What's happening in New Bedford in August 2026?

There are 83 events in New Bedford, Massachusetts in August 2026, including Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Underground Railroad Walking Tour at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, KidZone at New Bedford Art Museum. Browse the full August 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in New Bedford in August 2026?

Yes — 18 of the listed August 2026 events in New Bedford are free, including concerts, open mics, and community events. Filter by price on the list above.

How do I find events in New Bedford for a specific date in August 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in New Bedford, Massachusetts with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow August 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in New Bedford — August 2026 (83 Things to Do)

August 2026 in New Bedford, Massachusetts brings 83 live events across the city — from art to community to workshop. 18 of the listed events are free. Here's what's on.

Events in New Bedford — August 2026

All August 2026 Events

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Events in New Bedford — August 2026

All August 2026 Events

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor

KidZone

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Wellness

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

Walking Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Whales

Creative Canvas Club

Ranger Choice Tour:

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Walking tour: Women in Whale Ships

Sailing into Oblivion: 271 Days Alone at Sea

Whaling History Alliance Summer Concert

Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville, two literary giants!

Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Sketchbook Club

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor

KidZone

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Wellness

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor

Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor

KidZone

KidZone

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Wellness

Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Wellness

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

Walking Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Whales

Walking Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Whales

Creative Canvas Club

Creative Canvas Club

Ranger Choice Tour:

Ranger Choice Tour:

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Walking tour: Women in Whale Ships

Walking tour: Women in Whale Ships

Sailing into Oblivion: 271 Days Alone at Sea

Sailing into Oblivion: 271 Days Alone at Sea

Whaling History Alliance Summer Concert

Whaling History Alliance Summer Concert

Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville, two literary giants!

Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville, two literary giants!

Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones

Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Sketchbook Club

Sketchbook Club

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor

Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor

KidZone

KidZone

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Wellness

Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Wellness

Frequently Asked Questions

Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford

Underground Railroad Walking Tour