New Bedford Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in New Bedford, MA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: October 31, 2026
Events take place across New Bedford throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 27 Upcoming Events
- 0 Events This Weekend
- 2 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 27
- concerts 13
- broadway 3
- Live Shows 14
- family 2
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured New Bedford events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
New Bedford Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in New Bedford
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 27
- Nov 07, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — DANCE, Best Value, Weekend Event: Parsons Dance at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats,
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 459. Select Seats - Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hadestown at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $215, Avg. price ~ $248, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Yaniv Dinur & Randall Goosby - Brahms at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $77, Avg. price ~ $179, Tickets Available: 107. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — HOLIDAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 488. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — HOLIDAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 586. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Great Escape - A Tribute to Journey at The Vault Music Hall & Pub At Greasy Luck, 791 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $83, Avg. price ~ $96, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — 50s / 60s ERA: The Doo Wop Project: A Doo Wop Christmas at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $125, Tickets Available: 491. Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Pink Martini All-Stars at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $255, Tickets Available: 283. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 3:30 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Best Value, Weekend Event: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $82, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Jan 16, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Get The Led Out - Tribute Band at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 174. Select Seats
- Jan 29, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — FILM: The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 180. Select Seats
- Jan 31, 2027, 4:00 PM Sun — Concert, Weekend Event: The Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston Tribute at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 281. Select Seats
- Feb 05, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: You've Still Got A Friend at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 388. Select Seats
- Feb 13, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Buena Vista Orchestra at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 335. Select Seats
- Feb 20, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Yaniv Dinur - Movie Pops: All John Williams at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 82. Select Seats
- Mar 04, 2027, 7:30 PM Thu — OTHER, Best Value: The Moth Mainstage at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 445. Select Seats
- Mar 07, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Best Value, Weekend Event: Ballet Meets The Beatles at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 397. Select Seats
- Mar 20, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Yaniv Dinur - Requiem for a Dream at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 97. Select Seats
- Apr 08, 2027, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET, Best Value: Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Zeiterion Theatre • 1845 seats, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 353. Select Seats
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New Bedford Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse New Bedford events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Parsons Dance
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 07, 2026 8:00 PM
Hadestown
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 426
Nov 15, 2026 7:30 PM
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 72
Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM
The Great Escape - A Tribute to Journey
791 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 05, 2026 9:00 PM
The Doo Wop Project
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 15
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Pink Martini All-Stars
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 11
Dec 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Get The Led Out - Tribute Band
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 39
Jan 16, 2027 8:00 PM
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 3
Jan 29, 2027 7:30 PM
The Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston Tribute
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 6
Jan 31, 2027 4:00 PM
You've Still Got A Friend
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 15
Feb 05, 2027 8:00 PM
The Buena Vista Orchestra
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 24
Feb 13, 2027 8:00 PM
Unknown Performer
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events:
Mar 04, 2027 7:30 PM
Ballet Meets The Beatles
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 1
Mar 07, 2027 2:00 PM
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Upcoming Events: 16
Apr 08, 2027 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across New Bedford. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in New Bedford right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. New Bedford rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in New Bedford?
Yeah — New Bedford doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in New Bedford?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across New Bedford, MA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.