Def Poetry Reunion
America/New_York (EDT)
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark
Def Poetry Reunion takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT) at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. Prices are shown on the Ticketmaster listing.
About this event
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.
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Details
- When
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM (EDT)
- Where
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Address
- 1 Center Street
- Price
- See listing
- Genre
- Hip-Hop & Rap
Questions
- When is Def Poetry Reunion?
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.
- How much are tickets for Def Poetry Reunion?
- Prices are not published in the listing data; they are shown on Ticketmaster.
- Where is Def Poetry Reunion?
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ.
- Where can I buy tickets for Def Poetry Reunion?
- Tickets are sold on Ticketmaster. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.