# Festivals in New Bedford 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in New Bedford 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in New Bedford. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in New Bedford, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in New Bedford listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in New Bedford

- **Event Name**: Reggae On West Beach 10 Year
  - **Description**: Celebrate a decade of good vibes and reggae beats right on West Beach—let’s party like it’s year one!About this EventReggae On West Beach 10 YearGet ready to vibe at New Bedford's West Beach
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/reggae-on-west-beach-10-year/100001989167671051
  - **Venue**: New Bedford's West Beach
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art
- **Event Name**: SCBA's 20th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for The 20th Annual NB OKTOBERFEST presented by SCBA Enjoy live music, entertainment, engaging activities, and support at-risk youthAbout this EventThe SCBA Presents The 20th Annual NB OKTOBERFEST!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/scbas-20th-annual-new-bedford-oktoberfest-2026/100001994817413583
  - **Venue**: Popes Island
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  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Nonprofit, Art, Entertainment, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: 2026 Seafood Soirée
  - **Description**: You're invited to the 2026 Seafood Soirée – a gala to benefit New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.About this EventThis annual event celebrates the bounty of the sea. The 2026 event takes place under a tent at
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/2026-seafood-soirée/100001992838381244
  - **Venue**: Cisco Brewers New Bedford
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  - **Price**: USD 162
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Fall Festa
  - **Description**: All your favorites of the Feast are back for one night Only!  bringing you everything you love about the Feast, the wine, the food, the music, kids activities, Tons of vendors are much more please join us and celebrating one last time before we close Made
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/fall-festa/200030536214310
  - **Venue**: 50 Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA
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- **Event Name**: Summer's Last Blast 2026
  - **Description**: End the summer season on a high note at Summer’s Last Blast, an unforgettable evening celebrating partnership, purpose, and progress across the SouthCoast. 

Join us at historic Fort Taber for this vibrant celebration of community that supports the missio
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 56
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/summers-last-blast-2026/200030285124321
  - **Venue**: 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744-1223, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 11th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
  - **Description**: 20+ of New England's most popular food trucks will dish out fan favorites while craft beers & wine will be available to wash it down!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/43b4efc0-9ba0-11f1-94c5-d3a2412
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/11th-new-bedford-food-truck-and-craft-beverage-festival/100001992620217711
  - **Venue**: Fort Taber Park
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  - **Price**: USD 7 to 62
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, food-truck-festivals, halloween, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival
  - **Description**: The Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival is a brand-new celebration debuting in New Bedford this fall—a collaboration between Coastal Bubbles Wine Bar and The Drawing Room that brings together wine lovers, artisan makers, and the vibrant spirit of the South
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/johnny-cake-hill-wine-festival/80003504957708
  - **Venue**: Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, USA
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  - **Categories**: wine-tasting, farmers-markets, festivals, music, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Country Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to jam out at Country Fest with great vibes, live tunes, and good times!About this EventSaturday, November 7, 2026Get ready to jam out at The Vault Country Fest with grea
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/country-fest-2026/100001997630305017
  - **Venue**: The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub
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  - **Price**: USD 24
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Concerts

## Trending Events in New Bedford

- **Event Name**: Reggae On West Beach 10 Year
  - **Description**: Celebrate a decade of good vibes and reggae beats right on West Beach—let’s party like it’s year one!About this EventReggae On West Beach 10 YearGet ready to vibe at New Bedford's West Beach
  - **Venue**: New Bedford's West Beach
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- **Event Name**: Marc Martel's One Vision of Queen
  - **Venue**: Zeiterion Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Rockett Mafia - Look What The Mob Dragged In // One Time Mountain
  - **Description**: The Rockett Mafia featuring Rikki Rockett will perform Poison's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" in its entirety and more on Friday, Sept. 11.About this EventFriday, September 11, 2026
  - **Venue**: The Vault Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: Summer Sound Series (Purchase Street Stage)
  - **Description**: You're invited to New Bedford’s annual Summer Sound Series! Here's the lineup of concerts happening on the Purchase Street Stage this summer:

JULY 3 – AUTUMN DRIVE and MORRISSEY BLVD
INDIE
Location: Purchase Street Stage
**beginning at 6PM**
**FOLLOWED B
  - **Venue**: 780 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, United States
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- **Event Name**: Let's Talk to Spirit-In person
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT!!

IN PERSON SUMMER EVENT- COME JOIN ME FOR AN INTIMATE EVENING OF “LET’S TALK TO SPIRIT”

Please join me for a group reading event in my office. This is limited to 12 people, and everyone gets areading. I will connect you to the spirit world and
  - **Venue**: 700 Pleasant st Suite LL05, New Bedford,MA
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- **Event Name**: In Conversation with David Sedaris at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
  - **Venue**: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: New Bedford MA An Evening with David Sedaris
  - **Description**: America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist returns!

David Sedaris is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. In his customary sartorial and humorous manner, he will make you laugh and think in equal measures, with all new,
  - **Venue**: 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: David Sedaris
  - **Venue**: Zeiterion Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Time For Tea With Butch T
  - **Description**: Butch Tavares is widely recognized as the signature falsetto voice behind the legendary group Tavares. Known for their rare ability to feature multiple lead vocalists, the group often turned to Butch when a song called for soaring high tenor and smooth fa
  - **Venue**: 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

- [Festivals Events Today in New Bedford](https://allevents.in/new-bedford/festivals--today)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Reggae On West Beach 10 Year (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at New Bedford's West Beach), SCBA's 20th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at Popes Island), 2026 Seafood Soirée (Tue Sep 15 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cisco Brewers New Bedford), Fall Festa (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at 50 Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA), Summer's Last Blast 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744-1223, United States).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Reggae On West Beach 10 Year (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at New Bedford's West Beach).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in New Bedford this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Reggae On West Beach 10 Year (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at New Bedford's West Beach).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in New Bedford in August 2026?
  - **A:** Reggae On West Beach 10 Year (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at New Bedford's West Beach).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in New Bedford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in New Bedford include New Bedford's West Beach, Popes Island, Cisco Brewers New Bedford.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in New Bedford range from USD 7 to USD 162. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in New Bedford include Reggae On West Beach, The South Coast Business Alliance, New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in New Bedford.

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