# Events & Things To Do In Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Portsmouth

- **Event Name**: Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy
  - **Description**: Both Massachusetts natives and former collegiate athletes, Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy found each other more than 1,000 miles from home while songwriting in Nashville.  What began as a creative collaboration quickly grew into a magnetic musical partnership
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/ayla-brown-and-rob-bellamy/200029854992747
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall Lounge
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  - **Categories**: sports, country-music-festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Yasmin Williams at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Yasmin Williams at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club in the heart of Portsmouth, NH
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/yasmin-williams-at-jimmys-jazz-and-blues-club/2400029830849055
  - **Venue**: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Yasmin Williams
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club
🏠 Address: 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
🌆 City: Portsmouth
📍 Location: 43.0762, -70.7601🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Yasmin Williams, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/yasmin-williams/3200029833680928
  - **Venue**: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jenny Owen Youngs
  - **Description**: Jenny Owen Youngs makes emotionally direct indie pop and folk-leaning songs built on sharp hooks, candid lyrics, and a balance of intimacy and melodic punch that feels both confessional and anthemic.

Jenny Owen Youngs
Sat 5/16
6pm doors/7pm show
All Ages
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/jenny-owen-youngs/200029672456610
  - **Venue**: The Press Room
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, pop
- **Event Name**: Story Pirates at The Music Hall - Portsmouth
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Story Pirates at The Music Hall - Portsmouth, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming The Music Hall - Portsmouth in the heart of Portsmo
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/story-pirates-at-the-music-hall-portsmouth/2400029908413406
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall - Portsmouth
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Southern Culture On The Skids
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Southern Culture On The Skids, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning 3S Artspace in vibrant Portsmouth, NH transforms into a realm
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/southern-culture-on-the-skids/2300029867527031
  - **Venue**: 3S Artspace
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Comedian Jim Bishop
  - **Description**: Laugh the night away at McCue’s! Bring a date, friends, or just yourself for top comics from HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix & more.About this EventWhether you're a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out,
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/comedian-jim-bishop/100001983837293749
  - **Venue**: Roundabout Diner and Lounge
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  - **Price**: USD 29
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Two Minutes Out - Thirsty Moose Debut
  - **Description**: TMO is crossing the border to Portsmouth for a night of rock and roll originals and covers by artists like Melissa Etheridge, No Doubt, Foo Fighters, CCR, Prince, Alanis Morissette, Janis Joplin and more! Check out Two Minutes Out’s debut album “Ripples”
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/two-minutes-out-thirsty-moose-debut/200029855010424
  - **Venue**: Thirsty Moose
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: PMAC Teen Rock, Jazz & Blues Spring Concert
  - **Description**: Now on sale!About this EventPMAC Teen Rock, Jazz, & Blues Spring ConcertMay 16Doors 12:30pm / Show 1-3p
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/pmac-teen-rock-jazz-and-blues-spring-concert/100001985160383145
  - **Venue**: 3S Artspace
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  - **Price**: USD 14
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, exhibitions, art, jazz

## Trending Events in Portsmouth

- **Event Name**: Market Square Day
  - **Description**: Market Square Day was the first event produced by the non-profit, Pro Portsmouth. Created to celebrate the renovation and beautification of Downtown Portsmouth and, in particular, Market Square, the Festival has grown in size along with the growth and
  - **Venue**: Market Square Portsmouth ,NH
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- **Event Name**: John Legend
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at John Legend, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming The Historic Theater at The Music Hall in the heart of Portsmouth, N
  - **Venue**: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas and Theo Lawrence
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
🏠 Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
🌆 City: Portsmouth
📍 Location: 43.0758, -70.7594🎉 Welcome to Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas and Theo Lawrence, where th
  - **Venue**: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: Khalid at Portsmouth Pavilion
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Khalid at Portsmouth Pavilion, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Portsmouth Pavilion in the heart of Portsmouth, VA for an event that defi
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Khalid with Lauv
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Portsmouth Pavilion
🏠 Address: 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
🌆 City: Portsmouth
📍 Location: 36.8312, -76.2979✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Khalid with Lauv, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Sail Virginia 2026 | Portsmouth
  - **Description**: A once-in-a-generation maritime celebration is coming to Portsmouth!

From June 19–22, Sail Virginia℠ 2026 brings legendary Tall Ships to Portsmouth’s historic waterfront as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Watch the breathtaking Parade o
  - **Venue**: High St, Portsmouth, VA, United States
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- **Event Name**: Alison Krauss at The Music Hall - Portsmouth
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Alison Krauss at The Music Hall - Portsmouth, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning The Music Hall - Portsmouth in vibrant Portsmouth, NH
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall - Portsmouth
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- **Event Name**: Billy Strings
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Portsmouth Pavilion
🏠 Address: 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
🌆 City: Portsmouth
📍 Location: 36.8312, -76.2979🌟 Be part of history at Billy Strings, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ T
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth Pavilion
- **Event Name**: Children's Day
  - **Description**: Who says children aren’t in charge? Each year on the first Sunday of May, Downtown Portsmouth becomes headquarters for children of all ages with the celebration of Children’s Day. An estimated 5,000+ “children” visit Portsmouth to take part in an afternoo
  - **Venue**: Market Square Portsmouth ,NH
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Music Hall Lounge), Yasmin Williams at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club), Yasmin Williams (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:30 pm at Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club), Jenny Owen Youngs (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Press Room), Story Pirates at The Music Hall - Portsmouth (Sat May 16 2026 at The Music Hall - Portsmouth).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Portsmouth on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Portsmouth include The Music Hall Lounge, Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club, The Press Room.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Portsmouth range from USD 14 to USD 29. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Portsmouth include The Music Hall Lounge, Vivid Events, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Portsmouth.

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