Seacoast LitFest

Sun Sep 07 2025 at 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801 | Portsmouth

The Music Hall
Publisher/HostThe Music Hall
Seacoast LitFest
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Celebrating 20 years of Writers On A New England Stage
Presented in partnership with The Music Hall & New Hampshire Public Radio
https://www.themusichall.org/seacoast-litfest/
ABOUT SEACOAST LITFEST
An inspiring multi-day celebration, the Seacoast LitFest brings together bestselling authors, thought leaders, and curious readers for an unforgettable literary experience on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. From lively book chats and author talks to a vibrant book fair and community events, the festival invites audiences of all ages to connect. Presented by New Hampshire Public Radio and The Music Hall, two of the state’s leading voices for storytelling and culture.
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & AUTHORS
JENNY SLATE WITH "LIFEFORM"
Sun., Sep. 7 at 4pm
From actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author of Little Weirds, Jenny Slate, comes a wild, soulful, hilarious collection depicting the journey into motherhood as you’ve never seen it before.
DAN BROWN WITH "THE SECRET OF SECRETS"
Sun., Sep. 10 at 7pm
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Dan Brown, one of the best-selling authors of all time, will return for a hometown launch, right here in Portsmouth, NH, as the grand finale and keynote speaker for the launch of the new Seacoast LitFest and the 20th anniversary celebration of Writers on a New England Stage. Brown will appear live with his brand-new novel, The Secret of Secrets — making Portsmouth the second stop on his exclusive world-wide book tour.
Stay tuned for more information for the Seacoast LitFest including the new special talks panel, book fairs and book clubs, and other exciting 20th anniversary celebrations!
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PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
The Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Auger Building Company
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