Events
Boyhood (12th Anniversary)
The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college. Starring Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane. Written and directed by Richard Linklater. Six Academy Award nominations and one win. Three Golden Globe wins. Following the film, there will be an exclusive, on-screen cast and filmmaker reunion and q&a (recorded on July 18).
Silents Synced: A Woman of the World with Pearl Jam
A Woman of the World (1925) follows a liberal European countess, played by Pola Negri, who scandalizes a small, mid-Western American town with her unapologetic independence, sharp wit, and tattooed arm. The film is paired with the music from Pearl Jam’s seminal albums Vs. and Vitalogy.
Maia Sharp
Sharp has been called “one of America’s great singer-songwriters” with her songs having been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Art Garfunkel, Keb’ Mo’, and Cher.
Jordan Klepper
Best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy nominated specials focusing on the political world, Jordan Klepper is an award-winning comedian, correspondent, and podcast co-host.
Chris Bohjalian
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author: When a young golf prodigy kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs, predatory men, and a teenager on trial. Evening’s Moderator: Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author
Haley Reinhart
The double platinum-certified singer-songwriter returns to The Lounge for two nights with her empowering level of charisma, quiet confidence, and a timeless voice that outlasts eras.
Wine Tasting with Jude Blake and Friends: Featuring Casey Ryan of MS Walker & Fred Mullins of VIAS Imports
Join Music Hall donor, Board Trustee, and certified sommelier Jude Blake as she hosts tasting evenings with select distributors at The Music Hall Members Club.
Wild Inside
Screening on International Owl Awareness Day What would happen if a captive-born owl with no survival skills tried to make it on his own in New York City? In February 2023, a Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan. Flaco answers the call of the wild – and discovers he was wild inside all along.
Richard Marx
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer’s career has spanned four decades of chart success and creative reinvention while remaining one of those enduring and versatile talents in modern music.
Catvideofest 2026
A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy wuzzy cuddle puddle! CatVideoFest is all that and more. The favorite family-friendly cat-themed film event is back for a limited time. Only in the theater on the big screen, laughing along with others. Your children will thank you.
A portion of sales will be donated to NH Pet Aid.
I Want Your Sex
Starring Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Charlie XCX, Mason Gooding, Margaret Cho. When fresh-faced Elliot (Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined.
Mary Fahl, formerly of October Project
With “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms” (Boston Globe), Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer-songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC-based chamber-pop group October Project.
Kevin Nealon
The Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and has received critical acclaim in the Showtimes series Weeds.
Catvideofest 2026
A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy wuzzy cuddle puddle! CatVideoFest is all that and more. The favorite family-friendly cat-themed film event is back for a limited time. Only in the theater on the big screen, laughing along with others. Your children will thank you.
A portion of sales will be donated to NH Pet Aid.
Hadestown: The Musical
The live theater capture of the hit musical HADESTOWN, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.
Catvideofest 2026
A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy wuzzy cuddle puddle! CatVideoFest is all that and more. The favorite family-friendly cat-themed film event is back for a limited time. Only in the theater on the big screen, laughing along with others. Your children will thank you.
A portion of sales will be donated to NH Pet Aid.
Get Out of the House: 70s Music Bingo
FREE EVENT! Dust off your bellbottoms and boogie shoes for 70s Music Bingo at The Music Hall! These groovy tunes will have you feeling like a dancing queen as we play that funky music and spin your favorite hits from the decade!
I Want Your Sex
Starring Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Charlie XCX, Mason Gooding, Margaret Cho. When fresh-faced Elliot (Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined.
I’m With Her - Sing Me Alive Tour 2026
The three-time Grammy-winning folk supergroup, made up of Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz, has introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music.
Whole Lotta Heart: An Evening Featuring the Music of Heart and Led Zeppelin
The Seacoast Rep’s Underground series is thrilled to bring back Whole Lotta Heart: The Music of Heart and Led Zeppelin!
The Tano Jones Revelry
The proud Detroit-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and namesake of The Tano Jones Revelry makes music for the people and brings it right to them!
Hadestown: The Musical
The live theater capture of the hit musical HADESTOWN, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.
NHFF Short Films - Best of the Fest pt.2
An annual presentation of films from the previous New Hampshire Film Festival that include Shorts Jury Award winners, Festival Award winners and highly rated titles by festgoers, and is hosted by The Music Hall & NHFF Director of Cinema Programming with insight into the films. The lineup includes live action, documentary, and animation titles that were produced across the U.S. and across the world.
Thunder and Rain
Nashville-based, all-women newgrass band Thunder and Rain delivers high-energy performances blending bluegrass instrumentation, pop-rock structures, rich three-part harmonies, and nationally recognized songwriting.
Director's Club: Summer Sessions
Family-owned Seacoast surf shop and café Summer Sessions offers top-tier surf coaching, quality gear, healthy eats, and a brand-new NOA Café Bar in Portsmouth
Caitlin Shetterly & Scott Simon
Writers Caitlin Shetterly and Scott Simon will be in conversation about family, forgiveness, and the odysseys of ordinary lives for this special evening.
Connor Garvey
Connor Garvey is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, with the amiable presence of an entertainer, the lyrical depth of a poet, and the enchantment of a storyteller.
Ava Valianti
The 17-year-old indie pop/pop-rock singer-songwriter from Massachusetts has an honest storytelling and dynamic live performance that has quickly earned her recognition as one of New England’s rising young artists.
Tim Easton & Alice Peacock
This double bill features consummate troubadour Tim Easton, who knows his way around stages, stories, and songs alongside seasoned singer-songwriter and recording artist Alice Peacock.
Compassion in Action: A Musical Gala for Help!ComeHome!
Join us for an up-close and personal look into our nationwide mission to help Americans in need! Enjoy lite bites, a cash bar, and musical performances by Metropolitan Opera tenor Tshombe Shelby, nationally acclaimed soprano Sarah Joyce Cooper, and renowned jazz pianist virtuoso Stuart Shelton.
Dulcé Sloan
The Emmy-winning comedian and actress offers a fresh and honest perspective in her comedy that eviscerates the status quo and has won over audiences on live stages, television, film, radio, and as an author.