About
New Jersey Performing Arts Center is a world-class indoor arena in Newark, NJ. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
4M+
Events Hosted
108M+
Guests Welcomed
98+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Indoor Arena
- Capacity
- 38,408
- Built
- 1928
- Renovated
- 1966
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
OCT
22
Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour
7:30 PM EDT • Country
OCT
23
Darren Fleet
8:00 PM EDT • Comedy
OCT
23
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples
8:00 PM EDT • Jazz
OCT
24
Jared Freid Live! Special Taping
7:00 PM EDT • Comedy
OCT
24
New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert
7:30 PM EDT • Classical
Location & Map
1 Center Street
Newark, NJGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Official Lot
0.1 mi • $43
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $28
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $23