Patti Smith to play rare one-off show at Dodge Poetry Festival in her home state of New Jersey
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Patti Smith will perform a special evening of music, poetry, and storytelling at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on 16 October, as part of the 2026 Dodge Poetry Festival. The appearance marks a home-state return for the New Jersey-raised artist.
