(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian, actor and podcast host Pete Holmes brings his stand-up to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 8:00pm. The performance will take place in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.
Holmes created and starred in HBO’s Crashing, executive produced by Judd Apatow, and hosted TBS’ The Pete Holmes Show, produced by Conan O’Brien. His comedy moves easily between big questions and gleefully silly observations—a combination fans can also hear on his You Made It Weird podcast and in his stand-up special Silly Silly Fun Boy, available on YouTube.
His screen credits include Woman of the Hour, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Home Sweet Home Alone. and the CBS series How We Roll. Holmes is also the author of Comedy Sex God and the comedian behind the Badman videos.
Tickets are available for purchase online starting Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10:00am. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), a nonprofit arts organization, is a collaborative leader in Newark’s cultural and civic life, a catalyst of the city’s revitalization and a champion of its artistic spirit. The Arts Center produces and presents world-class performances by music, dance, spoken word poetry and comedy artists, and hosts insightful conversations with creators and changemakers, on its own stages and in venues across the region.
Through real estate development, NJPAC advances Newark’s economic growth and cultural vitality. In addition, the Arts Center collaborates with local partners to deliver social impact initiatives that nurture the well-being and creativity of the communities it serves. These offerings include arts education and career development opportunities for students and educators, programs that support community health and well-being through the arts and free creative experiences in neighborhoods across Newark and throughout the state. NJPAC has attracted more than 12 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997.
Eric Jacobsen conductor
Christian McBride double bass
Chris Komer horn
New Jersey Symphony
There are multiple performances including:
Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Clements Place Jazz
Newark, NJ
Join us at Clement’s Place for our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark’s Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners’ minds. Jazz musicians and singers of all levels are welcomed to jam and improvise with the professional band throughout the night. The Jazz Jam Sessions co-producers are Wayne Winborne, Executive Director, IJS, and Eyesha Marable, AVP, Community Engagement, NJPAC.
