Princeton Events Calendar
We’ve upgraded our calendar to include the latest Princeton theater, music, art, culture and business-community events. Bookmark this page and come back often to plan your next day in Princeton, where there are discoveries around every corner!
'A Beat of Our Own': A New Musical at McCarter
From the Tony Award-winning producers of Hadestown comes a brand-new musical comedy that pulls you straight into the pulsating rhythms, kaleidoscopic colors and raw energy of competitive bhangra dance.
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Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place
Cooking Classes, Chef Competitions at Hudson Table
At these cooking classes, you'll learn a variety of skills from grilling the perfect steak to making homemade pasta. Or you can watch chefs square off in an Iron-Chef style competition.
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301 N. Harrison St.
Princeton’s Taverns: On the Road to Revolution
This ongoing Historical Society of Princeton exhibit explores the role taverns played in Princeton’s history. Note: exhibit continues in 2027.
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Located in Dohm Alley off Nassau Street
Morven Exhibit: Five Independent Souls - The Signers from New Jersey
This landmark exhibit at Morven Museum & Garden examines the lives, ideals, and contradictions of the Declaration's New Jersey Signers through art, letters, and other artifacts.
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55 Stockton St.
Summer Music Series at the Perch at Peacock Inn
Enjoy music in the garden area
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
20 Bayard Lane
Four on the Floor: Princeton AltRock Fest
This alt-rock music festival is completely musician-run and highlights fresh, emerging talent with over three hours of live music celebrating our vibrant music scene.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
102 Witherspoon St.
Kickside Martial Arts Courtyard Event
Swing by Kickside Martial Arts in the Princeton Shopping Center for Belt Testing in the courtyard.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
301 N. Harrison St.
Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody, Featuring Dmitry Shishkin
Dmitry Shishkin marks his debut performance with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra playing Rachmaninoff's dynamic Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
7:30 p.m.
Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St.
Local Author Fair at Princeton Public Library
Local published authors of fiction, nonfiction and poetry sell and sign their books while interacting with readers on the first floor of the library.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
65 Witherspoon St.
Silver & Golden HIP Rent Party
Celebrate Housing Initiatives of Princeton's 25th Anniversary and honor Carol Golden, former HIP board chair. Come festive in silver, gold, black, or white.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 South Post Rd., West Windsor Township
Art for Families: Calligraphy at the Princeton University Art Museum
Inspired by calligraphy on view in the galleries of Asian art, young makers can explore brushstrokes and writing using watercolors.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kathleen Compton Sherrerd Creativity Lab and Laporte Family Creativity Lab, 45 Elm Dr.
Yoga For Runners at Gratitude Yoga
This class focuses on areas runners often need most—hips, hamstrings, calves, glutes, and core—while using breath and mindful movement to improve flexibility and body awareness.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
86 Nassau St., 2nd floor
Experience Princeton events
Every month, Experience Princeton holds several events we’d love for you to take part in! Get to know the business community at our Meetups. Hear about our work at our Board Meeting. And for business owners, our Business Breakfast offers a chance to build connections. Here’s more info on upcoming Experience Princeton events:
