Experience New Bedford with New Bedford Film Festival Partners

As you attend the New Bedford Film Festival we want you to experience all that New Bedford, the Whaling City, has to offer! We’ve partnered with local businesses for you to visit while you’re here with something special to offer!

Between screenings get out there and explore the fantastic historical downtown of a thriving city!

  • PLAY Arcade

    34 Union Street

    Stop by PLAY Arcade for a variety of retro arcade games, food, drinks including the “Blue Screen” a special cocktail for the New Bedford Film Festival. You’re guaranteed a great time here!

  • Shimmer

    187 Union Street

    Make your way you Shimmer where you a find clean and ethical beauty products to fit all your needs. As a partner of the New Bedford Film Festival, Shimmer is offering VIP Passholders $10 off your purchase of $50+.

  • The MadLila

    741 Purchase Street

    Get your vintage and preloved clothing fix at The MadLila with 20% off your purchase, exclusively for New Bedford Film Festival VIP Passholders, as a partner,

  • Calico

    173 Union Street

    Calico, a local women’s boutique offers a stylish inventory and has partnered with New Bedford Film Festival and offering VIP Passholders with 20% off your purchase. Outfit youself for the the Award Ceremony or any other day!

  • The Pour Farm Tavern

    780 Purchase Street

    A local eatery in downtown New Bedford, The Pour Farm Tavern, is a place you you’ll want to visit. Partnering with New Bedford Film Festival, VIP Passholders can enjoy 10% off food and while your at it try these specially themed "Rockumentary" cocktail.

  • New Bedford Whaling Museum

    18 Johnny Cake Hill

    Past, present and future, learn more about The Whaling City. The New Bedford Whaling Museum is offering VIP Passholders 25% off admission during the New Bedford Film Festival.

  • Moby Dick Brewing Co.

    16 South Water Street

    Enjoy a cold house-brewed beer crafted in New Bedford with great pub eats. Celebrating the heritage of New Bedford, enjoy 10% off food at this brewery with a tall-tale name.

  • Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern

    24 North Water Street

    With flavors inspired by the sea, enjoy a Free Cup of Chowder as a New Bedford Film Festival VIP Passholder at Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern.

  • BesTeas

    498 Pleasant Street

    BesTeas or Besties? Both in this case! Partnering with the New Bedford Film Festival BesTeas is offering the “Film Nior,” an appropriately themed specialty, in celebration of our inaugural year. Stop by and enjoy this boba treat!

  • New Bedford Art Museum

    608 Pleasant Street

    Not only the Whaling City, it’s a city of art. The New Bedford Art Museum is offering FREE Admission to New Bedford Film Festival VIP Passholders on Thursday, April 18th. Be sure to see the latest exhibits!

  • 222 Union Restaurant & Bar

    222 Union Street

    As pat of the New Bedford Harbor Hotel, a sponsor of the New Bedford Film Festival, 222 Union Restaurant and Bar will be offering a special cocktail, “Midnight Movie”. It’s bound to be delicious!

  • The Horror Family

    9 South 6th Street

    Downtown New Bedfords own little shop of family-friendly horrors has something for everyone here! The Horror Family has partnered with the New Bedford Film Festival and offering VIP Passholders 10% off* their purchase.

    *This offer is not valid on select items, such as memorabilia, props, etc. Exclusions apply at the discretion of The Horror Family; please inquire.