What to do in Newark in October 2026
A guide to events, concerts, and experiences in Newark during October 2026.
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Mon, Oct 12 – Thu, Oct 15
For Such A Time As This in America: Angela Davis & Salamishah Tillet
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM EDT
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark
Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - Thursday
Thu, Oct 15 · 9:30 AM EDT
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM EDT
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark
Friday, October 23
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples
8:00 PM EDT
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark
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Saturday, October 24
New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert
7:30 PM EDT
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark