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The city of Newark, NJ has been making significant strides in recent years to establish itself as a vibrant center for the arts and education. The city’s Arts and Education District, located downtown, is a hub of cultural activity and features a range of museums, galleries, performance spaces, and educational institutions.
Don’t miss out on the exciting events taking place in Newark’s Arts and Education District.
FEATURED EVENTS:
June 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026 Since 2004, led by cellist and artistic director Clarice Jensen, ACME has risen to the highest ranks of new music
Monday, June 22, 2026
Since 2004, led by cellist and artistic director Clarice Jensen, ACME has risen to the highest ranks of new music through a mix of meticulous musicianship, artistic vision, and unwavering standards, with NPR calling them “contemporary music dynamos.” ACME has performed at leading international venues including worldwide, and in addition to recording Max Richter’s eight-hour work Sleep for Deutsche Grammophon, has performed it with him around the world, including at the Great Wall of China; on the piers of Auckland, New Zealand; in Hobart, Tasmania; at the Sydney Opera House; and in LA’s Grand Park. ACME’s recordings also appear on Sono Luminus, New World, and New Amsterdam Records. acmemusic.org
June 22, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
25jun4:00 pmFIFA Watch Party-Ecuador vs Germany
Thursday, June 25, 2026 Newark Museum of Art A family-friendly watch party of the Ecuador vs. Germany game.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Newark Museum of Art
A family-friendly watch party of the Ecuador vs. Germany game.
Dress in your team’s colors and cheer on your favorite FIFA team at our one-of-a-kind museum watch party. Enjoy crafts, tours, and fun for the whole family.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
June 25, 2026 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
25jun5:00 pmFelix Hernandez Sounds of the City
Thursday, June 25, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Chambers Plaza – NJPAC WBGO DJ Felix
Thursday, June 25, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chambers Plaza – NJPAC
WBGO DJ Felix Hernandez kicks off a summer of fun with his famous Rhythm Revue Dance Party. He’ll spin classic soul and R&B including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye. Bring your friends and fam for this fun and funky good time. Free!
June 25, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
25jun8:00 pmJesse & JoyPrudential Hall – NJPAC
Thursday, June 25, 2026 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM Prudential Hall – NJPAC
Thursday, June 25, 2026
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Prudential Hall – NJPAC
June 25, 2026 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
26jun5:00 pm9:00 pmDJ Wallah Sounds of the CityNJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM NJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
NJPAC
June 26, 2026 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 PM Victoria Theater – NJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026
7:00 PM
Victoria Theater – NJPAC
June 26, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
26jun7:00 pmN2S: Jessica KirsonNJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM NJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
NJPAC
June 26, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
26jun7:30 pmN2S: Alison Krauss & Union StationNJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026 7:30 PM NJPAC
Friday, June 26, 2026
7:30 PM
NJPAC
June 26, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
27jun2:00 pm5:00 pmI Dream A World: Song & Verse to Inspire a NationThe Newark Public Library
Saturday, June 27, 2026 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Newark Public Library
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Newark Public Library
June 27, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Newark Public Library
5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
27jun6:00 pm8:00 pmPlant Bingo Night: Plants, Community, Drinks & Snacks!
Tansy Saturday, June 27 • 6 PM – 8 PM Join us for an evening of greenery, community, and competition! Snacks
Saturday, June 27 • 6 PM – 8 PM
Join us for an evening of greenery, community, and competition! Snacks and Drinks will be served!
33 Washington Street
#suite 103 Newark, NJ 07102
June 27, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
27jun8:00 pm10:00 pmN2S: Iliza ShlesingerNJPAC
Saturday, June 27, 2026 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM NJPAC
Saturday, June 27, 2026
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
NJPAC
June 27, 2026 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
July 2026
10jul10:00 am10:00 pmAfroBeats Festival – Day 2
@ Military Park Saturday, July 11, 2026 Friday, July 10, 2026
@ Military Park
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
July 10, 2026 10:00 am – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Military Park
51 Park Place
10jul5:00 pm10:00 pmAfroBeats Festival – Day 1
@ Military Park Friday, July 10, 2026 5pm – 10pm
@ Military Park
Friday, July 10, 2026
5pm – 10pm
July 10, 2026 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Military Park
51 Park Place
22jul5:00 pm10:00 pmLincoln Park Music Fest Gospel Night
Lincoln Park Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5pm – 10pm
Lincoln Park
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
5pm – 10pm
July 22, 2026 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Lincoln Park
Broad, Washington and Spruce Streets, Clinton and Pennsylvania Avenues, Newark, NJ, United States
23jul5:00 pm10:00 pmLincoln Park Music Fest Soul Line Dance
Lincoln Park Thursday, July 23, 2026 5pm – 10pm
Lincoln Park
Thursday, July 23, 2026
5pm – 10pm
July 23, 2026 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Lincoln Park
Broad, Washington and Spruce Streets, Clinton and Pennsylvania Avenues, Newark, NJ, United States
24jul5:00 pm10:00 pmLincoln Park Music Fest R&B Night
Lincoln Park Friday, July 24, 2026 5pm – 10pm
Lincoln Park
Friday, July 24, 2026
5pm – 10pm
July 24, 2026 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Lincoln Park
Broad, Washington and Spruce Streets, Clinton and Pennsylvania Avenues, Newark, NJ, United States
25jul12:00 pm10:00 pmLincoln Park Music Fest – House Music Day
Lincoln Park Saturday, July 25, 2026 12 pm -10pm
Lincoln Park
Saturday, July 25, 2026
12 pm -10pm
July 25, 2026 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Lincoln Park
Broad, Washington and Spruce Streets, Clinton and Pennsylvania Avenues, Newark, NJ, United States
25jul2:00 pm5:00 pmCity of Water Day – Kayaking with Hackensack Riverkeeper
Riverfront Park (Orange Sticks) Saturday, July 25, 2026 2pm – 5pm
Riverfront Park (Orange Sticks)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 2pm – 5pm
July 25, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
RIVERFRONT PARK AT ORANGE STICKS
709 RAYMOND BLVD,NEWARK NJ
26jul12:00 pm10:00 pmLPMF – Hip Hop Day
Lincoln Park Sunday, July 26, 2026 12 pm – 10pm
Lincoln Park
Sunday, July 26, 2026
12 pm – 10pm
July 26, 2026 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Lincoln Park
Broad, Washington and Spruce Streets, Clinton and Pennsylvania Avenues, Newark, NJ, United States
"By enhancing the cultural value of the City’s creative and economic life through collaboration, education, community inclusion, and innovation, residents and local businesses will benefit from a new vision for the area defined by arts, culture, equity, and sustainability; attracting more investment and liveable communities. The key is to ensure that the District serves Newark residents first, both as a center of fun and economic opportunity."
RAS J. BARAKA | Mayor of the City of Newark, NJ
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