# Festivals in Newark 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Newark 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Newark. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Newark, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Newark listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Newark - **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Comedy Fest - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/thanksgiving-comedy-fest/2300030375389036 - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMWRjNDVjNzAtZGM2ZC0xMWYxLWE1M2ItZTczZTdmNWM0NmJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1MC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTQyNDk2NjM.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, comedy - **Event Name**: Winter Village-Downtown - **Description**: This event is powered by The Prudential Community Grants Program.About this EventThis is our seasonal excursion to Newark's Winter Village at Mulberry Commons - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/winter-village-downtown/100001906317369569 - **Venue**: 55 Halsey St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jMjgzY2ExNzdkMmMyODhhZGUzMGMzMzJjYWQ0OWQ5ZDZkODM2MGJmZTQ4MDM0YzkyYjY5NDExYmY5MjJiNjNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjU4NjEyMjY.avif - **Price**: USD 8 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Lunar New Year Celebration at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall - **Date**: Sat Jan 30 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat Jan 30 2027 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/lunar-new-year-celebration-at-new-jersey-performing-arts-center-prudential-hall/2400029969623826 - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85NjQ1NDgxMC1kYzYwLTExZjEtYmI2NC03ZjdhYWE3Nzg4ZjItcmltZy13ODAwLWgxMjAwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5NDI0NDI4Mg.avif - **Categories**: performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: RENOVATE: Thanks Fest - **Description**: Celebrate God's faithfulness at THANKS FEST! An afternoon of powerful testimonies, thanksgiving, sisterhood, joy, and celebration! - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/renovate-thanks-fest/100002004328915742 - **Venue**: The Rock Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjhhM2M4ZTFkZjMzMjBiZTM2NTEyYWU2NmM5MmY1MThjNTYwYTE2OGFiYzhiZjhlY2JhOGU0ZmNhMDk3NmU2OC1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWgxNTM2LWRjZjhlOGQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5Mzc4MjkzNw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals - **Event Name**: New Jersey African Restaurant Week 2026 - **Description**: A Celebration of the Best of African/Black Diaspora Food and Culture - Come support Local Businesses and EntrepreneursAbout this EventThe 4th annual New Jersey African Restaurant Week (NJARW) - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLg6_VBA4pYP9EHhrsg2vuhqWAdT94T1lMRiIyoX_-cWH7MD9VQ=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f2fc514abac3ebd625489d024ea8efb6?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AATXAJxzPKpWyzFkkZMcN_hRf8yelrp8zBQQOxV5lYUV=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Thu Aug 12 2027 at 12:00 pm – Sun Aug 22 2027 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/new-jersey-african-restaurant-week-2026/10000868518300617 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zZTAzODY4Mzg4MDUyOWNmZjVkZGM1MmEyNjUyM2Y0NzA3MDI2OTY4MDZiYTFlMTZkNWE2MTIyYzRkNzRjN2IxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNkY2RiZDYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzYwNjEzMzM3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, music-festivals, business, music, entertainment, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: ART SWARM | Day 1 - **Description**: Art Apiary presents ART SWARM '26! A two night gathering celebrating the arts and creative spirit of Newark at The Apiary! - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/art-swarm-day-1/4600030837875418 - **Venue**: Art Apiary - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yYmQxNjIwMC1kZDg0LTExZjEtYjVmMC1hZmI4N2UyOWM5ZDItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oNzIzLWRjYTgyODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5NDM2OTUxNg.avif - **Categories**: Art ## Trending Events in Newark - **Event Name**: The Bling Holiday Express Vendor Market - **Description**: ✨ All aboard The Bling Holiday Express Winter Market! ✨Get ready for a festive afternoon of shopping, mingling, and holiday cheer! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oriental Grand Lod - **Venue**: Oriental Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M., Fulton Street, Newark, NJ, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aceee3221665.jpg - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Newark, NJ - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Newark - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ae271900-dc23-11f1-bb69-4fabb2d21302-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1794218122 - **Event Name**: Rock The Bells: LL Cool J Lil Kim Method Man & Redman - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/63880290-dc48-11f1-bb64-7f7aaa7788f2-rimg-w864-h1080-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1794233889 - **Event Name**: Gregory Porter - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center 🏠 Address: 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102 🌆 City: Newark 📍 Location: 40.7402, -74.1673✨ Experience the magic of Gregory Porter, where moments become memories that last a li - **Venue**: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2bcfe470-7362-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc090931-gmir.jpg?v=1782700090 - **Event Name**: Nicholas Payton, Jon Batiste in Newark - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Jon Batiste Live at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Jon Batiste is set to light up New Jersey - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/072ba8f0-7d55-11f1-8de7-a55c04e17f2e-rimg-w1147-h645-dc1f1a13-gmir.webp?v=1783793957 - **Event Name**: XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN NEWARK - **Description**: InformationTo purchase advance parking for this event, please click here: https://prucenter.clickandpark.com/Nearby AttractionsXG has 4 upcoming events.Ticket LimitThere is an over - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bc6dc3e9860239cab65cd991de99fe4791f3141cc67963745650e4bbb43962c3-rimg-w1024-h576-dcefefef-gmir.jpg?v=1781320218 - **Event Name**: Matt McCusker: The Healing Frequency Tour - **Description**: InformationAmerican actor, comedian, podcaster, and author Matt McCusker cohosts the popular Spotify podcast Matt and Shane Secret Podcast with Shane Gillis. He is also known as The Shaman. In 2025, he released his standup special A Hum - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e29a191cabef63b661f0262de92301698560a142a95805faa4846d877e40bb1c-rimg-w1024-h576-dc11184a-gmir.jpg?v=1784968273 - **Event Name**: Amor En Vivo: Dalvin La Melodia Sin Bandera & Luis Fonsi - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/19830140-dcc5-11f1-a53b-e73e7f5c46bc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1794287452 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in November in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/festivals--november) - [Festivals Events in December in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/festivals--december) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** Thanksgiving Comedy Fest (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall), Winter Village-Downtown (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm at 55 Halsey St), Lunar New Year Celebration at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall (Sat Jan 30 2027 at 07:30 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall), RENOVATE: Thanks Fest (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Rock Place), New Jersey African Restaurant Week 2026 (Thu Aug 12 2027 at 12:00 pm at TBA). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** RENOVATE: Thanks Fest (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Rock Place), New Jersey African Restaurant Week 2026 (Thu Aug 12 2027 at 12:00 pm at TBA). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Newark this weekend November 13–15, 2026? - **A:** RENOVATE: Thanks Fest (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Rock Place), ART SWARM | Day 1 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at Art Apiary). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Newark in November 2026? - **A:** Thanksgiving Comedy Fest (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall), RENOVATE: Thanks Fest (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Rock Place), ART SWARM | Day 1 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at Art Apiary). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Newark on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Newark include New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall, 55 Halsey St, The Rock Place. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Newark range from USD 8 to USD 8. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Newark include Ticket Network Events, Have You Met Newark Tours, Vivid Events. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Newark? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Newark. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Harrison](https://allevents.in/harrison-nj/festivals) - [Festivals in Kearny](https://allevents.in/kearny-nj/festivals) - [Festivals in South Orange](https://allevents.in/south-orange/festivals) - [Festivals in Bloomfield](https://allevents.in/bloomfield/festivals) - [Festivals in Maplewood](https://allevents.in/maplewood-nj/festivals) - [Festivals in Elizabeth](https://allevents.in/elizabeth-nj/festivals) - [Festivals in Bayonne](https://allevents.in/bayonne-us/festivals) - [Festivals in West Orange](https://allevents.in/west-orange/festivals)