Live Music & Theater

Local production

School of Rock: Young Actors Edition

Sep 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET / Sep 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

Palace Theatre · Manchester

A chance to see young performers turn the movie’s classroom rock band into a live musical—an easy pick for a household with a budding musician.

Palace Youth Theatre production. Remaining listed performances are September 22 and 23 at 7 p.m.

Image: Palace Theatre

Concert

Guitar Monsters: Johnny A, Jon Butcher & Dave Amato

Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

Three guitarists share a nearby stage.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

The Jonas Brothers

Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

SNHU Arena · Manchester

An arena-sized pop night without a Boston trip. The Burning Up Tour All Over Again lands in Manchester for a Saturday show.

Review the arena’s bag policy and ticket options before heading downtown.

Image: SNHU Arena

Concert

Stryper

Sep 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A touring rock act in Derry.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+

Oct 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

For the jazz listener in the house: Pat Metheny’s Side-Eye project comes to downtown Nashua. Make it a Thursday evening built around live guitar.

Venue: 201 Main Street. Check current seats and ticket details with the box office.

Image: Nashua Center for the Arts

Tribute act

Unforgettable Fire

Oct 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

If U2 is on your playlist, this long-running tribute brings those songs to a much smaller room in Derry.

A tribute performance, not U2. Show at 8 p.m.; doors at 6:30 p.m.

Image: Tupelo Music Hall

Theater

Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale Live

Oct 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

See Palminteri tell the story himself in the one-man stage play behind A Bronx Tale. A different kind of theater night from a full-cast musical.

The story includes violence and adult themes. Check venue guidance if considering it for younger viewers.

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Comedy & storytelling

An Evening with David Sedaris

Oct 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater · Concord

For readers who like their humor observant and a little pointed, Sedaris brings his storytelling to Concord for a midweek night out.

The current venue page calls the main room Swope Theater, at 44 South Main Street. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

Image: Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater

Family pick

Wild Kratts Live 2.0

Oct 15, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET / Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM ET

Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater · Concord

A family outing for children who follow the Kratt brothers’ creature adventures: Chris and Martin bring the television world onto the stage.

Two performances: 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Check the official ticket options; prices vary by seat and package.

Image: Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater

Concert

Neko Case with Destroyer

Oct 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

An autumn tour stop for listeners who like distinctive voices and adventurous songwriting.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

GCS: Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers & Billy Sheehan

Nov 4, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A lineup for instrumental-music fans.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

Nov 7, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

A Saturday evening for country fans and anyone who enjoys a band of accomplished players.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Punch Brothers

Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater · Concord

Chris Thile and the band bring inventive acoustic playing to Concord.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

The Outlaws

Nov 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A theater-seated concert at Tupelo.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

Sarah Jarosz: 10 Years of Undercurrent

Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

An anniversary performance for fans of acoustic songwriting and roots music.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond

Nov 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

A long-running band’s anniversary makes a useful midweek date-night option.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Queensrÿche

Nov 21, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A nearby night for metal fans.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

An Evening with Chris Isaak

Dec 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

A December evening with the singer behind Wicked Game, in a theater-sized room.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Carbon Leaf

Dec 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A Saturday concert before the holiday rush.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

The Temptations

Dec 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

A chance to build a night out around a familiar Motown name.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes — Farewell

Dec 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

The farewell billing makes this one to consider ahead of December.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

The Wizards of Winter

Dec 10, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

Seasonal music in a theater setting.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

Tab Benoit with Bonerama

Dec 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A blues night at Tupelo.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Concert

Livingston Taylor

Dec 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A seated Saturday singer-songwriter show.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Theater & musicals

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · Times: see organizer

Windham High School Theater · Windham

Windham Actors Guild brings the musical to a nearby community stage.

Confirmed October 23–25 run at 64 London Bridge Road. Choose a performance and confirm its curtain time with the organizer.

Theater & musicals

A Christmas Carol

Nov 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Palace Theatre · Manchester

Scrooge and Tiny Tim return in the Palace’s holiday production, with a live orchestra.

Opening performance listed. See the Palace for additional performances and current availability.

Theater & musicals

Majestic Theatre: Scrooge! The Musical

Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · Times: see organizer

Derry Opera House · Derry

A community production of the Christmas redemption story.

Production dates confirmed in the season announcement; choose a performance and confirm curtain time with The Majestic.

Comedy & live shows

Tupelo Night of Comedy: Kenny Rogerson & JJ Jones

Oct 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

A Friday comedy outing in Derry.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Comedy & live shows

Bob Marley

Nov 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater · Concord

The comedian brings a New England comedy option to Concord. This is the comedian, not a reggae tribute.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Family performance

Safe Haven Ballet: The Nutcracker

Dec 6, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

An afternoon ballet option for a family holiday outing.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Orchestral & choral

NH Philharmonic: From Beethoven to the Beyond

Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET / Nov 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET

Seifert Performing Arts Center · Salem

A regional orchestra program with two dates to choose from.

At Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive. Check the program and ticket options with The Phil.

Orchestral & choral

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Nov 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET / Nov 15, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET

Tupelo Music Hall · Derry

Two big-band performances close to home.

See Tupelo’s current schedule and ticket listings; availability can change.

Orchestral & choral

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

Dec 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

Choral singing and seasonal favorites make this an alternative to a big holiday spectacle.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Orchestral & choral

The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas

Dec 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

A holiday concert for households that enjoy vocal music and seasonal traditions.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Orchestral & choral

NH Philharmonic: Holiday Pops

Dec 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET / Dec 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET

Seifert Performing Arts Center · Salem

A regional orchestra program with two dates to choose from.

At Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive. Check the program and ticket options with The Phil.

Theater & musicals

Majestic Academy: Willy Wonka Jr.

Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027 · Times: see organizer

Derry Opera House · Derry

Young performers bring the chocolate-factory story to Derry.

Production dates confirmed in the season announcement; choose a performance and confirm curtain time with The Majestic.

Comedy & live shows

Brad Williams: The Big & Small Tour

Jan 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM ET

Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater · Concord

A touring stand-up date to plan for after the holidays.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Orchestral & choral

NH Philharmonic: Beethoven’s Ninth — Ode to Joy

Feb 20, 2027 · 7:30 PM ET / Feb 21, 2027 · 2:00 PM ET

Seifert Performing Arts Center · Salem

A regional orchestra program with two dates to choose from.

At Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive. Check the program and ticket options with The Phil.

Theater & musicals

Menopause The Musical

Mar 6, 2027 · 3:00 PM ET / Mar 6, 2027 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

Two Saturday performances offer a choice of matinee or evening plans.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Mar 20, 2027 · 8:00 PM ET

SNHU Arena · Manchester

Rock and metal songs meet orchestral instruments in an arena production.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Concert

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Mar 31, 2027 · 7:30 PM ET

Nashua Center for the Arts · Nashua

The Ledbetter Heights anniversary tour offers blues-guitar fans a reason to mark next spring’s calendar.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Family performance

Peking Acrobats

Apr 1, 2027 · 7:30 PM ET

Capitol Center for the Arts · Swope Theater · Concord

Live acrobatics offer a different kind of family night out next spring.

Check the organizer for current tickets, access details and any schedule changes.

Theater & musicals

Majestic Academy: The SpongeBob Musical — Youth Edition

Apr 2, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027 · Times: see organizer

Derry Opera House · Derry

A youth musical for Bikini Bottom fans.

Production dates confirmed in the season announcement; choose a performance and confirm curtain time with The Majestic.

Orchestral & choral

NH Philharmonic: Drawn to the Music

Apr 17, 2027 · 2:00 PM ET / Apr 18, 2027 · 2:00 PM ET

Seifert Performing Arts Center · Salem

A regional orchestra program with two dates to choose from.

At Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive. Check the program and ticket options with The Phil.

Theater & musicals

Majestic Academy: Big Fish — School Edition

May 7, 2027 – May 9, 2027 · Times: see organizer

Derry Opera House · Derry

A teen production about family stories.

Production dates confirmed in the season announcement; choose a performance and confirm curtain time with The Majestic.

Orchestral & choral

NH Philharmonic: Epic Visions

May 22, 2027 · 7:30 PM ET / May 23, 2027 · 2:00 PM ET

Seifert Performing Arts Center · Salem

A regional orchestra program with two dates to choose from.

At Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive. Check the program and ticket options with The Phil.

Theater & musicals

Majestic Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone

Jul 9, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027 · Times: see organizer

Derry Opera House · Derry

A comic tribute to old-fashioned musicals.

Production dates confirmed in the season announcement; choose a performance and confirm curtain time with The Majestic.