There’s something newish coming to New Jersey.
On Monday, Nov. 9, the historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre — aka one of the five historic 1929 movie palace “Wonder Theatres” — is re-opening in Jersey City’s Journal Square.
This re-entrance into the Garden State comes after more than 40 years of limited use and a thorough $130 million restoration to preserve the venue’s historic architecture, shimmering chandeliers, gold leaf and custom-built “Wonder Morton” pipe organ.
Once open, the classically-designed theatre will host household name bands, singers and comedians. At the time of publication, they’ve booked 16 huge shows.
Just a few of the most notable include:
Trey Anastasio Band
Friday, Nov. 13
7:30 p.m.
The War On Drugs
Saturday, Nov. 14
8 p.m.
Jodeci
Wednesday, Nov. 18
8 p.m.
Chelsea Handler
Saturday, Dec. 12
7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Jimmy O. Yang
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027
8 p.m.
Other huge artists set to headline at Loew’s in the near future include Derek Hough, Ice Nine Kills, Chris Tomlin, Jeff Dunham and Gary Owen among others.
Once Loew’s gets into the swing of things, the 2,600-to-4,000-seat multipurpose venue will host approximately 150 events annually.
The space, which was built by architect George Rapp in a gilded Baroque-Rococo style, was one of five Wonder Theatres “constructed between 1929-30 across the tri-state area, along with the Loew’s Paradise in the Bronx, the Loew’s Kings in Brooklyn, the Loew’s Valencia in Queens, and the Loew’s 175th Street, now known as the United Palace Theatre,” 6sqft noted.
Mayor James Solomon called the venue “a symbol of Jersey City’s past and future” before adding “for decades, Journal Square has been the heart of our city, home to working families, immigrants, and dreamers, and this restoration is a testament to their resilience and to the neighborhood they never gave up on.”
Should you attend a show, we recommend visiting nearby upscale restaurants Jane Doe, Kaaram and BRBQ as well to complement your evening.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the re-opening of Jersey City’s historic Loew’s Theatre below.
What shows are coming to Jersey City’s Loew’s Theatre?
A complete calendar including all Loew’s Theatre show dates, start times and links to buy tickets are listed here:
| Loew’s Theatre show dates |
|---|
| Trey Anastasio Band Friday, Nov. 13 7:30 p.m. |
| The War On Drugs Saturday, Nov. 14 8 p.m. |
| Jodeci Wednesday, Nov. 18 8 p.m. |
| Derek Hough – Dance for the Holidays Tuesday, Dec. 8 7 p.m. |
| Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday feat. Ice Nine Kills, Zakk Wylde and more Wednesday, Dec. 9 7 p.m. |
| Chris Tomlin Thursday, Dec. 10 7 p.m. |
| Chelsea Handler Saturday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. |
| Chelsea Handler Saturday, Dec. 12 9:30 p.m. |
| Nimbus Dance presents: Jersey Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 19 11 a.m. |
| Nimbus Dance presents: Jersey Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 19 4 p.m. |
| Jeff Dunham Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 3 p.m. |
| Gary Owen Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Jimmy O Yang Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Matthew West Saturday, May 1, 2027 7 p.m. |
| World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music Saturday, May 8, 2027 8 p.m. |
What does the inside of the Loew’s Theatre look like?
An ornate relic of the early 20th century.
Grand yet intimate, exquisitely designed with painstaking attention to detail, the Loew’s Theatre is as much of an attraction as the headliners taking center stage. Expect to hear people throw the word “opulent” around.
For a closer look, check out a few photos below.
Huge events at the Prudential Center in 2026-27
Need even more entertainment in Jersey these next few months?
Here are just five of our favorite acts you won’t want to miss at Prudential Center in the very near future.
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Dec. 26)
• Hans Zimmer (Feb. 21, 2027)
• Nickelback (March 6, 2027)
• Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls (March 13, 2027)
• A Perfect Circle (May 1, 2027)
Who else is headed to the Devils’ home? Take a look at Prudential Center’s complete 2026-27 calendar to find the event for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
