Series
&Festivals
There’s always something special going on at NJPAC! Explore our festivals, themed series, and subscription opportunities below. You’ll find so much to do—and lots of it is absolutely free. We hope to see you soon!
Series & Festivals
TD James Moody Jazz Festival
The 11th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival presents dozens of free and ticketed events!
TD Jazz Series
The TD Jazz Series is always an enticing and eclectic celebration of distinctively American music.
M&T Bank Dance Series
Experience breathtaking dance from around the world and our own backyard.
Classical
The Classical Series welcomes some of the world’s most celebrated performers to play for you in our gorgeous hall.
Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival
The largest poetry festival in North America returns to NJPAC and Newark’s Downtown Arts District.
new jersey symphony
NJPAC’s resident orchestra spotlights the depth, breadth, power and creativity of orchestral music for all audiences.
Philip Roth Unbound
Join us for Philip Roth Unbound, a weekend-long festival that will celebrate, challenge and explore the life, legacy and work of novelist and Newark-native Philip Roth.
North to Shore
New Jersey’s newest, month-long festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer!
free series
Horizon Foundation Sounds of the City
Our famous FREE outdoor concert series brings residents together every week in Chambers Plaza.
Jazz Jams
Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr.
City Verses: Amplifying New Voices Through Jazz and Poetry
Discover the rich history between jazz and poetry while creating your own jazz poems through our adult workshops and reading series’, high school residencies, summer…
Standing in Solidarity
To bring our community together, and to encourage everyone to take part in the movement to ensure civil rights for all, NJPAC has launched a…
Icons Series
Take a deep dive into the life and artistry of icons from Ella Fitzgerald to Dave Brubeck and George Clinton in this unique online series…
Pearls of Wisdom
An inter-generational conversation series that brings together students and seniors to discuss today’s pressing issues surrounding the arts, culture and activism.
Classical Conversations with George Marriner Maul
NJPAC invites you to join us on a journey into the heart of some of the most beloved works by composers from Stravinsky to Chopin…
Hear all about it Series
Listen to some of today’s most compelling artists tell the tales of how their greatest albums were made, or how the iconic players of the…
10 Newark Creators
Join us every Tuesday at 6PM on Instagram Live to have an in-depth conversation with the young innovators of this city’s tight-knit community.
Bethany Jazz Vespers
Join us each first Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church for a free Jazz series!
Books on the Move
& Jazz in the Stacks
A series of family-friendly free readings of Nighttime Symphony written by Christopher Myers or Chato’s Kitchen written by Gary Soto and illustrated by Susan Guevara.
Jazz at Ahavas Sholom
Celebrate jazz at this free community event series presented in collaboration with Ahavas Sholom, the Jewish Museum of New Jersey.
Jazz Jam Session
Co-presented by NJPAC and the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University-Newark, monthly Jazz Jam Sessions attracts ace musicians from New Jersey and beyond.
subscriptions
Create Your Own Series
The more you see, the more you save! Choose 3 or more performances and save 15%.
NJ Speakers Series
The world’s most celebrated and influential personalities challenge your mind, expand your world—and of course, make you laugh.
Film & Orchestra Series
Imagine your all-time favorite movies up on our big screen, accompanied by a live orchestra bringing the score to life.
Classical Subscription Series
An unparalleled experience for all generations. Don’t miss these powerhouse concerts in elegant Prudential Hall.