ABOUT SEACOAST LITFEST
An inspiring multi-day celebration, the Seacoast LitFest brings together bestselling authors, thought leaders, and curious readers for an unforgettable literary experience on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. From lively book chats and author talks to a vibrant book fair and community events, the festival invites audiences of all ages to connect. Presented by New Hampshire Public Radio and The Music Hall, two of the state’s leading voices for storytelling and culture.
Presented in partnership with:
The Music Hall is a 501(c) 3 tax exempt, fiscally responsible not-for-profit organization, managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and a professional staff. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
seacoast litfest paSS
• Priority Orchestra seating for both keynote WNES events (Dan Brown and Jennifer Weiner)
• Passholder-only party
• Signed copy of Dan Brown's The Secret of Secrets ($38, hardcover)
• Signed copy of Jennifer Weiner's The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits ($30, hardcover)
• Post-show photo opportunity & book personalization with Jennifer Weiner
• Guaranteed access to a Special Edition CreativeMornings PKX with local authors & writers
• Exclusive access to the MacDowell Across the Table Conversations event in The Lounge featuring Mary Gaitskill and August Lamm
• Selection of books from participating authors
$250 PASS includes:
featured speaker lineup
Presented in partnership with The Music Hall & New Hampshire Public Radio
Chestnut Street Book Fair & Immersive Reading Experience
Sunday, Sep. 7 • 10am-2pm • Chestnut Street
A Conversation with Jennifer Weiner
Sunday, Sep. 7 • 4pm • Historic Theater
CreativeMornings PKX: Secrets
Monday, Sep. 8 • 9am • The Lounge
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
The Music Hall Book Club with Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Monday, Sep. 8 • 6pm • The Lounge
Book Club Meet-Up
Monday, Sep. 8 • 7pm • The Lounge
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Chestnut Street Book Fair & Immersive Reading Experience
Sunday, Sep. 7 • 10am-1pm (MOVED INSIDE THE MUSIC HALL)
This event will be moved INSIDE The Music Hall.
All parts of this event will still take place:
• Vendors will be placed ON STAGE of the Historic Theater
• The Immersive Reading Experience will feature glowing lights displayed across the gorgeous dome & chandelier, soothing classical music, & the perfect vibes for diving into a good book in the seats of the theater.
• Live music from Eloise Kirkpatrick & April Cushman and poetry from Jezmina von Thiele & Seana McCarthy will be in the Lower Lobby.
• Book Swap also in the Lower Lobby
• FREE KIDS BOOKS GIVEAWAY in the Upper Lobby with over 800 BOOKS TO GIVEAWAY to readers aged 0-13+
CreativeMornings PKX: Secrets
Mon., Sep. 8 • 9am
This special edition of CreativeMornings is all about secrets—the secrets of the creative process! Hear from a diverse panel of writers and authors during this special edition of CreativeMornings PKX at The Music Hall Lounge.
Hear from a diverse panel of local authors and writers, featuring: Abdi Nor Iftin, Lara Prescott, Diannely Antigua, and Mark Dagostino
Something for the Literary Early Birds!
Registration for this event is OPEN TO ALL!
The Music Hall Book Club: Real Americans by Rachel Khong & Book Club Meet-Up
Mon., Sep. 8 • 6-9pm
This special edition of The Music Hall's Book Club is open to ALL in celebration of the inaugural Seacoast LitFest!
Join us for a discussion of The New York Times Bestseller from Rachel Khong, Real Americans.
Following the event will be a special book club reception where local book clubs (including The Music Hall Book Club) are invited to The Lounge to mingle, discuss, and chat all things books!
Passholder Reception* & Red Carpet Event
Wed., Sep. 10 • 5pm
*Passholders Only
Seacoast LitFest Passholders are invited to an exclusive celebration at The Lounge on the final night of the festival.
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live music before hitting the red carpet on Chestnut Street!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
thursday, june 11
Writers on a New England Stage Presents
Jenna Bush Hager with special guest Shannon Garvey
The Music Hall Historic Theater • 7pm
Ticket includes signed hardcover copy of Shannon Garvey's June Baby
friday, june 12
A Conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin
The Music Hall Historic Theater • 7pm
Market Square Day!
saturday, june 13
Chip Leighton with Dad, Can You Not?
The Music Hall Lounge • 7pm
Ticket includes signed hardcover copy of Dad Can You Not?
sunday, june 14
Writers on a New England Stage Presents
Jill Lepore with These Truths
The Music Hall Historic Theater • 2pm
Writers on a New England Stage Presents
Barbara McQuade with The Fix
The Music Hall Historic Theater • 7pm
Seacoast LitFest Book Fair & Free Kids Books Giveaway
28 Chestnut St. • 10am - 2pm
Seacoast LitFest Panels (FREE!)
The Music Hall Lounge • 10am - 5pm
A lively book fair with local vendors and authors, featuring live music and poetry readings, free book swap, and free children's books for young readers
Live author panels and discussions covering a plethora of genres, with some Music Hall favorites, plus book signings and readings
Ticket includes signed paperback copy of These Truths
Ticket includes signed hardcover copy of The Fix
Click on each speaker to learn more and buy tickets
Experience the whole festival and SAVE $40 with a LitFest Pass!
We've made a limited number of Seacoast LitFest Passes available now for purchase! Get yours today!
A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SEACOAST LITFESS PASSES NOW AVAILABLE!
$150 Pass Includes:
Best seats available to Jenna Bush Hager, Dr. Temple Grandin, Jill Lepore, and Barbara McQuade
Signed copies of Jill Lepore's These Truths ($25, paperback) and Barbara McQuade's The Fix ($35, hardcover)
Copy of Shannon Garvey's June Baby ($30, hardcover)
Priority entrance to LitFest panels on Sunday, June 14
SEACOAST LITFEST PASS
Explore our gallery of photos from our inaugural Seacoast LitFest in September 2025, featuring bestselling authors Dan Brown and Jennifer Weiner.
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