Come Together at The Music Hall

Some occasions call for a different kind of setting. A curated dinner on the Historic Theater stage, a wedding reception in The Lounge, or a holiday party with family in the Members Club—each offers its own way to gather in downtown Portsmouth. Our hospitality team will work with you to plan an event that feels comfortable, thoughtful, and personal.


Private event hosts, we offer three distinct venue experiences tailored to your vision:

  • The Historic Theater: A grand, Victorian-era gem, perfect for private on-stage dining events, galas, or curated celebrations, corporate presentations, professional trainings, or client appreciation events.
  • The Music Hall Lounge: A sleek, contemporary space for up to 115 guests – ideal for wedding receptions, cocktail and holiday parties, corporate meetings with breakout spaces, daytime presentations.
  • The Members Club: A stylish, versatile venue next door to the Historic Theater, perfect for life events like birthdays, anniversaries, milestone celebrations and wedding cocktail parties, plus daytime meetings in an unconventional atmosphere, and professional networking events. Meetings for up to 30 guests, and private events for up to 80 guests.

Performers, choose between two venues: The Music Hall’s Historic Theater, a beautifully renovated 895 seat Victorian-era theater, or our modern and intimate 115 seat Music Hall Lounge. Both are in the heart of downtown Portsmouth.

Ray Lamontagne

The Historic Theater

An 895-seat Victorian-era theater. Fall in love with this non-traditional and tastefully unique event space, perfect for any type of gathering.

The Music Hall Lounge

The Lounge offers the same fabulous amenities as the Historic Theater, in a contemporary intimate setting for up to 115 guests.

The Members Club

​Located directly next door to the Historic Theater, The Members Club versatility and tiered layout ensure that every occasion is elevated with impeccable style and service.

Performance Rental Inquiry Form

Interested in hosting a performance with us? Fill out this inquiry form so that we can get an idea of how best to accommodate your needs.

Private Rental Inquiry Form

Interested in hosting a private event with us? Fill out this inquiry form so that we can get an idea of how best to accommodate your needs.

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The Music Hall Names Markus Gottschlich as President & CEO

The Music Hall Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Markus Gottschlich, an Austrian-American arts executive and Steinway Artist with more than 15 years of cultural leadership experience, has been appointed as The Music Hall’s next President & CEO. Following a thoughtful and thorough search process, Markus will officially begin on September 1, stepping […]

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