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Today & this weekend
Portsmouth New HampshireAn Independent City Guide

Things to Do

Live music venues

Theatres, back rooms and bar corners. On a good weekend the city runs several stages at once.

2 sample listings.

  • Portsmouth

    Restored downtown theatre

    A restored proscenium house running film, touring music and theatre.

    Check what is on before you fix your dates — it often decides which weekend to come.

    Verification status
    Unverified sample
    Last verified:
    not yet verified
    Price positioning
    varies
    From Market Square
    2 minutes
    Parking
    Garage, busy on show nights
    Access
    Accessible seating typically available; confirm when booking
    Season
    Year-round programme
  • Portsmouth

    Back-room listening bar

    Forty people, a low stage and no barrier between band and bar.

    The city's live music runs later and smaller than its restaurants. This is where it happens.

    Verification status
    Unverified sample
    Last verified:
    not yet verified
    Price positioning
    modest
    From Market Square
    3 minutes
    Parking
    Garage; check overnight rules
    Access
    Back room may be up or down a step; confirm directly
    Season
    Year-round

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