Jump into June with some live local entertainment on the Seacoast. Here are some options.
Indie music on the Button Factory Stage
Pennsylvania-based indie acts Sweet Anne Marie (pictured) and Condition Oakland will split the bill at WSCA Radio in Portsmouth on Friday at 8 p.m. Local indie band Cold Signal Fires will bring its experimental soundscapes to the Button Factory Stage on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets to each show are $10-$15. Learn more here.
Two big shows at The Dance Hall
Local legends Truffle have been bringing the soulful sounds of New Orleans to the Seacoast for nearly 40 years, and they’ll keep the party going at The Dance Hall in Kittery on Friday at 7 p.m. ($10-$22). MetaBeat follows with their improvisational take on The Beatles’ music on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ($10-$22). Learn more here.
‘A Man of No Importance’ at the Ring
The Players’ Ring’s final show of the season is a musical about family, friendship, acceptance, and the power of theater. “A Man of No Importance” is on stage in Portsmouth through June 15. Show times this weekend are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $29-$32. Learn more here.
Music and a party at The Stone Church
Following a funky Friday night concert with Big ‘Ol Dirty Bucket at 8 p.m. ($15-$20), The Stone Church in Newmarket will celebrate the opening of its brand new outdoor stage and extended patio with The Launch Party, featuring a long lineup of local bands and a Greek pita bar on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. ($50). Learn more here.
Smuttynose Food Truck Festival
Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying craft beer, culinary delights, live music, lawn games, and family fun at Smuttynose Brewing Co. in Hampton. Featuring 15 area food trucks, the third annual Smuttynose Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival takes place from 12-5 p.m. Admission is $5-$10 (free for kids 10 and under). Learn more here.
Broadway Eras Tour at Millspace
Take a dazzling journey through Broadway history at the Newmarket Millspace on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Emily Zentis, the Broadway Eras Tour will feature powerful performances of tunes from the golden age of “Show Boat” to the modern magic of “Hamilton” and everything in between. Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
Saturday night DJ parties in Portsmouth
Party with some of the region’s top DJs in Portsmouth on Saturday night. 3S Artspace will present a 3SIXTY Boiler Room DJ Experience featuring DJ Chad Banks, JAM!N, Jay Sync, and RH3TT at 8 p.m. ($15-$20). And the Green Lion Crew will host a night of reggae, dub, dancehall, and Afrobeat at The Press Room at 10 p.m. ($10).
2025 Beach Party at the Gas Light
Start your summer celebration a little bit early this year at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co.’s Third Floor Nightclub. The second annual Beach Party will feature deejay beats, loads of free swag giveaways, and a swimsuit competition with $1,000 in cash and prizes. Tickets are $20, or $40 for VIP access (with contest voting). Learn more here.
World Ocean Day at Odiorne Point
Honor and celebrate the sea during the annual World Ocean Day event at the Seacoast Science Center on Sunday. There will be educational activities, yard games, naturalist-led tide pooling sessions, a beach cleanup, and more at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $16-$21. Learn more here.
PSO Spring Concert at The Music Hall
The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s 27th season concludes with two pieces that celebrate the natural world. Titled “The World and all its Inhabitants,” the spring concert features Respighi’s “The Birds” and Mahler’s “Symphony No. 1” at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15-$45. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.