Upcoming Events
Live at the Historic Theater
Chris Trapper
Chris Trapper has become a modern day acoustic troubadour and storyteller, using his honeyed tenor and humor to withstand the test of time.
Live at the Historic Theater
Ward Hayden & The Outliers
The Boston-based band returns to The Music Hall with an electrifying mix of country and rock.
Met at The Music Hall
HD Encore: Rigoletto (Verdi)
Director Michael Mayer reimagines Verdi’s towering tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960—an ideal setting for this eternal conflict of depravity and innocence.
Book Club
Book Club: American Dirt
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 American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.
Director's Club
Director's Club: The Bungalow Club at Exeter
Warm up to The Bungalow Club's outdoor fire pits or enjoy the beautiful decor and ambiance inside their open bar area. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to meet The Music Hall’s new Executive Director, Tina Sawtelle.
Wildcard Movies
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (2003)
A disciple of Gandhi, a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, Rustin dared to live as an openly gay man during the fiercely homophobic 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
Thank you to our sponsors
Season Sponsors
Contributing Partner
Box Office Sponsor
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