What's happening in New Bedford this weekend?

There are 9 events happening in New Bedford this weekend (July 10 – July 12, 2026), including Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville, two literary giants! at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Figure Drawing Open Studio at New Bedford Art Museum, Sketchbook Club at New Bedford Art Museum. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in New Bedford this weekend?

Yes! There are 6 free events in New Bedford this weekend, including concerts, open mics, and community events. Browse them all on VenuNite.

Where can I find things to do in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across New Bedford. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

9 Things to Do in New Bedford This Weekend (Jul 10–12)

This weekend in New Bedford, Massachusetts brings 9 live events across the city — from art to community to workshop. 6 events are free. Here's what's on.

New Bedford, the old whaling capital, hosts one of the most remarkable cultural events in America: the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the largest Portuguese feast in the world, which has filled Madeira Field with music, food, and tens of thousands of celebrants every August for over a century. The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center — The Z to locals — books national touring artists into a restored 1923 theater downtown. AHA! Nights open galleries and museums for free monthly arts evenings, and the working waterfront, still the highest-value fishing port in the country, gives the city's festivals a salt-air authenticity that can't be manufactured.