# Events & Things To Do in Portsmouth, NH in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Portsmouth

- **Event Name**: Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween
  - **Description**: Ghosts on the Banke
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT
October 16–17 & 23–24, 2026
Arrival times begin at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. 
The event concludes at 8:00 PM.

Trick-or-treat with spirits from America’s founding while exploring Portsmouth’s oldest ne
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/ghosts-on-the-banke—a-family-friendly-halloween/200029881952457
  - **Venue**: 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801
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- **Event Name**: Evil Dead The Musical at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Evil Dead The Musical at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Seacoast Repertory Theatre in vibrant Portsmouth
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/evil-dead-the-musical-at-seacoast-repertory-theatre/2400029324188222
  - **Venue**: Seacoast Repertory Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, live-music, calendar
- **Event Name**: Evil Dead - The Musical
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Evil Dead - The Musical, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Seacoast Repertory Theatre in dynamic Portsmouth, NH, this event will become the
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 – Sat Nov 07 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/evil-dead-the-musical/2300029775207211
  - **Venue**: Seacoast Repertory Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 32nd ANNUAL Granite State Open Bodybuilding and more Copmpetitions!
  - **Description**: WELCOME 2026.  Put us right onto your seasonal calendar and plan to compete at the 32nd Annual GSO!  We are ready to rock another fantstic year with the best Natural Bodybuilding and more Competitions in the region! A Natural Pro Qualifier with the ANBF..
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/32nd-annual-granite-state-open-bodybuilding-and-more-copmpetitions/200029459998142
  - **Venue**: NH/ME Seacoast
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  - **Categories**: contests, calendar
- **Event Name**: 2026 New England Payroll Conference
  - **Description**: The 33rd Annual New England Payroll Conference will be held at 
the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH on
Thursday and Friday, October 22-23, 2026!

Click here to learn more: https://nepaycon.org/index.php
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/2026-new-england-payroll-conference/200029811446821
  - **Venue**: Sheraton-Portsmouth Harborside Htl
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: [] at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at [] at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Seacoast Repertory Theatre in vibrant Portsmouth, NH trans
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/at-seacoast-repertory-theatre/2400029371702405
  - **Venue**: Seacoast Repertory Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Gatsby and Magic - 2nd Annual Portsmouth Fall Ball
  - **Description**: Join us for our 2nd annual Portsmouth fall ball! 

Tickets only available for sale through Tina Williams Art (to double check please don't hesitate to email me, tinawilliamsart@gmail.com , there are a LOT of scammers out there!) 

Dress Code: Evening atti
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/gatsby-and-magic-2nd-annual-portsmouth-fall-ball/200027362732054
  - **Venue**: 300 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801-3208, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, magic-show
- **Event Name**: Thirsty Moose Portsmouth
  - **Description**: Thirsty Moose Portsmouth presents Down By Ten
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:45 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/thirsty-moose-portsmouth/200029035561131
  - **Venue**: Thirsty Moose Portsmouth NH
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- **Event Name**: Strategic Business Planning Workshop
  - **Description**: This is a full day, interactive workshop designed specifically for real estate professionals at any stage.About this EventIf you’ve been thinking about bringing more clarity and structure to your real estate business, we'
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Oct 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/strategic-business-planning-workshop/100001983464076446
  - **Venue**: Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Business

## 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**: 🌟 Be part of history at John Legend, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious The Historic Theater at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH sets the
  - **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**: 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**: 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**: Joshua Bell
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Joshua Bell, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Historic Theater at The Music Hall in the heart of Portsmouth, NH for an event th
  - **Venue**: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
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- **Q**: What are the top october events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801), Evil Dead The Musical at Seacoast Repertory Theatre (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Seacoast Repertory Theatre), Evil Dead - The Musical (Wed Oct 07 2026 at Seacoast Repertory Theatre), 32nd ANNUAL Granite State Open Bodybuilding and more Copmpetitions! (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am at NH/ME Seacoast), 2026 New England Payroll Conference (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 am at Sheraton-Portsmouth Harborside Htl).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Strategic Business Planning Workshop (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 09:00 am at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Portsmouth include 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, NH/ME Seacoast.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Portsmouth include Strawbery Banke Museum, Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Portsmouth.

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