Where community and creativity come together,and where inspiration and innovation meet.
New England Americana Festival
An open-air celebration of roots, rhythm, and regional talent across the Americana spectrum.
Pride Festival ft. Melissa Ferrick
A joyful Pride celebration featuring live music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick with support from Jill McCracken.
Juneteenth Festival with Medway Marches
Presented with Medway Marches, Bellforge’s annual Juneteenth Festival celebrates Black culture, creativity, and excellence while honoring the history and significance of Juneteenth.
Summer Sounds with Brooke Annibale, Adeline Hotel, and The Benji’s
A summer music series featuring emerging regional talent and established artists, paired with local food, drinks, and open-air evenings.
Gazebo Players of Medfield present: The Taming of the Shrew
Presented by the Gazebo Players of Medfield, Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is staged as a modern-day reality TV dating show while preserving the original language of the classic comedy.
Summer Sounds with Soft Touch
A summer music series featuring emerging regional talent and established artists, paired with local food, drinks, and open-air evenings.
Rehearsal For Life present: The Gardener’s Daughter
Rehearsal for Life presents The Gardener’s Daughter, a new work by Mary Torpey and Cooper Evello. This marks their third year partnering with Bellforge Arts Center.
Zach Nugent’s Dead Set
A September early evening on the Bellforge lawn with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, celebrating the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead.
Bellforge Arts Center
Bellforge Arts Center – a regional multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital – offers concerts, festivals, and community events, plus access to more than 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. It’s rare to find a place in our state with this magnificent array of features that can deliver truly transformational community benefits.
Our mission, vision, and values
Rooted in nature and a legacy of healing, the Bellforge Arts Center nurtures community, creativity, and self-expression through the arts. Our multi-arts and outdoor recreation destination will strengthen access to the arts and arts education in our community, encourage health and wellness through creative exploration and connection to the land, and foster a strong sense of collaboration, community, and inclusion for families who are currently underserved in MetroWest.
Bellforge Events
Bellforge has blossomed into a vibrant cultural hub, with a diverse array of live music, theater, dance, wellness/fitness programs, and activities for children. Our unwavering commitment to accessibility is exemplified by offering 95% of our events free of charge, ensuring that art remains accessible to everyone.
New England Americana Festival
Pride Festival ft. Melissa Ferrick
Juneteenth Festival with Medway Marches
Summer Sounds with Brooke Annibale, Adeline Hotel, and The Benji’s
Gazebo Players of Medfield present: The Taming of the Shrew
Summer Sounds with Soft Touch
Ahead of the Curve
From ideas that inspire our work, to stories from artists and community members, to updates from around the campus, this is where we share what we’re learning, thinking about, and building toward.
In Good Company with Kier Byrnes
Ahead of this year's New England American Festival, we sat down with Kier Byrnes to talk about…
The Beauty of Work in Progress
Explore the creative process behind the art.
News & Press
The latest announcements, media coverage, and milestones from Bellforge Arts Center.
Bellforge Arts Center Breaks Ground on $30M Cultural Campus in Medfield
Historic chapel and infirmary at former Medfield State Hospital site to open as year-round arts…
