Complete New Bern Event Calendar
Discover 300 years of history, a thriving art scene, music and more! There’s always something fun to discover in New Bern, NC.
Calendar of Events
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12th Annual Community Fabric Awards
12th Annual Community Fabric Awards
The Community Fabric Awards (CFA) annual event showcases individual, business, and educational excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of service, and inspiration of others. The Foundation created […]
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Bryan Mayer at Sara’s!
Bryan Mayer at Sara’s!
Join us for music on our patio with New Bern's favorite artist Bryan Mayer! 5:30pm-7:30pm
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Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine […]
The Switch at Blackbeard’s Triple Play!
The Switch at Blackbeard’s Triple Play!
The weather is warming up, and we are gonna heat it up when we bring the party to New Bern! Blackbeard's is the place, and we can't wait to see […]
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North Carolina Naval History Symposium
North Carolina Naval History Symposium
The North Carolina Military Historical Society and Tryon Palace Present North Carolina Naval History Symposium Welcome and Brief Business Meeting of the NC Military Historical Society Jeff Bockert, NC Historic […]
Market Day @White’s Farm
Market Day @White’s Farm
Come have a fun day down the farm! We are hosting our annual vendor event to help support our other local businesses. Come shop with us and other small businesses. […]
Honour, The Musical
Honour, The Musical
The Stanly-Spaight Duel. One of New Bern’s most compelling stories. A younger man goads an older statesman. The older man insults the younger. All in public. In newsprint. Add the […]
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Honour, The Musical
Honour, The Musical
The Stanly-Spaight Duel. One of New Bern’s most compelling stories. A younger man goads an older statesman. The older man insults the younger. All in public. In newsprint. Add the […]
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Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free […]
Brews & Bites on the River
Brews & Bites on the River
SAVE THE DATE! We are thrilled to be back this year for the Brews & Bites fundraiser to celebrate MCAS Cherry Point and to continue raising awareness of ACT's efforts […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine […]
Aaron Davenport at Sara’s!
Aaron Davenport at Sara’s!
Join us on the patio for great food, drinks and a performance from Aaron! A great musician and great food - you can't go wrong!
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PLEIN AIR NEW BERN
The inaugural Plein Air New Bern in 2021 was a huge success, anyway you look at it. Beautiful paintings were created, displayed and sold....each finding a new owner, eager to […]
Rooted in History
Rooted in History
Come explore the rich and diverse tapestry that makes our community who we are today. Visit the Palace grounds and learn medicinal uses of plants past and present, the geographic […]
Festival of Fun
Festival of Fun
Enjoy arts & crafts, fun games, great food, inflatables, kid friendly vendors and special entertainment! For additional information, visit our Parks & Recreation page at www.NewBernNC.gov or call 252-639-2901
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2 events,
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: May 9 - 6:00pm May 10 - 5:00pm & 7:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the […]
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Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: May 9 - 6:00pm May 10 - 5:00pm & 7:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the […]
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Circus
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: May 9 - 6:00pm May 10 - 5:00pm & 7:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the […]
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Circus On Ice
Circus On Ice
The great Circus On Ice invites you to this frozen adventure with all your favorite characters and amazing circus acts. Enjoy the performances of our jugglers, tight-rope walkers, clowns and […]
Circus On Ice
Circus On Ice
The great Circus On Ice invites you to this frozen adventure with all your favorite characters and amazing circus acts. Enjoy the performances of our jugglers, tight-rope walkers, clowns and […]
4 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free […]
Music on the Rooftop with Jim & Kathy Kohler
Music on the Rooftop with Jim & Kathy Kohler
May 12th on the roof We have live music, cocktails & great food with an awesome view of our downtown! Music starts at 6pm & its first come first serve!
10 events,
12 events,
Street Cafe’s and Family Games
Street Cafe’s and Family Games
We invite to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine […]
First Capital AACA Spring Show
First Capital AACA Spring Show
Historic Downtown New Bern First Capital AACA Annual Spring Show. Open to all Pre 1997 Car & Motorcycle classes including modified cars.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia […]
Embers featuring Craig Woolard – New Bern Shrine Club
Embers featuring Craig Woolard – New Bern Shrine Club
Get your week started with the sounds of beach music from the world renowned musical talents of The Embers featuring Craig Woolard! Come see why they are in the South […]
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Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free […]
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Exciting FREE events coming to Havelock City Park in our new stage! Check out the Summer Concert Series and be on the lookout for more Movies in the Park. Vendors […]
WiP rocks The Vine Cafe
WiP rocks The Vine Cafe
Work in Progress returns, after our April 21 show, to the Vine Cafe for live music on the patio! Incredible food at this place and they will be serving beer […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine […]
Simon Spalding at Sara’s!
Simon Spalding at Sara’s!
Join us for some Irish fun with Simon Spalding and his fiddle! He will be hanging out with us from 5:30pm - 7:30pm on the patio.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia […]
6 events,
Underground Railroad Symposium
Underground Railroad Symposium
The Underground Railroad-the resistance to enslavement through escape and flight, through the end of the Civil War-refers to the efforts of the enslaved African Americans to escape bondage. Wherever slavery […]
Shriner’s Spring Parade
Shriner’s Spring Parade
Join us in downtown New Bern for our spring parade! Parade Steps Off – George St. - Broad St. - Middle St. - Disbands on South Front St. at BB&T […]
2nd Annual Tap That Block Party!
2nd Annual Tap That Block Party!
It’s that time again New Bern! It’s the 2ND ANNUAL TAP THAT ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY! This event was created by Tap That in 2021 to celebrate Tap That’s Birthday and this […]
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2nd Annual New Bern History Quest
2nd Annual New Bern History Quest
Can You Solve a Clue? Then the New Bern Historical Society and Sherlock T. Bear invite you to test your sleuthing skills in their second annual, family friendly outdoor history […]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia […]
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2 events,
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free […]
An Evening of Chamber Music
An Evening of Chamber Music
Join us for An Evening of Chamber Music featuring Shauna Bierly and Friends! Music will be performed by Craven CC staff accompanist and pianist Shauna Bierly, along with vocalist Megan […]
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Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine […]
Alice Osborn LIVE at BrÜtopia in New Bern
Alice Osborn LIVE at BrÜtopia in New Bern
Stop by Brutopia Friday night to enjoy Alice’s covers from the ‘80s and ‘90s and Americana/folk upbeat originals that influenced by country, bluegrass, and folk. Her music features upbeat tempos, […]
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Havelock Summer Concert Series
Exciting FREE events coming to Havelock City Park in our new stage! Check out the Summer Concert Series and be on the lookout for more Movies in the Park. Vendors […]
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Memorial Day Celebration at The Garage
Memorial Day Celebration at The Garage
Join us in Celebrating our Vets. Vets will receive tickets for food and drink. Silent Auction and a great time at one of your favorite places.
DJ K-DASH at Tap That!
DJ K-DASH at Tap That!
Our house DJ is here to play your favorites all night long! The best DJ in town is by far DJ K-DASH - you'll be dancing and having a blast […]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia […]
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Sunday Serenade
Sunday Serenade
Mark your calendar and join me on the deck of the Doubletree Hilton in downtown New Bern. Great tunes and gorgeous views!
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Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
Discover Tryon Palace: Life on the Lesser Stairs
The Palace often conjures images of the Governors and their families who called the building home. What often is missing from the picture, however, is the number of staff, free […]
3 events,
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
Street Cafes and Friday Game Night
We invite to come dine with us! Visit New Bern to experience our street cafes, where we’ve reimagined outdoor dining and taken it to a whole new level. Enjoy cuisine […]
John Brown’s “Little” Big Band
John Brown’s “Little” Big Band
(Tickets issued for the original concert date, Friday, January 21, 2022, will be honored on June 3, 2022) John Brown (bassist) and his “Little” Big Band will bring the sound […]
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Silhouette And Couture Fashion Show
Silhouette And Couture Fashion Show
A Ladi Luscious and Superiorcurves Boutique production will be hosting a Silhouette And Couture Fashion Show with the following: Host Myesha Nicole, Dj Seefoe, Comedian Nick Mitchell and 2cups with […]
New Bern Pride Prom & Vendor Fair
New Bern Pride Prom & Vendor Fair
Vendor FairJune 4, 6p - 9pProm (Adults 18+)June 4, 7p-12aWe welcome all LGBTQIA+ and allied individuals to experience prom with pride for the first time, or in some cases, all […]