Fourteen New England high school marching bands will compete in North Andover on Saturday, October 11—join us!
October 11, 2025 @ North Andover High School
4:40 PM — National Anthem performed
4:45 PM — First band begins for Classes I, III, and IV
6:15 PM — Intermission and 1st Half Awards
7:00 PM — First band begins for Classes V & II
8:45 PM — Final Band Begins, 2nd Half Awards to follow
University Marching Band exhibitions by UMass Lowell and Boston University before each award ceremony.
$15 — General admission
$10 — Students, seniors, kids
100% of proceeds supports music in our schools
Please note: Parent band volunteers without NESBA-issued credentials are expected to pay admission at all NESBA shows.
Spectators may park in the two lots between the school and the stadium, on the south end of campus. There is no parking fee.
The lots on the north end of campus are for band buses and equipment trucks exclusively.
North Andover High School has limited parking. If the spectator lots are full when you arrive, you may take a free shuttle from North Andover Middle School (495 Main Street) which is just up the street but a little far to walk.
EV parking next to the stadium is for actively charging vehicles only.
Along the high school driveway, stay straight and pass the spectator lots on the left, and proceed to the north end lots. Volunteer staff will meet you and direct your parking. Space is critically limited: Use as few vehicles to bring your band, staff, and gear as possible.
Due to construction next to the stadium, there is no motorized access to the performance field. There is a narrow paved path with a tight switch back down which to move your equipment down into the stadium. Please plan ahead if you have a lot of gear.
Please ride your within your band bus if at all possible.
Please park in the spectator parking
Enter the spectator parking and drive towards the stadium press box. A volunteer will assist with your parking.
Popular maps such as Apple & Google will get you here reliably.
Note the school campus is not accessible from MA-144/Chickering Road. Enter the driveway at 430 Osgood Street.
Overflow parking with shuttle:
North Andover Middle School
495 Main Street
(“Did he just say food trucks?”)
Los 3 Garcia – Authentic Mexican
Traditional Concessions will also be offered.
Our 2025 event is dedicated to the memory of Larry Allen (1952-2025). Larry volunteered with NAMA, and was known as “the parking guy” at our hosted NESBA events, with his orange vest and whistle. You'll see all our volunteers wearing shirts in his honor.
This event could not happen without our volunteers and the support of our sponsors.