The Set List brings a curated group of emerging and independent artists together for an intimate live showcase with the energy of a great house party. From music and spoken word to performance, it’s an afternoon built around creative expression, new voices and the artists shaping what comes next.Get close to the work, find a new favorite and experience these artists in the midst of becoming. The Set List captures that rare moment when talent, intention and the right room come together.Come for the lineup. Leave talking about someone new.

The 25th Newark Arts Festival is powered by Newark Arts Council and supported by: Prudential, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, City of Newark, Newark Arts and Education District, Newark Alliance, Hanini Group, Express Newark, The Newark Museum of Art, NJPAC, Russo Development, Edison Properties, Newark City Parks Foundation, Arts Ed Newark and Newark Public Schools.

For more information and the full NAF2026 lineup, visit NewarkArtsFestival.com.

This event is free with a suggested donation. Your support helps Newark Arts Council continue creating programs, opportunities and resources for artists and our community