# Live Shows in Portsmouth, OH | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Portsmouth, Ohio — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Nellie McKay
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/nellie-mckay/2300030611539449
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall Lounge
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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Portsmouth are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Portsmouth that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Portsmouth show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Portsmouth

- **Event Name**: Triumphant Quartet at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/triumphant-quartet-at-vern-riffe-center-for-the-arts-at-shawnee-state-university/2400030482427542
  - **Venue**: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Rhinestone Cowgirls at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/rhinestone-cowgirls-at-vern-riffe-center-for-the-arts-at-shawnee-state-university/2400030577995849
  - **Venue**: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
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- **Event Name**: The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/the-springfield-symphony-jazz-orchestra-at-vern-riffe-center-for-the-arts-at-shawnee-state-universit/2400030580455056
  - **Venue**: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Portsmouth Wind Symphony-Phantom Symphony: Mysterious Melodies & Mystical Movement
  - **Description**: No trick-or-treat bag is complete without tickets to the Portsmouth Wind Symphony’s fall concert. Come enjoy music from spooky classics like The Munsters and Little Shop of Horrors and mysterious works like Ancient Voices and Dance of the Shadows. Featuri
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/portsmouth-wind-symphony-phantom-symphony-mysterious-melodies-and-mystical-movement/200030657631012
  - **Venue**: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, concerts, music, performances, theatre, halloween
- **Event Name**: Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols - Second Pres
  - **Description**: This is our favorite worship service of the year - our annual Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, a 30+ year-old tradition at Second Pres and a tradition at King's College in England since 1880. 

The service begins at 7:30 pm on Mon, Dec 21, and we fi
  - **Date**: Mon Dec 21 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols-second-pres/200030591014344
  - **Venue**: 801 Waller St, Portsmouth, OH, United States, Ohio 45662
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Concerts
- **Event Name**: The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Dec 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/the-choir-of-clare-college-cambridge-at-vern-riffe-center-for-the-arts-at-shawnee-state-university/2400030579648757
  - **Venue**: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Mountain Stage at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
  - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 02 2027 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/mountain-stage-at-vern-riffe-center-for-the-arts-at-shawnee-state-university/2400030576555057
  - **Venue**: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: “Magical Thinking: Stories and Myths” featuring Amanda Staub and Kathryn Woodard
  - **Description**: Mezzo-soprano Amanda Staub and pianist Kathryn Woodard join us in the Hopkins Theater for a recital of original compositions as well as traditions of the early 20th century. 
A reception in the Kricker gallery will follow.

Tickets available soon.
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/magical-thinking-stories-and-myths-featuring-amanda-staub-and-kathryn-woodard/200029957805924
  - **Venue**: 825 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH, United States, Ohio 45662
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  - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Portsmouth Eagles
  - **Description**: We’re comin’ to your  City,  gonna play our guitars and sang you a Country song
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 25
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 – Sat Dec 05 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/portsmouth-eagles/200030430646205
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth Eagles
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 11th Hour in Portsmouth
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch 11th Hour Live at Rubyville Community Church on Saturday, February 27, 2027! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? 11th Hour is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Bloodline,
  - **Date**: Sat Feb 27 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sat Feb 27 2027 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/11th-hour-in-portsmouth/3300029954329434
  - **Venue**: Rubyville Community Church
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music

## Trending Events in Portsmouth

- **Event Name**: Absolute Beginner Salsa
  - **Description**: Absolute Beginner Salsa is for those with no salsa dance experience! Absolute Beginner is series of 6 classes. After this point, many students choose to continue their journey. We run the series in September, January, and April. Thi
  - **Venue**: Salsa Secrets
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- **Event Name**: Joshua Bell
  - **Venue**: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: UB40 at The Music Hall - Portsmouth
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall - Portsmouth
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- **Event Name**: UB40
  - **Venue**: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20
  - **Venue**: Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
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- **Event Name**: In Conversation with R.F. Kuang - Taipei Story at The Music Hall Lounge in The Historic Theater - Portsmouth
  - **Venue**: The Music Hall Lounge in The Historic Theater - Portsmouth
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- **Event Name**: UB40: The Unstoppable Tour
  - **Description**: UB40

Venue: The Historic Theater at The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH

Date: Sep 22, 2026 - 07:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Portsmouth, NH
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- **Event Name**: Charlie Musselwhite with GA-20
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club
🏠 Address: 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
🌆 City: Portsmouth
📍 Location: 43.0762, -70.7601✨ Experience the magic of Charlie Musselwhite with GA-20, where moments become memories that last a
  - **Venue**: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club
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- **Event Name**: Gladys Knight
  - **Venue**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Triumphant Quartet at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University), Rhinestone Cowgirls at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University), The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University), Portsmouth Wind Symphony-Phantom Symphony: Mysterious Melodies & Mystical Movement (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts), Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols - Second Pres (Mon Dec 21 2026 at 07:30 pm at 801 Waller St, Portsmouth, OH, United States, Ohio 45662).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Portsmouth today September 17, 2026?
  - **A:** Rhinestone Cowgirls at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Portsmouth this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** Nellie McKay (Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm at The Music Hall Lounge).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Portsmouth in September 2026?
  - **A:** Rhinestone Cowgirls at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University), Nellie McKay (Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm at The Music Hall Lounge).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Portsmouth include Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, 801 Waller St, Portsmouth, OH, United States, Ohio 45662.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Portsmouth include Vivid Events, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Second Presbyterian Church - Portsmouth, OH.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Portsmouth?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Portsmouth.

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