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The Music Hall

The Music Hall
28 Chestnut Street
603-433-3100

Mission

The mission of The Music Hall is to present the very best of diverse performing and related arts and to serve as an active and vital arts center for the enrichment of the Seacoast community.

Vision

Our vision is to be the Seacoast's premier performing arts center, fulfilling our role as the anchor cultural organization in our community and striving for national recognition with our programming and restoration. We will emerge as an American Treasure through a combination of vibrant programming and restoration that is historically respectful while balancing contemporary needs and design. As a dynamic performing arts center we will enliven our community with diverse performance genres including trademark programming with an outlook that is contemporary, inclusive, and classic. We are passionately invested in the cultural health of our community through our commitment to outreach to the underserved and to provide educational opportunities for children and adults alike.

About The Music Hall: The Seacoast’s Premier Performing Arts Center The Music Hall is a non-profit performing arts center that entertains more than 90,000 patrons annually with acclaimed film, music, theater, and dance performances. The historic 900-seat theater, built in 1878, is the oldest in New Hampshire, the second oldest in New England, and the fourteenth oldest operating in the United States. Designated by the U.S. Senate as "An American Treasure" in the national Save America's Treasures Program through the National Park Service, The Music Hall is embarking on a major restoration project to restore and improve the historic theater. CLICK HERE to learn more. In addition to its own diverse programming, The Music Hall hosts community benefits and celebrations, contributes $4.1 million to the local economy, and acts as the cultural anchor in a thriving Seacoast economy.

Upcoming Events at The Music Hall

Literary: Ariel Lawhon

Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Talk: Cold Case Live

Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Historic Theater
Portsmouth, NH
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Teton Gravity Research: Beyond The Fantasy

Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Historic Theater
Portsmouth, NH
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Teton Gravity Research: Beyond The Fantasy

Music: Halley Neal Trio

Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 8:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music - The Brit Pack

Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Historic Theater
Portsmouth, NH
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Comedy - Gabby Bryan

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Comedy - Kelly MacFarland

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 8:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music: Alisan Porter

Monday, Dec 2, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Literary: Chip Leighton with What Time is Noon

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music - Griffin House

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 6:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music - Griffin House

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:30pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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MUSE: A Salute to Holiday Divas!

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music: Thanks to Gravity

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music: Thanks to Gravity

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 8:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Music: T.3 - The Falalalonely Tour

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 8:00pm
The Music Hall Lounge
Portsmouth, NH
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Recent News

The Music Hall's Digital Magazine Newsletter for October-December 2024

October - December 2024 Digital Magazine Our digital and print magazine is on a 3-month cycle. The next issue will arrive at the end of December. Read Our Magazine At A Glance Calendar A Look At What's Inside - On the Cover: Don't miss…

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The Music Hall's Digital Magazine Newsletter for July-September 2024

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2024 DIGITAL MAGAZINE Our digital and print magazine is on a 3-month cycle. The next issue will arrive at the end of September. Read Our Magazine At A Glance Calendar A Look At What's Inside - On the Cover: New Hampshire…

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The Music Hall's Digital Magazine Newsletter for April - June 2024

A LOOK AT WHAT'S INSIDE On the Cover: Jason Mraz will headline the second annual Emerging Artists Benefit Concert. On Sale Now: Tom Rush, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jay Leno, Richard Dreyfuss, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Kenny G., Ghosts:…

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The Music Hall's Digital Magazine for January-March 2024

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The Music Hall Happenings Newsletter - December 5, 2023

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The Music Hall News - November 29, 2023

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The Music Hall News - November 1, 2023

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The Music Hall Just Announced: Ancient Aliens Live, Ammonium Maze, Carl Safina, and More!

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The Music Hall News - August 8, 2023

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The Music Hall's Digital Magazine - August and September 2023

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The Music Hall News - August 2, 2023

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The Music Hall News - July 26, 2023

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The Music Hall News - July 12, 2023

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The Music Hall News - July 5, 2023

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The Music Hall Announced: The Righteous Brothers, Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs, and More

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The Music Hall's Digital Magazine - June and July 2023

JUNE / JULY 2023 DIGITAL MAGAZINE Our digital and print magazine is on a 2-month cycle. The next issue will arrive in the end of July. READ OUR MAGAZINE AT A GLANCE CALENDAR A LOOK AT WHAT'S INSIDE - On Sale Now!: Ace Frehley (of Kiss),…

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The Music Hall News - May 24, 2023

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Early Bird Discount for The Sound of Music!

Don’t miss the magic of The Sound of Musicthis holiday season! This beloved classic, which tells the story of a problem named Maria, a governess for the von Trapp family set against the backdrop of Austria at the beginning of World War II, is…

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The Music Hall News - April 26, 2023

JUST ANNOUNCED Please check show pages for specific on sale times Talks THE BIG CALM WITH ANKATI DAY Sun., June 11 • Lounge Exhale...Take time for self care with The Big Calm. On Sale to Members: Wed., 4/26 On Sale to All: Fri.,…

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The Music Hall News - April 19, 2023

JUST ANNOUNCED Please check show pages for specific on sale times Music HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL Sun., July 30 - Historic Theater The legendary trumpeter and Grammy-winning vocalist tour behind Herb’s latest album. On Sale to Members:…

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The Music Hall's Digital Magazine - April/May 2023

APRIL / MAY 2023 DIGITAL MAGAZINE Our digital and print magazine is on a 2-month cycle. The next issue will arrive in the end of May. READ OUR MAGAZINE A LOOK AT WHAT'S INSIDE - Just Announced: Leslie Odom Jr., Melody Gardot, Geraldine…

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The Music Hall - This Week: Buy One, Get One Million Dollar Quartet Tickets!

AN EVENING WITH NEIGHBOR Sat., May 20 • Historic Theater Musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands today. On Sale to Members: Wed., 3/29 On Sale to All: Fri., 3/31 …

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The Music Hall This Week: Million Dollar Quartet Tickets For Just $30! Limited Offer!

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The Music Hall - Mid-February - March 2023 Digital Magazine

Our digital and print magazine is on a 6-week cycle. The next issue will arrive in the end of March. A LOOK AT WHAT'S INSIDE -Just Announced: Camille A. Brown & Dancers, April & May Lounge shows, more Comedian Bob Marley shows, &…

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The Music Hall - Brandi Carlile Tickets - Lower Prices Available

More Tickets Available! Spend Valentine's Day with Brandi Carlile in our intimate venue! We opened up more seats to the Brandi Carlile Benefit Concert. Buy your tickets now, and get a membership for free! We'll send a redemption code after…

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The Music Hall Happenings for the Week of January 25, 2023

HAYLEY REARDON Fri., April 7 • Lounge The critically acclaimed folk pop artist shares her colorful stories. On Sale to Members: Wed., 1/25 On Sale to All: Fri., 1/27 ELISABETH WYKERT Sat., April 22 • Lounge The Golden…

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The Music Hall Happenings for the Week of January 18, 2023

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The Music Hall's January And Mid-February Digital Magazine

JANUARY/MID-FEBRUARY 2023 DIGITAL MAGAZINE Our digital and print magazine is on a 6-week cycle. The next issue will arrive in the beginning of February. Read Our Magazine At A Glance Calendar A PEEK AT JANUARY/MID-FEBRUARY Curator's…

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