Concerts / Alternative Rock
Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival
at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, New York
Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival is at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in New York on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:30.
- Date
- Fri 16 Oct · 19:30
- Ticket limit
- There is an overall 2 ticket limit for this event.
- Promoter
- PROMOTED BY VENUE
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, 07102 · Get directions
Showtimes on Friday 16 October
Fri 16 Oct · 2 showtimes: 19:30 and 20:00
Times and tickets open on Ticketmaster.
Line-up
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Patti Smith
Headliner
What to expect
Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival is an alternative rock 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. There are 2 showtimes that day, so you can choose one that fits your plans. If you want to make a night of it, 100 other events are on in New York the same day.
About the event
From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.
Singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer Patti Smith emerged in the 1970s punk rock scene. Her intellectual and angry lyrics, along with her energetic performances, helped redefine the role of women in rock and shape the direction of the punk genre.
Smith is known for fusing rock and poetry, and her music is characterized by its poetic lyricism and rock & roll energy.
About Patti Smith
Patti Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet and author born in 1946. Her 1975 debut album Horses established her as a key figure in the New York City punk rock movement, earning her the nicknames Queen of Punk and Godmother of Punk. Smith has built her career on fusing rock and poetry, creating a distinctive artistic voice. Her 1978 song Because the Night, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, became her most widely known track, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
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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 Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival?
Friday 16 October 2026, starting at 19:30.
Where is Patti Smith: Dodge Poetry Festival?
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, 07102 New York.
Are there other dates?
Yes: Friday 16 October.





