze, befuddle and generally delight." Get tickets: bit.ly/njpacgaiman

Hip hop

We're still celebrating hip hop! Join us TONIGHT at 7PM for part 2 of our conversation on Hip Hop’s First Five Decades + get discounted tickets to The Hip Hop Nutcracker for participating. Sign up NOW at: bit.ly/njpachiphop2

Give it up for Savion Glover on his 50th birthday! Thank you for sharing your talent on our stage, your brilliance with our students at NJPAC Arts Education and your creativity with our community as the Dance Advisor of #njpac! Wishing you happiness and joy for your birthday 🎂 5️⃣0️⃣

Congratulations on last night's Latin Grammy win FONSECA! 🎉🎉 See the now EIGHT-time Grammy award-winning Columbian pop star live at njpac on 12/02. Get ready to dance the night away! Tickets available at: bit.ly/njpacfonseca

On 11/30, bring your young ones out to njpac for Grimmz Fairy Tales! Infused with hip hop and humor, Grimmz Fairy Tales puts a modern spin on classic stories for young audiences. Get tickets today: bit.ly/njpacgrimmz

Come out and jam with us! Join us TOMORROW at Clements Place (15 Washington St.) for our monthly Jazz Jams sessions. Come with your instrument to jam with us or sit back and enjoy the music! RSVP today at njpac.org/jazzjams

THIS SATURDAY, explore the power of rhythm in a spectacular concert and conversation with Tony Award-winning tap dancer Savion Glover‬ and Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist ‪Christian McBride‬. Grab tickets today at: ‪http://bit.ly/njpacglover‬

Fonseca - Canto A La Vida

New single out now from FONSECA! See the Colombian pop star live on Dec 2! He'll be playing all the hits: bit.ly/njpacfonseca

Batman in Concert

We’re sending out a Bat Signal… you’re invited to Batman™ in Concert. Watch Tim Burton’s 1989 film (PG-13) on the big screen as the New Jersey Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s score, live. Catch the DC Films in concert: bit.ly/njpacbatman

Backstage with Lisa Fischer and WBGO’s Sheila Anderson

Grammy-winning Lisa Fischer joins us backstage before the show tonight for a conversation with Sheila Elaine Anderson of WBGO! Tonight she takes the stage with Ranky Tanky during the TD James Moody Jazz Festival. #TDMoodyJazz

The hills are alive with The Sound of (Black) Music! Join us on 11/16 for this groundbreaking concert that reimagines the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens. Get tickets today at: bit.ly/njpacblackmusic