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“The
New Jersey Symphony has long lacked a permanent home, performing in a
variety of spaces across the state. But come 2026, that will change:
The orchestra is getting a gleaming 550-seat theater in downtown
Jersey City, the ensemble and the city announced on Wednesday.” —Javier
C. Hernández, The
New York Times
In
a press event in Jersey City on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the New
Jersey Symphony announced that it will be expanding into Jersey City
in a big way—with a
new performing arts venue that will host New Jersey Symphony chamber
music events and diversified programming, including non-classical
events. The new Symphony Center will also become a permanent home
base for the Symphony, with offices and space for education programs,
expanding on the pioneering classical music education programs in
Newark and throughout the State.
Large orchestral works and classical subscription series concerts
will continue in the Symphony’s five halls; NJPAC in Newark, State Theatre
New Jersey in New Brunswick, Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red
Bank, Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown and Richardson
Auditorium in Princeton. Education programs in Newark and community
events throughout the state will continue as well.
The new Symphony Center will welcome patrons in Jersey City and
beyond beginning in Spring 2026, after construction is completed.
New Jersey Symphony looks forward to sharing
more news in the coming months and year on this exciting new project!
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