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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Jun 1 – Aug 20 all-day
12:00 am
State of the Union Jane O’Hara June 1st – August 20th Opening reception June 8th 5-7pm In State of the Union artist Jane O’Hara, an advocate for animals, examines the topic of animal rights and... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
2:00 pm
Join us for the unique experience of two silent films featuring a live soundtrack on The Z’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, thanks to the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society! The matinee will... Read more »
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
12:00 am
Barcelona Sea Glass and the Art Photography of Celia Pearson June 13 – August 6 Opening reception June 13th 5-7pm Kirk J. Nelson, President and Executive Director of the New Bedford Glass Museum presents a... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
12:00 am
Contemporary Glass Sculpture June 13 – August 6 Opening reception June 13th 5-7pm A survey of glass sculpture made by leading and emerging female artists trained in Massachusetts. This group exhibition highlights several recent shifts... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
Jun 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5:00 pm
Glass Art Joint Opening Reception June 13th 5-7pm Joint Opening Reception for Contemporary Glass Sculpture and Barcelona Sea Glass and the Art Photography of Celia Pearson. Contemporary Glass Sculpture June 13 – August 6 A... Read more »
New Bedford Art Museum
Jun 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm
Shot on location in the Azores, THE LONELY DORYMAN is a beautiful and ambitious project by Fairhaven native Noah Duarte. In 1960s Portugal, a fisherman finds himself stranded on a mysterious island and learns what... Read more »
NB Whaling National Historic Park
8:00 pm
This wildly entertaining cabaret style show brings together Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and NPR’s All Things Considered host (and Pink Martini guest vocalist) Ari Shapiro. They’re both singular storytellers with... Read more »
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
8:00 pm
Bernadette Peters returns to The Z, this time with three musicians, for a spectacular evening of song! Join Bernadette Peters, critically acclaimed star of Broadway, film, television and recordings, for a magical and inspiring evening... Read more »
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
8:00 pm
Join Bernadette Peters, critically acclaimed star of Broadway, film, television and recordings, for a magical and inspiring evening of songs from the great music masters. The three-time Tony recipient and multi-award winner creates an intimate... Read more »
Zeiterion Performing Art Center
8:00 pm
Marc Martel returns to The Z for an unforgettable performance of Queen’s biggest hits! Martel is widely considered the vocal reincarnation of Freddie Mercury. Over the last 10 years Martel has toured the music of... Read more »
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center