Events in Newark — October 2026 (164 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Newark, New Jersey brings 164 live events across the city, led by music (47), art (28), community (22). 11 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Newark in October 2026?

There are 164 events in Newark, New Jersey in October 2026, including Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS) at Lancer's Restaurant (8:00 PM), Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE) at Lancer's Restaurant (8:00 PM), New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center (7:00 PM), Harmonica Does Bingo! at Newark Culture Club (7:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Newark in October 2026?

Yes — 11 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Newark. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Newark for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Newark, New Jersey with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS)

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)

New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Harmonica Does Bingo!

SCREAM QUEENS ... a spooky drag show!!

Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL)

Priscy Plays- Solar Salon (Libra Season)

Chris Tucker

Booyah Burlesque, a tribute to the late 90s

CODA: Citations, Overleaf, Digital Accessibility for PhD students

Grit Gallery IV - Opening Party at Newark Local Beer!

Brick City Comedy Revue

B.A.S.S. - Bolly Afro Soca Society

Y2KAY: Sounds from the 90s, 2000s & 2010s

Gathering of Tribes Presents: ASHE

Ubiquity Soul Season Finale October 3rd @ Branch Brook Park

spotlight gala

IN THE WAKE TV Presents: Black House Black Joy Screening

Patrick Riddick & D'vyne Worship: "STILL" LIVE in NEWARK

Jané Miranda

EMO! at the disco

Nights of Fire with The IZM

The Anazala Family Live Show & Concert

Mario Adrion: The Superior Comedy Tour

Small Goal Soccer Meetup, Sunday 04Oct @ 8 am

The Sacred Sit

New Jersey Devils vs. Utah Mammoth

Lunch 'N' Learn

The Commons at Washington Park Farmers Marekt — Wednesday

Rush Hour Open Mic w/ Joe Markz

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS)

Big 10 Comedy Show, Hosted by Gordon Baker-Bone

Darin Patterson's Comedy Special Taping (early show)

Le Sserafim - 2026 Le Sserafim 'pureflow' Tour in Newark

Darin Patterson's Comedy Special Taping (late show)

Tasting with Mezcal Mexxico (Elevation Lounge)

Affordable Art Market

Affordable Art Market @ Newark Makerhoods

Poets With Purpose Presents: Let Fresh Fire Fall @ Cryout Cave

Beats & Botanicals: A Music & Mocktail Experience

Newark Grounds FALL NIGHT FEST

Whiskey Ginger, Jack Flowers & the Petal Tones and Sky Pocket >>> Live @ QX

Below, the Love: An experiential poetic odyssey

Brick City Comedy Revue (Newark Arts Festival Edition)

WIDOW, a Darkwave Affair

Branch Brook Park Fest

New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks

HAMBURGER @ The Backroom LIVE Comedy

RDR Promotions: “Crossroads 2”

Zumba In The Park (FREE)

The Backroom Live Presents: Hamburger

CELESTIAL STAGE: Live music and arts market

Wax Sessions with Gonzalo Silva (2 for 1 Ticket Special)

OBSIDIAN, a night of cutting edge dark electronic, goth, industrial music!!

Don Omar "The Last King World Tour"

NJ Symphony : Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

Small Goal Soccer Meetup, Sunday 11Oct @ 8 am

2026 Pes Open Studios

Sunday Mourning: a Bewitching Brunch

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS)

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE ENTRANCE AND CLASS)

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)

Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)

New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers

New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Harmonica Does Bingo!

Harmonica Does Bingo!

SCREAM QUEENS ... a spooky drag show!!

SCREAM QUEENS ... a spooky drag show!!

Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL)

Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL)

Priscy Plays- Solar Salon (Libra Season)