If you’re looking to find the best events coming soon to New Jersey, you’re in the right place. Best of NJ curates thousands of events from across the state every year. But since having so many events in one place can be hard to comb through, we’re breaking things down. Below, you’ll find a list of events by category.
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Holiday Events in New Jersey
Comedy Events in New Jersey
Concerts in New Jersey
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert at NJPAC
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 03/21/2027: 4:00 pm
Details: GEA Live, in collaboration with Disney Concerts and Baz Luhrmann, present William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film event celebrating the 30th anniversary of Luhrmann's groundbreaking 1996 film. The global tour will stop in Newark at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for one show only on Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 4:00 pm. This special event features a hybrid ensemble performing the film's score and music live in sync with the full movie. Tickets are on sale now.
Festivals & Expos in New Jersey
Pink Witches Night Out 2026
Where: Downtown Denville – 10/16/2026: 5:30 pm
Details: Downtown Denville will turn pink on Friday, October 16, 2026, as thousands gather for Pink Witches Night Out, an annual community-wide fundraiser bringing local businesses, residents and visitors together to support a local family impacted by cancer. Guests can enjoy local shopping and dining, food trucks, vendors, music and activities throughout downtown, all while supporting the larger mission behind the event. (And of course, dressing in pink and witch-inspired attire!) This year, community will rally around Michelle Haiduc-Dale.
Food & Wine Events in New Jersey
Kids & Family Events in New Jersey
Performing Arts Events in New Jersey
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization at NJPAC
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 12/04/2026: 7:30 pm
Details: Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to NJPAC for a special event on December 4 at 7:30 pm. In this intriguing talk, Dr. Tyson examines human civilization through a scientific lens, offering a different outlook on big topics like war, politics, religion, race and gender. We’ll get curious about why we are the way we are — and what we can do about it. Your perspective might change when you view humanity under a microscope. This presentation is inspired by Dr. Tyson’s book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.
