Events
Trace Bundy
Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience.
Emerging Artist Benefit Concert: John Legend
The EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer has proven himself a creative force who transcends boundaries and redefines what it means to be a modern artist.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
“In The Mood” for swing music? The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Portsmouth for an evening of big band classics that transport audiences back in time!
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Performs “Wild Symphony”
Join the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra for a musical adventure like no other with Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony! A whimsical and imaginative journey through the animal kingdom where students will expeirence how music can bring stories, and animals, to life.
TedxPortsmouth 2026: Uncharted
One of the biggest TEDx events in the country, TEDxPortsmouth is an immersive full-day event showcasing a diverse lineup of inspiring speakers, rousing artistic performances, local food and more.
TedxPortsmouth 2026: Uncharted Official Watch Party
Join The Music Hall and TEDxPortsmouth for the official TEDxPortsmouth 2026: Uncharted Watch Party! The event will be livestreamed on multiple screens in The Lounge, the next best thing to being at the Historic Theater in person.
Stand Up Audio
Four like-minded and passionate musicians bring together their own musical experience from cover bands to create an original rock group with a sound of their own.
Scott Patterson: The Midnight Highway Tour
Fans know him as Luke Danes from Gilmore Girls, but Scott Patterson is also an accomplished self-taught guitarist and has been writing songs and performing since he was nine years old.
Book Club: Shadow Ticket
A benefit for all Music Hall members, Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month in the lounge at Portwalk Place from 6-7:30pm. Evenings include time for socializing followed by a moderated discussion. This month’s title is Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon.
Shannon Garvey
In this moving debut novel set on the lush, beachy enclave of Block Island, a young woman reckons with love, loss, and the choices she must make to move forward.
Kim Richey
From her critically acclaimed self-titled debut in 1995 to her 2020 release, Kim Richey has consistently impressed listeners, garnered accolades, and attracted famous fans which have made her an in-demand collaborator.
Elizabeth Strout with "The Things We Never Say"
The Pulitzer Prize-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author’s new novel is a poignant meditation on loneliness, friendship, parenthood, and the importance of truth in a capsizing world.
PMAC Jazz Night: Kind of Blue
PMAC teaching artists—exceptional musicians from across the Seacoast—present a full-album performance of Kind of Blue, Miles Davis’s 1959 masterpiece with John Coltrane.
Brian Glowacki
Brian Glowacki’s likability on stage paired with sharp observations on life have quickly catapulted him into one of the nation’s premier emerging talents, opening for favorites like comedian Bob Marley.
Story Pirates Live
Get ready for Story Pirates Live, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience.
Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy
Both Massachusetts natives and former collegiate athletes, Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy create a collaborative and magnetic musical partnership, having toured up and down the East Coast.
Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Relive the sound, look, and joyful celebration of ABBA, down to the crystalline harmonies and original outrageous costumes, as Arrival From Sweden returns to The Music Hall!
Director's Club: Marathon Sports
Marathon Sports began in 1975 in a renovated apartment near Harvard Square and has since expanded to 28 locations throughout New England. We continue to deliver the Right Fit® experience for runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels.
Laura Zigman
The Devil Wears Prada meets White Lotus in a story of colliding egos and shocking betrayal, as intoxicatingly ice-cold as the pink Prosecco that flows all weekend. Evening’s Moderator: Ann Leary, New York Times bestselling author
Caitlin Peluffo
The New York-based comedian has been featured on the Late Show with James Corden, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, After Midnight and regularly opens for comedians like Maria Bamford, the late Gilbert Gotfried, and Gary Gulman.
Nat Zegree's The History of Rock 'n' Roll Part 2
After exploring the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in its earliest days, Nat Zegree’s History of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Part 2 picks up where the story left off.
Caitlin Peluffo
The New York-based comedian has been featured on the Late Show with James Corden, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, After Midnight and regularly opens for comedians like Maria Bamford, the late Gilbert Gotfried, and Gary Gulman.
Caitlin Peluffo
The New York-based comedian has been featured on the Late Show with James Corden, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, After Midnight and regularly opens for comedians like Maria Bamford, the late Gilbert Gotfried, and Gary Gulman.
Matt Fraser: America’s Top Psychic Medium
Join Matt Fraser, America’s Top Psychic Medium, for a night of LIVE psychic readings and undeniable proof of life after death. Audiences across the country are left amazed as Matt delivers heartfelt messages and jaw-dropping validations from the other side. Each show is an unforgettable emotional experience that resonates long after the curtain closes.
The Pout-Pout Fish
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout.
The Music Hall & Boston Jazz Foundation Present: Seba Molnar
The award-winning Boston-based saxophonist, composer, and educator is dedicated to preserving the tradition of jazz music while promoting a new generation of the genre.
Jim Colliton
Married and raising kids in the suburbs is the backdrop for Jim Colliton’s comedy, whether it’s lousy Father’s Day gifts, buying the wrong things at the supermarket, or just the daily pitfalls of being a dad.
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert - Tragic Pathos
Bringing the Main Stage season to a fittingly dramatic conclusion are two works that embrace the spectrum of human experience—from passion to grief, and ultimately death.