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There’s a sense of optimism in Newark.
After a sub-.500 2023-24 season, Sheldon Keefe’s New Jersey Devils have found their footing this year and currently sit at second place in the Eastern Conference’s Metropolitan Division.
And while we can’t wait to see how the rest of their campaign shakes out for Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes, we’re equally excited about all the major events coming to the Prudential Center these next few months.
Just a few of the biggest names set to entertain off the Newark Penn stop on the Northeast Corridor NJT line include Linkin Park (Aug. 3), Blake Shelton (March 6), Sebastian Maniscalco (March 8), Deftones (April 9) and Tyler, The Creator (July 27-28).
Other biggies swooping in include Cody Johnson (Jan. 17), Mary J. Blige (April 6), J. Balvin (April 10), Katt Williams (March 21) and K-Pop icons NCT 127 (March 2).
Plus, you won’t want to miss out on Monster Jam (Jan. 24-26) and the Winter Warfare boxing matchup between Andrzej Wawrzyk and Damian Knyba (Feb. 1) along with Seton Hall men’s basketball and the New York Sirens women’s hockey team.
The fact that the venue recently rolled out an impressive, new menu — the New York Post called their offerings “an elevated culinary experience that’s heavy on the grit, boldness and flavor that make the Garden State great” — is icing on the cake.
To find the concert, comedy show or game of your choosing, our team has a list of all the events coming to the Prudential Center in 2025 below.
January 2025 events
Seton Hall Pirates Men’s Basketball
Games run from Jan. 8 through March 4
New York Sirens Women’s Hockey
Games run from January 12 through May 2
Cody Johnson’s ‘Leather Deluxe Tour’
Featuring Ashley McBryde and Drew Baldridge
Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Coretta Scott King Classic
UCLA vs. Baylor / Texas vs. Maryland
Monday. Jan. 20 at 3 p.m.
Monster Jam
Jan. 24-26
February 2025 events
Winter Warfare
Main card: Andrzej Wawrzyk vs. Damian Knyba
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Aespa’s ‘Synk: Parallel Line Tour’
Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.
Trey Songz and Fantasia’s ‘A Night Of Love’
Featuring Tamar Braxton
Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.
Rod Wave’s ‘Last Lap Tour’
Featuring Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic
Sunday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Kelsea Ballerini
Featuring Ashe and Marynn Taylor
Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
Babymonster’s ‘1st World Tour’
Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 2025 events
DJ Adoni Y Sus Amigos
Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m.
NCT 127‘s ‘Neo City – The Momentum Tour’
Sunday, March 2 at 8 p.m.
Elevation Worship’s ‘Elevation Nights Tour’
Featuring Steven Furtick
Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
Blake Shelton’s ‘Friends & Heroes Tour’
Featuring Emily Ann Roberts, Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins
Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
Sebastian Maniscalco’s ‘It Ain’t Right Tour’
Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
MercyMe
Featuring Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley
Sunday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
Katt Williams’ ‘Heaven On Earth Tour’
Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m.
NCAA Men’s East Regionals
March 27-29
April 2025 events
Mary J. Blige’s ‘The For My Fans Tour’
Featuring Ne-Yo and Mario
Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m.
Deftones’ ‘North American Tour’
Featuring The Mars Volta and Fleshwater
J. Balvin’s ‘Back To The Rayo Tour’
Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m.
July 2025 events
Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Chromakopia Tour’
Featuring Lil Yachty and Paris Texas
July 27-28
August 2025 events
Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero Tour’
Featuring PVRS
Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Ado’s World Tour
Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.
Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies”
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.
Other huge events in 2025
Many iconic acts are also headlining at East Rutherford’s nearby MetLife Stadium later this year.
Here are just five you won’t want to miss live at the Jets and Giants’ home this summer.
• Kendrick Lamar and SZA (May 9)
• Zach Bryan with Kings of Leon (July 18-20)
• Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks (Aug. 8)
• System of a Down with Korn (Aug. 27-28)
• Oasis with Cage The Elephant (Aug. 31 through Sept. 1)
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the 2025 Grammy nominees on tour to find the show for you.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change