Join us in conversations about 21st century-living. These are forums, presentations, and interviews that tackle issues both hyper-local and global with experts from a variety of fields.

 

TedxPortsmouth 2026: Uncharted Official Watch Party

Friday, May 8, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

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.

Story Pirates Live

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• The Historic Theater

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.

SEACOAST LITFEST - A Conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin

Friday, June 12, 2026

• The Historic Theater

An animal scientist and autism self-advocate, Dr. Temple Grandin is a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals and speaking on neurodiversity through her unique perspective as a visual thinker on the autism spectrum.

The Middle Live: What’s at Stake for You in November?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Join us for a live recording of The Middle with Jeremy Hobson. This timely program will explore what’s at stake, bringing regional context to the issues shaping the moment across the nation.