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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. Home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), more than nine million visitors (including more than one million children) have visited the center since it opened in October 1997 on the site of the former Military Park Hotel.

Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the premier, state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. The arena is also home to the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center - An 8,200-square-foot experience that features a dynamic combination of educational programming and interactive permanent and traveling exhibits. Ranked in the Top 8 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center hosts 2 million guests annually.

This 25,000-seat arena (3rd biggest soccer only arena in the country) is home to NY's pro soccer team & also hosts international & collegiate games.