Airport guide
Flying into Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Every venue below has EWR as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a large airport 8.6 miles from downtown New York in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 67 venues with 1,476 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Prudential Center at 2.8 miles. It is one of the 3 airports the NYC search covers.
Venues nearest EWR
| Venue | City | From EWR | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudential Center | Newark | 2.8 mi (4.5 km) | 98 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Kean University - Enlow Recital Hall | Hillside | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 4 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Sports Illustrated Stadium | Harrison | 3 mi (4.9 km) | 10 | LGA, 15 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Ritz Theatre - NJ | Elizabeth | 3 mi (4.9 km) | 7 | LGA, 19 mi | Hotels |
| The Liberty Center - NJ | Elizabeth | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 1 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall | Newark | 3.2 mi (5.2 km) | 71 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater | Newark | 3.2 mi (5.2 km) | 17 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Chase Room | Newark | 3.2 mi (5.2 km) | 2 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Wilkins Theatre | Union | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 4 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center | Newark | 3.5 mi (5.7 km) | 11 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart | Newark | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 1 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Yanitelli Recreational Life Center | Jersey City | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 26 | LGA, 11 mi | Hotels |
| St. George Theatre | Staten Island | 5.9 mi (9.5 km) | 25 | LGA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| South Orange Performing Arts Center | South Orange | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 26 | LGA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Wagner Stadium | Staten Island | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 1 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Walsh Gymnasium | South Orange | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 15 | LGA, 21 mi | Hotels |
| Spiro Events Center | Staten Island | 6.8 mi (10.9 km) | 26 | LGA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 14 | LGA, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Mainstage At Union County Performing Arts Center | Rahway | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 1 | LGA, 24 mi | Hotels |
| Crossroads - Garwood | Garwood | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 3 | LGA, 25 mi | Hotels |
| Pioneer Works | Brooklyn | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 2 | LGA, 9.9 mi | Hotels |
| Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center | Carteret | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 14 | LGA, 23 mi | Hotels |
| The Underground at Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center | Carteret | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 1 | LGA, 23 mi | Hotels |
| Wellmont Theatre | Montclair | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 19 | LGA, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Black Box Theater At Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts | Toms River | 47 mi (76.0 km) | 8 | JFK, 48 mi | Hotels |
And 42 more venues in New Brunswick, Red Bank, Princeton, Morristown, Hackettstown and Princeton Junction.
Event weekends near EWR
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues EWR is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 60 | The Bell House | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 70 | Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 50 | Mayo Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 67 | The Bell House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 82 | Mayo Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 83 | State Theatre - New Jersey | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 18 | Mayo Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 13 | Prudential Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 21 | Mayo Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 26 | State Theatre - New Jersey | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 41 | Berlind Theatre - McCarter Theatre Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 44 | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts | Search this weekend |
Next events near EWR
Travis Mills
Main Stage At Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Toms River, New Jersey
From about $50.00View TicketsNew York Comedy Festival: Dewayne Perkins
The Bell House, Brooklyn, New York
From about $33.00View TicketsBeat - Band
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall, Newark, New Jersey
From about $87.00View TicketsRutgers Scarlet Knights vs. NJIT Highlanders
Jersey Mike's Arena, Piscataway, New Jersey
From about $10.00View TicketsDisney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
From about $24.00View TicketsRocky in Concert
Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, New Jersey
From about $116.00View TicketsDon McMillan
Stress Factory Comedy Club - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, New Jersey
From about $138.00View TicketsJim Messina
The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, New Jersey
From about $340.00View TicketsNew York Comedy Festival: Chris vs. The People
The Bell House, Brooklyn, New York
From about $30.00View TicketsMC Hammersmith
The Bell House, Brooklyn, New York
From about $40.00View Tickets
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When events near EWR happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 510 of 826 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities EWR serves
| City | Events | From EWR | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 200 | 3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| New Brunswick | 175 | 20 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Red Bank | 146 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Princeton | 109 | 35 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Morristown | 97 | 18 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hackettstown | 90 | 37 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Princeton Junction | 83 | 40 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bridgewater | 65 | 22 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Brooklyn | 60 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Staten Island | 52 | 5.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Piscataway | 45 | 20 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| South Orange | 41 | 6.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near EWR
| Airport | Type | From EWR |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | Large airport | 17 mi |
| JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | Large airport | 21 mi |
| HPN Westchester County Airport | Smaller airport | 35 mi |
LGA is the second option for 50 of these venues.
Home teams near EWR
- New York Giants play at MetLife Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- New York Jets play at MetLife Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- New Jersey Devils play at Prudential Center (NHL arena airports).
- New York Red Bulls play at Sports Illustrated Stadium (MLS stadium airports).
From our New York travel guide
In New Jersey, about 16 miles from Midtown, and the only one of the three with a mainline railway station of its own: NJ Transit and Amtrak run from Newark Liberty International Airport Station to Penn Station in Manhattan in around half an hour. Note that the AirTrain shuttle connecting the terminals to that station is in the middle of a full replacement and has been substituted by shuttle buses, so check before counting on a tight connection. Comfortably the best airport if your event is at MetLife Stadium or anywhere in New Jersey.
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near EWR in the next 12 weeks?
We list 575 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues EWR is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 18, with 83. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is EWR from Prudential Center?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 2.8 miles from Prudential Center in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to EWR?
Of the venues EWR is the first airport we list for, the closest are Prudential Center (2.8 miles), Kean University - Enlow Recital Hall (3 miles) and Sports Illustrated Stadium (3 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Which other airports are near EWR?
Within 50 miles of EWR we also list LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 17 miles away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 21 miles away and Westchester County Airport (HPN), 35 miles away.
How far is EWR from downtown New York?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 8.6 miles (13.9 km) from downtown New York in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which teams play home games near EWR?
New York Giants (MetLife Stadium), New York Jets (MetLife Stadium), New Jersey Devils (Prudential Center) and New York Red Bulls (Sports Illustrated Stadium) play their home games at venues EWR is the first airport for.
