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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to steward our historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences where learning, connection, and creative expression thrive. Explore all the happening events in New Bedford in 2025 with us that best suit your interest. Theatre tickets, comedy festival, music classes or any adventure events in New Bedford, we have got you all covered. July 4: The Jethros, a “fixture in New Bedford’s music scene,” will vamp up the Fourth of July from 6:30-8:25 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s First Friday celebration. While the Newport Folk Festival became the genre’s preeminent showcase soon after George Wein founded it in 1959, it wasn’t the first of its kind in New England, nor is it the region’s longest running. The oldest is the New England Folk Festival, which started in 1944 – when the folk-revival freight train The SouthCoast has numerous Fourth of July celebrations to attend, parades to watch, and fireworks shows to light up the sky. Get in the spirit of the holiday by heading to these local events. The downtown festivities continue throughout the weekend. On July 4, the third Summer Sound Series free concert of the season will feature The Jethros, a band performing folk, rock and blues tunes. The New Bedford Summer Sound Series offers one of the best July 4th events for music lovers. Vibe to the band’s mix of country/swing/folk/jazz for free on Union Street or purchase reserved seating. The party levels up with collabs: The Jethros, New Bedford’s high-octane crew, blend folk, blues, funk, and swing on July 4th at Lower Union Street, paired with the Whaling Museum’s First Fridays—think family fun, free after-hours galleries, and Independence Day swagger! NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The lineup has been announced for the 2025 Summer Sound Series, a slate of free outdoor concerts that will take place at two locations across downtown New Bedford. The popular concert series is presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell, and is now organized by AHA! New Bedford. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The New Bedford Folk Festival is calling it quits after a quarter-century. Organizers made the announcement Wednesday, saying the event is no longer financially A free, family-friendly event featuring vintage and rare antique cars happens every July in New Bedford. Joe Jesus' 50s Night has live music, food trucks, and vendors. Celebrate Independence Day with live music with The Jethros, community connections, and free access to the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 5-8PM! This special First Friday is presented in collaboration with the City's Summer Sound Series. Find tickets & information for Roots & Branches Festival. happening at Downtown New Bedford, New Bedford, MA on Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm EDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. A high-energy fixture in the New Bedford music scene, The Jethros will play the Lower Union Street Stage on July 4th, blending folk, blues, funk, swing, bluegrass, and more into an unforgettable performance in collaboration with the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s First Fridays. The New Bedford Folk Festival presents music on seven stages that range from the 1200 seat Zeiterion Performing Arts Center to the intimacy of the “Meet the Performer” area at the historic Seamen’s Bethel. From folk to jazz to Cape Verdean dance music and a performance by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra's string quartet, there's something for everyone at this festival. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of folk music at the New Bedford Folk Festival 2025. As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, this festival promises a remarkable blend of music, art, culture, and community spirit. See all upcoming music festivals for July 2025. Find your perfect fest with our 2023 Music Festival Guide. After a two-year hiatus, the 25th Annual New Bedford Folk Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, 2022. Among the Northeast’s most pleasant, refined and enjoyable music festivals, the family-oriented event takes over the cobblestoned streets of this historic Massachusetts port city –- much of which is part of the Whaling National Historic Park. Visitors will soak in the
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