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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for CivilizationNewark · Fri, Dec 4, 2026

7:30 PM local time

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization takes place at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ on Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM local time.

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center holds around 2,000 people.

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Take a closer look at Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins and 2001: A Space Odyssey - from a scientific perspective. Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to NJPAC to break down the science that your favorite films got wrong, and some of the stuff they got right. You'll laugh, you'll learn and you'll never watch movies the same way again. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City.

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Nearest station
NJPAC/Center Street · Light rail · 210 m · 3 min walk

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Neil deGrasse Tyson at New Jersey Performing Arts Center: show day guide

Show starts
7:30 PM
Getting there
NJPAC/Center Street, 210 m (3 min walk)
Parking
Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC.

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Ticket limit
There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
Accessibility
ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.

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Venue: New Jersey Performing Arts Center

1 Center Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Capacity
2,000
Parking
Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the performance when ordering tickets or by visiting the parking page at njpac.org/parking
Accessible seating
1-973-297-5843 Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Please leave a voice message should no one answer immediately. NJPAC is accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are advised to contact NJPAC Ticket Services at the number above before making their ticket purchase online at njpac.org. Ticket Services staff are prepared with assisting them with seating. Persons with hearing disabilities should call NJ Telephone Relay Services at 711 for assistance with connecting with our ticket services staff. - Registered service animals assisting persons with disabilities are permitted in the theater. - Sennheiser listening (FM and infra-red) devices are available in the lobby of the theater. An usher can assist patrons who require these devices. Patrons will be asked to leave a driver's license or credit card as collateral.
Venue rules
Cameras and audio recording devices are not permitted in the theater. The taking of video and pictures, especially flash photos, is disruptive and inconsiderate to both the artist and other members of the audience. Just as importantly, the visual and audio performances of the artist are protected under both US and international copyright laws. NJPAC has the right to confiscate all recording devices. All bags are subject to search. Backpacks, suitcases, bags and purses larger than 12 x 12 x 8 may not be taken into the theaters. Patrons carrying larger bags will be asked to bring them to the coat check at no charge and will be given a plastic bag for carrying select items, such as wallets and cell phones, into the theater. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. NJPAC reserves the right to inspect and search persons entering NJPAC property and hand-carried items. Violators of this policy may be subject to ejection from NJPAC property and/or civil or criminal penalties.
Children
NJPAC recommends that children younger than 5 years of age not attend adult performances. Both NJPAC and the NJ Symphony have programs specifically designed for young children. Please call each organization for information. All persons entering the theater, including babes in arms, must have a ticket. Any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Box office
Box Office is open 12pm to 6pm Tuesday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Box Office remains open after posted closing times on performance evenings until the end of the first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions. Box Office opens three hours before curtain time on Monday & Sunday when performances are scheduled on those days of the week, and closes at end of first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization: FAQs

When is Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization?

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time.

Where is Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization taking place?

At New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

How much are tickets for Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at New Jersey Performing Arts Center?

Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the performance when ordering tickets or by visiting the parking page at njpac.org/parking

Does Neil deGrasse Tyson have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Neil deGrasse Tyson has 28 upcoming dates, including Minneapolis (Nov 8), Duluth (Nov 9), and Chicago (Nov 10).

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization

Fri, Dec 4, 2026

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