• 7 Day Weekend New Year’s Eve Party

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Party like it’s 2026 with 7 Day Weekend at The Vault on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Live music starts at 9 p.m., with dance floor energy and a champagne toast at […]

  • New Year’s Eve: Ryan’s Sports Pub

    Ryan's Sports Pub and Billiards 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Skip the formal plans and keep New Year’s Eve simple. Ryan’s Sports Pub hosts a neon and glow karaoke night with Wicked Weezy. The focus stays on music, color, and […]

  • NYE w/ Steppin’ Out ft. New Image at Oriental Pearl

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

    Steppin’ Out featuring New Image brings in the New Year at Oriental Pearl. Celebrate 2026 with music, food, and dancing until 1 a.m. There’s a $10 cover, The six-member band […]

  • New Year’s Eve at Cork

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

    Pop the bubbles on New Year’s Eve at Cork Wine and Tapas in historic downtown New Bedford. The night features curated dinner specials, music by DJ Anj Kep, and a […]

  • New Year’s Eve: The Concept at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Concept plays a New Year’s Eve party at Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill. No tickets are required. There is no cover. Music, good company, and a lively countdown to […]

  • New Year’s Day Virtual Run New Bedford

    Start 2026 with a beginner-friendly virtual run on New Year’s Day. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Run or walk any distance that feels right. Pick your own route […]

  • New Year’s Day Walk at the Let

    The Let Conservation Area 1028 Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Shine through the wintertime with this seasonal walk. Ring in 2026 with a guided walk at The Let Conservation Area, a place that is usually only reached from the water. […]

  • Onset New Year’s Polar Plunge

    Onset Beach 186 Onset Ave, Onset, MA, United States

    Start 2026 with a splash at the New Year’s Polar Plunge at Onset Bay. The plunge runs Thursday, Jan. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Onset Bay […]

  • 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon

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

    The Moby-Dick Marathon is back for the 30th year, honoring Herman Melville’s novel and New Bedford’s whaling history. The mid-winter traditions open Friday, Jan. 2, with a Melville Scholars Dinner […]

  • SOUL on the MOVE: True North Nutrition Edition

    True North Nutrition 77 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Soul on the Move, True North Nutrition Edition, lands Friday, Jan. 2, at noon at 77 Tarkiln Hill Rd. in New Bedford. The program blends rhythm, wellness, and community during […]

  • Funky White Honkies at Narrows

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

    The Funky White Honkies invade the arrows, once again. Tables and chairs will be cleared to open up a full dance floor. Funky White Honkies perform Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. […]

  • Thomas Thunder at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Thomas Thunder is a young musician and multi-instrumentalist from the Boston area (originally Fairhaven) known for progressive rock and metal-influenced music, especially progressive metal and hard rock with complex songwriting […]

  • The Community Canvas Project Event

    The Drawing Room 22 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Drawing Room will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, and remain open until 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. The 30-hour opening aligns with the Moby-Dick Reading Marathon at […]

  • Ancestry Library Edition — Immigrations Records Collection

    New Bedford Free Public Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A free instructional session on Ancestry Library Edition is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The program is held […]

  • Country Afternoon with Dallas Corbin Duo at Cisco

    Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Country music is on tap Saturday, Jan. 3, at Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar. A Country Afternoon with the Dallas Corbin Duo runs from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a […]

  • MWALIM at Ying Dynasty in Mattaspoisett

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

    MWALIM brings an intimate singer-songwriter set to Ying Dynasty in Mattapoisett on Jan. 3. Vocals and guitar lead the night, with The ZYG 808 on percussion. Songs lean into rhythm, […]

  • Vital & Drown at Bittersweet Farm

    Bittersweet Farm Tavern 438 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Vital & Drown is a two person band delivering a full band sound. Set lists span rock, pop, dance, R&B, yacht rock, and more.

  • Pearly Baker Band at Narrows

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

    For more than 40 years, The Pearly Baker Band has played Grateful Dead music with its own spin. Sets also pull from the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Allman Brothers, […]

  • Beautifully Human at Cork

    Beautifully Human at Cork
    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Rowan Desautels sings lead vocals and plays piano, while her stepfather John Brittingham plays piano, guitar, and percussion. Richie Oliver often joins the Beautifully Human duo for performances with his […]

  • Your Favorite Color at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Your Favorite Color is a high-energy dance/show band with four members in the music industry for over 30 years. The lead singer, Duke Jones, was signed with Columbia Records in 1989 […]