The Arts & Entertainment are highly valued in Newburyport and amongst the top rated Things to Do in Newburyport. There is strong encouragement and praise for our young aspiring individuals and respect for the many professional local artists and entertainers. Newburyport is a community that proudly supports our vibrant local performing arts scene with strong attendance at local performances, exhibits and concerts.
Annual arts and entertainment fundraisers are well attended and accomplishments are recognized and celebrated throughout the community. The Newburyport Arts Collective was developed to encourage cross collaboration amongst our many arts organizations and has helped to establish Newburyport as a cultural center and destination city to visit and experience a broad selection of arts and entertainment. Newburyport is fortunate to have a strong group of volunteers on the Local Cultural Council who help to advocate and administer funding for the many community-based projects.
The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival features some of the most thought-provoking and entertaining documentary films on screen. Mark your calendar for the 2026 Film Festival, Friday, September 25th - Sunday,
Happy PlumFest 2026! PlumFest is without a doubt one of the best days of the year for live music fans and an exceptional example of teamwork, volunteerism and community-wide coordination,
The 2026 Newburyport Bed Race will take place on Thursday, July 30th at 6 pm on Federal Street. This action-packed event is hosted by the Newburyport Lion’s Club and is
Do you like the idea of relaxing to amazing live music with picturesque water views? Get ready to enjoy some gorgeous Newburyport summer nights featuring awesome live music when you
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Maudslay State Park, the MAC has an amphitheater with stellar acoustics and a handful of restored buildings to make sure the show goes on, rain or shine.
4th of July weekend in Newburyport offers many fun things to do! Experience the best shopping and dining that the North Shore has to offer and relax on Plum Island
Way to go Salisbury Beach Partnership on securing the Spin Doctors as the headliner for an already impressive 2026 RiverFest lineup! Huge win for our local community. See you at the 92.5 The River Riverfest on Saturday, August 22nd, from 12–6 PM on the Salisbury Beach Boardwalk!
This year’s Amesbury Days festivities will take place from June 25, through July 4, 2026, with multiple exciting events each day. The current summertime tradition is passed down from a town festival in 1899 that manifested as a one day outing for the town’s mill workers.
The 2026 Reggae Fest at Newburyport Brewing Company will take place on Saturday, August 15th from 1 – 9 PM at 4 New Pasture Road. Bring your friends family to
Beatlejuice in September…Oh Yeah! After this summer’s Thursday night Yankee Homecoming concert was rained out, “Here Comes the Sun” — and with it, Newburyport’s favorite Beatles tribute band returns to
Circus Smirkus, The 2025 Big Top Tour: Game On! will be hosted during The 2025 Yankee Homecoming Festival. Get your tickets for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, in Newbury,
The Newburyport ArtWalk is a local event where area artists showcase their talent at various galleries throughout downtown Newburyport. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 3rd and Saturday, October 4th from 10 am - 5 pm.
Have you seen the 2024 Newburyport Haunted House? Although there are others….many say that the home of Bruce Page is without question one of the top scary homes North of
Sculpture at Maudslay 2024 returns to Newburyport for visitors to enjoy from Sunday, September 8th through Sunday, September 29th at 2 pm when the show closes. The event features the
The Newburyport Art Association, also referred to as the NAA, is not only a place to view work by artists in the Greater Newburyport area, but it is also where
The Actors Studio of Newburyport is a highly active group of local actors and theater enthusiasts with a strong appreciation for the intimate black box theater experience that closely connects
Theater in the Open is dedicated to bringing creative and innovative community theater to the cultural landscape of Greater Newburyport. They stage high-quality original productions each year for the enjoyment of the community. And they are dedicated to theater that is free and open to anyone!
Whether you are a professional seeking to refine your skills, a couple in need of practice for your special wedding dance, or you just have a passion for dance, you
