The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, is one of the premier cultural institutions in the United States. Opened in 1997, NJPAC was created with the mission of revitalizing Newark through the arts and providing a world-class venue for performances of music, dance, theater, and spoken word. The center sits along the scenic Passaic River and serves as a hub for artistic expression, education, and community engagement in the state of New Jersey and beyond.