🎤 SUMMER HEATS UP AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER: A BLOCKBUSTER SEASON OF MUSIC, SPORTS, COMEDY & MORE

Newark, NJ is ready to take center stage.

This summer, Prudential Center is set to light up with one of the most dynamic and diverse event lineups in the country. From heavyweight UFC matchups and hip-hop homecomings to K-pop royalty, Latin legends, iconic comedians, and unforgettable family shows — The Rock proves once again why it’s the Town Hall of Entertainment in New Jersey. Ranked Top 10 globally by Pollstar and Billboard, Prudential Center continues to cement its legacy as one of the premier entertainment destinations in the world. With more than 2 million guests annually, the venue hosts over 210 shows a year, including NHL action with the New Jersey Devils, NCAA Division I basketball with Seton Hall University, PWHL showdowns featuring the New York Sirens, and world tours, comedy specials, family shows, and legacy concerts.

🎯 Combat & Competition

• 6/21 – Top Rank Boxing: NJ native Vito Mielnicki Jr. goes for three titles; plus a stacked card of rising stars.

🎶 Hip-Hop & R&B Royalty

• 6/20 – HOT 97 Summer Jam: Featuring A Boogie, Gunna, GloRilla, Ja Rule & Friends.

• 6/28 – Rock The Bells: LL COOL J’s iconic platform brings Busta Rhymes, Redman, Remy Ma, Rakim and more.

• 7/13 – Keyshia Cole: Celebrating 20 years of The Way It Is with Tink and Wale.

• 7/17 – Wu-Tang Clan: The Final Chamber Tour brings a legendary catalog to Newark.

• 9/11 – Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: With Charlie Wilson, Babyface, El DeBarge, K-Ci Hailey.

🌍 Global Superstars

• 6/23 – BAEKHYUN (EXO): K-pop vocal powerhouse Baekhyun, member of global sensation EXO, brings his highly anticipated solo world tour to Prudential Center for an unforgettable night on June 23.

• 7/18 – Karan Aujla: Punjabi hitmaker brings the It Was All A Dream Tour.

• 7/30 & 7/31 - JIN:  Reaching only four US dates, Jin of pop royalty BTS will be playing Prudential Center for his first solo tour. The #RUNSEOKJIN_EP. TOUR will be coming to Newark on July 30 and July 31

• 8/5 – Ado: Chart topping singer and songwriter Ado makes history on her Hibana 2025 Tour as one of the largest world tours in history by a Japanese artist. This J-pop icon will bring her world tour to Prudential Center on August 5.

• 8/16 – A.R. Rahman: World-renowned A.R Rahman returns to Newark with his The Wonderment Tour on August 16. Personally crafted by A.R himself, this immersive live concert experience will be one nobody will want to miss.  

• 9/7 – Shubh: Punjabi music sensation Shubh brings The Supreme Tour to Prudential Center on September 7 for a high-energy night of hits and hype.

• 12/4 – Christian Nodal: Latin music heavyweight returns for a one-night spectacle.

🎉 Comedy Legends & Variety Acts

• 6/22 – Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: The Restless Leg Tour brings iconic laughs.

• 6/27 – Jon, John & Pete: Stewart, Mulaney & Davidson unite for a no-phones comedy night.

• 8/24 – Disney’s Descendants & Zombies Concert: High-energy musical event for fans of all ages.

🎸 Rock, Pop & Icons

• 6/29 – Brand New: The American rock band Brand New will be making a stop at Prudential Center on June 29.

• 8/3 – LINKIN PARK: From Zero World Tour with special guest PVRIS.

• 8/14 – Katy Perry: Lifetimes Tour with Rebecca Black, celebrating a new era and timeless hits.

• 8/19 – The Who: A legendary farewell from one of rock’s greatest acts.

• 9/10 – Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace: Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace are teaming up for their very own co-headline tour across the U.S with special Guests Return To Dust. The tour will be making a stop in Newark at Prudential Center on September 10.

• 9/14 – World of Hans Zimmer: led by GRAMMY Nominated conductor Matt Dunkley bringing a full live orchestra to perform Zimmers most iconic scores paired with spectacular film sequences.

• 9/25 – The Queens: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills on one historic stage.

🛞 Family Favorites

• 8/8–8/10 – Monster Jam: Four action-packed shows for fans of all ages.

• 9/20 – Por Amor Al Basket: Dominican basketball showdown — Bameso vs Mauricio Báez.

🎵 STILL TO COME IN 2025

• 9/5 – Anuel AA: Real Hasta La Muerte 2 Tour turns up the Latin trap heat.

• 9/29 – NBA YoungBoy: MASA Tour with DeeBaby, EBK Jaaybo, K3.

• 11/14 & 11/15 – Billy Strings: GRAMMY-winning string wizardry across two nights.

• 11/23 – El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico & Grupo Niche: Salsa royalty share one stage.

🎟️ Ready to experience it live? Get your tickets now at 👉 prucenter.com and follow @PruCenter on Facebook, X, TikTok, and Instagram for updates.

⚠️ All events and lineups are subject to change.