Music Hall, The
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Hours:
Open 11am-5pm, Tue-Sun for walk-up and phone order service.
Driving Directions:
Parking is available at the Foundry Place or High-Hanover Parking garages, only two blocks away from the theater.
About Us
The Music Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center comprised of two venues in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. One is an 895-seat Victorian-era theater, recently restored and renovated; the other is a 116-seat nightclub-style, converted storefront venue, which opened in 2011 and was recently renovated in 2022.
The Music Hall is reliant on the ongoing support of its members and sponsors to carry out its mission as a nonprofit arts and entertainment organization. Members and sponsors have the opportunity to enjoy this newly renovated Members Club featuring an art deco, speakeasy feel and top-shelf cocktails, along with other first-class refreshments from McKeon’s Bar. Located directly next to the Historic Theater, guests can enter on Chestnut Street through an exclusive private entrance, and exit through the brand new passageway connecting the Members Club to the theater, making a transition between buildings seamless to ensure you never miss a beat!
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Events
Writers on a New England Stage: Yann Martel with SON OF NOBODY
- Yann Martel presents his new novel, SON OF NOBODY, at The Music Hall Lounge.
- Saturday Apr 4, 2026
Literary in the Lounge - Jennifer Finney Boylan with CLEAVAGE
- Jennifer Finney Boylan visits The Music Hall Lounge with her new book, CLEAVAGE, in conversation with her MAD HONEY co-author, Jodi Picoult.
- Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Literary in the Lounge - Scott Weidensaul with THE RETURN OF THE OYSTERCATCHER
- On Thursday, April 23 at 7pm, acclaimed writer Scott Weidensaul visits The Music Hall Lounge with his new book, THE RETURN OF THE OYSTERCATCHER.
- Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Writers on a New England Stage: Elizabeth Strout with THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY
- On Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm at The Historic Theater, bestselling author Elizabeth Strout presents her new novel, THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY.
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
Literary in the Lounge - Laura Zigman with THE AUTHOR WEEKEND
- On Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm, writer Laura Zigman visits The Music Hall Lounge with her new book, THE AUTHOR WEEKEND.
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
