Entertainment events in Portsmouth

Check out happening entertainment events all around Portsmouth, NH

Candlelight Stroll

 Fri, 05 Dec at 04:30 pm 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Daylight Stroll

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Elks Lodge Christmas Party!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Elks Lodge #97

Kandace Springs at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Sun, 07 Dec Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Portsmouth Light-Up Parade - Greenwave Marching Band & Colorguard

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States

Bella's Bartok

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 24

Thanks to Gravity at the Music Hall Lounge

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Seas & Greetings Sip and Paint | Portsmouth Holiday Inn

Tue, 09 Dec at 06:30 pm Holiday Inn Portsmouth

Jane Monheit

 Sat, 20 Dec Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Todd Hearon & Sarah Levecque

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 22

Crush: Dave Matthews Band Tribute

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

Sunday Night Karaoke

 Sun, 07 Dec at 08:00 pm Clipper Tavern

Abrielle Scharf's Abby Holidays

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Armchair Boogie

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 20 to 24

COMEDY NIGHT: Stand-up Comedy

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm 175 High Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Comedian Tony V

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Roundabout Diner and Lounge USD 18 to 29

Ellis Paul at The Music Hall Lounge with Alice Peacock

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:30 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Winnacunnet Chamber Singers at Strawbery Banke

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Strawbery Banke Museum

Comedian Ken Rogerson

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm McCues Comedy Club at the RoundaboutDiner USD 29

Tree Lighting - Portsmouth NH

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States

Frank Santorelli (from HBO's Sopranos)

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm McCue's Comedy Club in the Roundabout Diner and Lounge USD 29

Think of The Children!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 34

Dragon Mom - Film Screening + Q&A

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 45

Cozy and Calm: An Herbal Tea Party for Winter Wellness with Flora Deadwick

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm 19 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH

DJ Mike

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 pm 2454 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Jazz Parlor: Lenny Bradford Trio

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

2025 DIASPORA RADIO SEASON PASS

 Thu, 01 Jan at 12:00 am The Press Room - Upstairs USD 147

Coyote Island

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

Diaspora Radio: Nevermind by Nirvana

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm The Press Room

Next Stop Comedy at Earth Eagle Brewings - Portsmouth

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Earth Eagle Brewings

Steve Gunn

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:30 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 22 to 28

Lauren Henderson - Holiday Favorites and More

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Paint Your Partner! $69 per pair

 Fri, 02 Jan at 06:30 pm 2992 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Portsmouth Wedding Show

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm The Venue at the Portwalk Place USD 13 to 23

Comedian Angel Rentas

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm McCues Comedy Club at the RoundaboutDiner USD 29

Jon Butcher

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Sunday Jazz Brunch

 Sun, 07 Dec at 10:00 am 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Seacoast Stories Podcast LIVE!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 68

Jon McLaughlin at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

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

No Static

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

NHAA Dinner Club

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:30 pm New Hampshire Art Association

Donna the Buffalo at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Sunday Jazz Supper: Christine & Friends

 Sun, 11 Jan at 06:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 17 to 22

Griefmonger, Granite Tomb's Local Showcase February 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm WSCA Radio

Kandace Springs in Portsmouth

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club

December Concert - Christmas Music from Northern Europe

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Immaculate Conception, Portsmouth, Nh

Gather at the Gallery (Portsmouth Tree Lighting Parade)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Jazz The Halls: ELEW Plays Sting and the Season

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

3S Artspace 10th Anniversary Celebration + Gallery Season Reveal

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 1,000

Salsa Secerts Holiday Gala - Social Dance

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Salsa Secrets

Sugar Cookie Soirée! A Décor & Dining Event

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:00 pm 112 State Street, Portsmouth, NH

Entrain

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 34

Wake Up Jolly! Breakfast With Santa at Fezziwig’s

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 am 112 State Street, Portsmouth, NH

Local Artist Series at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Lowdown Brass Band

 Sat, 10 Jan Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

The Lost River Fleet

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Music Hall Lounge

Special Holiday Sunday Jazz Brunch!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am 135 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Elf - The Musical

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm The Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home For The Holidays with T.3

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Juston McKinney's Comedy Year In Review 2025

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Paul Hodes and The Blue Buddha Band

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm Button Factory Stage

Monday Night Raw: Harsh Presents Fearless Soul & Hip Hop

 Mon, 15 Dec at 08:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 12 to 17

Jacob Chung at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Bruce Sudano in Portsmouth

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 3S Artspace

The Mockingbirds

 Sat, 10 Jan at 09:30 pm Thirsty Moose Taphouse - Portsmouth

Free Guitar Sundays Concert: Thatcher Harrison, classical guitar

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Portsmouth Public Library

An Intimate Evening with JJ Grey & Mofro

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm The Music Hall, Portsmouth, Nh

Maurice "Mobetta" Brown

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Jacob Chung Quartet

Thu, 29 Jan at 07:30 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Emanuel Casablanca

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

Local Artist Series: The Tony Mack Band

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

The Christmas Pudding Wassail!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm South Church Portsmouth

Amare Cantare - While All Things Were in Quiet Silence

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm Middle Street Baptist Church

Jon McLaughlin and Friends: Home For The Holidays

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

No Static at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Sat, 31 Jan Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Local Artist Series: Emily's Garage Band

 Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Local Artist Series: Wake Up Mama - An Allman Brothers Tribute

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

Think of The Children!

 Sun, 18 Jan at 02:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 34

Let Freedom Ring

 Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm South Church Portsmouth

Think of The Children!

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 0 to 34

PMAC Teen Rock, Jazz, and Blues Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 11

Crowned28 at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Wed, 04 Feb at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Long Story Short: In Hindsight

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 17 to 45

Foxglove

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 17 to 22

Lowdown Brass Band at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Sun, 11 Jan at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

80 Proof

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:30 pm 2454 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Jon Butcher at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Big Kids Prom Presents: The Winter Formal

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 22

Cat5 party at the Thirsty Moose Portsmouth

Sat, 14 Feb at 09:30 pm Thirsty Moose Taphouse

Lauren Henderson at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

CAC Student Music Matinee feat. Lightheaded Collective

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm The Press Room - Upstairs USD 12

Bill Laurance Group at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Sun, 18 Jan at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

PMAC Adult Rock & Blues Show

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 3S Artspace USD 11

Seacoast Artspot: Winter Art Market and Holiday Party!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 04:30 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

John Britton

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:30 pm 2454 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party at 3S Artspace

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm 3S Artspace

DK Harrell at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club

Holiday Greeting Card Workshop $39

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Seacoast ArtSpot

Wild Pink w/ Dead Gowns

 Tue, 27 Jan at 07:00 pm The Press Room