Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day
Come celebrate our nation’s independence in Portsmouth and the Seacoast. Our annual fireworks display is sure to wow, and a visit to a local museum will give some insight into our role in the revolution. See below for some fun things to plan!
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City of Portsmouth Fireworks Celebration, 2024 Independence Day fireworks will be on Wednesday, July 3 – 9:15 p.m. at South Mill Pond across from Portsmouth City Hall. Open to the public. Everyone is welcome! (Rain date of July 5)
19th Annual Summer in the Street Season: Saturday, June 29
Come explore the beautiful Market Square in Downtown Portsmouth during this pedestrian-friendly event on Fourth of July weekend!
Pleasant Street from Porter Street to Market Square is closed: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Musical Performances: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
(NOTE: Summer in the Street is a pedestrian-zone focused series of Saturday evenings – see Market Square Day for an annual vender/booth driven event.)
Catch a show at The Music Hall Historic Theater:
Wed., July 3 @ 7 p.m. – Emerging Artist Benefit Concert: Jason Mraz
Catch a show at The Music Hall Lounge
Sun., June 30 @ 7 p.m. – Grace Pettis and Henry Honkonen
Catch a show at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
Thurs., July 4 @ 7 p.m. – Cindy Blackman Santana
Daily Walking Tours at the Portsmouth Historical Society
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the N.H. Seacoast! Tours offered daily at 10:30 a.m. with additional tours (see website for details on additional tours)
Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture, specialty shops, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive!
Tour Pricing
- $20 General Ticket
- $15 Member Ticket
- $15 Discount Ticket (children 5-18, students, seniors 62+, and Portsmouth residents)
SoME Brewing Company: Live Music with Miner & Ryan
Friday June 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Showings June 6 – July 13
Prepare to be dazzled by a prism of colors as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wildly popular, exuberant spectacle, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat bursts onto The Rep’s stage in a vibrant, immersive, never-before-seen production!! With a bubbly blend of fun and fantasy, Joseph’s dance pop universe is your ticket to the ultimate theatrical party. This high-octane retelling of Joseph’s tale features an astonishing array of pop hits as it chronicles his journey from vivid dreams of prophecy to his meteoric rise amidst the glitz of Egyptian grandeur. You’ll be grooving in your seat, and maybe even the aisles! Get ready for the most exhilarating all-ages theatrical ride of the year: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At Joseph, Any Dream Will Do!
Tour Portsmouth Harbor Trail: Portsmouth boasts 400 years of history, culture, architecture, and scenic beauty, and you can see it all along the Portsmouth Harbour Trail. Join a walking tour and let our knowledgeable guides highlight the historic homes, trademark tugboats and working waterfront, vibrant Market Square, colorful Prescott Park, and more.
Gundalow Concert Series: Hop on the Gundalow to enjoy a concert cruise with Carol Coronis and Bob Halperin (Roots/Blues/Seafaring/Celtic/Rock) on Thursday, July 4 from 6-8pm.
Ogunquit Playhouse: The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.
Saturday July 6 at 10 a.m. tickets are $24.
Seasonal Happenings
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Hungry?
Take a break from the festivities at some of our favorite local spots:
