What's on in New Bedford?
106 upcoming events
We've rounded up 106 upcoming events in New Bedford — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in New Bedford
Wed7
Tomorrow
Fri9
Friday 9 October
Thu 8 · 6 PM
🎷Jazz🎸Jam / Open mic
Jazz Jam
Zeiterion Theatre
Thu 8 · 6 PM$20–23.85
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Valoria / Perth / Lastweak / So Much Hope Buried / Rival Society
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
🎤Music quiz❓Quiz
Trivia Night at The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
The Vault Music Hall & Pub At Greasy Luck
Thu 8 · 8 PM
💿DJ set🎉Club
After Dark
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 9 · 8 AMFree
🏷️Other
Seitron Americas Combustion Analysis Training Class
Plumbers' Supply Company Headquarters & Distribution Center
Sun11
Sunday 11 October
Sat 10 · 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
2026-27 Choose your own series
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 10 · 7:30 PM
🗣️Talk
2026-27 COMPLETE Series
Zeiterion Theatre
Sun 11 · 11 AM$35–38
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Seaglass Art - Pick Your Project with Jessie
These Two Crafty Chicks
Sun 11 · 12 PM$0
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Author book signing — Janaya Hernandez
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sun 11 · 3 PM$55.20–124.56
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Epoxy Resin Ocean: Pick Your Project
These Two Crafty Chicks
Later
Tue 13 · 8 AMFree
🏷️Other
Bosch Training Seminar - DC Distribution Center
Plumbers' Supply Company Headquarters & Distribution Center
Tue 13 · 6:30 PM
🌐World music🎫Concert
Songs, Sounds, and Rhythms of Cabo Verde
Zeiterion Theatre
Tue 13 · 6:30 PM
🖼️Art & Culture
Monthly Artists Share
Gallery X Inc
Wed 14 · 6:30 PM
✂️Workshop
Beginner Ukulele
Zeiterion Theatre
Wed 14 · 6:30 PM$55
🍽️Food🗣️Talk
Italy Uncorked: Central Adriatic
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Wed 14 · 7:30 PM
🎫Concert
Beyond Beginner Ukulele
Zeiterion Theatre
Thu 15 · 4:30 PM
🗣️Talk♀️Feminism
Women, Power, and the Future of Democracy
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 16 · 6 PMES
🌐World music🪇Salsa
El Trio Latino: Bachata, Merengue, y Salsa!
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 16 · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
Dock-u-mentary: The Jump
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
Fri 16 · 8 PM$20–30
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Completely Unchained - Van Halen Experience
The Vault Music Hall & Pub At Greasy Luck
Sat 17 · 11 AM
🗺️Guided tour
Zeiterion Guided Tours
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 17 · 12 PM$0
📚Literature
Author Book Signing Event with - Mary Hart
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sat 17$49.87–85.08
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Epoxy Class: Ocean Waves w/Andraya
127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a
Sat 17 · 8 PM$23.85–34.15
🎸Rock🤘Metal
Legend of Ozzy
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sun 18 · 8:30 AM$0–45
🏃Running🥾Hiking
Meeting Street | The Schwartz School Superhero Walk, Roll & 5K Race
1000A Rodney French Boulevard
Sun 18 · 10 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Beginner Vinyasa Yoga
Gallery X Inc
Sun 18 · 2 PM
🎭Theatre
The Lodger
Zeiterion Theatre
Mon 19 · 10 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
Trick or Treat Craft Fair to Benefit The Fairhaven Animal Shelter
Whaler Inn and Suites
Mon 19 · 3 PM
🎻Classical🎫Concert
2025-26 Chamber Music Series
Zeiterion Theatre
Mon 19 · 5:30 PM$81.88
🀄Mahjong🎷Swing
Learn to Mahjong at Coastal Bubbles
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Tue 20 · 8 AMFree
🏷️Other
Bosch Training Seminar - DC Distribution Center
Plumbers' Supply Company Headquarters & Distribution Center
Tue 20 · 6 PM
🗺️Guided tour
Zeiterion Guided Tours
Zeiterion Theatre
Wed 21 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Artists Estates with Attorney Brandon Walecka
The Launch at Moby Dick Brewing Company
Thu 22 · 5 PM$20–32
🗣️Talk📚Literature
An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Thu 22 · 6 PM$20–32
🗣️Talk📚Literature
An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Thu 22 · 7 PM$39.19
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Coastal Pumpkins
These Two Crafty Chicks
Thu 22 · 7:30 PM
🎲Improv
Whose Live Anyway?
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 23 · 6:30 PM$29–126.85
💜Soul / Funk🎫Concert
It's The Rebirth of Tena Marie - Lindsi Fisher!
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Fri 23 · 8 PM
🌐World music🎫Concert
Mariza
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 24 · 12 AM$0
📚Literature
Author Book Signing Event with Robin Stephanie
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sat 24 · 7 PM$44.52–76.54
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Seaglass Christmas Trees with Andraya
These Two Crafty Chicks
Sat 24 · 8:30 PM$15–20
🎫Concert
7 Day Weekend - Live in The Vault!
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sun 25 · 4 PM$23.18
📺Match screening🍽️Food
Sip. Savor. Race. – F1 Watch Party Flight
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Mon 26 · 5:30 PM$81.88
🀄Mahjong
Mahjong 102 at Coastal Bubbles
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Mon 26 · 6 PM
🏷️Other
Zeiterion Member Open House
Zeiterion Theatre
Mon 26 · 6 PM$49.87–97.88
✂️Workshop
Sip & Pour Epoxy Ocean Waves
Cork Wine and Tapas
Mon 26 · 6:30 PM$55.20–124.56
✂️Workshop
Epoxy Resin Workshop: Ocean Waves
These Two Crafty Chicks
Tue 27 · 8 AMFree
🏷️Other
Viessmann Training - PSC Distribution Training Center
Plumbers' Supply Company Headquarters & Distribution Center
Thu 29 · 8 PM
❓Quiz
The Price Is Right Live – On Stage
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 30 · 7 PM
🎬Cinema
Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour Featuring Barry Bostwick
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 30 · 7:30 PM$1,447
🎭Theatre
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 30 · 8 PM$10–20
🌴Reggae⚡Punk
NB Rude Boys Skalloween Mosh
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sat 31 · 12 PM$6.55–62.46
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
11th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
Fort Taber Park
Sat 31 · 12 PM
🍽️Food🪡Crafts
2026 New Bedford Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Ft. Taber
Sat 31 · 12 PM$10
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
Fort Taber Park
Sat 31 · 5:30 PM$50
🀄Mahjong🏆Tournament
Coastal Bubbles Mahjong Society Costume Party
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Sat 31 · 7:30 PM
🎬Cinema
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 31 · 10 PM$12.55–23.85
💿DJ set
Halloween Fright Fest
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sun 1 · 3 PM
🎭Theatre
All Souls
Zeiterion Theatre
Sun 1 · 3 PM$23.18
📺Match screening🍽️Food
Sip. Savor. Race. – F1 Watch Party Flight
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Sun 1 · 5 PMFree
🎬Cinema🎻Classical
The Ten Commandments: Silent Film - Organ Accompaniment by Peter Krasinski
St Anthony of Padua Parish
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
🏷️Other
The Work of Managing People
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Tue 3 · 6 PM
🗺️Guided tour
Zeiterion Guided Tours
Zeiterion Theatre
Wed 4 Nov · 6 PM
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Terrarium & Sip
Zeiterion Theatre
Thu 5 Nov · 7 PM$71.21
Seaglass Christmas Tree Workshop
These Two Crafty Chicks
Thu 5 Nov · 7:30 PM
Colby James & The Ramblers
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 6 Nov · 6 PM
Parsons Dance Master Class
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 7 Nov · 12:30 PMFree
Author Book Signing Event with - Remy Steross
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sat 7 Nov · 7 PM$23.85
Country Fest 2026
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sat 7 Nov · 8 PM
Parsons Dance
Zeiterion Theatre
Sun 8 Nov · 11 AM$42.39
Seaglass Art Workshop
These Two Crafty Chicks
Sun 8 Nov · 12 PM$23.18
Sip. Savor. Race. – F1 Watch Party Flight
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Sun 8 Nov · 3 PM$55.20–124.56
Epoxy Resin Workshop: Ocean Waves
These Two Crafty Chicks
Mon 9 Nov · 7 PM$71.21
Seaglass Christmas Tree Workshop
These Two Crafty Chicks
Thu 12 Nov · 12 PMFree
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: From Readiness to Action - Session 2
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Thu 12 Nov · 6 PMDE
Jazz Jam
Zeiterion Theatre
Thu 12 Nov · 8 PM
After Dark
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 13 Nov · 6 PM$0
Author Book Signing Event with - LS Phoenix
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sat 14 Nov · 9 AMFree
⚔️Miniatures🏆Tournament
Battle Buddy 40k Battle
Mox Archives and Games
Sat 14 Nov · 11 AM
Zeiterion Guided Tours
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 14 Nov · 12 PMFree
Author Book Signing Event with - Lisa Wylder
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sat 14 Nov · 8 PM$29
Big Lux & The Hype
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sun 15 Nov · 11 AM$39.19–55.20
Bubbles + Cake Society: English Garden
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Sun 15 Nov · 7:30 PM
Broadway National Tour Hadestown Tony & Grammy Winning Best Musical
Zeiterion Theatre
Mon 16 Nov · 6:30 PM$40.25
Seaglass Gnomes Workshop - Christmas Edition
These Two Crafty Chicks
Fri 20 Nov · 8:30 PM$25.91–36.21
Draw The Line - Aerosmith Tribute
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sat 21 Nov · 7:30 PM
Goosby Plays Brahms
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 21 Nov · 8 PM$23.85–34.15
HIGH 'N' DRY - The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute Concert// PAYBACK
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sun 22 Nov · 4 PM$23.18–188.58
LIVE Pro Wrestling & The Portuguese Kids present Wrestle Festa Dos
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Tue 24 Nov · 7 PM$29–39.30
Pearly Baker - A Grateful Dead Tribute
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sat 28 Nov · 12 PMFree
Author Book Signing Event with - E. Lynn
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Sat 28 Nov · 6 PM$23.85
4th Annual Christmas Wishes Aloha Bash
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Sun 29 Nov · 11 AM$23.18
Sip. Savor. Race. – F1 Watch Party Flight
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
Sat 5 Dec · 9 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
The Great Escape – A Tribute to Journey
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Thu 7 Jan · 12 PMFree
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: From Readiness to Action - Session 4
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Sat 9 Jan · 3 PM
Beloved Immortal
Zeiterion Theatre
Sun 10 Jan · 3 PM
Beloved Immortal
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 16 Jan · 8 PM
Get The Led Out
Zeiterion Theatre
Fri 29 Jan · 7:30 PM
The Princess Bride:
Zeiterion Theatre
Sun 31 Jan · 4 PM
The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 13 Feb · 8 PM
An Evening With The Buena Vista Orchestra
Zeiterion Theatre
Sat 27 Feb · 8 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Obey Your Master – A Metallica Tribute
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Tue 23 Mar · 7:30 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years" with Marco Mendoza & Vinnie Moore
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
See also in New Bedford
Sat 10 · 7 PM$28.52–55.20
⚡Electro✨Pop
Freestyle Madness Sunset By The Sea
Seaport Waterfront Bar, Fairhaven
At 7 PM
🎤Music quiz🎫Concert
Musical Bingo
Cask & Pig Kitchen and Alehouse, North Dartmouth
Thu 8 · 8 PM$30.70–44.04
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Tony V
Agoro's Pizza Bar & Grill | Somerset
Sat 17 · 8 PM$86–98
🎸Rock🎹Blues
Eric Lindell
Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River
Fri 23 · 7 PM$20
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Eric Lee Brumley
The Bridge, Middleborough
Thu 22 · 8 PM$83–97
🎶Singer-songwriter🪕Folk / Acoustic
Dar Williams
Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River
Sat 10
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
2026 New England Renaissance Festival
Festival Site, Carver
Sat 17 · 10 AM$0
🎪Street party
Free Family Friendly Event and Boo-Tique Bash in Mass- Saturday October 17
The Liberal Club, Fall River
Fri 23 · 7 PM$28.52
🎉Parties
Leather After Dark: Leather Themed Costume Party & Contest
35 N Main St, Fall River
Sun 25 · 12 PM$28.52–44.52
🎉Club
T-Swift LIVE! A Taylor Swift Tribute Dance Party!
Scotties Pub, Fall River
Tomorrow · 5 PM
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
So Smokin’
Cask & Pig Kitchen and Alehouse, North Dartmouth
Sat 17
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
2026 New England Weekend Renaissance Festival
Festival Site, Carver
At 4:30 PM
🍽️Food
Chowderfest
Rachel's Lakeside, Dartmouth
Sat 10 · 2 PM$0
📚Literature📜Poetry
Westport Writers Group
Dartmouth Public Library - North Branch
Wed 14 · 11 AM
📚Literature
Cozy Cup Book Club
Elizabeth Taber Memorial Library
Wed 21 · 5:30 PM$0
📚Literature
Inkwell Circle Groups at UMass Dartmouth
Claire T. Carney Library, Dartmouth
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Verity Movie Outing
Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace, Fall River
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
History of Halloween
Dighton Public Library
Thu 15 · 6:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Letter Writing Project
Once Upon a Bookstore, Fall River
Sun 18 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
STANDING ROOM Annie Hartnett Book Talk at Red Hand Brewery
Red Hand Brewing Co., Lakeville
Thu 22 · 6 PM$0
🗣️Talk
Fall River Artist Policy Group Meeting - October 2026
Greater Fall River Art Association
Wed 28 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk🕊️Human rights
Hidden in Plain Sight: A Human Trafficking Awareness Forum
Bristol Community College (Fall River)
Sat 17 · 12 PMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early March From Fairhaven to New Bedford
Fairhaven Town Hall
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy🌳Outdoors
No Kings: Vote Early Intersection of Route 28 & Route 105, Middleboro, Massachusetts — Middleborough, MA
Intersection of Route 28 & Route 105, Middleborough
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
🕊️Human rights🌳Outdoors
No Kings: Vote Early Wareham
Town Of Wareham - Memorial Town Hall
Sat 17 · 12 PMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early - SouthCoast — Fall River, MA
Amity Street & William S Canning Boulevard, Fall River
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Venues in New Bedford
Gallery X Inc
3 events
New Bedford Whaling Museum
2 events
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
16 events
The Vault Music Hall & Pub At Greasy Luck
2 events
Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar
10 events
SouthCoast Community Foundation
3 events
Zeiterion Theatre
37 events
These Two Crafty Chicks
10 events
127 W Rodney French Blvd 1st floor unit 35a
1 event
127 W Rodney French Blvd
7 events
1000A Rodney French Boulevard
1 event
Plumbers' Supply Company Headquarters & Distribution Center
4 events