Upcoming New Bedford Events

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10th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Fort Taber Park USD 8 to 72

An Evening with David Sedaris

 Sat, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

16th Annual Mother's Day 5K Walk & Run

 Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am Cisco Brewers New Bedford

Cousins Maine Lobster at the 10th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 1000 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744

Paul Gilbert & Greg Koch

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm The Vault Music Hall & Pub At Greasy Luck

Day of Portugal New Bedford, MA

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:30 pm Madeira Field

2026 Buzzards Bay Swim

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 am Cisco Kitchen + Bar

New Bedford Oysterfest 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Cisco Brewers New Bedford USD 45

Red, White & Brew! 21+ ONLY

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Fort Taber

Bikes & Beers New Bedford - Cisco Brewers

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 am Cisco Brewers New Bedford

Paul Gilbert at The Vault Music Hall and Pub

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm The Vault Music Hall and Pub

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: A Joyous Sound

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra - A Joyous Sound at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Seal & Seabird Cruise

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Cuttyhunk Ferry Company

NB roots&branches

Sat, 18 Jul at 12:00 pm Wing's Court, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Kings of Thrash "The Mega Years" // Gravel //Dee Calhoun

 Tue, 05 May at 07:30 pm The Vault Music Hall USD 36 to 55

A Farewell to Kings - A Tribute to Rush (Performing "2112" in its entirety)

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 32 to 42

Mean Girls the Musical

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm 159 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6021, United States

90’s Tribute Night- Korn Ballz, Limpballz, More Ballz Than Ballz

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm The Vault Music Hall USD 24 to 34

Movie Mondays at The Z: The Original Star Wars Trilogy

 Mon, 04 May at 03:00 pm 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Soiree at the Zoo

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Spring Open Studios

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Hatch Street Studios Free

Water, Whaleboats, and Winners: A Festa by the Sea

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 1641 Padanaram Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival

 Sun, 27 Sep at 01:00 pm Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, USA

Pearly Baker - A Grateful Dead Tribute

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 29 to 39

ADHD-The AC/DC Experience & Amoricans-The Black Crowes Tribute

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 24 to 34

HIGH 'N' DRY - The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute Concert// PAYBACK

 Fri, 29 May at 08:30 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 24 to 34

Seal & Seabird Cruise

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Cuttyhunk Ferry Company

Escape to Margaritaville at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Mother’s Day Brunch

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 34

Retro Floyd - Experience Pink Floyd

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 24 to 34

Mariza at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Mariza

 Thu, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

MOTHER OF A COMEDY SHOW on Mother's Day!

 Sun, 10 May at 05:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 34

Nutshell-Alice in Chains Tribute/3 Degrees- Tribute to Maynard James Keenan

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 24 to 34

New Bedford MA | Shades of Men Live

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 18 to 34

An EPIC Community in Motion

Fri, 29 May at 06:30 pm Gallery X

Vanna “The Search Party Never Came” 20th Anniversary

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 34

Escape to Margaritaville - New Bedford

 Fri, 17 Jul at 11:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

42nd Annual Jazz Concert

 Sun, 28 Jun at 11:00 am 71 8th St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

New B at The Z

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Rope Fest 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am 39 Tarkiln Pl, New Bedford, MA

You're Invited! The Committee to Elect Ian Abreu's Annual "Spring Forward" Fundraiser

Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Wamsutta Club

3rd Annual Ghost Tour

 Sat, 03 Oct at 01:00 pm New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Annual Back To School Bash

Sat, 22 Aug at 03:00 pm Westend Grill

Mothers Day Flash and Sparkles✨

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am The Kilburn Mill

Annual Halloween Extravaganza

Sat, 24 Oct at 03:00 pm Westend Grill

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Speed Dating Ages 25-39 in New Bedford, MA at Royal T

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm RoyalT Cafe USD 44

Comedy: Talent | Davey Lozana | Mr. Kuze

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 34

Drag Brunch!

 Sun, 17 May at 11:00 am The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub Free

Sunday Funday Mother’s Day Edition

 Sun, 10 May at 09:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub Free

Fabiola Mendez at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Mother's Day + Macarons Wine Flight Pairing

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar USD 54 to 106

The All White Party - Memorial Day Weekend

 Fri, 22 May The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 7 to 13

Cisco Brewers NB (Wild Nites/C&B Horns)

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar

Escape to Margaritaville

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Fishbowl

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm Wonder Bowl

Buttonwood Buddies

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:30 am 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Sourdough Workshop

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02744

Kiss, Poison, Black Sabbath Tribute Night

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 24 to 34

Paul Gilbert VIP Experience // New Bedford, MA May 02

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 189 to 269

Epoxy Class: Ocean Waves (select your own project.) w/Andraya

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a USD 50 to 85

Escape the Box Comedy Night: Moms Night Out

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm Lighthouse Tavern USD 23

Pairing Art with Science at BPZOO

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Kornballz, LimpBallz & MoreBallz Than Ballz at the Vault!

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub

#LetsDoThatBowling End of Season Doubleheader

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Wonder Bowl & Strikers Sports Bar and Grill

Mother's Day Tea

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm 396 County St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Cabana Knights/ Lewis Doc West/ Sinatra Social Club

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 39

Irmandade do D.E.S. do Pico Feast in New Bedford, MA

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm Irmandade do Pico Club

DJ: The Legends of The Old School - Music from the 80s up!

 Sun, 05 Jul at 07:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 18

ART ANY WAY "Under Umbrellas" 21+ Paint Party w/ Devin McLaughlin

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm The Vault Music Hall & Pub USD 34

#SistersInLaw Live

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Cocktails and Hors d'Oeurves with Carl Hoffman, Author of Savage Harvest

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Wamsutta Club USD 39

Big Lux & The Hype

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 29

Spring Open Studios

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 88-90 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02745

A Bicycle Fixed by You

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Howland Green Library, 3 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford

Old Time Fiddle Session and Community Gathering

Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm New Bedford Whaling Museum

DJ Mark Dias - Old School R&B Dance Party

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub USD 13

The Remember Balloons at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Choir! Choir! Choir at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 18 Sep at 08:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

LIVE Pro Wrestling Fundraiser for New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

Timmy Brown Band

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Sonia Bettencourt at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Pokemon Paint Night - Create Your Own Pokemon Wooden Wall Hanging

 Sun, 24 May at 02:00 pm Whaling City Masterworks USD 39 to 66

Timmy Brown Band

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Timmy Brown at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Epoxy Class- Select your Own project with book pages and florals

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:30 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a USD 50 to 85

Michal Szostak Recital

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm 1359 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, United States

Elida Almeida at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 02 Jul at 08:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Ink & Identity: Collaborative Printmaking Workshop

 Wed, 06 May at 05:30 pm New Bedford Art Museum USD 269

Annual Family Fun Day

Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm Westend Grill

New Bedford - SketchyGOichie DRAW! Summer 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm 3rd Eye Youth Empowerment USD 34

Paint Your Own Retro Nintendo Wood Art | Date Night & Family Workshop

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Whaling City Masterworks USD 50 to 87

Inside the Hive: Beekeeping & Beeswax Candle Workshop

 Sat, 30 May at 02:30 pm New Bedford Art Museum USD 55

Motherhood Mini Sessions, Mommy & Me 💐🤍

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm New Bedford, Massachusetts

The Remember Balloons

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Drip too Hard seafood boil

 Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am 812 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA

Arts & Culture Partners of New Bedford - June 2026

 Wed, 03 Jun at 12:00 pm Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum Free
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