What theater things to do are in Newark tonight?

There are 16 upcoming theater events in Newark, New Jersey. VenuNite lists everything happening tonight, this weekend, and beyond — browse the list and grab tickets.

What venues in Newark host theater events?

Newark has 2 venues with upcoming theater events, including New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Culture Club.

Are there free theater events in Newark?

Many theater events in Newark are free or low-cost. Filter by price on the event list above, or browse the free events page for Newark specifically.

Theater in Newark, New Jersey — Things to Do (16 Upcoming)

Fri, Aug 14 · 5:00 PMFREETheater

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

Newark Culture Club

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Aug 14 · 5:00 PMFREETheater

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

Newark Culture Club

Newark, NJ

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New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

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Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PMTheater

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PMTheater

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PMTheater

Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PMTheater

Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Thu, Nov 19 · 1:30 PMTheater

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Thu, Nov 19 · 1:30 PMTheater

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PMMusic

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PMMusic

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sun, Dec 13Theater

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sun, Dec 13Theater

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Dec 26 · 4:00 PMTheater

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Dec 26 · 4:00 PMTheater

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Dec 26 · 8:00 PMTheater

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Dec 26 · 8:00 PMTheater

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Jan 15 · 8:00 PMTheater

The Basement Yard Live!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Jan 15 · 8:00 PMTheater

The Basement Yard Live!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Feb 6 · 2:00 PMTheater

Bluey's Big Play Tour

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Feb 6 · 2:00 PMTheater

Bluey's Big Play Tour

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sun, Feb 7 · 11:00 AMTheater

Bluey's Big Play Tour

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sun, Feb 7 · 11:00 AMTheater

Bluey's Big Play Tour

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Feb 12Dance

riverdance 30: the new generation

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Feb 12Dance

riverdance 30: the new generation

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sun, Feb 14 · 1:00 PMDance

Riverdance

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sun, Feb 14 · 1:00 PMDance

Riverdance

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Feb 27 · 7:30 PMTheater

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Feb 27 · 7:30 PMTheater

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Apr 16 · 7:30 PMDance

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Fri, Apr 16 · 7:30 PMDance

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Apr 17 · 2:00 PMDance

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Sat, Apr 17 · 2:00 PMDance

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Newark, NJ

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Theater in Newark: Things to Do

Upcoming Theater Events

Theater Venues in Newark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Theater in Newark: Things to Do

Upcoming Theater Events

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

New Jersey Symphony

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

The Basement Yard Live!

Bluey's Big Play Tour

Bluey's Big Play Tour

riverdance 30: the new generation

Riverdance

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Ballet

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Symphony

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

The Basement Yard Live!

The Basement Yard Live!

Bluey's Big Play Tour

Bluey's Big Play Tour

Bluey's Big Play Tour

Bluey's Big Play Tour

riverdance 30: the new generation

riverdance 30: the new generation

Riverdance

Riverdance

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Ballet

Theater Venues in Newark

More Things to Do in Newark

Theater in Nearby Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

Hablando Huevadas US Tour 2026

New Jersey Symphony

Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Celebration

The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

The Basement Yard Live!

Bluey's Big Play Tour

Bluey's Big Play Tour

riverdance 30: the new generation

Riverdance

New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Ballet

New Jersey Ballet

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

Youth Poetry Slam Team Qualifier

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert