Upcoming Events
Writers on a New England Stage
Rebecca Carroll [Livestream]
A stirring and powerful memoir recounting black cultural critic Rebecca Carroll’s painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood in rural New Hampshire in order to forge her identity as a black woman in America.
Book Club
Book Club: Memorial Drive
A benefit for Music Hall members at our Contributor-level and above. Evenings include time for socializing followed by a moderated discussion. This month’s title is Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway.
Comedy Rentals
Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza
Eastern Propane & Oil presents: Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza
Mike McDonald brings his Comedy Extravaganza back for its 20th Anniversary year. This limited seating Valentine’s weekend event will feature the hilarious Jimmy Tingle, super funny Carolyn Plummer and the brilliant Paul D’Angelo.
Wildcard Movies
Black Ballerina
The story of several black women from different generations who fell in love with ballet who faced formidable challenges, and shows how far we still have to go.
Live at the Historic Theater
Vapors of Morphine
Vapors of Morphine is a Boston-based rock band with an unusual lineup, dreamy soundscapes, and inventive arrangements.
This event will feature a socially distanced in-person audience as well as a livestream.
Live at the Historic Theater
Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned over 50 years, having recorded with the likes of brother James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimmy Buffet. This event will feature a socially distanced in-person audience as well as a livestream.
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About The Music Hall
In 1878, The Music Hall opened its doors as a Vaudeville theater, bringing a fresh cultural vibrancy to the city of Portsmouth. Fast forward 140 years and The Music Hall—now with a second theater—has been pivotal in a revitalization of downtown into one of the most robust arts destinations in New England.
We are a vibrant cultural and community hub. We host over 130,000 patrons every year. Our passion is to inspire, educate, and connect audiences through the power of live performances and on-screen programming. We aim to ignite creativity, purpose, and a sense of community.
“the beating cultural heart of New Hampshire’s seacoast”
– The Boston Globe