Six choral groups from across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island will share one stage on Friday, December 5, 2026, for the South Coast Festival of Choirs at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in New Bedford. Tetrault Insurance Agency is proud to sponsor this celebration of sacred Christmas music right here on Acushnet Avenue.
What Is the South Coast Festival of Choirs?
The festival is billed as “A Celebration of Sacred Music for the Christmas Season.” It brings together six ensembles for an evening of choral performances under the themes “Many Voices. One Christ.” and “In Preparation for the Savior.”
Doors open for a 6:30 p.m. concert.
Who Is Performing?
The lineup features groups that range from university singers to long-running community choirs:
- Sine Nomine Choral Ensemble is an auditioned chamber choir founded in 1993. The group performs early music through contemporary works and draws members from across the SouthCoast and Rhode Island.
- Greater New Bedford Choral Society has been bringing classical choral music to southeastern Massachusetts since 1964.
- Falmouth Chorale is a community chorus of over 100 singers based on Cape Cod.
- Salve Regina University Chorus represents the Newport, Rhode Island university.
- New Bedford High Alumni Choir brings together graduates of New Bedford High School.
- South Coast Community Chorale started in 1997 as a group of seven friends and has grown into a 60-voice choir.
Where Is the Concert?
St. Anthony of Padua Parish is located at 1359 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. The church was founded in 1895 and is part of the Diocese of Fall River.
How Do I Get Tickets?
Tickets are $25 per person. Visit bit.ly/saptickets for details and to purchase.
Supporting Our Community
Tetrault Insurance Agency has been serving New Bedford and the SouthCoast since 1980. We’re glad to support events like the South Coast Festival of Choirs that bring neighbors together and celebrate the traditions that make this community special.
For questions about your insurance coverage, call us at (508) 995-8365 or stop by our office at 4317 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford.