Where We Serve You

The Music Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center comprised of two venues in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. One is an 895-seat Victorian-era theater, recently restored and renovated; the other is a 116-seat nightclub-style, converted storefront venue, which opened in 2011 and was recently renovated in 2022.

The Historic Theater

Built in 1878, the Historic Theater is a beautifully restored and renovated Vaudeville-era theater.

The Lounge

Converted from a retail store and originally opened in 2011, the Lounge is a contemporary space with a nightclub vibe and seats about 100.

The Members Club

This newly renovated, speakeasy-style club invites our members and sponsors to a private, intimate space located on 104 Congress Street.

The Kearsage House

Acquired in 2025, this landmark property in downtown Portsmouth reflect's our commitment to preserving local history.

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications of both theaters for visiting production members, renters, and the curious.

From Our Blog

Member Spotlight: Elaine Appatang-Butts and Fred Butts

“In celebration of May Membership Month, we are spotlighting members of our community. Let us introduce you to Elaine and Fred, who have been Music Hall Members since 2015! We recently asked them about their favorite things about The Music Hall, and they were kind enough to take the time to share: What is your […]

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