New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Keitaro Harada conductor New Jersey Symphony
Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of thrilling orchestral music from classic movies. Movie-musicals West Side Story and An American in Paris, with their timeless tunes, are heard alongside Joe Hisaishi’s score to the Studio Ghibli masterpiece Spirited Away. Don’t miss this festive performance with music that dazzles and delights—the perfect way to celebrate the start of the season.
Paul Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Leonard Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Joe Hisaishi Suite from Spirited Away George Gershwin An American in Paris

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

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New Jersey Symphony: Hollywood Hits: From West...

Keitaro Harada conductor New Jersey Symphony
Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of...

New Jersey Symphony: Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

Xian Zhang conductor George Li piano New Jersey Symphony
A new season begins with two of Classical music’s most epic works. Music Director Xian Zhang introduced George Li to New Jersey audiences 10 years ago and he’s since become a true local favorite, returning now for Beethoven’s heroic “Emperor” Piano Concerto. Schubert’s final symphony, also known as “The Great,” was lost in a drawer and never performed during his lifetime—its songful grandeur is one of the wonders of the Romantic era.
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Franz Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “The Great”

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great"

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend:...

Xian Zhang conductor George Li piano New Jersey Symphony
A new season begins with two of Classical music’s most epic works....

New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great"

Eric Jacobsen conductor Christian McBride double bass Chris Komer horn New Jersey Symphony
Jazz and classical meet in this genre-defying program full of color, rhythm, and fun. Montclair’s own jazz legend and nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Christian McBride debuts with your New Jersey Symphony in a concerto tailor-made for him. Eric Jacobsen, hailed by The New York Times as “an interpretive dynamo,” returns with the perfumed hues of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Rachmaninoff’s final orchestral work, written in New York City and full of longing for his Russian home.
Claude Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun George Duke Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for Christian McBride Christian McBride Fried Bacon Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic DancesThis concert is part of the TD&nbsp;James Moody Jazz Festival and is presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic...

Eric Jacobsen conductor Christian McBride double bass Chris Komer horn New Jersey Symphony
Jazz and classical meet in this...

New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Kedrick Armstrong conductor Jessica Rivera soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Martin Bakari tenor Kevin Short bass-baritone Montclair State University Singers | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony
“For unto us a Child is born.” Our glorious holiday tradition returns with this iconic masterpiece, a classical rendition of the greatest story ever told. The majestic music—including the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus”—rekindles the spirit of the holidays for first-time listeners and those who return each season.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Kedrick Armstrong conductor Jessica Rivera soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Martin Bakari tenor Kevin Short bass-baritone...

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony
Xian Zhang takes the podium for a program of fantasy and fairytale wonder. Zemlinsky’s musical portrait of The Little Mermaid makes an orchestral splash in its first Garden State performance. Tony Siqi Yun tackles Rachmaninoff’s final work for piano and orchestra. The overture to Wagner’s only comedy, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, kicks things off with songful brassiness.
Richard Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Alexander Zemlinsky The Mermaid

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

New Jersey Symphony: Rhapsody on a Theme of...

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony
Xian Zhang takes the podium for a program of fantasy and fairytale...

New Jersey Symphony: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony
What is a rhapsody, and who was Paganini? Unlock the mystery of the musical puzzle in this roller coaster ride for piano and orchestra, demonstrated by the extraordinary talent of Tony Siqi Yun.
Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert is presented in a relaxed format and features inside tips, listening cues, and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing!
This New Jersey Symphony Family Concert is presented in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.
Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Discover Rachmaninoff

New Jersey Symphony: Discover Rachmaninoff

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony
What is a rhapsody, and who was Paganini? Unlock the mystery of...

Naomi Woo conductor Sophia Liu piano New Jersey Symphony
Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a festive evening that unites symphonic works, choral music, and dance. Experience amazing talent, vibrant energy, and a grand spectacle designed to delight audiences of all ages—a joyous celebration of renewal and community.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

New Jersey Symphony: 2027 Lunar New Year...

Naomi Woo conductor Sophia Liu piano New Jersey Symphony
Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a...

New Jersey Symphony: 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

Xian Zhang conductor Gil Shaham violin New Jersey Symphony
Legendary violinist Gil Shaham makes a welcome New Jersey return, joining with Xian Zhang for Dvořák’s only violin concerto, brimming with Bohemian character. This virtuosic concerto is paired with a fizzing Dvořák overture and Brahms’ most personal symphony—both bucolic and contemplative.
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 3 Antonín Dvořák Violin Concerto Antonín Dvořák Carnival Overture

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák

New Jersey Symphony: Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák

Xian Zhang conductor Gil Shaham violin New Jersey Symphony
Legendary violinist Gil Shaham makes a welcome New Jersey return,...

Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse. Klaus Badelt’s score—performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony—thrums with excitement and adventure.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved. Rated PG-13

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean:...

Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will...

New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

New Jersey Symphony
Grab your superhero cape and come out to see Batman Returns in Concert (PG-13). Watch Tim Burton’s Oscar-nominated film on the big screen, accompanied by the New Jersey Symphony performing Danny Elfman’s phenomenal score. It’s a madcap adventure as Batman battles The Penguin and meets his match in Catwoman. The cast is stacked with greats: Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito and Christopher Walken. We’ll meet you in Gotham City!For tickets, go to <a href="https://www.njpac.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">njpac.org</a> or call the NJPAC Box Office at 1.888.696.5722.
Batman Returns and all related characters and elements © &amp; ™ DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: © &amp; ™ WBEI. TM &amp; © DC Comics.
Presented by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Batman Returns in Concert

New Jersey Symphony: Batman Returns in Concert

New Jersey Symphony
Grab your superhero cape and come out to see Batman Returns in Concert (PG-13). Watch Tim Burton’s...

Joshua Bell conductor &amp; violin New Jersey Symphony
Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell conducts performances marking the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death. From the sublime eloquence of his only violin concerto to the rhythmic propulsion of the Seventh Symphony, you’ll hear in this program why we continue to revel in Beethoven’s wonders after all these years.
Ludwig van Beethoven Coriolan Overture Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7This concert is presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven

New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven

Joshua Bell conductor & violin New Jersey Symphony
Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell conducts performances marking the...

Christoph König conductor Gabriel Cabezas cello New Jersey Symphony
Christoph König made his US debut in 2009 conducting your New Jersey Symphony in Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Now one of the orchestra’s closest musical friends, he returns to this piece that started it all. Plus, be the first to hear a world premiere from Resident Artistic Partner Allison Loggins-Hull.
Allison Loggins-Hull Cello Concerto (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission) Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Mahler's Fifth Symphony

New Jersey Symphony: Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Christoph König conductor Gabriel Cabezas cello New Jersey Symphony
Christoph König made his US debut in 2009 conducting your...

Xian Zhang conductor Gregory LaRosa timpani New Jersey Symphony
Xian Zhang is at the helm for a pair of Mozart symphonies, which she conducts with operatic fervor and boundless joy. Plus, Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa brings his drums front and center for a new concerto written especially for him by the LA Phil’s Principal Percussionist Joseph Pereira.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 29 Joseph Pereira Timpani Concerto (East Coast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart

New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart

Xian Zhang conductor Gregory LaRosa timpani New Jersey Symphony
Xian Zhang is at the helm for a pair of Mozart symphonies,...

Ludovic Morlot conductor Liv Redpath soprano J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony
Ludovic Morlot brings his signature gallic flare to a radiant program that celebrates the sacred and the profane as Montclair State’s top choral singers raise their voices in thrilling works by Poulenc and Ravel. Plus, vocal superstar J’Nai Bridges sings Peter Lieberson’s exquisite settings of Pablo Neruda’s love poems, a work of heart-wrenching beauty.
Peter Lieberson Neruda Songs Francis Poulenc Gloria Maurice Ravel Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloé

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria

New Jersey Symphony: Neruda Songs and Poulenc's...

Ludovic Morlot conductor Liv Redpath soprano J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J....

New Jersey Symphony: Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria

Xian Zhang conductor Gabriela Montero piano New Jersey Symphony
A musical tour around the world—Xian Zhang is your travel agent as we journey from the Nordic chill of Finland with Sibelius’ nationalistic overture, to the warmth and fire of Latin America with Gabriela Montero’s thrilling concerto, coming home with Dvořák’s love letter to America, the “New World” Symphony.
Jean Sibelius Karelia Overture Gabriela Montero Piano Concerto No. 1, “Latin” Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Dvořák's "New World" Symphony

New Jersey Symphony: Dvořák's "New World" Symphony

Xian Zhang conductor Gabriela Montero piano New Jersey Symphony
A musical tour around the world—Xian Zhang is your travel agent...

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Maplewood

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Hudson County

Caren Lissner

Jersey City

Millburn-Short Hills

Union County

Springfield

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Isle 15

Join us for an unforgettable Caribbean celebration featuring music from DJ Boogie Vibes and DJ Sixteen. Enjoy signature drinks and food specials all night at this 21+ event. Admission is free with an RSVP, so bring your energy and represent your team!

Local Event: Vybz Summer Series 2026: Rep Your Flag

Vybz Summer Series 2026: Rep Your Flag

Join us for an unforgettable Caribbean celebration featuring music from DJ Boogie Vibes and DJ Sixteen. Enjoy signature drinks...

Project for Empty Space

Join us on July 5, from 1-3 PM, for “I Declare, I am Free,” a free community writing project (for ages 14 and up).&nbsp;Learn more&nbsp; and register at <img alt="📲" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f4f2.png"><a href="https://ideclareiamfree.eventbrite.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcGRGWG5mRWw1SktlcHppbHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR60Tj5ybe6H_X8Rdb44gat-q6h71NYbzfg6MRNpU-zAJw9u1X0wmnBThnkBzA_aem_f1niOZRIzhlck03m4bVhDQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ideclareiamfree.eventbrite.com</a>“I Declare, I am Free,” a free community writing project led by K. Desireé Milwood, invites the public to gather, write, and share in a warm atmosphere over a meal. It invites you to imagine and write your freedom into existence. No writing experience is needed. Participants will be asked to write and, if they feel comfortable, share with the group.This program is part of the exhibition, Black Revolutionary Women: 250 Years of a Colony within a Colony, which highlights the lives and freedom practices of Black women during the Revolutionary War era. The gallery will be open after the workshop. This program is also part of America's Potluck, an opportunity for neighbors to gather and share a communal meal. Refreshments will be available starting at 1 PM. The program will start at 1:30 PM.All people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, country of birth, and sexual orientation, are welcome to attend. Please register now; limited space is available.K. Desireé Milwood is a Brooklyn-born, Panamanian American poet, author, and performer celebrated for her distinctively witty, incisive, and unconventional approach to haiku and poetry. Her published works include Poems for My Namesake (2016), and her poetry has been featured in A Womb of Violet: An Anthology (2019), A Womb of Violet, Volume II: Blackness, Resistance, and Being (2021), and Whisper Whisper Shout (2025), each offering thought-provoking reflections on identity, resilience, and cultural memory. Active in Newark's vibrant poetry scene since 2004, K. Desireé was the first host of the city’s longest-running open mic.

Local Event: "I Declare, I Am Free" - Writing Workshop -with K. Desireé Milwood

"I Declare, I Am Free" - Writing Workshop -with...

Join us on July 5, from 1-3 PM, for “I Declare, I am Free,” a free community writing project (for ages 14 and up). Learn more ...

"I Declare, I Am Free" - Writing Workshop -with K. Desireé Milwood

Camp Winonah!

Free Overnight Summer Camp for Newark Youth (Ages 6–13)
Give your child an unforgettable summer adventure at Camp Winonah! Thanks to Fresh Air Fund camperships, eligible campers can attend free of charge.
Campers are picked up at the Newark Day Center on Hill Street on the first day of camp and spend two exciting weeks overnight at Camp Winonah before returning to Newark.

Session 1: July 6th - July 17th, 2026Session 2:&nbsp;July 20th - July 31st, 2026Session 3: August 3rd – August 14th, 2026
Children will enjoy:
<ul><li>Swimming</li><li>Hiking and outdoor adventures</li><li>Arts &amp; crafts</li><li>Life skills activities</li><li>Sports, games, and campfires</li><li>New friendships and lasting memories</li></ul>
Camp Winonah provides a safe, supportive environment with trained, caring staff dedicated to helping every camper grow, explore, and have fun.
Free camperships are available through Fresh Air Fund. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact us today for additional details at campwinonah@outlook.com or 877-456-7924.

Local Event: Free Camperships Available-Camp Winonah

Free Camperships Available-Camp Winonah

Free Overnight Summer Camp for Newark Youth (Ages 6–13)
Give your child an unforgettable summer adventure at Camp Winonah!...

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New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great"

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

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7:00 PM

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

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7:30 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Discover Rachmaninoff

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

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7:30 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák

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1:30 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

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7:30 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Batman Returns in Concert

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven

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7:30 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Mahler's Fifth Symphony

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7:30 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Symphony: Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart