PortsmouthEntertainment

Entertainment in Portsmouth

  1. A

    Portsmouth Gas Light Company

    This multi-story complex gathers a youthful crowd on weekends, who come for live music on the outdoor patio, with DJs picking things up on the 3rd floor later in the night. There’s also an inviting pub and a basement brick-oven pizzeria.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Music Hall

    For a small town theater, this venue hosts a surprising array of performances, including dance, theater, opera and other music. Musicians, comedians and theater companies from around the country make appearances here.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Muddy River Smokehouse

    Barbecue and bands (at 8pm from Tuesday to Saturday) compete at this lively Market Sq venue. With swamp-theme murals and rustic wood furniture, the dining room tries to recreate the bayou.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Seacoast Repertory Theater

    This theater is housed in a cool, reconverted building on Portsmouth’s industrial riverfront and stages numerous musicals, while also hosting the occasional comedian.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Portsmouth Brewery

    This lively microbrewery serves specialty beers like Smuttynose Portsmouth Lager along with light eats, including the best fish sandwich in town.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Press Room

    Nightly live music ranges from jazz to blues to folk. There is a long menu of bar food in case the jamming makes you hungry.

    reviewed