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New Bedford, MA – The countdown is on for the 2025 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, returning to Madeira Field from Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 3, 2025. As the largest Portuguese feast in the world, the event promises four unforgettable days of food, culture, and live entertainment—featuring local favorites, cultural performances, and top-tier tribute bands across four stages.

In addition to the nightly headliners, the Feast continues its commitment to showcasing traditional Portuguese dance and music with Folkloric Dance Groups performing each evening on Stage 1.

This year’s event will also feature carnival rides, family activities, food and drink, and the beloved Madeira wine garden. Admission is free and open to the public.

This year’s entertainment lineup includes:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025

Stage 1
5:30PM – 6:45PM: Unforgettable Fire (U2 Tribute)
7:45PM – 8:45PM: Folkloric Dance Group
9:45PM – 10:00PM: Daily Raffle Draw
10:00PM – 11:45PM: Dookie (Green Day Tribute)

Stage 2
6:45PM – 9:45PM: Booty Vortex

Stage 3
7:00PM – 9:20PM: ProMix
10:00PM – 11:00PM: DJ Rock the Mike

Stage 4
5:00PM – 7:15PM: Barefoot Brian
7:45PM – 10:00PM: Jackson Neves

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025

Stage 1
TBD: Ceremony
5:30PM – 6:45PM: Great Escape (Journey Tribute)
7:45PM – 8:45PM: Folkloric Dance Group
9:45PM – 10:00PM: Daily Raffle Draw
10:00PM – 11:45PM: Crazy on You (Heart Tribute)

Stage 2
4:30PM – 5:30PM: Banda Edge
6:45PM – 9:45PM: World Premier Band

Stage 3
3:30PM – 4:30PM: No Rulz
5:00PM – 6:00PM: All Sinners
7:00PM – 9:20PM: Low Darts
10:00PM – 11:00PM: DJ Ryan Duarte

Stage 4
3:30PM – 4:30PM: Tori Costa
5:00PM – 7:15PM: Billy Leetch
7:45PM – 10:00PM: Shell Shock Acoustic