Emo Night Karaoke brings a live backing band to The Vault, with audience members taking the lead vocals. The setlist features 100+ emo and pop-punk songs. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, with lyrics displayed on screens and backup vocals available from the band. This is a 21+ event. Tickets start at $18.20. Visit emonightkaraoke.com for setlists […]
The Vault hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Little Lies is a 7-piece tribute from Boston, performing an authentic playlist of popular songs from every decade of the Fleetwood Mac catalogue, and the many hits they inspired for other great artists throughout their career
Rockett Mafia, featuring Poison drummer Rikki Rockett, will take the stage Friday, Sept. 11, at The Vault Music Hall. One Time Mountain opens the show at 8 p.m., followed by Rockett Mafia at 9 p.m. The set will spotlight Poison’s 1986 debut album, “Look What the Cat Dragged In,” performed in full for its 40th […]
Actor Observer will headline a five-band show Sunday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Vault in New Bedford. The lineup also includes The Greying, Satiate, Loudsounds, and Different Day. The show is presented by Violent and Grey Bookings. Admission is $20. Guests must be 21 or older.
Grand View Point will perform on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Vault in New Bedford. Admission is free. The show is for ages 21 and older. Formed in 2023, the four-piece Massachusetts indie rock band features Ryan Cobbett on vocals, Will Finaldi on guitar, George Crichfield on bass, and Ryan […]
Comedian Ruperto Vanderpool will headline a comedy night Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. at The Vault. Black Rose will also perform, with Chris Tabb as host. Tickets are $30. Tables for four are $120, and tables for 10 are $225.
Catch Mötley Kïlls live Saturday, Aug. 29, at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford. Project Alice will be the opening act with a hard rock and heavy metal set before Mötley Kïlls takes over with the songs and attitude of Mötley Crüe. Early admission begins at 6:30 p.m. General […]
HookAnimalz presents “Started From the Bottom,” a night of live hip-hop and rap, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford. Exit Fame headlines the show, with performances by Z, Ne1LZ, Bryce Berry, Egypt, Big Chan and Bella Rozia. Hook Animalz and […]
Ultima’s Drag Brunch is back on Sunday, Aug. 23. Doors open at 11 a.m.; show starts at noon. Admission is free, and a breakfast menu will be available. The event is open to ages 21 and older with a valid ID. Street parking is available, along with parking at the Elm Street Garage.
New Bedford gets a taste of Guatemala on Saturday, Aug. 22, when Gran Súper Bailazo Chapín performs at The Vault. The show runs from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Marimba 502 leads the lineup with traditional Guatemalan marimba and dance music. The group plays regional music rooted in Guatemala and has appeared in both Guatemala […]
Sundresses & Polo Shirts R&B Edition brings a late night of R&B to The Vault, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, on Friday, Aug. 21. Doors open at 10 p.m. Presented by Casual Ent, the event features Jamin from 94.5, DJ Jules, and DJ Fresco. Guests are encouraged to follow the theme, with sundresses for women […]
Dueling piano shows are request-oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across each other and trade songs. The audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Participants are pitted on one side against the other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc. Dueling piano shows are typically 60 […]
"Beast and Priest", a tribute to Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, comes to The Vault on Friday, Aug. 14. The lineup features Sun and Steel, an Iron Maiden tribute, followed by The Priest, a New England Judas Priest tribute band. Early admission begins at 6:30 p.m. General admission opens at 7:30 p.m. The show starts […]
Sound Legacy: Remembering Carlton Pina will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. The program features vocalist Angella Middleton and spoken word poet Jamilyn Soares in an afternoon of music, poetry, and reflection celebrating Pina's legacy.
Metal Godz brings a night of heavy metal tributes to The Vault on Friday, Aug. 7. The lineup features Metal: 101, followed by Metal Godz performing music by Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. Early admission begins at 6:30 p.m. General admission opens at 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Adrian Vandenberg's My Whitesnake Years tour comes to The Vault Music Hall and Pub on Monday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: general admission is $57.33; early general admission is $70.72. The show features guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, bassist and vocalist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Vinnie Moore performing songs from Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Ted Nugent, […]
John Corabi and Friends will be at The Vault on Saturday, July 25. Area 508 opens the show at 8 p.m. Corabi takes the stage at 9 p.m. The lineup includes musicians who have performed with bands such as Mötley Crüe, The Dead Daisies, Winger, Whitesnake, Tesla, and Alice Cooper. Doors open at 6:30 or […]
An afternoon of hard-hitting metal music is scheduled for Sunday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m., at The Vault. The lineup includes Plight of the Pyre, Fate of the Damn'd, The Suffering Within, and Ravager. Doors open at 1 p.m. Music starts at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older with a […]
The Portuguese Kids serve up laughs with their "No Recipe Needed" comedy show at The Vault on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. The skits draw humor from Portuguese culture, family traditions, and everyday life. Doors open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
Music from the 1980s through today will be featured at The Vault on Sunday, July 5, during Cape Verdean Weekend. Edward Blendz leads a lineup of DJs playing in two rooms. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
Celebrate Cape Verdean Weekend with an old school R&B dance party featuring DJ Mark Dias on Friday, July 3, at The Vault. White attire is encouraged. Music begins at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $10. Admission is $15 at the door. This is a 21+ event with a valid ID.
Nutshell and 3 Degrees perform on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Nutshell is a Boston-based Alice in Chains tribute band, established in 2005. 3 Degrees is a tribute to Maynard James Keenan, featuring music from Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. Early admission is at 6:30 p.m. General admission is at 7:30 p.m. The show starts […]
Retro Floyd: Experience Pink Floyd is on Saturday, June 20, at The Vault. Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 early entry. The tribute show features classic hits and deep cuts, paired with a full light and visual production inspired by Pink Floyd’s live performances. Doors open at 6:30 or 7:30 p.m., depending on ticket […]
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