The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

Theater & Performing Arts

28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Upcoming Events (25)

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

Sun, Apr 19, 20262:00 PM

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Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

Michael Palascak

Sun, Apr 19, 20264:30 PM

Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Mon, Apr 20, 20267:30 PM

Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

Soul Asylum - Acoustic

Tue, Apr 21, 20267:00 PM

Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

The Wailin' Jennys

Thu, Apr 23, 20267:30 PM

Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

Lit. at The Lounge - Scott Weidensaul

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

From The New York Times bestselling author of 'A World on the Wing', the uplifting story of bird recovery, reintroduction, and habitat reclamation. Evening's Moderator: Melissa Kim, Maine Audubon's director of communications and marketing.

Art&Craft Indoor Show

Fri, Apr 24, 20268:00 AM

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Discover awesome handmade goodies and fun DIY workshops at the Art&Craft Indoor Show—crafty vibes only!

The Spinners

Fri, Apr 24, 20267:30 PM

Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

Chanticleer: Our American Journey

Sat, Apr 25, 20267:30 PM

Via Facebook Events. Location: Portsmouth

John Legend: An Evening of Songs & Stories

Sat, May 2, 2026

Emerging Artist Benefit Concert at Historic Theater

Emerging Artist Benefit Concert - John Legend

Sat, May 2, 2026

4th annual Emerging Artist Benefit Concert headlined by John Legend at The Music Hall Historic Theater. Ticket prices: $99, $125, $200, $350, $500. Tickets delivered electronically 48 hours prior to event.

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Performs "Wild Symphony"

Tue, May 5, 2026

A whimsical and imaginative journey through the animal kingdom where students will experience how music can bring stories, and animals, to life.

Shannon Garvey - Lit. at the Lounge

Tue, May 12, 2026

Lit. at The Lounge

Elizabeth Strout with "The Things We Never Say"

Wed, May 13, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning author's meditation on loneliness, friendship, parenthood, and truth

Writers on a New England Stage: Elizabeth Strout with "The Things We Never Say"

Wed, May 13, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author's new novel is a poignant meditation on loneliness, friendship, parenthood, and the importance of truth in a capsizing world. Location: The Historic Theater

Laura Zigman - Lit. at the Lounge

Wed, May 20, 2026

Story of colliding egos and shocking betrayal, combining The Devil Wears Prada and White Lotus. Moderator: Ann Leary

Matt Fraser - Ages: 18+

Thu, May 28, 20267:30 PM

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Matt Haig with "The Midnight Train"

Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Writers on a New England Stage: Matt Haig with "The Midnight Train"

Mon, Jun 1, 2026

A magical, time-traveling love story. Like The Midnight Library, it looks at questions of how to live the best life. Moderator: Jackie Harris, Producer of NHPR's Morning Edition. Location: The Historic Theater

Be Like Blippi Tour

Tue, Jun 2, 20266:00 PM

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Meg Mitchell Moore - Lit. at the Lounge

Tue, Jun 2, 2026

A summery drama set in Portsmouth and Rye about three sisters returning home with secrets

Chip Leighton - Lit. at the Lounge

Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Hilarious tribute to fathers from internet sensation and NYT bestselling author, timed for Father's Day

Barbara McQuade - The Fix (Seacoast LitFest)

Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Writers on a New England Stage at Historic Theater