New Jersey Performing Arts Center

New Jersey Performing Arts Center featuring theatre scenes, modern architecture and interior views
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center showing modern architecture, interior views and theatre scenes
New Jersey Performing Arts Center featuring theatre scenes and interior views
New Jersey Performing Arts Center which includes signage


Comefor a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphonyorchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.

Take your seat in one of the largestvenues in the United States and enjoy comedy, music and more at the New JerseyPerforming Arts Centre. Take a tour and learn about how the building has helpedregenerate Newark’s city centre.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Centrewas the vision of the former New Jersey Governor, Thomas Kean, who commissionedthe idea in 1986. The venue opened in 1997 and along with several othercultural attractions on the Passaic River waterfront, the venue has helpedinvigorate the city of Newark into a world-class cultural destination.

Scan the programme of events and see whatcoincides with your visit. Previous performers to grace the stage includemusician Bob Dylan, the Royal Danish Ballet Company and numerous otherwell-recognised stars. The world-renowned New Jersey Symphony Orchestra arebased here and play a summer season each year. Take your place in the2,800-seat Prudential Hall and see why they are considered to be among the bestorchestras in the country.

If nothing in the larger theatreappeals, see what is on in the more intimate Victoria Theatre. Here you cancatch local acts and touring performers. Book a guided tour to learn about thetheater’s history and catch a glimpse of the backstage area.

Start your night at the theatre with ameal at one of the New Jersey Performing Arts Centre’s restaurants. Nico offersmodern cuisine, while the Tier 3 Café serves light meals and great coffee.

If you are here in the summer don’tmiss the Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City festival. This is a free outdoormusic festival held in July and August.

New Jersey Performing Arts Centre islocated just west of the Passaic River waterfront area. Show times and ticketprices vary so check online or at the box office for details.  

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