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Symphony Concert Hall Info & Directions
The NBSO performs at the historic Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. The beautifully restored 1200-seat hall is located at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Get directions, or speak with the Box Office directly by calling 508-994-2900. Box Office hours are Mon-Tues-Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.
Please note that the Box Office opens 2 hours prior to NBSO performances. Will Call tickets may be picked up at the Box Office until one hour prior to a performance; after that, please pick up Will Call tickets at the Will Call window. Theater doors open one-half hour prior to performances. The theater is committed to accessibility; for information on available services or to arrange assistance with arrival, please contact The Z box office at 508-994-2900. Parking is available in the adjacent municipal garage; the driveway entrance is located at the back of the building on Acushnet Ave.
Parking at the Zeiterion Garage
Event Parking | Special Rate
Parking is available in the Zeiterion Garage at a flat rate of $4. Attendants will be collecting CASH ONLY upon entrance from 6pm-8pm, and the exit gate will be open for departure. Parking is also available on the streets.
Non-event Parking
The new self-serve system requires drivers to take a ticket when entering. When ready to leave, drivers will use that same ticket to pay for parking at one of two kiosks located at the Purchase St. pedestrian entrance or near the garage entrance. Kiosks require you to pay before getting into the car. Once drivers pay at the kiosk, they receive another ticket to raise the gate when exiting. There will not be an attendant at the gate.
For questions about the Parking Garage, please contact the City Traffic Commission at 508-979-1766.
Chamber Music Venues
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
Saturday concerts take place at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front Street, Marion, MA 02738 (on the corner of Front and South streets). Parking is available on South Street as well as in the lot located on the right on Spring Street.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Sunday concerts take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748. Parking is available on Elm Street as well as in the lot located to the right of the Church, accessible from Elm Street.
Restaurant Recommendations
Moby Dick Brewing Co.
ALES AND LAGERS – FRESHLY BREWED Paired with distinctive pub fare in the heart of New Bedford’s Historic District.
Destination Soups
New Bedford, MA soup, salad, sandwich and wrap delivery in the heart of downtown New Bedford.
Not Your Average Joe's
We’re a neighborhood place, relaxed enough to stop in as you are but with cuisine so creative, you can tell it comes from a chef.
M & C Cafe
We have always believed in using local products from the sea and land. We have always used only fresh fish and seafood from New Bedford.
Elizabeth's
Located just across the river in the historic center of Fairhaven, Elisabeth’s offers amzing cuisine in a casual environment.
Margaret's
Located in the historic center of Fairhaven, Margaret’s offers casual dining with a great menu selection.
No Problemos
No Problemos is a tex-mex style pub and restaurant located in Historic Downtown New Bedford.
Rose Alley Ale House
Rose Alley Ale House and Restaurant is a pub style restaurant located in Downtown New Bedford.
Merrill's
Merrill’s on the waterfront offers a great menu and dining overlooking the New Bedford Waterfront.
Whalers Tavern
Located on the quaint cobblestone streets of downtown New Bedford, we are just a short walk away from the Z.
Cafe Soleil
Locatedin Wareham, Cafe Soleil offers fine dining in a quaint casual atmosphere.
Little Moss
Turk's Seafood
Famous throughout the Southcoast, we offer a variety of griled, sauteed, baked and fried seafood and sushi.
The Sail Loft
Located in Padanaram, the Sail Loft offers an ecclectic menu with waterfront dining over looking the Padanaram Harbor.
Bleu
Located in Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, MA. Upscale yet warm French eatery pairs innovative spins on bistro classics.
Tastebuds Bistro
Carmine's
Carmines is proud to offer the areas finest authentic Italian cuisine. From homemade pastas to Meat and Cheese Platters, Steaks and Seafood!
Your donations make possible our innovative educational programs.
Our educational programs serve over 25,000 children a year, and we are recognized nationally for our innovative approach and high impact. We all know of the documented benefits of children learning music, and we firmly believe that by introducing classical music to a new generation of students through our programs, we are helping them to make critical connections between music and their everyday lives, making their NBSO experience enriching on multiple levels.
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