Arts events in New Bedford

Check out happening arts events all around New Bedford, MA

Marlon Wayans at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Marlon Wayans

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Marlon Wayans

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

The Iron Maidens // Major Moment

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm The Vault Music Hall USD 40 to 60

The Stick Men (ft. Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter)

 Thu, 26 Mar at 08:00 pm The Vault Music Hall USD 50 to 60

Bunny Brunch

Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Step Afrika at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Classic Albums Live: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

The Moth at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra - The Human Element at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

GUITAR MONSTERS with Jon Butcher, Johnny A, and Chris Anderson

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm The Vault Music Hall USD 50 to 70

NB roots&branches

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

Comedy Hypnotist Peter Gross - Live at The Vault!

 Thu, 19 Mar at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 24 to 106

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

Easter Bunny Tea Party

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:30 pm RoyalT Cafe USD 34

Live from Laurel Canyon at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Escape to Margaritaville - New Bedford

 Sat, 18 Jul Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

The Moth

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Step Afrika

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Spring Open Studios

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

The Pout Pout Fish

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

PSR Record Store Day 2026

Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 am 53 Popes Is, New Bedford, MA 02740-7257, United States

Tonas and Nahuales with Ricardo Ángeles

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Escape to Margaritaville

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Paint & Sip Night at the Museum

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:30 pm New Bedford Art Museum USD 61

New B at The Z

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

Reckless Son at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 01 Apr Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Fabiola Mendez at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

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

Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Hathaway Boulevard , New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

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

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

📚✨Independent Bookstore Day!✨📚

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02744

The Pout-Pout Fish at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 21 Apr at 10:00 am Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Elida Almeida at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

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

Laurel Canyon

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Reckless Sons

 Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Meow Meow

 Wed, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Sip & Pour- Epoxy Class: Ocean Waves @ Cork Wine and Tapas

 Mon, 13 Apr at 06:00 pm Cork Wine and Tapas USD 53 to 89

New Bedford - SketchyGOichie DRAW! Winter 2026

 Sat, 10 Jan at 04:00 pm Co-Creative Center USD 34

THE GOOD TIMES Jordan Paiva Live in Concert

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm Cotali Mar Restaurante USD 23

Meet President John Adams - A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Hot Club Cheese Roll at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

"Exit Wounds": A Conversation with Mass Book Award-Honoree Ieva Jusionyte

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm 71 8th St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Epoxy Resin - Ocean Waves - Pick Your Project! with Jessie

 Wed, 11 Mar at 06:30 pm 127 West Rodney French Blvd 1st Floor - 35a, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02744

#SistersInLaw Live

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Sonia Bettencourt at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 21 May Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Timmy Brown at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 28 May Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

SCCT presents BEETLEJUICE JR

Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Keith Middle School

Timmy Brown Band

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Elida Almeida

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

All About Artist Estates and Why Artists Should Get Their Work in Auctions

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm Moby Dick Brewing Co. Free

The Remember Balloons

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

Wavy Wednesday - Epoxy Resin Ocean Waves with Jessie

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm These Two Crafty Chicks USD 42 to 91

Seaglass Mini Art Class with Jessie

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:30 pm These Two Crafty Chicks USD 30

Epoxy Ocean Waves - Pick a Project with Jessie

 Fri, 03 Apr at 10:30 am These Two Crafty Chicks USD 50 to 84

✨ Hands-On Nantucket Bracelet Workshop

 Wed, 08 Apr at 05:30 pm Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar USD 146

Seaglass Art Sundays with Jessie

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a USD 15 to 32

Fabiola Mendez

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm Zeiterion Theatre

BYOBook Club at the RJD

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:30 pm 396 County St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Author Book Signing Event with - Jennifer Provost

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Thatcher Invades The Vault!

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub USD 7 to 13

Create a Mixed Media Epoxy Resin Frame with Jessie

 Wed, 01 Apr at 10:00 am These Two Crafty Chicks USD 55

📚✨ Bookish Craft Night – Book Stack Deco! ✨📚

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02744

Inebri-Art Life Drawing @ Salty Lips Studio

 Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm Salty Lips Studio USD 13

Satnam Synergy of Sound Journey

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm 675 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA

BYOBook Club at the RJD

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:30 pm 396 County St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

📚✨ Bookish Craft Night – April Edition! ✨📚

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02744

Boredom Buster - Button Art with Jessie

 Sun, 22 Mar at 11:00 am These Two Crafty Chicks USD 40

Poured Over pages: Epoxy Book Art- select your project with Andraya

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am 127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a USD 50 to 85

Whacky Wednesday Seaglass Art with Jessie

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a USD 15 to 39

Author Book Signing Event with - Tilia & Norman

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Author Book Signing Event with - Nicole Asselin

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Movie Mondays - All About Eve

Mon, 30 Mar at 02:00 pm 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Poured Over pages: Epoxy Book Art- select your project with Andraya

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a USD 50 to 85

Craft a Beaded Plant or Jellyfish with Jessie

 Thu, 23 Apr at 10:30 am These Two Crafty Chicks USD 39

Author Book Signing Event with - Lauren Cardoso

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Author Book Signing Event with - Kate DeMaio

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Business Networking 1 Day Workshop | New Bedford, MA

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Sales Closing Skills 1 Day Workshop |New Bedford, MA

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Author Book Signing Event with - E. Lynn

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm New Bedford Free

Wilks: Novel Nails

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm 1911 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746-2110, United States

Author Book Signing Event with - Mystic Dawn

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | New Bedford, MA

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Stakeholder Management 1 Day Workshop | New Bedford, MA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Author Book Signing Event with - Lynn Montagano

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm 127 W Rodney French Blvd Free

Sketchbook Club with Isiah Botelho

 Fri, 28 Nov at 06:00 pm New Bedford Art Museum USD 13

Wilks: Novel Teas

 Thu, 12 Mar at 02:00 pm 1911 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746-2110, United States

Communication Skills 1-Day Workshop | New Bedford, MA

 Thu, 09 Oct at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Practical Sales Skills 1-Day Workshop | New Bedford, MA

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Telephone Debt Collection 1 Day Workshop |New Bedford, MA

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Business Presentations 1 Day Workshop | New Bedford, MA

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Creative Thinking 1 Day Workshop |New Bedford, MA

 Wed, 18 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453