Def Poetry Reunion

Def Poetry Reunion · Newark · Oct 17, 2026

Music · Hip-Hop/Rap

The Starting Line live at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark on Saturday 17 October 2026. Compare dates, starting prices and buy official tickets below.

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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