Live Events near Newark, NJ

Guide to Live Events in Newark: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Newark, NJ, is a bustling destination for live entertainment, from concerts and theater productions to major sporting events and music festivals. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or eager to see a chart-topping artist live, Vivid Seats makes it simple to secure your tickets.

Things to Do in Newark This Week

Newark’s live scene ignites this week when Tyler the Creator takes over Prudential Center for a boundary-pushing rap showcase. The following night rock legends Chicago - Band bring their horn-driven anthems to the stage at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, delivering a theatrical rock spectacle. For sports fans craving a quick road trip, the New York Yankees await at Yankee Stadium, where every pitch promises big-league excitement.

Things to Do in Newark Next Week

Newark sizzles with a rap and hip hop takeover as Tyler the Creator brings his genre-bending show to the Prudential Center on July 28. Just three days later K-pop solo star Jin takes over the arena, wrestling fans can catch high-flying bouts at WWE SmackDown on August 1, and rock icons Linkin Park close out the week on August 3.