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INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

Saturday, October 3, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Hailed as the world’s best Michael Jackson tribute, INVINCIBLE is a spectacular live theatrical concert celebrating the King of Pop’s legendary career.

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An Evening with Lucinda Williams and her band

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Multi-Grammy-winner Lucinda Williams delivers World’s Gone Wrong, a provocative, urgent blues-rock album addressing modern social cataclysms alongside guest artists such as Mavis Staples and Norah Jones.

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The Carole King & James Taylor Story

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

• The Historic Theater

This loving tribute takes you on an incredible journey through the careers of the 6x Grammy Award winner, 20x platinum hit maker, Carole King, and 5x Grammy Award winner and American folk legend James Taylor.  

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Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

• The Historic Theater

This fall, the world-renowned ensemble Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with the captivating harmonies of acclaimed vocal trio Girl Named Tom to bring their genre-defying arrangements to the stage.

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Thursday, October 22, 2026

• The Historic Theater

New Orleans ambassador Trombone Shorty blends rock, funk, and jazz ecstatic live performances, balancing chart-topping albums and Super Bowl sets with local youth advocacy.

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The Blind Boys of Alabama present Songs in the Key of Life

Sunday, October 25, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album, Songs in the Key of Life.

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The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty

Friday, October 30, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band encompasses the true unmistakable sound and execution of the original.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert - The Universe

Sunday, November 1, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The PSO launches its 29th season with a concert that brings the solar system—and all its intense, movie-worthy mystery—to life.  

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Black Violin: The Be Free Tour

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• The Historic Theater

The Grammy-nominated duo brings a high-energy, genre-defying experience that merges classical training with the pulse of hip-hop, inviting audiences into a night of boundary-breaking music, bold beats, soaring strings, and self-expression.

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ROCKY™ in Concert

Friday, November 6, 2026

• The Historic Theater

ROCKY™ in Concert. Experience the underdog story that defined a generation. Now bigger, bolder, and brought to life with a live symphony orchestra. Watch the original ROCKY™ film on the big screen while the iconic Bill Conti score is performed live, delivering every triumph, every heartbreak, and every adrenaline-fueled moment with knockout power.

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Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas – An Evening of Emo

Sunday, November 15, 2026

• The Historic Theater

Emo Orchestra pairs a full orchestral arrangement with featured guest The Spill Canvas for a theatrical performance of iconic emo anthems and classic hits.

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PSO Family Holiday Pops!

Sunday, December 20, 2026

• Portsmouth High Shcool

This year's Family Holiday Pops! concert brings together music inspired by traditions from around the world alongside familiar favorites, all in a festive, family-friendly program that celebrates community and the spirit of the season.  

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Sonic Live in Concert

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

• The Historic Theater

Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises with a live ensemble featuring rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists performing an array of the incredible and defining songs from the beloved video games.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert - Paint Me a Picture

Sunday, March 14, 2027

• The Historic Theater

The PSO’s winter concert features a color-filled program that will take audiences on a musical walk through galleries of sound and color.  

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Brandy Clark

Saturday, March 27, 2027

• The Historic Theater

Grammy-winning songwriter Brandy Clark brings her brilliant, time-honored storytelling, crisp hooks, and hit-filled Americana catalog to the stage for a powerful live performance.

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Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert - Love & Death

Sunday, May 23, 2027

• The Historic Theater

“Love & Death” explores the range and intensity of human emotion in PSO’s final concert of the Main Stage season.  

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