Fairhaven
Concerts in Center
Concerts Under the Stars at Town Hall is back! Spend your Thursday nights this summer enjoying live music beneath the evening sky! Bring your blanket or lawn chair and gather with friends and neighbors on the lawn outside Fairhaven Town Hall (40 Center Street) for this beloved free concert series. All shows begin at 7 PM, weather permitting.
• July 30 – Last Day O. Earth
• August 6 – G and Friends
This community program is supported in part by a grant from the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Come enjoy the music and make the most of summer nights in Fairhaven!
New Bedford
The Summer Sound Series of weekly concerts returns to Downtown New Bedford, bringing crowds and free entertainment on Friday nights through the beginning of September.
During Summer Sound Series concerts, there will be free parking available at the Elm Street Garage and the Zeiterion Garage. All concerts are weather permitting.
All concerts run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The 2026 Summer Sound Series Schedule is:
AUG. 7: NEAL McCARTHY ELECTRIC 6-PIECE BAND
Location: Lower Union Street, Genre: Electrc Blues.
AUG. 14: PEARLY BAKER BAND
Location: Purchase Street. Genre: Grateful Dead tribute/jam band
AUG. 21: JAMMIN’
Location: Lower Union Street, Genre: Reggae. Note: Kicks off the 3rd Eye hip hop festival
AUG. 28: BRIAN & THE CASSETTES
Location: Purchase Street. Genre: Indie. Note: Special Guests TBD
SEPT. 4: ENTRAIN
Location: Lower Union Street. Genre: Funk and world
At Acushnet Library
The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org
Summer Concert Series
Concerts are held rain or shine, 6–7:30 p.m. In the event of rain, join us under the pavilion or in the community room. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Aug. 5 Dave Richardson Band. The Dave Richardson Band will be grooving on New Orleans Funk, Texas Blues, Classic Soul, and driving Rock & Roll. Dave is joined by Jan Schmidt on vocals, Nate Goncalo on drums, and Bret Carlson on bass.
Aug. 12 60s Thunder
Undoubtedly, the 1960s were the big bang of popular music. No other decade can touch the number of timeless songs we still cherish from the 60s. Take a step back in time with New England’s premier 1960s tribute band, 60’s Thunder. Be transported to the “decade of change” with a diverse song selection delivered with youthful exuberance, authentic instruments, and sweet harmonies. Dance the night away to tracks by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, Motown classics, and many more. Can you dig it?
The 60’s Thunder are Ian Motha on bass and vocals, DJ Bean on rhythm guitar and vocals, Matt Borrello on lead guitar and vocals, and Liam Barry on drums and vocals. https://60sthunder.com/
Raffle
Support your local library and maybe win a cash prize this summer! Again this year, the Friends of the Acushnet Public Library will be holding a 50/50 raffle at each of the Acushnet library’s Wednesday evening outdoor Summer Concert Series. A winner will be announced at the end of each concert. The winner of the raffle will receive half of the proceeds, with half retained by the Friends to fund future programs and services at the library.
Tickets are $5 each (cash only) and can be purchased during the library’s Wednesday evening Summer Concert Series (through 8/12), all concerts start at 6pm, 232 Middle Road in the outdoor pavilion. For a list of concerts, see the Library’s Facebook page or website (https://acupl.org).
The Friends will also be accepting jewelry donations at the Wednesday concerts for their annual September jewelry sale fundraiser. Stop by the Friends Raffle table outside to donate new and gently-worn fine jewelry pieces and men’s, women’s and children’s fashion jewelry. All items should be in saleable condition; no broken pieces please.
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