Things to do in Portsmouth
189+ things to do in Portsmouth this month
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Thu · Nov 19 · 3:30 PM
Middle Grade Book Club (Ages 8-12)
Newburyport Public Library · Newburyport
Thu · Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Happily Un-Ever After with Jenny & Polly
Reedmor Books & Brews · Portsmouth
Sun · Nov 29 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Papercutting Workshop with Dylan Metrano
Instructor: Dylan Metrano
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Sun · Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
A SELT Walk in the Woods – November 2026
Instructor: Bill McClure
Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire
As a fiddler,…Fri · Mar 26 · 7:30 PM
Jason Carter Band
Jason Carter Band +2
The Dance Hall · Kittery
Fri · Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Goodnight Moonshine Quartet feat. Molly Venter of Red Molly
Goodnight Moonshine Quartet +2
The Word Barn · Exeter
Sun · Dec 6 · 4:30 PM
A Cape Breton Christmas with Còig - early show
Còig
The Word Barn · Exeter
Thu · Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Not in My Name NH & 3S Present: American Doctor - film & conversation
Instructor: Not in My Name NH
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Thu · Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Home for the Holidays with High Range
High Range
The Word Barn · Exeter
Sat · Jan 23 · 8:00 PM
Draw the Line
Draw the Line
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Sat · Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
Springtide
Willy Clemetson +2
The Dance Hall · Kittery
Sun · Dec 27 · 1:00 PM
Demon Hunters KPOP Dance Party ft. DJ Golden
DJ Golden
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Sat · Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
TRSH - Gone Fishin' Tour
Trsh +3
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Wed · Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Long Story Short: Holidays
Instructor: Long Story Short +1
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Fri · Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Forest Fridays with Four Winds Nature Institute – Fall 2026 Session 3 of 4
Instructor: Sara DeSerres +1
Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire
Sat · Nov 14 · 2:30 PM
Powow River Poets Reading (IN-PERSON)
Author: Willy Ramirez +1
Newburyport Public Library · Newburyport
Fri · Oct 30 · 8:30 PM
Jay Fed - Live Music
Jay Fed - Live Music +1
CREW Ogunquit · Ogunquit
$70.00-$111.00Thu · Dec 3 · 7:30 PM
Joan Osborne - Relish Live
Joan Osborne - Relish Live +1
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
Dec 11 – Dec 23
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
$15Sat · Nov 28 · 4:00 PM
Legends of The Lounge Series: Molly Shuvani
Molly Shuvani
The Stone Church · Newmarket
It’s The…↻ RecurringSun · Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
The Bang Group: Nut/Cracked
The Bang Group
The Dance Hall · Kittery
Tue · Dec 1 · 7:00 PM
An Irish Christmas with John Doyle, Cathie Ryan and Mick McAuley
John Doyle +2
The Word Barn · Exeter
$10↻ RecurringThu · Dec 3 · 9:00 PM
🎓⚡️ COLLEGE NIGHT at The Stone Church ⚡️🎸
Saguaro & Friends
The Stone Church · Newmarket
$29.00-$70.00Sat · Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
Comedy with Jimmy Cash
Comedy with Jimmy Cash +1
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
$25Fri · Nov 20 · 8:00 PM
Neighbor (Night One)
Neighbor
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Fri · Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Willie Watson
Willie Watson
The Word Barn · Exeter
Fri · Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
The Lion Sisters
The Lion Sisters
The Word Barn · Exeter
Sat · Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
Captain Jack & The Strangers – A Tribute to Billy Joel
Captain Jack & The Strangers – A Tribute to Billy Joel +7
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
Sat · Dec 5 · 8:00 PM
Fortune
Fortune
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Fri · Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Goodnight Moonshine Quartet feat. Molly Venter of Red Molly. Special guest Riverado
Goodnight Moonshine Quartet +2
The Word Barn · Exeter
↻ RecurringSun · Dec 13 · 7:30 PM
Comedian Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Until Apr 1
11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition
Newburyport Art Association · Newburyport
Tue · Dec 8 · 8:00 PM
A Celtic Christmas with Lunasa
Lunasa
The Word Barn · Exeter
Thu · Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Horror Book Club with Jess
Reedmor Books & Brews · Portsmouth
$100.00Thu · Dec 31 · 7:00 PM
Jeff Pitchell’s Rock & Roll Allstars Dance Party
Jeff Pitchell +5
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
Sat · Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
Jordan TW Trio Celtic Christmas
Jordan TW Trio
The Word Barn · Exeter
Welcome to…Sat · Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
SOME Fest 2026
Krill +8
The Dance Hall · Kittery
Sat · Nov 21 · 8:00 PM
Def Leppard’s Journey with Keith Carmichael
Def Leppard’s Journey +1
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
FreeSun · Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
Owls of New England
The Word Barn · Exeter
Sat · Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Mamma Mania – The American ABBA Tribute
Mamma Mania – The American ABBA Tribute +1
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
$15Sat · Nov 14 · 4:00 PM
Legends of The Lounge Series: Andy Klosenski
Andy Klosenski
The Stone Church · Newmarket
$40.00 -…Sun · Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
It's Christmas! Featuring the Deep Blue "C" Studio Orchestra
Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra +5
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
Thu · Nov 19 · 3:00 PM
Classics Book Group (IN PERSON)
Newburyport Public Library · Newburyport
$15 advance |…Sat · Dec 19 · 7:30 PM
Jason Anderson + Friends: Home for the Holidays
Jason Anderson +1
The Dance Hall · Kittery
Sat · Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
Foxglove 'Maybe a Daydream' Record Release Show
Foxglove
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Dec 16 – Dec 18
Arts & Education: A Christmas Carol
Arts & Education: A Christmas Carol
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
$20Fri · Dec 18 · 8:00 PM
A Sans Souci Holiday Special (Night One)
Max Chase +3
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Wed · Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
Letters to Cleo w/ The Sheila Divine
Letters to Cleo +1
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Sun · Nov 22 · 7:00 PM
Laurie MacAllister (of Red Molly) and Seth Glier
Laurie MacAllister +1
The Word Barn · Exeter
↻ RecurringSat · Dec 12 · 8:00 PM
Comedian Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Tue · Nov 10 · 8:00 PM
Briston Maroney - Normal Heights Tour w/ Noah Pope
Briston Maroney +1
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Dec 3 – Dec 6
Sole City Dance Presents The Nutcracker
Sole City Dance Presents The Nutcracker +1
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
About PMAC…Sat · Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
PMAC Teen Rock, Blues, and Jazz Show
About PMAC
The Dance Hall · Kittery
Fri · Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
Shotguns N’ Roses – a GnR Tribute
Shotguns N’ Roses – a GnR Tribute +1
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
$15Thu · Nov 19 · 8:00 PM
A Strange Day & Transmission
A Strange Day +1
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Fri · Oct 30 · 9:00 PM
Vivid
Vivid
Wally's Pub · Hampton
$15Sat · Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Legends of The Lounge Series: Amorphous Trio
Amorphous Trio +3
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Sat · Mar 27 · 8:00 PM
Vyntyge Skynyrd & Whammer Jammer
Vyntyge Skynyrd +1
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Sun · Nov 8
Hernan Diaz with "Ply"
Author: Hernan Diaz
The Music Hall · Portsmouth
Sun · Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Form + Function Artisan Fair
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Robben Harris…Sun · Nov 22 · 5:00 PM
Jazz Casual: Robben Harris and the Free Thinkers
Robben Harris and the Free Thinkers
The Dance Hall · Kittery
$20Sat · Dec 19 · 8:00 PM
A Sans Souci Holiday Special (Night Two)
Sans Souci JGB
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Until Feb 14
Sunday NFL Football
Sunday NFL Football
CREW Ogunquit · Ogunquit
$36.50-$77.50Fri · Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Runnin' Down a Dream
Runnin' Down a Dream
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
Wed · Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Stitch & Stories: Beginner Embroidery
Reedmor Books & Brews · Portsmouth
Inspired by…Sun · Nov 15 · 5:00 PM
Jazz Casual: Marc Chillemi Quintet- Blue Note Tribute
The Marc Chillemi Quintet +6
The Dance Hall · Kittery
$30Sat · Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
Bearly Dead
Bearly Dead
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Fri · Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Mostly Maiden – The Mostly Iron Maiden Experience
Mostly Maiden – The Mostly Iron Maiden Experience +1
Rochester Opera House · Rochester
Tue · Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
AJ Lee & Blue Summit w/ The Cody Sisters
AJ Lee & Blue Summit +1
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Sat · Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Wire Tree Art Workshop w/ Artist Ryan Kelley
Instructor: Artist Ryan Kelley +1
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Sat · Mar 6 · 8:00 PM
Joshua Tree – The Nation’s Premier U2 Tribute
Joshua Tree
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
$90.00 -…↻ RecurringSat · Dec 19 · 7:30 PM
Judy Collins Farewell Tour
Judy Collins
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
$42.50-$83.50Sat · Nov 21 · 7:30 PM
Crystal Bowersox
Crystal Bowersox
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
Thu · Jan 21 · 8:00 PM
Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
↻ RecurringFri · Dec 11 · 8:00 PM
Comedian Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Sun · Nov 15 · 8:00 PM
Tune-Yards w/ Rituals of Mine
Tune-Yards +1
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Sat · Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
Sam Shackleton - North American Headline Tour
Sam Shackleton
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Fri · Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
A Winter Solstice Celebration with Low Lily
Low Lily
The Word Barn · Exeter
Dan Blakeslee…Sat · Dec 12 · 7:30 PM
Dan Blakeslee's Christmasland Jubilee
Dan Blakeslee +1
The Dance Hall · Kittery
$25Sat · Nov 21 · 8:00 PM
Neighbor (Night Two)
Neighbor
The Stone Church · Newmarket
$57.50-$98.50Fri · Nov 27 · 7:30 PM
Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
$90.50Thu · Nov 26 · 11:30 AM
Thanksgiving Buffet - 1:30 p.m. Seating
Jonathan's · Ogunquit
Sat · Dec 5 · 8:00 PM
Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest
Cecil Baldwin +4
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
Fri · Nov 13 · 8:30 PM
Alok Vaid-Menon
Alok Vaid-Menon
3S Artspace · Portsmouth
$22Sat · Dec 5 · 8:00 PM
Sneaky Miles
Sneaky Miles
The Stone Church · Newmarket
Fri · Jan 22 · 8:00 PM
Every Breath You Take – A Tribute to Sting & The Police
Every Breath You Take – A Tribute to Sting & The Police
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Tue · Oct 27 · 5:00 PM
Just the Facts - Nonfiction Book Group (VIRTUAL)
Newburyport Public Library · Newburyport
Mon · Oct 26 · 7:00 PM
West Coast Swing Lessons with Alyssa Schoeller
Instructor: Alyssa Schoeller
Rockingham Ballroom · Newmarket
↻ RecurringSat · Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
Story Time Every Saturday!!
Barnes & Noble Newington · Newington
Fri · Jan 15 · 8:00 PM
AM Gold Yacht Rock
AM Gold Yacht Rock
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Sat · Nov 7 · 9:00 PM
Red Light
Red Light
Wally's Pub · Hampton
Thu · Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
Romance at Reedmor with Jason
Reedmor Books & Brews · Portsmouth
Fri · Nov 13 · 8:00 PM
Shot of Poison with Special Guest Rotten Apple
Shot of Poison +1
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Sat · Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
Dirty Deeds
Dirty Deeds
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Thu · Nov 12 · 1:00 PM
Book Bites Cookbook Group (IN PERSON)
Newburyport Public Library · Newburyport
Thu · Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Beauty School Dropout
Beauty School Dropout
Wally's Pub · Hampton
Fri · Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
S. Carey with special guest Hrishikesh Hirway
S. Carey +1
The Word Barn · Exeter
Wed · Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Nocturnal Mammals: Nature’s Night Shift with The Center for Wildlife – October 2026
Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire
↻ RecurringThu · Dec 31 · 9:00 PM
Dark Desert Eagles
Dark Desert Eagles
Blue Ocean Music Hall · Salisbury
Tue · Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Mick Flannery
Mick Flannery
The Word Barn · Exeter
Events in Portsmouth, NH
Concerts, comedy, theater, author readings and community happenings, collected straight from local venue calendars and updated daily. Portsmouth's compact downtown holds the Music Hall, 3S Artspace and the Press Room, with an outdoor summer season at Prescott Park on the river.