2026 Summer Sound Concert Series - Union St. Stage

Start: Friday, August 7, 2026 6:30PM
End: Friday, August 7, 2026 8:30PM

You're invited to New Bedford’s annual Summer Sound Series! Here's the lineup of concerts happening on the Lower Union Street Stage this summer: JUNE 26 – NB RUDE BOYS with special guests Lori Gomes, John Collins, Walt Bostonian, and more! SKA Location: Lower Union Street Stage JULY 17 – THE GROOVALOTTOS FUNK, THUMP & SOUL Location: Lower Union Street Stage Part of the NB Roots & Branches Festival AUGUST 7 – NEAL MCCARTHY ELECTRIC 6-PIECE BAND ROCK & BLUES Location: Lower Union Street Stage AUGUST 21 – JAMMIN’ REGGAE | BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE BAND Location: Lower Union Street Stage 3rd EyE Open Kick Off SEPTEMBER 4 – ENTRAIN FUNK & WORLD Location: Lower Union Street Stage Organized by AHA! New Bedford, presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell, and sponsored by Explore New Bedford, WPRI Channel 12, The Black Whale, Candela Cucina, National Club Mexican Cantina, The Whale’s Tail, and the New Bedford Light. During Summer Sound Series concerts, there will be free parking available at the YMCA, Elm Street Garage, and the Zeiterion Garage. All concerts are weather permitting. Details at ahanewbedford.org/summer-sound-series/