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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization
at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, New York
Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his perspective on hope for civilization to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in New York on Friday 4 December 2026 at 19:30. The renowned astrophysicist and science communicator takes the stage to explore what gives us reason for optimism about our future. This event is listed in the Family and Other genres, making it suitable for a wide audience interested in science and ideas.
- Date
- Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
- 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
What to expect
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization is a family event at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 9.7 mi from the center of New York. It is a good pick for something a bit different. If you want to make a night of it, 113 other events are on in New York the same day.
About the event
From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.
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.
About New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States, located in Downtown Newark. Home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the venue has welcomed more than nine million visitors since opening in October 1997 on the site of the former Military Park Hotel. NJPAC hosts a wide range of performing arts events throughout the year.
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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 Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization?
Friday 4 December 2026, starting at 19:30.
Where is Neil deGrasse Tyson: Hope for Civilization?
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, 07102 New York.
