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The Peace & Presence Tour: Omari Dillard

Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm



New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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One of the fastest-growing live R&B violin experiences in the country, Omari Dillard isn't just performing music; he's redefining what concerts feel like. You do not want to miss Soul Violinist Omari Dillard as he creates an atmosphere of singing, dancing, laughter, reflection, joy, and pure nostalgia. Through captivating storytelling, unforgettable audience interaction, and a signature sound that blends soul, emotion, and artistry, The Peace & Presence Tour transports audiences back to the moments, memories, and music that shaped their lives. Omari delivers an experience you simply can't find anywhere else.

With more than 2.1 million video views, over 200,000 followers, and recognition from artists including John Legend, Chris Brown, Anthony Hamilton, Johnny Gill, and Deborah Cox, Omari has built a devoted following that continues to grow with every performance. Beyond extraordinary musicianship, Omari possesses a rare gift for creating genuine connection. Strangers become friends. Couples reconnect. Friends celebrate. Music becomes medicine.

The Peace & Presence Tour is more than a concert. It's a carefully curated journey through the soundtrack of our lives - reimagining the music of artists like Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Joe, Alicia Keys, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more. Omari's signature style transforms beloved songs into powerful, emotional experiences that leave audiences in complete awe.

His concerts have been featured on major television outlets and SOLD OUT stages across the nation, but it's the audience response that tells the real story. Night after night, guests describe the experience as "healing," "electrifying," "romantic," and "unforgettable." 

"It was my first time at a violin show, and by far the best concert I've ever been to." — Rick S.

"My husband was apprehensive at first. He ended up dancing and singing all night!" — Karen W.

The Peace & Presence Tour transforms spectators into active participants and skeptics into believers. Whether you're planning the perfect date night, celebrating a special occasion, gathering with friends, or simply looking for an escape from life's demands, Omari creates a space where music becomes medicine and every note feels personal.

This is not background music.

This is not a recital.

This is not just another night out.

This is the Peace & Presence Tour: where timeless R&B meets the elegance of live violin, and every performance becomes a memory.




Dress Code: Peace & Presence

Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening by wearing earth tones, neutrals, creams, browns, olives, rusts, tans, and other warm natural colors. The dress code helps create the signature Peace & Presence atmosphere and transforms the audience into part of the experience itself.

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Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable night out, you'll be surrounded by a room full of people who came to feel good, look good, and be fully present.




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