Concerts / Trap
Def Poetry Reunion
at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, New York
Def Poetry Reunion is at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in New York on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:00.
- Date
- Sat 17 Oct · 17:00
- Ticket limit
- There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
- Promoter
- PROMOTED BY VENUE
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, 07102 · Get directions
Line-up
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The Starting Line
Headliner
What to expect
Def Poetry Reunion is a trap concert at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 10.0 mi from the center of New York. It is a good pick for music fans and a night out with friends. If you want to make a night of it, 142 other events are on in New York the same day.
About the event
From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.
Join us for an exploration of word flow, verses and landscapes as Danny Simmons brings a Def Poetry Reunion to NJPAC for the Dodge Poetry Festival. Def Poetry Reunion celebrates the legacy of the hit HBO series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam.
These gatherings feature iconic alumni, live music, and activism to honor prominent poets.
About The Starting Line
The Starting Line is an American pop-punk band formed in Churchville, Pennsylvania in 1999 and now based in Philadelphia. They first gained fame in the early 2000s before taking a lengthy break from recording. After nearly two decades without a new studio album, the band made a major comeback in September 2025 with the release of their fourth full-length record, Eternal Youth.
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Good to know
Notes from the organizer and the venue, as published on Ticketmaster. Togoist does not sell tickets; purchases, refunds and exchanges are handled by Ticketmaster.
- “ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.”
- “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…”
- “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”
- “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.”
Quick answers
When is Def Poetry Reunion?
Saturday 17 October 2026, starting at 17:00.
Where is Def Poetry Reunion?
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, 07102 New York.
