Updates to Our Health & Safety Policies

To help ensure New Bedford Folk Festival returns uninterrupted, all ticket holders, including children, must provide documentation demonstrating full vaccination against COVID-19 or negative COVID-19 test from a qualified provider, not an at-home test. Details here . Photo ID is required for ages 18 and older. Patrons are encouraged, but not required, to wear facial coverings unless specifically requested by the artist. Protocols may likely change before the festival. It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to refer back to the newbedfordfolkfestival.com within 72 hours for the latest protocols. By purchasing a pass to the festival, you agree that you and those you’ve purchased passes for will adhere to these requirements. Passes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged unless the festival is cancelled or postponed.

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Single day & Weekend pass

Save with a weekend pass! We hope you’ll join us for the whole weekend. That’s two full days of amazing music with access to nearly 75 performances.

Can’t make it both days? Purchase a single day pass for either Saturday or Sunday to enjoy 10 hours of fantastic live music.

Children under 12 years old are free and do not need a ticket.

Single Day

$40

Weekend Pass

$50

Saturday Pass Sunday Pass Weekend Pass

Weekend Pass Plus

Enjoy all the music, and have a place to call your own! The Weekend Plus Pass gives you unlimited access to the Premium Lounge during festival hours.

Two full days of amazing live music, with access to nearly 75 performances
Access to the fully-air conditioned Premium Pass Lounge with private restrooms, couches, café tables and chairs.

$85

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Premium Pass

Premium Passes offer convenience and comfort as you enjoy the festival all weekend long. Each pass includes:

Two full days of amazing live music, with access to nearly 75 performances
Premium Pass Wristband
2022 New Bedford Folk Festival T-Shirt
Access to the fully-air conditioned Premium Pass Lounge with private restrooms
Guaranteed seating at all Zeiterion performances and priority seating at Whaling Museum performances
Free parking in Zeiterion & Elm Street garages
Discounts at several food vendors in the Food Court & Beer Garden outside the Zeiterion Theatre

You can now select your t-shirt size when you purchase your Premium Pass at check-out!

Premium Pass holders have a special entrance to the Whaling Museum Theater, located inside the museum, under the “whale bones.” Your preferred seats will be held until 5 minutes before the performance.

Premium Pass seats at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center are guaranteed, and are located in the front of the theater, near the stage. Please note: The Whaling Museum theater will be cleared after each performance.

$150

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