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Go for the comedy, stay for the matchmaking possibilities! Martin Amini bridges boundaries through laughter via his hilarious personal stories and his knack for next-level audience engagement.

Experience the enchanting fusion of traditional Mexican music and modern pop as Latin sensation Natalia Lafourcade takes the stage.

If you’re someone who loves genuine, gut-busting comedy mixed with honest (and unfiltered) conversation, Two Funny Mamas Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley promise to deliver a night of entertainment on June 20 you won’t forget.

HOT 97’s Summer Jam is bringing the biggest stars, hardest beats and wildest energy to one stage for an all-out Hip Hop takeover—don’t miss the most explosive night of the year!

If you’re someone who loves genuine, gut-busting comedy mixed with honest (and unfiltered) conversation, Two Funny Mamas Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley promise to deliver a night of entertainment on June 20 you won’t forget.

Trading bowties for punchlines, Kumail Nanjiani brings his A+ comedy game to Newark on June 21!

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YouTube sensation and global icon Bassem Youssef presents his fearless political satire entirely in Arabic this June.

Join comedy legends Tina Fey & Amy Poehler for a night of non-stop laughs on their Restless Leg Tour, live in Newark June 22!

With The Woman at the Well: Dance Experience, it’s faith in motion when DEW Ministries brings the biblical story of life to the stage through music and dance.

Downtown Newark transforms into a vibrant tapestry of local culture where music, art and community thrive under the summer night sky.

Step into the Land of Oz when Broadway brilliance and Newark’s finest talents unite for a spellbinding celebration of musical theater.

Join comedy sensations Hoodo Hersi and Christina Brown as they toast Newark’s legendary past — a history full of brave activists, trailblazers and iconic moments — with laughter, drinks and stories that will change how you see Brick City.

Feel the pulse of Newark’s underground creative scene at Respect the Mic, where live performances, industry insights and raw artistry collide.

Experience the undeniable power and energy of true rock legends when alt-rock icons Stone Temple Pilots bring their face-melting, GRAMMY®-winning sound straight to you this summer with special guests, The Parlor Mob.

Join Newark’s own Gordon Baker-Bone and comedy star Charles McBee as they toast the city’s colorful past with hilarious, unfiltered stories of Brick City’s legendary players and history-making moments.

Horizon Sounds of the City with his famous Rhythm Revue Dance Party.

Three comedy icons, one unforgettable night — Jon Stewart, John Mulaney and Pete Davidson bring the laughs to Newark’s Prudential Center on June 27!

Experience the extraordinary power of solo performance as Todo and Bag of Skittles transform personal journeys into universal truths.

Newark jazz legacy Carrie Jackson and her stellar band provide the perfect musical evening of jazz, blues and standards from the Great American Songbook.

Hip hop history comes alive when generations of rap legends share one stage for an unforgettable night of raw lyrics, classic beats and cultural celebration at LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells.

Curated & Produced by Gregory Burrus Productions
Soul-stirring vocals meet mental wellness as celebrated song stylist Lynette Sheard and pianist Nat Adderley Jr. — whose credits include the legendary Luther Vandross — create musical medicine for the mind.

Rosebud Baker brings raw, unapologetic, unforgettable comedy that cuts deep and leaves you in stitches while pushing you to simultaneously reevaluate how you see the world around you.

Tropical Noise Fest is a high-voltage Brazilian celebration where thunderous samba drums, fiery rock riffs and DJ-spun Afro-funk collide for an unforgettable night of rhythm and rebellion.

Experience the extraordinary power of solo performance as Todo and Bag of Skittles transform personal journeys into universal truths.

Josh Johnson

Yogi Fest by Ty Daye powered by Lincoln Park Music Festival will “Namaste The Park” with a day of yoga for beginners and experienced participants of all ages. Includes healthy eating education, vendors, fitness activities, music and zen. Yogi Fest was founded by Ty Daye, who hails from Newark NJ. Ty is a Certified Life Coach, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Trainer, Meditation & Reiki Practitioner, and is the first black male yoga instructor from Newark, NJ and still achieving multiple certifications till this day.

Rest Fest transforms The Newark Museum of Art into a sanctuary of wellness, creativity and joyful release to create the perfect day of essential restoration.

Experience Tastes of the City, Sounds of the Ironbound, where Portuguese rock legends and Newark’s finest musicians collide for an afternoon of phenomenal performances and cultural fusion.

Celebrated vocalist Gregory Porter, hailed as “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer” by NPR, brings his powerful blend of jazz, soul and gospel to Brick City.