--- title: Portsmouth Events & Things to Do This Week | WOW Portsmouth description: "Find things to do in Portsmouth this week: concerts at The Music Hall, Market Square nights, Seacoast festivals, theatre, food and free events. Top 10 weekly." image: https://demo.evvnt.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/wow-cities/portsmouth/assets/og-wow-portsmouth.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#wow-main) [WOW PORTSMOUTH](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#wow-top) - [Events](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#events) - [Top 10 This Week](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#top-10) - [Neighborhoods](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#neighborhoods) - [Industries](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#industries) - [Seasonal](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#seasonal) - [List Your Event](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#list-your-event) - [News](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#news) - [Newsletter](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#newsletter) - [FAQ](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#faq) [List Your Event Free](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTYY&publisher_id=12370&partner_name=Portsmouth) ![WOW Portsmouth: What's On. Where. 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Search, filter by date or category, and explore on the map. [+ Add your event](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTYY&publisher_id=12370&partner_name=Portsmouth) Loading Portsmouth events… The calendar is taking longer than usual. Please refresh the page or check back shortly. This week · Tue, Oct 13 – Mon, Oct 19 ## Top 10 Things to Do in Portsmouth This Week 10 standout Portsmouth events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Eastern. [See the full calendar](https://demo.evvnt.com/portsmouth#events) 1. [1 Classes / Courses WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/43702584a-phlebotomy-academy-of-medical-professionals) Tue, Oct 13 · 5:30 PM ### [Phlebotomy - Academy of Medical Professionals](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/43702584a-phlebotomy-academy-of-medical-professionals) TBD Event at TBD, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: Phlebotomy - Academy of Medical Professionals](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/43702584a-phlebotomy-academy-of-medical-professionals) [Tickets for Phlebotomy - Academy of Medical Professionals](http://www.active.com/kittery-me/reading-and-writing/classes/phlebotomy-academy-of-medical-professionals-2026-110133752) 2. [2 Classes / Courses WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44082891a-foundations-of-investing) Wed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM ### [Foundations of Investing](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44082891a-foundations-of-investing) York Adult & Community Education Event at York Adult & Community Education, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: Foundations of Investing](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44082891a-foundations-of-investing) [Tickets for Foundations of Investing](http://www.active.com/york-me/arts-and-crafts/camp/foundations-of-investing-2026-110451551) 3. [3 Classes / Courses WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/43812056a-altered-books-art-journaling-in-repurposed-art-books) Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PM ### [Altered Books: Art journaling in repurposed art books](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/43812056a-altered-books-art-journaling-in-repurposed-art-books) Traip Academy Event at Traip Academy, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: Altered Books: Art journaling in repurposed art books](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/43812056a-altered-books-art-journaling-in-repurposed-art-books) [Tickets for Altered Books: Art journaling in repurposed art books](http://www.active.com/kittery-me/reading-and-writing/classes/altered-books-art-journaling-in-repurposed-art-books-2026) 4. [4 Live Music ![Katie Dobbins at Bird Dog Cider](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/24570909.jpeg)WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108117864n-katie-dobbins-at-bird-dog-cider) Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PM ### [Katie Dobbins at Bird Dog Cider](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108117864n-katie-dobbins-at-bird-dog-cider) Bird Dog Farm & Cidery Live music at Bird Dog Farm & Cidery, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: Katie Dobbins at Bird Dog Cider](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108117864n-katie-dobbins-at-bird-dog-cider) [Tickets for Katie Dobbins at Bird Dog Cider](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108117864?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 5. [5 Live Music ![Mark Shilansky](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/21248637.jpeg)WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1039979151n-mark-shilansky) Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PM ### [Mark Shilansky](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1039979151n-mark-shilansky) The Dance Hall Live music at The Dance Hall, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: Mark Shilansky](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1039979151n-mark-shilansky) [Tickets for Mark Shilansky](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/1039979151?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 6. [6 Arts WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1254157s-evil-dead-the-musical) Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PM ### [Evil Dead The Musical](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1254157s-evil-dead-the-musical) Seacoast Repertory Theatre Arts & entertainment at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth, NH. 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[8 Community WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3862879-kittery-community-market-sunday-october-18th-10-2-pm) Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM ### [Kittery Community Market | Sunday, October 18th | 10-2 PM](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3862879-kittery-community-market-sunday-october-18th-10-2-pm) Kittery Community Market Kittery Community Market: Hub for local farmers, vendors, and live music. Family-friendly with kids' activities. [Details: Kittery Community Market | Sunday, October 18th | 10-2 PM](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3862879-kittery-community-market-sunday-october-18th-10-2-pm) 9. [9 Attractions WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1546224s-john-cusack-screening-of-high-fidelity) Sun, Oct 18 · 7:00 PM ### [John Cusack - Screening of High Fidelity](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1546224s-john-cusack-screening-of-high-fidelity) The Historic Theater - Portsmouth Event at The Historic Theater - Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: John Cusack - Screening of High Fidelity](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1546224s-john-cusack-screening-of-high-fidelity) [Tickets for John Cusack - Screening of High Fidelity](https://www.axs.com/events/1546224/john-cusack-screening-of-high-fidelity-tickets?cid=usaffevvnt) 10. [10 Live Music ![Emma Ruth Rundle](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/26208820.jpeg)WOWPortsmouth](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1038811265n-emma-ruth-rundle) Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM ### [Emma Ruth Rundle](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1038811265n-emma-ruth-rundle) 3S Artspace Live music at 3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH. [Details: Emma Ruth Rundle](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1038811265n-emma-ruth-rundle) [Tickets for Emma Ruth Rundle](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/1038811265?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 13, 2026 Where to go ## Portsmouth Neighborhoods & Venues Every corner of Portsmouth has its own scene. Here's where the city comes alive after dark and on weekends. ### Market Square & Downtown The heart of Portsmouth: restaurants, bars, shops and The Music Hall on Congress Street. ### South End Historic streets around Strawbery Banke Museum and the South Mill Pond. ### Prescott Park & Waterfront Gardens and waterfront lawns on the Piscataqua River, home of the summer Prescott Park Arts Festival. ### Bow & Ceres Streets Waterfront restaurants and bars, the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and harbor views. ### West End Breweries, cafes and local makers off Islington Street, including 3S Artspace. ### Kittery Foreside (Maine) Just across the bridge: restaurants, bars and The Dance Hall in Kittery's walkable Foreside. ### Popular Portsmouth venues Ticket with WOW Portsmouth and we will add your logo and link to your ticketed events for FREE. 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The Music Hall and The Music Hall Lounge host touring acts and comedy, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club books jazz and blues, 3S Artspace hosts local and touring bands, and Prescott Park stages outdoor shows in summer. Choose Live Music in the calendar to see upcoming shows. ### How do I list my event in Portsmouth? Submit your event for free through Evvnt using the List Your Event Free button on this page. Events submitted through Evvnt can be syndicated across Evvnt's network of 2,594 local news and media event calendars across the USA. Organizers can also add paid promotion, boosts and ticketing. ### How do I advertise to Portsmouth audiences? WOW Portsmouth offers page sponsorships and placements in the WOW Portsmouth newsletter, and Evvnt's promotion tools can boost individual events across its network of local calendars. Use the Advertise with WOW button on this page to see sponsorship options. ### Is there a Portsmouth events newsletter? Yes. 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