New Bern is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular events so you can easily plan your next outing. Whether you're searching for the top concerts, must-see sporting events, or unique things to do in New Bern, you'll find it all right here.

Top Events in New Bern This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 34 events happening around New Bern this weekend! Here are the most popular events happening in New Bern from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Blackberry Smoke	Jul 9	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$185
Morehead City Marlins vs. Zebulon Devil Dogz	Jul 10	Puck O'Neal Field At Big Rock Stadium	$33
Matt Maeson	Jul 10	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$40
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders	Jul 11	Grainger Stadium	$29
Cape Fear Ghost Crabs vs. Laurinburg Highland Hooligans	Jul 11	Brooks Field	$39
Nashville Nights	Jul 11	Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard	$75
Straight No Chaser	Jul 11	Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center	$56
The Music Man	Jul 11	Elysian Performing Arts Center	$69
Walk-In Bathtub Improv	Jul 11	Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre	$34
The Princess Concert	Jul 12	Kenan Auditorium	$116

Top 2026 Summer Events in New Bern

Summer is the perfect time for live events in New Bern! Check out this list of the top events happening from May through September.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Blackberry Smoke	Jul 9	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$185
Matt Maeson	Jul 10	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$40
Dierks Bentley, Ricky Skaggs & Cole Goodwin	Jul 16	Live Oak Bank Pavilion At Riverfront Park	$66
Badfish	Jul 17	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$64
Congress The Band	Jul 29	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$68
Bob Dylan	Jul 29	Live Oak Bank Pavilion At Riverfront Park	$39
Tracy Lawrence	Aug 15	Maola Event Center	$96
Slightly Stoopid	Aug 20	Live Oak Bank Pavilion At Riverfront Park	$89
Koe Wetzel & Corey Kent	Sep 12	Live Oak Bank Pavilion At Riverfront Park	$42
Ziggy Marley	Sep 28	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$89

Cheap Things to Do in New Bern This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in New Bern that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling events this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Morehead City Marlins vs. Zebulon Devil Dogz	Jul 10	Puck O'Neal Field At Big Rock Stadium	$33
Matt Maeson	Jul 10	Greenfield Lake Amphitheater	$40
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders	Jul 11	Grainger Stadium	$29
Cape Fear Ghost Crabs vs. Laurinburg Highland Hooligans	Jul 11	Brooks Field	$39
Nashville Nights	Jul 11	Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard	$75
Tarboro River Bandits vs. River City Skippers	Jul 11	Tarboro Municipal Stadium	$34
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers	Jul 11	Wilson Stadium - NC	$33
Straight No Chaser	Jul 11	Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center	$56
The Music Man	Jul 11	Elysian Performing Arts Center	$69
Walk-In Bathtub Improv	Jul 11	Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre	$34

Most Popular Family-Friendly Events in New Bern This Weekend

Looking for something fun for the whole family? Check out this list of top family events happening this weekend in New Bern. From children's concerts and theater to magic and circus shows, there's something for everyone!