Heard the Sons of Serendip, Wow!! Outstanding!! Awesome place with comfortable seats and great acoustics!

3 stars is fair. It means i didnt hate or love it. It was just average.

Cool historical theatre. Was in town with an artist performing at the theatre. Loved the room and the crew. Everything top notch. Intimate, sounds great, not a bad seat in the house. Go see shows here and experience it for yourself!

This is one of the most gorgeous theaters Ive been in! Full of whimsy and fun!And honestly, the bathrooms are one of my favorite parts!

Beautiful theater with a great set of programs and a wonderful staff.

Wonderful community space bringing people together for all kinds of culture in a historic theater! We’re so lucky to have this place! Of course wish they had a parking lot, but that’s the Portsmouth dilemma. Just leave extra time before the show to navigate capturing a spot!

Loved how modern and unique the lobby is! I felt transported back in time while walking to our seats in the theater. Having a beer while watching the performance really topped off the experience! They even come with lids.

Elf the musical was amazing! Beautiful venue! We cant wait to go back.

Wonderful production of Elf the musical the set, costumes and all involved were really amazing! The Music Hall itself it a great venue, quite beautiful with a good mix of a traditional theater with a few well thought out modern updates!

Unbelievable service, beautifully constructed space. I brought my son to see the play elf and even though I had trouble with my tickets the service desk employee went above and beyond for me. The ushers were very professional and the staff at the food counter were clean, professional and courteous I would certainly go again.

Great theatre and great show list! The lobby is an interesting design, as well as the lit facade outside. Ticket prices are reasonable and the foundation that supports this historic buldidng does a lot of good. Highly recommend especially for an indoor family winter activity.

Although the production was fabulous and the bldg beyond gorgeous, its the Volunteer staff, particularly the Ushers that are the heart of this total experience. My 6 yo great-grand-daughter and I were seated in the balcony for our ANNIE performance. An Usher stationed upstairs even went downstairs to purchase my young charges pop corn when I was unable to renegotiate the stairs. It was a wonderful evening!!!

What a great concert hall! Enjoyed the entire evening and the staff was friendly and helpful.

The music hall is one of the reasons I love Portsmouth. So many great shows and experiences over the past decade or so are owed to the Music Hall, as will many years more. The service is fantastic and the venue is beautiful. The music hall has truly enriched my life!

I ran into a former lady friend from 30 years ago.....she didnt recognize me.... I wasnt sure it was her anyways.....maybe thats why she didnt recognize me.... I was too emotional from the violin performance by Simone Porter, so didnt approach her. However, the Beethoven performance was excellent. Best $34.00 Ive spent in a while.

We love The Music Hall! The plush velvet seats are comfortable and they serve adult beverages. Ive always had a good view of the stage no matter where I sat.

Great venue! We attended a show by Recycled Percussion there yesterday! Great show, great place to see them!

Its a must see if youre anywhere close to Portsmouth, very intimate, great bar area and when youre seated you can feel the rich history. Absolute 5 star

The bathrooms alone are a destination themselves. The whole place was beyond beautiful. Friendly staff and great cocktails

Supporting community and the environment! The Music Hall is an incredible example of how a successful business can also support the community and care about the environment!! I love seeing that they’ve eliminated plastic water bottles!! The shows and performances are stellar too!! We saw ‘Elf’ and several other shows last year, the line up is filled with great shows.The staff are also super kind and genuinely happy to be there and assist!!

Just saw the noon production of Annie. Best show ever. The cast and crew put on a flawless performance.

This place is gorgeous and quite an intimate venue! It is decorated in a lovely style thats what Ive been told is a nod to Shakespeares wonderful play, A Midsummers Night Dream. And the ladys room... worth the visit alone!!

Beautiful venue! Was worried because so many ticket options offered limited or obstructed views but once inside I saw there wasnt a bad seat in the house. I look forward to more performances here!

Lovely well restored venue. Really enjoyed Richard Thompson and Zara phillips performance there.

Great old classic venue...not a bad seat in the house. So many great diverse acts, talks and concerts! Be a member for more perks

Nice place for a date night, take in a show, or a ski movie!! Full Bar and beer service. The Atlantic Grill cups are great for bringing your beverage into the show.

I have been to a handful of musicals here. The facility is very welcoming and old school fancy with the large red curtain and intricate wood designs. The seats are the folding style with a good amount of leg room. In the balcony there is a good angle to the floor and seats are offset row to row so you have a good view wherever you are.

Set in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, this historical theatre will transport you back in time. Ive been here many times over the last twenty years. This is the first time Ive been since the Chestnut Street renovation. They really did a wonderful job with the exterior of the theatre and the surrounding street. In the past the entrance really just look like it was down an alleyway. But now with the new Archway on Chestnut and renovation of the street, it has a much more welcoming appearance. Sounds in the theatre is great. The interior of the theater is clean and very beautiful. The bathrooms, which had been recently renovated, are absolutely spectacular. I know thats a funny thing to say about a bathroom, but you really must see them. A plus is they have full bars, so you can order mixed drinks, wine and beer, and they smartly have plastic glasses with snap lids that can be consumed in the theatre during the performance. If youre looking for a nice night on the town with some entertainment definitely check out the Portsmouth Music Hall

Great New years Eve symphony and great cocktails.

We went for the Banff movie premiere!! Holy cow this place was neat, the bathrooms were a work of art and I loved drinking beer out of the sippy cup!

Great place to see a play!!

Just come see a show here and you will understand why Portsmouth is so amazing. Dont forget to leave time to get some food and drinks too, one of the best cities in new England to get fed :)

Such a beautiful place! From the lobby, to the auditorium, even the bathrooms!

Great venue... Intimate setting with classic architecture... Just saw Preservation Hall Jazz Band... Great show

Historic setting, fabulous symphony performance. A night of musical excellence. Greatly enjoyed.

Unbelievable experience... classy, sassy, classic.

Incredible place for a concert! We saw Snarky Puppy there with House of Waters recently (2019). Great sound, nice atmosphere.

Easy in and out driving,,, Juston McKinney was hilarious... best comedian I have heard since Jay Leno!!

Really nice venue. We saw Preservation Hall Jazz Band after having a very nice meal at La Carreta.

Great spot for any event. Friendly staff. Clean and cool bathroom. Youll know what I mean if you visit. Nice venue.

Great hall. For the size of the orchestra they do quite well. Their collaborations with artists and local schools is really nice. The conductor is friendly, animated, and has a good sense of humor. The programs are usually well put together and have a good mix of popular favorites and interesting pieces that are less well-known. Drinks can be expensive, but are generally worth the cost.

Lovely place with lots of history.

The Capital Steps were hilarious - so clever!

The is a unique place. Well worth the time to visit

A beautiful historic building. The Music Hall offers great shows and movies. The Loft their smaller venue is also good for smaller audiences. Love the Christmas collaboration with the Ogunquit theatre.We have been members for many years.

Really cool venue. The style/layout of the the interior was great. Watched a touring movie on the screen that came with an interactive emcee on stage. I didnt get to the balcony, but my experience on the main theater floor was great. Id absolutely go back.

Gorgeous theatre, excellent programming (been there for my favorite band, the Indigo Girls; took my niece to Mary Poppins a couple of years ago; tonight got to listen to the incredible mind of Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond..... so good!) A must see, must do in Portsmouth!

Ive been seeing shows bands well back into the 90s. The sound is ALWAYS incredible since its an actual acoustically designed theatre! Even as a kid back into the mid/late 70s I was lucky to have seen movies here. This past Saturday we caught Trey Anastasio (Phish), solo and acoustic!! I knew the sound would be through the roof but, WOW!! We were all in for a special treat for sure! An incredible performance but we knew that before we had our tickets! From row N, center....

The face of the building is tucked away on a side brick street but its the interior that is pure art. Even the bathrooms have supposedly been heralded the second best in the country. The main hall itself is small and cozy. Its a raised stage, as many of them are, so the front row puts you at eye level with the performers feet. But depending what youre there to see, theyre still not bad seats. The decor; the friendly, if aged staff; and the full bar all make this place amazing.

Such a cool, renovated theater. Believe the haunting stories. All true. Friendly staff, visually engaging.

Im gonna take my daughter to everybodys everything next week. We cant wait!

Would get a 5 star rating if it was in a town that wasnt so liberal and they had straws not sippy cups for drinks. Not everyone is 5 years old .

Its always a delight to take in a show at the music hall. The location of course is excellent, and the re-done street in front of the hall looks great with all the bricks (and a fancy arch). Its right downtown, so theres ample dining both before and after a show.The hall inside is beautiful as you would expect from a building when they built stuff to form as much as function still. Oh, were those still the days.Being a small (500ish?) theatre, there really isnt a bad seat in the house, even the closest rows of balcony to the stage will still get you a decent view.

Perfect venue for an intimate show. Wish the sound was a little bit higher difficult to hear in the back rows. Staff and volunteers were wonderful and friendly.

Excellent New Years Eve program

Beautiful theater to watch a film play or concert. Nice concession stand and a bar. Lovely clean bathrooms. If you have a tender back bring a support pillow. The ushers are great and will help. There is also an elevator to the main lobby. Ushers are volunteers.

Great venue and beats the cookie cutter movie theaters by far! Cinema Strangiato was a great show from the balcony!

Awesome venue and a great time. Best drinks you can get at a theater. On a side note... Those bathrooms are freaking amazing

Great venue, First time at the Music Hall, I seen Melissa Etheridge. Best time ever!!!

Great shoe at Music Hall The Capital Steps.

We ventured to this renovated auditorium a few years back to see the group Gaelic Storm perform. We were blown away, not only by the group, but by the beauty of this century plus old facility. It was updated without skimping on any details. My wife and I were most impressed by the marble walled restroom facilities. We both felt as though we were in the home of royals, it was so well outfitted with marble, etc.

The show was great. Staff was super friendly. A lot of hard work went in to the planning. Job well done.

They bring shows into the Portsmouth Music Hall that you just cant find anywhere else. Definitely keep your eye on their calendar because there is stuff worth seeing! This night we saw a band, I believe they were from Boston, Who provided the musical backdrop for a vintage silent movie. Absolutely stunning! I will say that if there is no intermission the seats can be a little tough on the hind end... but a small price to pay for a wonderful evening

Everything I have seen here is superb

Historic old theater, nicely restored and maintained.

Best place to see warren miller every year

A great location for a classic theater experience.

Remarkable restoration makes the theatre experience a remarkable memory.

Such a historic gem to have right here on the seacoast. If you havent been before I highly recommend it!

Cool place

Awesome old theater, great movies, pleasant staff. I mean wow this is truly a hidden gold nugget of Portsmouth. Given the new roadwork supporting a very touristy place Portsmouth nightlife is moving upwards. Those new pillars & arch.

I attended a book signing and reading event here, and it was really the perfect location for that kind of thing. It was large enough to hold a good size audience without making it feel like a huge stadium. Its an old New England theater so the inside is gorgeous! Also, the bathrooms are awesome. It sounds weird, but you should definitely go in there. I would love to go back and see live music or a play.

Beautiful old theatre,great show.

Amazing venue with so much history. Just a beautiful gem in downtown Portsmouth which is such a joy to visit every time!

We went to see Leisure Seeker this past weekend while we were visiting the Portsmouth area. What a gorgeous venue! We looked up at the ceiling and admired the painting on it, as well as all the ornate decor around the stage area. The staff was very helpful too! We will go back again in the future!

Just attended a comedy show here. It was great! The bartenders were very kind and had great senses of humor. Once we entered the theater we got help finding our seats but we were told to sit in the wrong spots twice by two different people helping with seating. We figured it out on our own and found it a bit funny. Definitely not something thay would ruin the evening.

Absolutely beautiful interior, amazing productions and friendly staff. Very clean and well kept both around the building its self and inside.

Whats not to like? Classy old theatre, very well restored and maintained. Friendly volunteers helping everyone, great selection of shows at fair prices, etc. Wonderful experience every time we go.

Wild bathrooms! Mosaic, branches, stones, mirror, worth going just to see them. The auditorium is beautiful and seats are comfortable. Great show!

Ports mouth Music Hall does an amazing job of mixing history with current culture and style. Not to mention theyre diligent pursuit of Excellence in conscientious customer service. The Music Hall provides excellent contemporary art (music, film & expose in a historic & unpretentious setting. PORTS MOUTH is blessed!

Beautiful venue. Felt cosy and intimate with writer and NPR host.I will return.

Such a nice place - very old school. We went to see Lewis Black the comedian, not a bad seat in the house!

A great theater! Small enough that there are no bad seats, big enough to feel like you’re in a large theater!

Saw a film in the afternoon at the Music Hall. Excellent film, relaxing experience. The only stress in Portsmouth is finding a parking space where you dont have to walk a long distance.

Gorgeous venue!!! Thanks for bringing pres hall up here!

Great place to see a show

Great intimate venue with phenomenal rest rooms!

Lovely historical theatre that presents movies not available at chain cinemas as well as staged events, marred only by a bizarre (Capt.Nemo themed?) lobby.

Fun place for a show.

I love everything hosted here. Intimate setting for concerts, theater and movie screenings. The addition of the basement lounge makes this classic theater feel even more retro, and ability to bring food and beverages into the theater makes it a great venue for kids and parents alike. Park in Portsmouth Parking Garage for a quick walk.

My mother and I both thought that the seats were kind of small, but otherwise we had a wonderful time (we attended the Bohemian Rhapsody singalong)

Great place for a concert & Im sure a play or movie. Downstairs bar & upstairs concession. The bathroom situation, a couple of stalls would help, otherwise a gem of a place!

This was a nice mid sized theater. Well technically appointed with professional production quality. While the proscenium and hall are neoclassical/ greek influenced, the lobby is an interesting hobbits den and the bathrooms (if few for the number of seats) are fun.

Good acoustics and sight lines. Tight seats with limited leg room.

Asheigh and her crew are great! Easy and fun to work with!

Amazing venue Love Post Modern Juke Box!

Always love the Music Hall. Great acts, funky and elegant, and BIG DRINKS.

The Music Hall was built over 100 years old but is one of the most intimate, classic place to hear great music. The Lone Bellow did great.

Super location, great sound, really nice volunteers!

Great venue but they charge you for tap water