About
NJPAC
our mission
To activate the transformative power of the performing arts to enrich lives, engage our communities, advance well-being and catalyze economic development.
about us
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), a nonprofit arts organization, is a collaborative leader in Newark’s cultural and civic life, a catalyst of the city’s revitalization and a champion of its artistic spirit. Guided by an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, NJPAC fulfills its mission by:
- Producing and presenting world-class performances by music, dance, spoken word poetry and comedy artists, and insightful conversations with creators and changemakers, on its own stages and in venues across the region.
- Advancing the city’s economic growth and cultural vitality through real estate development.
- Nurturing the well-being and creativity of the communities it serves through accessible social impact initiatives, developed in collaboration with local partners and organizations, including:
- Arts education and career development programs for students and educators,
- Public programs that use the arts to support health and well-being,
- Free arts experiences in neighborhoods across Greater Newark and the state.
We’ve engaged more than
12,600,000
people since opening in 1997.
More than 670,000 people attended 1,200+ events at NJPAC and in the community (of which 500+ were free) in 2024-2025.
more than 2 million
students & families served since 1997
NJPAC has been an anchor institution since our inception: hyperlocal, grounded in our community, advancing initiatives that drive change in our home city and beyond.
breathtaking performances
Check out the lineup for NJPAC’s spectacular season—bigger than ever, with new performances announced all the time! Experience today’s top talent minutes from home. You want it? We’ve got it.
njpac productions
Sure, we host world-class performances on our stages in Newark. We’re also taking our shows on the road, producing and presenting exciting work across the country and around the world. Here’s what we’re doing and where we’re going.
social impact
The arts are more than just entertainment! NJPAC’s Social Impact programming leverages the arts to make positive change in our community through arts education classes, free community events and programs that use the arts to make everyone healthier and happier.
real estate development
Newark is changing — and NJPAC is a vital part of its evolution. From the $336 million redevelopment of our campus to the establishment of a film and TV production studio in the South Ward, our real estate projects are supercharging this city’s incredible growth.