Newark Symphony Hall

Born as the Salaam Temple in 1925, Newark Symphony Hall has been the home of almost a century of arts and culture in what is now New Jersey’s oldest and largest arts and entertainment venue. Whether you preferred classical music (New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, The New York Philharmonic conducted by Leonard Bernstein) or opera (Marian Anderson, Placido Domingo, Jerome Hines), ballet (Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, The New Jersey Ballet Company) or piano virtuosos (Victor Borge, Van Cliburn), rock ‘n roll (The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones) or R&B (Aretha Franklin, The Temptations), gospel (James Cleveland, Kirk Franklin) or songs from the Great American Songbook (Judy Garland, Tony Bennett), anyone and everyone has performed at the Hall.

Thanks to our invaluable educational programs and outreach, Newark Symphony Hall is where the community seeks inspiration, entertainment, and guidance from the leaders, trendsetters, and emerging voices in the world of the performing arts. With more than 90+ years of great entertainers, innovators, and teachers sharing their gifts within our walls, we are as committed as ever to providing an artistically rich experience for art lovers of all ages.