The summer performances at Prescott Park include concerts, theater and art shows by juried artists and craftspeople, and more. Check our Calendar section for more specific events being held as we get them in. Bring a blanket or chairs, and if staying in a hotel, they have them for rent at the park … [Read more...]
Theater, Entertainment
Verizon Wireless Arena (Manchester)
Excellent venue for sports events (about 10,000 seats). Acoustics are not known to be as good as some for concerts. There's parking across the street, however street parking is also possible if you get there a tad early. Our tip for after-event exit path to highway is to forget the Granite Street … [Read more...]
Palace Theater (Manchester)
Can't rave enough about its old world charm which has been preserved from its beginning in 1915. Performances here are a treat because it's big enough to feel like you're going to the theater but small enough to enjoy performances from wherever you're seated (880 seats). They have their own … [Read more...]
Colonial Theater (Keene)
A nostalgic, lovely historic theater that underwent renovation in the 90s preserving original features, it offers some really good films and performances for both adults and children, including some pretty big name entertainment. Comfortable seating. 95 Main Street, Keene, NH Box Office: … [Read more...]
The Music Hall Loft (Portsmouth)
The Music Hall Loft is a modern, sleek, smaller, more intimate venue for performances, with a full bar and gourmet food offerings. 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH Box Office: (603) 436-2400 Current/Upcoming Events … [Read more...]
The Music Hall Historic Theater (Portsmouth)
The Music Hall is a beautifully restored historic 1878 Victorian performing arts theater with a (somewhat controversial) "Beaux Art" Wizard of Oz lobby. National acts, comedy, concerts, plays and international screenings plus children's performances and events. 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, … [Read more...]
Capitol Center for the Arts (Concord)
A fully renovated 1300-seat venue with a retro Egyptian theme décor, hosting Broadway, dance and international performances, pop and country stars, family shows and school-time shows. Balcony seating may be a tad tight for larger or taller people. 44 S Main St., Concord, NH (603) … [Read more...]
Pontine Theater (Portsmouth)
Pontine Theatre, a two-person ensemble, is well known for a large body of innovative original productions that celebrate the history and culture of New England. These include a staging of Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s 1869 novel, The Story of a Bad Boy; an original adaptation of Brewster’s Rambles About … [Read more...]
Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music (Nelson)
In addition to their own String Quartet, Apple Hill also hosts visiting faculty from far and wide who come to teach at their summer music camps. Faculty and student performances are held in their on-site Concert Barn which seats 120 in a rustic and rural environment. Concert goers can reserve … [Read more...]
Peterborough Players (Peterborough)
Located about halfway between Nashua and Keene using Route 101, the very popular Peterborough Players Professional Theater Co. presents a full summer schedule of performances for both adults and children in an intimate 250-seat theater in a restored 18th century barn at historic Stearns Farm. Off … [Read more...]