“A cultural hotbed on New Hampshire’s Seacoast” Canada.com
From historic homes and museums to an exciting contemporary visual art scene, from professional theater to innovative performance, Portsmouth has “an unparalleled wealth of arts, culture and historical assets” – Portsmouth Historical Society
Plan your visit to catch the fun! Here’s a quick peek at one of the summer’s favorite events for the very young to the very young-ish, the lively Prescott Park Arts Festival.
Located on 3.5 acres in beautiful downtown Portsmouth, this beautiful park is open to the public year round and features, concerts, theater, food festivals, arts and cultural events, and fun family activities during the warmer months - with little to no admissions fees. 2015 Theater: Peter Pan!
105 Marcy St.
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Children's Activities, Handicap Access, Live Music, Live Performances, Movies/Film, Music, Park/Garden, Parking, Picnic Area, Portsmouth Downtown, Teenage Activities
New England Curiosities Ghost Tours have received national recognition for their quality, from accolades on the Travel Channel to recognition in the New York Times. Choose from four wickedly fun tour options and explore everything from the sordid history of the city's South End to the ghostly t...
64 State Street
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Historic, Live Performances, Tour
543 Shore Road
Ogunquit, ME
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Gallery/Shop, Park/Garden, Parking
112 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH
Gallery/Shop, Handicap Access, Portsmouth Downtown, Shopping
The Music Hall is a performing arts center featuring curated entertainment from around the world in two theaters in its downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire campus - one, a landmark 1878 Victorian theater, designated an American Treasure for the Arts by the National Park Service’s Save America'...
28 Chestnut Street.
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Children's Activities, Historic, Live Music, Live Performances, Movies/Film, Music, Portsmouth Downtown
The Warner House is turning 300 this season! Older than many towns in New Hampshire, the Warner House is truly a remarkable survivor.
150 Daniel Street
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Historic, Portsmouth Downtown
Strawbery Banke is a place to learn about architecture, heritage plants and foodways, traditional crafts and the tools, clothing and collections people used for everyday life from the 1600s-1800s.
14 Hancock Street
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Children's Activities, Handicap Access, Historic, Live Music, Live Performances, Music, Park/Garden, Parking, Picnic Area, Portsmouth Downtown, Teenage Activities, Tour
Seacoast Repertory Theatre produces exceptional live theatre during three seasons and collaborates year round with regional community arts organizations.
125 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Children's Activities, Live Performances, Movies/Film, Music, Portsmouth Downtown
We are dedicated to increasing public understanding and enthusiasm for local history. Our trustees, staff, sponsors and members believe strongly that the uniqueness of Portsmouth is defined by history
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Children's Activities, Gallery/Shop, Historic, Park/Garden, Portsmouth Downtown, Shopping, Tour
Professional theatre and concert performances for the general public; for employee and client appreciation events for area businesses; and for fundraising, community building, and donor appreciation.
West End Studio Theatre
Portsmouth, NH
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Live Performances, Music