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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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