Few communities of our small size offer so many performance art venues. Here is our clickable guide to the theater locations in the Seacoast region. These include historic theaters, summer theater and outdoor stages, and more. Fee free to submit any sites we’ve missed and, for movies, click here for Seacoast Cinemas.
Seacoast NH Area Performance Theatres A clickable one page guide to performace art venues in the Seacoast NH region
(Email at bottom of page with any updates or corrections)
Bell Center Instruction and performances
47 Fourth Street, PO Box 726, Dover, NH 03821
603-742-2355
Casino Ballrom Music and comedy onstage since 1899
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH 03842
(603) 929-4100
Firehouse Center for the Arts Community theater, classes, concerts One Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-7336
Fischer Theater Student theater at Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3504
Garrison Players Dover community theater since 1963 PO Box 127, Dover, NH 03821
(603) 332-0315
Hackmatack Playhouse Summer theater in the barn on an historic Maine farm 538 Route 9, Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1807
Hampton Beach Seashell Stage Outdoor performance stage on the beach
Maine Street, Route 1A, Hampton Beach, NH
1-800- GET-A-TAN
Ioka Theater 1906 historic theater, largely film, some concerts
55 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-2222
Leddy Center Yearround performing arts center, musical theater and concerts for over 27 years in southern NH
131-133 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-2781
Leavitt Fine Arts Theatre
Historic 1923 now used largely for summer movies
259 Maine Street, Ogunquit ME
(207) 646-3123
Mill Pond Center for the Arts Theater, classes, gallery and live music in Durham 50 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH, 03824
603 868 8999
Music Hall of Portsmouth 1878 historic theater with concerts, film, performance
28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
(603) 436-2400
NH Theatre Project Performance and classes West End Studio 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
603 431-6644
Ogunquit Playhouse America's foremost summer theater, since 1933
P.O. Box 915
Ogunquit, ME 03907
(207) 646-2402
Player’s Ring Original local productions in a small theater
105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-8123
Pontine
At West End Studio
959 Islington Street., Portsmouth, NH, 03801
PO Box 1437
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-6660
Prescott Park Arts Festival Outdoor summer performances on the river
Marcy Street, PO Box 4370, Portsmouth, NH
603-436-2848
Rochester Opera House Historic 1906 theater in Rochester City Hall
31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867
(603) 335-1992
Seacoast Repertory The only year-round professional theatre north of Boston
125 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
(603) 433-4793
UNH Theaters Johnson & Hennessey Theatres Professional facility and student theater in the round
Paul Creative Arts Building
30 College Road, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2919
Whittemore Center UNH sports and performance arena
128 Main Street Durham, NH 03824
1-(866)-WILDCAT and (603) 862-4000
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Calendar
Art in Nature July 4 - 10, 2008 RYE, NH -- Celebrate art, nature and science during this week-long event. We will explore inspiring and creative ways of connecting to the environment through hands-on workshops, programs and activities for all ages. You can learn about organic sculptur...
Little Engine That Could July 4 - 6, 2008 LINCOLN -- Hi everyone!! We are trying to get the word out that the Little Engine That Could will be at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH on July 4,5 & 6, 2008. People can purchase tickets right online at our website.
The train is a full-sized repli...
Freedom Rocks July 5, 2008 The Freedom Rocks Festival is one that truly incorporates a gamete of musical talent. Everything from metal bands, garage, funk, alternative, retro and classic rock perform on stage. Ranging music styles and artists come together to form a festival fill...
Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival July 6, 2008 This 13th annual celebration of joyous creativity which Tommy Gallant helped initiate, has become a staple item on our summer menu. Don't miss this venue of jazz greats organized by UNH Jazz Master Dave Seiler.
Sammie Haynes July 6, 2008 ROCHESTER -- The Governor's Inn presents a beautiful late afternoon in the garden (or under the patio in case of rain) Great food and drinks and company
Theatre Camp July 7 - 11, 2008 KIDS THEATRE CAMP, July 7-11, 9 AM to 12 NOON, Ages 6-9
Now in its eighth year, this popular week-long camp features creative drama, movement, and visual arts activities, with a final performance at 6:30 PM on Friday, July 11.
Limited to 14 campers. ...
PPAF Summer Theatre Academy begins July 7, 2008 We believe that every child has an innate sense of creativity and imagination. Our Summer Theatre Academy is geared toward developing confidence and advancing performance skills so that every child can be a star. Students will not only learn theatrical ...
Seacoast Scenes Sale July 7 - 11, 2008 PORTSMOUTH -- Members of the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (FPHL), a
chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, are having a
benefit art show and sale featuring beautiful seacoast
photography. The event will run from July 1 to 11, 10...
NHTP Teen Camp Starts July 7, 2008 TEEN THEATRE CAMP, July 7-19, Ages 13-17
This intensive camp will focus on a theme from classic dramatic literature. (Teen Camp 2007 featured William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night). Participants will learn acting, directing and design skills along with...
Be a Herbal Apprentice Course July 9, 2008 CANTERBURY -- Fee: $175, members $160
Drive away the winter blues by delving into herbology. This course provides hands on experiences, making tinctures, soaps and herbal salts, for example, to connect you with the early spring. We will also concentrat...
