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Stand Up Audio

Saturday, May 9, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

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.

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Kim Richey

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

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.

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PMAC Jazz Night: Kind of Blue

Friday, May 15, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

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.

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Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

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.

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Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA

Sunday, May 17, 2026

• The Historic Theater

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!

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Nat Zegree's The History of Rock 'n' Roll Part 2

Thursday, May 21, 2026

• The Historic Theater

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.

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The Music Hall & Boston Jazz Foundation Present: Seba Molnar

Friday, May 29, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

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.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert - Tragic Pathos

Sunday, May 31, 2026

• The Historic Theater

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.

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Scott Moreau’s Tribute to Johnny Cash - My Life As The Man In Black

June 4 – June 5, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Scott Moreau pays tribute to "The Man In Black" by showcasing Johnny's most beloved songs, as well as some of the hidden gems from his musical catalogue. 

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Willy Porter

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Porter’s live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence, and muscle—at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in the way that his voice blends and fuses with his fret work.

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Turnpike Troubadours with special guest Lucero

Sunday, June 7, 2026

• Whittemore Center Arena

The Billboard-charting American country band brings their Wild America Tour to the Whittemore Center this spring, with support from the genre-blending Memphis-based alt-country group, Lucero.

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A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster

Thursday, June 11, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Spend an evening with Music Hall favorites Rich DiMare and Ron Poster as they perform classics from the Frank Sinatra songbook.

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Reed Foehl

Friday, June 12, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Raised in a small New England town, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl’s folk-Americana music tells stories that push boundaries while paying homage to tradition.

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Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

Thursday, June 18, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music, having built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.

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Rebecca Loebe

Thursday, June 18, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Austin-based singer-songwriter delivers a lyric driven, full-throated sound typical of modern troubadours like Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Phoebe Bridgers, “mixing resilience, empowerment, and just a bit of pissed-off punch.” (Rolling Stone Country)

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Strike Up The Band: A Benefit Concert for Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Step back in time to the glitz, glamour, and jazz-infused Roaring 20s with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra for a night of iconic music from the era, with selections from Gershwin, Bernstein, Rodgers, and more!  

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The Massacoustics

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The two-piece band hailing from the quiet, winding roads and hills of Western Massachusetts blend elements of alt-country, Americana, and southern rock in a sound as raw as the landscapes they call home.

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Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile

Friday, June 26, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Peter Mulvey's and Jenna Nicholls' creation of Floyd Mercantile is much more than just an album—it’s a document of place, of three musicians in a room, of songs (old and new) allowed to breathe in the quiet of a Virginia afternoon.

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Fitz and The Tantrums: Man on the Moon Tour

Saturday, June 27, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The multi-platinum selling soul-pop outfit Fitz and The Tantrums head out this summer on a massive headline tour, bringing their forever-mesmerizing live shows back to stages as they celebrate their most daring album yet.

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Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez Trio

Sunday, June 28, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Playing original repertoire, much of it collaboratively written, the new all-star trio of Grammy-winner Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda, and drummer Antonio Sanchez embarks nightly on fearless explorations that audiences will find irresistible.  

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Scott Kirby & Noah Robertson

Monday, June 29, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

This duo brings a blend of soulful folk-rock, intricate guitar work, and the authentic storytelling that has made them a "must-see" collaboration!

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OK Go

Friday, July 10, 2026

• The Historic Theater

OK Go is a multi-award-winning creative powerhouse known for their boundary-pushing music videos and eclectic sound with a 30-year career that spans chart-topping hits and a spot in the permanent collection of MoMA.

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Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

Sunday, July 12, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Known for an immaculately crafted but endlessly surprising sound, Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy for nearly four decades as one of the most influential and widely celebrated acts in bluegrass and roots music.

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Eric Hutchinson

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

To celebrate his first new album in four years, Repeating Myself, Eric Hutchinson hits the road with a tour packed with soulful music, dynamic vocals, and the singer-songwriter’s trademark dry humor and storytelling.

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John Waite

Friday, July 17, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Experience the 40-year career of rock icon John Waite, featuring legendary hits from his solo career like “Missing You,” “Isn’t It Time,” and unforgettable power ballads from The Babys and Bad English.

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An Evening with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Thursday, July 23, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “protectors of the American folk song,” Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are pillars of the modern acoustic music world and their rich, remarkable career that spans over twenty-five years.

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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Friday, July 24, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Co-founder of the Heartbreakers and lead touring guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, Mike Campbell brings his longtime side project into the spotlight.

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Cat Power: The Greatest Tour

Sunday, July 26, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Join Cat Power on a very special limited series of shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her milestone 2006 album, The Greatest, performing the record in its entirety live.

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Men At Work x Toad The Wet Sprocket

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

• Whittemore Center Arena

The Music Hall at the Whittemore Center presents an unforgettable night of Melbourne pub rock and Santa Barbara alternative with Grammy-winning anthems from the 80s and the recognizable sounds of 90s alt-rock!

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Richard Marx

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer’s career has spanned four decades of chart success and creative reinvention while remaining one of those enduring and versatile talents in modern music.

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I’m With Her - Sing Me Alive Tour 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The three-time Grammy-winning folk supergroup, made up of Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz, has introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music.  

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Here Come The Mummies

Friday, September 18, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).

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Joshua Bell Plays Lalo with Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, September 20, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Join world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell for an unforgettable evening of passion, virtuosity, and orchestral brilliance as he performs Lalo’s Simphonie espagnole with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra.

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UB40: The Unstoppable Tour 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• The Historic Theater

One of the most successful and influential British groups of all time with more than 100 million albums sold, UB40 has earned their title of legends in the reggae/pop genre, with their trademark global #1 hit "Red Red Wine".

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Five for Fighting with String Quartet

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Five For Fighting has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” and more.

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JR Richards (Dishwalla Original Singer)

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The original lead singer and songwriter for the platinum-selling band Dishwalla, JR Richards’ career spans more than 20 years, selling millions of records, penning chart-topping hits, and performing around the world.

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