Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce...

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Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce...
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce...
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce...
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce...
5:00 pm
‘Cheers!’ at the Kennedy Gallery
A Celebration of Eating and Drinking in Portsmouth by Debbie Mueller Favorite thing to do in Portsmouth? That’s easy, eat and drink! There is so...
8:00 pm
‘Footloose’ at Prescott Park
Lose your blues… Everybody cut footloose! Based on the popular 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, the crowd-pleasing movie musical delivers dynamic new songs and the...
5:00 pm
‘Keeping Track of Time’ at 3S Artspace
KEEPING TRACK OF TIME works by Philip Brou On exhibit August 5 – October 2 Opening Reception / Meet the Artist: Friday, August 5 /...
‘On A Grand Scale’ at the NHAA
In a twist on the size requirements for New Hampshire Art Association members displaying their work in monthly exhibits, artists who work on a large...
8:00 pm
‘Rent’ at the Seacoast Rep
Jonathan Larson’s 90’s bohemian rock revelation explodes onto The Rep’s stage! Based on Puccini’s La Boheme, Rent follows a year in the life of a...
‘Smoke on the Mountain’ at Hackmatack Playhouse
Can you think of a better time or place for the foot-stomping musical “Smoke on the Mountain” than a summer night at Hackmatack Playhouse in...
7:30 pm
‘The Sound of Music’ at the ROH
One of the most beloved musicals of all time! Set in Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken...
5:00 pm
‘New Work’ at the NHAA
The New Hampshire Art Association presents its 43rd annual juried Jack Parfitt photo exhibit during the month of August.The theme this year is “New Work.”...
9:00 pm
Akrobatik w/Philly G and The Incredible Chuck at The Stone Church
Akrobatik is a hip-hop artist from Boston, MA. His talents have taken him on several tours in the US and to over 25 countries around the world....
5:00 pm
Art ‘Round Town at Ceres Gallery
Join the fun of First Friday at Ceres Gallery. Groove to the tunes of singer/ukulele player Harmonious Eve while you enjoy refreshments and original art...
Art ‘Round Town in Portsmouth
The FIRST FRIDAY of every month, from 5 to 8pm (year round!) downtown Portsmouth celebrates its inspired, intimate urban community with big city style by...
9:00 pm
CLUB 3S dance night at 3S Artspace
3S Artspace presents: CLUB 3S Friday, August 5 Guest DJ + Happy Hour 8pm / Dance 9pm -12am $10 Members / $12 General Admission 21+...
7:30 pm
Duos: Air Space & Brian Adler / Jesse Stiles at The Dance Hall
Brian Shankar Adler is a multidisciplinary drummer, percussionist, and composer. He has been described as “a polyrhythmic force.. New York City gritty yet still somehow capable...
4:00 pm
Erik Burns Band at Vernon Family Farm
Live music w/ Erik Burns Band and farm to table food from Vernon Kitchen. ABOUT ERIK BURNS BAND Erik Burns is a singer/songwriter who thinks...
7:30 pm
Frank Foster at Jimmy’s
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝, & 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 & 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 and his Band will perform at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club on Friday August 5...
10:30 am
Historic Downtown Portsmouth Walking Tour
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce...
8:00 pm
JJ Grey & MOFRO at the Casino Ballroom
From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit...
6:00 pm
Loading Dock Concert: Julie Rhodes (early show)
3S Artspace presents: Loading Dock Concert Series – Julie Rhodes Friday, August 5 Show time: 6pm – 7:15 EARLY SHOW All ages / Seated Pay-what-you-choose...
8:00 pm
Loading Dock Concert: Julie Rhodes (late show)
3S Artspace presents: Loading Dock Concert Series – Julie Rhodes Friday, August 5 Show time: 8pm – 9:15 LATE SHOW All ages / Seated Pay-what-you-choose...
6:00 pm
Not Fade Away Band at The Stone Church
There is just a special vibe performing here at the legendary Stone Church high atop Zion Hill ! Love is Real, Not Fade Away! Not...
8:00 pm
The Broken Heels: Live Band Karaoke at The Press Room
It’s Karaoke! With a band! The Broken Heels: Live Band Karaoke! Friday, August 5th Doors 7 / Show 8 $10 21+
2:30 pm
Walking Tour: The Portsmouth Path of President Washington
President Washington visited Portsmouth for four days in the fall of 1789 as part of the President’s tour of the northern states six months after...