• Lights Out at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Lights Out is a cover band from New Bedford that delivers an eclectic mix of songs across various genres.

  • 42nd Annual Jazz Concert

    First Unitarian Church in New Bedford 71 8th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The 42nd Annual Jazz Concert is on June 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. Music runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A vendor event, refreshments, and a raffle are from […]

  • Summer Concert Series: Last Day On Earth

    Apponagansett Park 77 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Last Day On Earth will headline Dartmouth’s Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 1, at Apponagansett Park on Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge and Town Landing. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The six-piece band performs classic rock hits from the 1960s through the 1990s with a setlist built around familiar […]

  • Sunset Music Series: Mike Mahoney

    Westport Rivers Vineyard 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Mike Mahoney has been performing professionally since 1975. He has spent the past 41 years as lead singer and rhythm guitarist for New Bedford's Pearly Baker Band, a Grateful Dead tribute group. His song choices lean toward music that is fun, thoughtful, and easy to connect with. Sets often include Grateful Dead songs along with […]

  • Elida Almeida at Zeiterion

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Cape Verdean singer Elida Almeida will perform at Zeiterion on Thursday, July 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29 to $49 plus fees. Almeida gained international attention in 2014 with […]

  • 2026 Summer Sound Series: Autumn Drive and Morrissey Blvd

    Purchase St. Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The July 3 concert begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks over […]

  • Sunset Music Series: Robert Porawski

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    Robert “Bob” Porawski is a Westport acoustic musician who performs rock, country, pop, and alternative covers at breweries, restaurants, private events, and local venues across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Food trucks include Farmer’s Feast, Rhode Rage, BBQ Y Mas, Blount Clam Shack, Spindrift Raw Bar, JoJo’s Coffee, and Annie’s Ice Cream Shack. Each $25 […]

  • First Fridays: The Jethros

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Jethros headline the First Fridays event on Friday, July 3, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, in the Harbor View Gallery. Guests can take in waterfront views while enjoying […]

  • Midnight Kitchen at The Galley Grille

    White's of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    Midnight Kitchen, a folk rock and country rock band, will perform live at The Galley Grille.

  • Tab Benoit at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Tab Benoit is a 4x Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, […]

  • Dj AnjKep at Cork

    Dj AnjKep at Cork
    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Andrew Kepinski, also known as DJ AnjKep, is a New Bedford-based DJ and photographer known for The New Bedford Light’s “Street Style” series. He DJs every other Friday night at […]

  • Moxie at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Moxie performs rock, pop and alternative hits from the 1990s to today.

  • Neal McCarthy at Rose Alley

    Neal McCarthy at Rose Alley
    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Neal McCarthy performs on the first Saturday of the month at  Rose Alley Ale House  from 3–6 p.m. with Kyle Spark bass Geoffrey Fortin drums Nick Sanfilippo keys/piano.

  • MWALIM at Ying Dynasty Mattapoisett

    Ying Dynasty Mattapoisett 24 County Rd., Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    MWALIM DaPhunkee Professor will perform blues, soul, and original music at YING's in Mattapoisett on Saturday, July 4, at 6 p.m., accompanied by percussionist The ZYG 808. MWALIM is known […]

  • Steppin’ Out at Oriental Pearl

    Oriental Pearl 576 State St.,  Westport, MA, United States

    Steppin’ Out featuring New Image is a high-energy, six-member live band known for its sharp style and wide-ranging setlist. The group performs dance music from decades past, including songs by artists […]

  • Summer Concert Series: Loose Screws

    Apponagansett Park 77 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Loose Screws will perform on Wednesday, July 8, at Apponagansett Park on Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge and Town Landing as part of Dartmouth’s Summer Concert Series. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The band plays a mix of hits from the 1970s through today, with rock favorites designed to keep […]

  • Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage will perform on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Narrows. Doors open at 7 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are […]

  • Sunset Music Series: Barefoot Dan

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    Barefoot Dan is a singer, songwriter and guitarist performing solo acoustic shows across Florida and New England, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Vermont. Food trucks include Farmer’s Feast, Rhode Rage, BBQ Y Mas, Blount Clam Shack, Spindrift Raw Bar, JoJo’s Coffee, and Annie’s Ice Cream Shack. Each $25 ticket covers one […]

  • Lucy Kaplansky Summer Concert at Westport Rivers

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    The Westport River Watershed Alliance will host its 10th annual Summer Concert on July 11 at Westport Rivers Vineyard, featuring folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky. Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light will open the show. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $55 for WRWA members and $65 for nonmembers. A rain date is scheduled for July […]

  • Freetown Summer Sounds

    Freetown Summer Sounds
    Freetown Bandstand 5 South Main Street, Assonet, MA, United States

    Freetown’s Summer Concert Series consists of three free concerts at the bandstand at 5 South Main St. in Assonet. Performances are scheduled every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain dates are set for the following Tuesday. July 14 The Dave Richardson Band will open the series with a mix of New Orleans funk, […]

  • NB Roots & Branches Festival

    NB Roots & Branches Festival
    Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States

    NB Roots & Branches returns to downtown New Bedford on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, with free live music, dance, art, and community events. Festival highlights include 12 performance areas, a sidewalk sale, street performers, participatory art spaces, and a multimedia finale at The Vault. A kickoff contradance and collaboration with AHA!’s Summer […]

  • 2026 Summer Sound Series: The Groovalottos

    Lower Union St. Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  July 17 — The Groovalottos Genre: Funk The performance kicks off the NB Roots and […]