EVENTS

What’s going on? Events in New Bedford.

There’s always something happening in New Bedford! Whether you're looking for live music, festivals, art openings, lectures, farmer's markets, family-friendly activities, or live theater, New Bedford is the place to go for the best events on the South Coast.

Calendar of Events

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Mar 9 – Jun 4 all-day
12:00 am
UKIYO-E BLUES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY MARCH 9, 2023 – JUNE 4, 2023 The term ukiyo-e (浮世絵) translates to “picture(s) of the floating world,” referring to fleeting images of glamor,... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
12:00 am
SOUND IN SPACE, SOUND IN PLACE APRIL 13, 2023 – JUNE 4, 2023 Sound in Space, Sound in Place, a survey of contemporary sound art, foregrounds sound and listening as powerful shapers of everyday experience... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
12:00 am
This First Friday on June 2 is truly special, as two programs will be hosted at the New Bedford Whaling Museum back-to-back. Museum doors open to the public at 4:30pm for Common Ground: Immigration Community... Read more »
New Bedford Whaling Museum
5:00 pm
State of the Union by Jane O’Hara Opening reception June 8th 5-7pm Opening reception for the State of the Union exhibition by Jane O’Hara. Show your Pride, color a flag and celebrate your unique identity.... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
5:00 pm
AHA! Night – Exhibit Opening – Sea Monsters: Real and Imagined Thurs., 7/13 5-8 PM Center (38 Bethel Street, New Bedford) Sea Monsters: Real and Imagined showcases real-life deep-sea creatures as well as those from... Read more »
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center