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Newark Symphony Hall
2,800
Seats
Newark, New Jersey
Newark
Symphony Hall
1020 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd · Newark, New Jersey 07102
About the Venue
New Jersey's grandest performing arts landmark
2,800
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall
1,200
Terrace Ballroom (Standing)
220K
Sq Ft Total
4
Distinct Venues
Newark Symphony Hall is one of the Northeast's most storied and architecturally magnificent performing arts venues. The 220,000-square-foot limestone-clad classical revival landmark has anchored Newark's cultural life for nearly a century, welcoming generations of world-class artists and community celebrations beneath its soaring ceilings and ornate interiors.
Named in honor of legendary jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan — one of Newark's most celebrated daughters — the main concert hall seats 2,800 and delivers exceptional acoustics and grandeur for concerts, galas, graduations, and theatrical productions of every scale. The building's classical revival architecture, expansive lobbies, and multiple event spaces make it one of the most versatile and visually stunning venues in the tri-state region.
From the sweeping Terrace Ballroom to the intimate Blackbox Theater and elegant Grand Lobby, Newark Symphony Hall offers the perfect setting for events large and small — all within easy reach of Manhattan and serviced by comprehensive transit links throughout New Jersey and New York.
The Spaces
Four iconic venues for every
vision and occasion.
01
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall
2,800 Seats · Main Stage
The crown jewel of Newark Symphony Hall — a magnificent 2,800-seat concert hall named for Newark's most beloved musical icon. With world-class acoustics, a grand proscenium stage, and sweeping balconies, this hall is ideal for major concerts, theatrical productions, graduations, awards ceremonies, and headline performances of every genre.
02
Terrace Ballroom
600 Banquet · 800 Theater · 1,200 Standing
An elegant and expansive ballroom offering remarkable flexibility for any event format. Configured for banquets, seated conferences, or standing receptions, the Terrace Ballroom accommodates up to 1,200 guests in standing reception style — making it an ideal destination for galas, fundraising benefits, corporate receptions, wedding receptions, and award dinners.
03
The Blackbox Theater
240 Theater Style · Flexible Staging
A versatile 240-seat blackbox theater designed for intimate, immersive productions and live experiences. Perfect for off-Broadway tryouts, comedy showcases, speaker series, film screenings, rehearsals, and experimental works where performer-audience proximity creates electric energy. A powerful space that punches well above its size.
04
The Grand Lobby
Up to 120 Guests · Reception Style
The Grand Lobby is a breathtaking pre-function and event space set beneath the building's soaring classical architecture. Accommodating up to 120 guests, it is ideally suited for intimate receptions, cocktail hours, press events, product launches, and private gatherings that benefit from the hall's dramatic architectural backdrop.
Events
Concerts, galas, ceremonies,
and every live occasion.
Concerts & Recitals
Graduations & Ceremonies
Galas & Fundraising Benefits
Corporate Conferences & Seminars
Film & Commercial Shoots
Off-Broadway & Theatrical Productions
Award Ceremonies
Private Receptions
Contact & Rentals
Our team is ready
to make it happen.
Location
Find Us
Address
1020 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Transit
NJ Transit · Newark Penn Station
PATH Train · Newark Station
PATH Train · Newark Station
Venue Operations
ebony@newarksymphonyhall.org
Bring your vision
to our stage
Rental inquiries and venue information at newarksymphonyhall.org
