Newark Events: Concerts & Sports

Live events, concerts, sports, theatre and unforgettable tours — handpicked, city by city.

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Newark's calendar runs mostly on live music, with our listings tracking 91 concerts against 39 sporting fixtures and 28 theatre shows across 169 events.

Prudential Center is the busiest venue in our data, hosting the city's biggest touring concerts and NHL hockey, closely followed by New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall for orchestral and touring shows. The NJPAC Victoria Theater and Chase Room add smaller performances, while Hurricane Harbor New Jersey and Six Flags Great Adventure bring theme-park events.

New Jersey's largest city supports a genuinely major-league concert and sports calendar anchored by two of the state's flagship venues.

Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.

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Concerts
70 events
Sports
25 events
Theatre
9 events
Other
7 events
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9 movies

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What events are happening in Newark?

There are 111+ upcoming events listed in Newark, including 70 concerts, 25 sports and 9 theatre. Browse the full Newark events calendar to filter by date and category.

What movies are playing in Newark right now?

9 movies are now playing in Newark, across 1 theater, including The End of Oak Street (2026), Insidious: Out of the Further (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). See all Newark movies and showtimes, updated daily.

How do I check movie showtimes in Newark?

Open any movie on StayNxplore to see every Newark theater showing it, grouped by date, with each showtime linking straight to the box office to book tickets. You can also start from a cinema’s own page to see everything screening there. Browse Newark movie showtimes.

Can I book tickets for Newark events on StayNxplore?

Yes. Every event and tour links straight through to a trusted ticketing or booking partner, so you can check live availability and prices and complete a secure checkout. StayNxplore curates and organises the listings; the booking is handled by the official partner.