# Events & Things To Do In Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 17th 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 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Portsmouth

- **Event Name**: Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA at The Music Hall - Portsmouth
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA at The Music Hall - Portsmouth, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Music Hall - Portsmouth in the heart of Portsmo
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/arrival-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba-at-the-music-hall-portsmouth/2400029899260215
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall - Portsmouth
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Portsmouth NH, USA
  - **Description**: Celebrate the 15th edition of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Portsmouth, NH on Sunday the 17th of May, 2026!

Register to join an event like no other with over 1000 cities around the world riding on the same day in support of men's mental health an
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/2026-gentlemans-ride-portsmouth-nh-usa/200029912516222
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth, NH
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Southern Culture on the Skids
  - **Description**: Now on sale!About this EventSouthern Culture on the SkidsSunday, May 17Doors 7pm / Show 8pmAll ages / Partially Seated----
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/southern-culture-on-the-skids/100001977140552616
  - **Venue**: 3S Artspace
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 40
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, live-music, parties, performances, sports, festivals, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Ruby and The Evolutionists
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Ruby and The Evolutionists, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club in the heart of Portsmouth,
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/ruby-and-the-evolutionists/2300029866797352
  - **Venue**: Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
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  - **Categories**: Music, trips-adventures, Entertainment, Contests
- **Event Name**: Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate) live in a backyard in Portsmouth NH
  - **Description**: Steve Wynn, leader and founder of The Dream Syndicate, live solo in a backyard Portsmouth NH. Not a private show, anyone can buy a ticket!About this EventThis is an intimate performance in the backyard of a private home,
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/steve-wynn-the-dream-syndicate-live-in-a-backyard-in-portsmouth-nh/100001984827289854
  - **Venue**: A Backyard in Portsmouth NH
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 109
- **Event Name**: Free Guitar Sundays Concert: Kim Perlak, classical guitar
  - **Description**: Kim Perlak, Chair of Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, performs a free concert of classical guitar music as part of the Guitar Sundays series. This event is free and open to the public and audiences of all ages!

About Kim Perlak

Kim is curr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/free-guitar-sundays-concert-kim-perlak-classical-guitar/200029741712551
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth Music and Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Bigs and Littles Paint Party: Highland Cows!- 2 for $59
  - **Description**: Bigs & Littles Paint Party
A Fun & Creative Experience for Adults and Kids (Ages 7+)

Looking for a unique way to spend time with your favorite little artist? Join Jody Mueller for a delightful Bigs & Littles Paint  Party! Where each of you wi
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/bigs-and-littles-paint-party-highland-cows-2-for-$59/200029874787550
  - **Venue**: Seacoast ArtSpot
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, drawing-painting, art, kids, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Sunday Social Experiment: Device-Free Connection Adventure
  - **Description**: What happens when your Sunday afternoon becomes an adventure in authentic connection? Join Portsmouth's device-free experiment at Treeline!About this EventWhat happens when your Sunday afternoon becomes an
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/sunday-social-experiment-device-free-connection-adventure/100001986460051488
  - **Venue**: Treeline Outfitters
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Journey Through the Major Arcana with Jezmina Von Thiele
  - **Description**: Sunday, May 17 at 3pm, $60/person - also available on Zoom!

The Major Arcana of the Tarot represent the archetypes and major themes of the deck, but also our lives. In this two hour workshop, we will cover all 22 cards of the Major Arcana, their many int
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/journey-through-the-major-arcana-with-jezmina-von-thiele/200029760714705
  - **Venue**: 19 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH
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  - **Categories**: workshops, meditation, health-wellness

## 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:** Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA at The Music Hall - Portsmouth (Sun May 17 2026 at The Music Hall - Portsmouth), 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Portsmouth NH, USA (Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Portsmouth, NH), Southern Culture on the Skids (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at 3S Artspace), Ruby and The Evolutionists (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club), Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate) live in a backyard in Portsmouth NH (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at A Backyard in Portsmouth NH).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Sunday Social Experiment: Device-Free Connection Adventure (Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Treeline Outfitters).
- **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 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH, 3S Artspace.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Portsmouth range from USD 29 to USD 109. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Portsmouth include Vivid Events, The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, 3S Artspace.
- **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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