Arts events in Portsmouth

Check out happening arts events all around Portsmouth, NH

Josh Ritter in Portsmouth

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm 3S Artspace

Corinne Bailey Rae

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt

 Fri, 27 Feb The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Parking Lyle Lovett with John Hiatt

 Sun, 01 Mar at 12:30 am The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

JJ Grey & Mofro

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

JJ Grey & Mofro in Portsmouth

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm Music Hall

Adam Weiner aka LOW CUT CONNIE (solo)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 22 to 28

No Static

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Shemekia Copeland in Portsmouth

 Sun, 19 Apr at 07:00 pm Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club

Back To the Eighties Show - Jessie's Girl

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Something Wonderful Tonight - Tribute to Eric Clapton & George Harrison

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Seacoast Repertory Theatre

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 pm Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Mean Girls - The Musical at Seacoast Repertory Theatre

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Seacoast Skating with the Stars

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra: American Voices

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

The Gallery at Jimmy's Presents Salsa Nights

 Sun, 01 Feb at 07:00 pm 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Larry Fleet

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Melt

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 28

Menopause - The Musical 2

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

A Conversation With Dr. Temple Grandin

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Vundabar – ‘Gawk’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour

 Sun, 10 May at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 74

Grease at Seacoast Repertory Theatre

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:30 pm Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Coyote Island

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 22 to 28

Southgate, Granite Tomb Local Showcase January 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm WSCA Radio

The Moth Mainstage

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Crush: Dave Matthews Band Tribute

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 28

Eco City Animation Workshop w/ Artist Ezra Wube

 Sat, 07 Feb at 01:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 113

Vanna Pacella & Savoir Faire

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 17 to 22

Paint Your Partner – Picasso Style! $69 per pair

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:30 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

The Barr Brothers w/ Land of Talk

 Tue, 24 Feb at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 85

Alix Morris with "A Year with the Seals"

 Wed, 04 Feb at 07:00 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Altar Boyz at Seacoast Repertory Theatre

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Where's my Cow? Paint Night Sip & Paint | Holiday Inn Portsmouth

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Art by the Sea-Gull Sip and Paint at Holiday Inn | Portsmouth

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Palaver Chamber Series: Night Sky and the Number Pi

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm 131 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

3 Week Watercolor 201 Workshop! $175

 Mon, 02 Feb at 06:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Winter Blue Bird Paint Night! $39 Paint and Sip! Paint a Canvas or Tote Bag

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - The Musical at Seacoast Repertory Theatre

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Exploring Resin Art Workshop!

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm 2992 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Local Artist Series - Corduroy at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Mon, 26 Jan at 07:00 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Beginning Mosaics

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am Port City Makerspace USD 87

Swan Lake | Portsmouth | January 25, 2026

 Sun, 25 Jan at 04:00 pm The Music Hall

Jazz Parlor featuring Mike Frengel Trio

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Oracle Card Making Workshop

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm 2992 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Emanuel Casablanca w/ Lee & Dr. G

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm The Press Room

Portsmouth NH Monthly Fiction Book Club

Wed, 21 Jan at 05:30 pm 170 West Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5663, United States

Female Only Paint night @ Sage Ink!

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm 3168 Lafayette road

Paint Your Partner – Picasso Style! $69 per pair

 Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Art Journaling Workshop

Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm 2992 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Forever Plaid at Seacoast Repertory Theatre

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:30 pm Seacoast Repertory Theatre

The Featherweight - Dance & Live Music w/ Exit Dance Theatre & Tiger Saw

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 28

Bouquet of Tulips Paint Night Portsmouth Holiday Inn

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Punch Needle Mug Rugs (Coasters)! $39 plus $30 material fee

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:30 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

A Band of Brothers

 Sun, 01 Feb at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Wine Glass Painting! $39

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Diaspora Radio plays David Bowie's Blackstar

 Thu, 22 Jan at 09:00 pm The Press Room

Local History: A Place of Healing

 Tue, 20 Jan at 06:30 pm 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Stomp

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Lizz Wright in Portsmouth

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club

3-Week Project: Paint Underglazes on Pottery

 Mon, 26 Jan at 07:00 pm 865 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

AMERICAN REVOLUTION Film Screening & Discussion

 Thu, 05 Feb at 04:00 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Karen Morgan

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Granite Goodness: LIVE! Local Podcasters Night

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 28

18th-Century Quill Writing Workshop (Beginner)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Galentines or Valentines Paint and Sip! $39

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:30 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Solas

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Free Guitar Sundays Concert: Bin Hu, classical guitar

 Sun, 08 Feb at 03:00 pm Portsmouth Music and Arts Center

Friday the 13th Flash Tattoo Event!

Fri, 13 Feb at 11:00 am 3168 Lafayette road

Acrylic Painting Workshop:Traditional Mushrooms & Flowers $39

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Infinity Song World Tour ll Continues...

 Thu, 19 Mar at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 36

Saturday Sculpt with Alli!

 Tue, 03 Mar at 07:00 pm 865 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Kids Shrinky Dinks Class

 Tue, 27 Jan at 04:00 pm 2992 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Watercolor Botanicals and Florals 3 Week Workshop at the Studio

 Sun, 01 Feb at 12:00 pm 170 West Rd Suite 6D, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Lucky Duck Watercolor Sip and Paint Portsmouth | Holiday Inn

 Wed, 11 Mar at 06:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Wine Glass Painting! $39

 Wed, 21 Jan at 12:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Watercolor Painting Workshop:Beach Umbrella! $42

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 am Seacoast ArtSpot

Sea Turtle Paint Night! $39 Paint and Sip! Paint a Canvas or Tote Bag

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:30 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Paint Your Partner: Valentines Date Night! $69 per pair

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Free Guitar Sundays Concert: Kevin Loh, classical guitar

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 pm Portsmouth Music and Arts Center

Parking The Wailin' Jennys

 Thu, 23 Apr at 11:30 pm The Historic Theater at The Music Hall

Franconia Ridge Watercolor Sip and Paint | Portsmouth Holiday Inn

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

3 Week: Pottery Wall Hangings!

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm 865 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Chunky Knitting! Make a scarf or start a blanket! $42

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm 2992 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Whole Cloth Quilting Hot Pad Workshop (Beginner)

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop (Beginner)

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

2-Week Pet Portrait Watercolor Workshop with Pet Portrait Artist of the Year | Portsmouth

 Tue, 17 Feb at 06:30 pm 170 West Rd Suite 6D, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire

Bigs and Littles Paint Party: Gnomes!- 2 for $59

 Sun, 08 Feb at 04:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Tess Gerritsen at the Book Nook

 Wed, 11 Feb at 04:00 pm Portsmouth Book Nook Free

Old 97's w/ Lizzie No

 Wed, 25 Mar at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 45

Stanley Jordan in Portsmouth

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club

Galentine's Day Sip and Paint @ Cheese Louise Portsmouth

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Cheese Louise Portsmouth USD 49

Acrylic Painting Workshop:Lighthouse Sunset $39

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Paint Your Pet: Pop Art Edition! $55

 Fri, 20 Feb at 06:30 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Hello, West End -- open to everyone who works in the West End, free of charge

 Wed, 21 Jan at 08:30 am 973 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4229, United States

Earthkit w/ Cursed On Earth, Kong Moon, & Creator DGM

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm The Press Room

Gal'entine's Watercolor Sip and Paint | Holiday Inn Portsmouth

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Watercolor Painting Workshop:Lavender Fields $42

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 am Seacoast ArtSpot

Haggis X1 at 3S Artspace

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace

The Steel Wheels

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 34