Visit New Brunswick City Center

Watch the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on their Big 10 rivals all season long at your favorite City Center taverns and restaurants.

Experience Outdoor Sculptures in New Brunswick's City Center!

City Center businesses are open and welcome you! Visit our award-winning restaurants, entertainment, and diverse performing arts. And while you are there, be sure to stop in and support the surrounding stores and businesses. Shop Small. Shop Local. Support New Brunswick!

Make a good morning even better. Start your day off right with breakfast in New Brunswick City Center!

Featured Event

Tue Oct 15

New Brunswick Jazz Project - John Pachnos Sextet

John Pachnos Sextet Emerging Artists & Open Jam Session!!...

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Tue Oct 15

Victoria's Tratta Italiano - Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night at Victoria's Pavilion It's Karaoke Night at Victoria's Pavilion! Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords and unleash your inner Rock Star! We have all the hit...

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Oct 1 to Jan 28

George Street Co-op - Board Game Tuesday at the Café!

All ages are welcome! Tuesdays from 7pm–10pm, come out and join everyone in a game of chess, checkers, backgammon, Scrabble, or Uno — or bring a different game with you...

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Wed Oct 16

BADA BINGO @ VICTORIA'S TRATTA ITALIANO

Come join us for a night of fun and excitement at Victoria's Tratta Italiano! Get ready to yell "Bada Bingo" as you mark off your numbers and aim for that...

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Thu Oct 17

New Brunswick Jazz Project - Behn Gillece Quartet

Behn Gillece Quartet. Reservations highly recommended....

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Thu Oct 17

Town Clock Community Development Corporation - Being Brave

Join us for Being Brave on October 17, 2024, at 6 PM at Pines Manor in Edison. This year our Community Awardees are: Outstanding Social Responsibility Award: The New Brunswick...

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Oct 3 to Jan 30

George Street Co-op - The Organic Open Mic

Music, poetry, spoken word open mic at the George Street Co-op Café every Thursday. Signups start at 7:30pm or by contacting the hosts in advance. Performances start at 8:00pm. There’s...

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World Class Live Entertainment

City Center's Theatre District is NJ's premier destination for performing arts and entertainment. Over 350,000/yr. from the tri-state area attend outstanding events featuring international orchestras, Broadway musicals, world-class dance, pop concerts, and more.

Flourishing Arts & Culture

Start your journey by appreciating world-class art and exhibits at some of our impressive museums and galleries. Engage in global art through workshops, classes, and gallery talks at some of the largest and most distinguished cultural venues.

Paint the Town Scarlet Red

Founded before the nation, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a proud member of the Association of American Universities, a Big Ten school, and the flagship of The State University of New Jersey. These are exciting times at Rutgers and we look forward to sharing them with all.

A Sensational Selection

City Center is home to over 50 restaurants and eateries that constitute a diverse mix of international cuisines and colorful ambiances to pair with all tastes. From fast casual to fine dining - familiar and delicious to complex and extraordinary, City Center chefs are constantly introducing new flavors into their menus.

Good People, Good Times

Take in a Rutgers game or hit a live music hot-spot. City Center's nightlife scene is as diverse & dynamic as the city itself. From dance clubs to comedy clubs and gastropubs to traditional Irish pubs you're guaranteed to have fun doing it your way.

At the Heart of Healthcare

The state's premier "Healthcare City" is home to numerous world-renowned hospitals & research institutions, RU, and the world headquarters of J&J. Innovative medical technology and treatments discovered here are advancing healthcare on a global scale.

NEW Challenges. ALWAYS Adapting.

New Morning. New Favorites.

Upcoming Events

Tue Oct 15

New Brunswick Jazz Project - John Pachnos Sextet

Tue Oct 15

Victoria's Tratta Italiano - Karaoke Night

Oct 1 to Jan 28

George Street Co-op - Board Game Tuesday at the Café!