Live Music Events New Hampshire This Week
Experience the vibrant live music scene across New Hampshire from August 29th to 31st. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a local band, participate in music bingo, or take part in an open mic night, there’s something for everyone. Support local musicians, discover new talent, and stay active by attending these events. Explore diverse venues across the state, from cozy cafes to lively pubs. Your attendance not only boosts the local music culture but also enriches your community.
Thursday, August 29th
Auburn:
- Auburn Pitts: Carl Chloros, 6:00 p.m.
Bedford:
- Copper Door: Chris Lester, 6:00 p.m.
- Murphy’s: Ryan Williamson, 5:30 p.m.
- Pressed Cafe: Jamie Hughes, 6:00 p.m.
- T-Bones: Bella Perrotta, 6:00 p.m.
Bristol:
- Homestead: Dave Zangri, 5:30 p.m.
Concord:
- Cheers: Jack Plante, 5:00 p.m.
- Hermanos: Live Music, 6:30 p.m.
- Lithermans: Ian Galipeau, 5:30 p.m.
- T-Bones: Chris Taylor, 6:00 p.m.
Derry:
- Fody’s: Music Bingo, 8:00 p.m.
Dover:
- Auspicious Brew: Cozy Throne, Escape Goat, Congregation X, 8:00 p.m.
Epping:
- Telly’s: 603’s, 7:00 p.m.
Epsom:
- Hill Top: Music Bingo with Jennifer Mitchell, 7:00 p.m.
Franklin:
- Marceau Park: Sweetbloods, 5:00 p.m.
Gilford:
- Beans & Greens: Sing-along with Jim Tyrrell, 6:00 p.m.
- Patrick’s Pub: Sunshine Street, 6:00 p.m.
Goffstown:
- Village Trestle: Jennifer Mitchell, 6:00 p.m.
Hampton:
- Bernie’s: Will Evans, 8:00 p.m.
- CR’s: Dog Fathers, 6:00 p.m.
- The Goat: Justin Federico, 8:00 p.m.
- Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage: Nashville Line Dance, 6:00 p.m.; Houston Bernard, 7:00 & 8:30 p.m.
- L Street: Karaoke, 9:00 p.m.
- Wally’s: Bike Night with Live Music, 6:00 p.m.
- Whym: Music Bingo, 6:30 p.m.
Hopkinton:
- Railroad Museum: Dwayne Haggins Band, 6:00 p.m.
Hudson:
- Luk’s: Chris Cyrus, 7:00 p.m.
- Lynn’s 102: Karaoke with George Bisson, 8:00 p.m.
- T-Bones: Johnny Angel, 6:00 p.m.
Kingston:
- Saddle Up Saloon: Karaoke with DJ Jason, 7:00 p.m.
Laconia:
- Fratello’s: Duke Snyder, 5:30 p.m.; Lewis Goodwin, 6:00 p.m.
- T-Bones: Chris Gardner, 7:00 p.m.
Londonderry:
- Stumble Inn: Charlie Chronopolous, 7:00 p.m.
Manchester:
- Derryfield: 21st & 1st, 6:00 p.m.
- Firefly: Dani Sven, 5:00 p.m.
- Fratello’s: Pete Peterson, 6:00 p.m.
- The Goat: Manchester Idol Finals, 8:00 p.m.
- KC’s Rib Shack: Jeff Mrozek, 6:00 p.m.
- Shaskeen: EDM Night, 8:00 p.m.
- The Stoned Wall: Karaoke, 8:00 p.m.
Mason:
- The Range: Jamdemic, 7:00 p.m.
Meredith:
- Giuseppe’s: Mary Fagan, 5:45 p.m.
Merrimack:
- Homestead: Jordan Quinn, 6:00 p.m.
- Tortilla Flat: Tyler Levs, 7:00 p.m.
Milford:
- Riley’s Place: Open Mic, 7:00 p.m.
Nashua:
- Casey Magee’s: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.
- Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
- Shorty’s: Kat Ivy, 6:00 p.m.
Pembroke:
- Pembroke City Limits: Paul Driscoll, 6:30 p.m.
Pittsfield:
- Over the Moon: Open Mic, 6:00 p.m.
Portsmouth:
- Gas Light: Rebecca Turmel, 2:00 p.m.; Two Towns Duo, 7:00 p.m.
- The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9:00 p.m.
Salem:
- Copper Door: Peter Pappas, 6:00 p.m.
- Pressed Cafe: Andrea Paquin, 6:00 p.m.
- T-Bones: Casey Roop, 6:00 p.m.
- Tuscan: Live Music, 6:00 p.m.
Seabrook:
- Backyard Burgers: Jennifer Mitchell, 6:00 p.m.
- Red’s: Stephen Decuire, 7:00 p.m.
Somersworth:
- Earth Eagle: Open Mic with Dave Ogden, 6:00 p.m.
Warner:
- The Local: Ken Budka, 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 30 Live Music Events in New Hampshire
Alton Bay
- Dockside: Music Bingo, 7 p.m.
- Foster’s Tavern: Tom Boisse, 7 p.m.
Bedford
- Murphy’s: Johnny Friday, 6 p.m.
Bristol
- Homestead: John Chouinard, 5:30 p.m.
- Kathleen’s: Irish Sessiun, 7 p.m.
Brookline
- Alamo: Jared Rocco, 6 p.m.
Candia
- Barnyard Venue: Rick & Fee Duo, 8 p.m.
Contoocook
- Contoocook Cider Co.: Ken Budka, 4 p.m.
- Hopkinton State Fair: April Cushman, 11 a.m.
Dover
- Auspicious Brew: The Rock Dwellers, Modern Fools, Noble Dust, 8 p.m.
Epping
- Popovers: Joel Cage, 5 p.m.
- Telly’s: Sum x 4, 8 p.m.
Epsom
- Hill Top: Live Music, 7 p.m.
Exeter
- Sea Dog: Live Music, 5 p.m.
- Shooters: The Groove Cats, 6 p.m.
Goffstown
- Village Trestle: Justin Frederico, 6 p.m.
Hampton
- Bernie’s: 7 Day Weekend, 8 p.m.
- Bogie’s: Brian Walker, 8 p.m.
- CR’s: Dog Fathers, 6 p.m.
- The Goat: Mike Jetti, 9 p.m.
- Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage: Club Soda, 7 & 8:30 p.m.
- L Street: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
- Smuttynose: Dancing Madly Backwards, 6:30 p.m.
- Wally’s: Pop Daddy, 9 p.m.
- Whym: Richard Wallace, 6:30 p.m.
Henniker
- New England College: DJ Chad Banks, 8 p.m.
Hudson
- Luk’s: Dave Clark, 7 p.m.
- Lynn’s 102: Karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.
Jaffrey
- Park Theatre: The Grateful Dads of Jaffrey, 6 p.m.
Kingston
- Saddle Up Saloon: Cory Malm, 7:30 p.m.
Laconia
- Fratello’s: Kyle Dumais, 5:30 p.m.; Liz Ridgely, 6 p.m.
- M/S Mt. Washington Cruise: Johnny Angel, 7 p.m.
- Naswa: DJ Terry, 5 p.m.; Marlena Phillips, 5:30 p.m.
Litchfield
- Day of the Dead: Music Bingo, 6:30 p.m.
Londonderry
- Coach Stop: Joanie Cicatelli, 6 p.m.
- Stumble Inn: Rock Junkies, 8 p.m.
Manchester
- Backyard Brewery: Danny McCarthy, 6 p.m.
- Bookery: Open Mic hosted by Dre Reyes, 7 p.m.
- Derryfield: Rob & Jody, 6 p.m.; Jimmy’s Right, 8 p.m.
- Firefly: Peter Pappas, 5 p.m.
- Foundry: Ian Archibold, 6 p.m.
- Fratello’s: Paul Gormley, 6 p.m.
- The Goat: 100 Proof, 9 p.m.
- The Hill: Bella Perrotta, 5:30 p.m.
- KC’s Rib Shack: Justin Bethune, 6 p.m.
- Shaskeen: Clandestine, 9 p.m.
- South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.
- Strange Brew: Lisa Marie, 8 p.m.
Mason
- The Range: Cheryl Arena Band, 3 p.m.
Meredith
- Giuseppe’s: Michael Bourgeois, 6 p.m.
- Meredith Farmers Market: Richard Gehrts, 3:30 p.m.
- Twin Barns: Willy Chase, 5 p.m.
Merrimack
- Homestead: Joe Winslow, 6 p.m.
Milford
- Riley’s: Latch Key Band, 8 p.m.
- Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Moultonborough
- Buckey’s: Chris White Band, 7 p.m.
Nashua
- Casey Magee’s: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
New Boston
- Molly’s: Rebecca Turmel, 6:30 p.m.
Pembroke
- Pembroke City Limits: Jam Tomorrow, 6 p.m.
Penacook
- American Legion Post 31: Jennifer Mitchell, 7 p.m.
Portsmouth
- Gas Light: Andrea Paquin, 2 p.m.; Amanda Dane Band, 7 p.m.; Doug Thompson, 9:30 p.m.
- The Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.
- Grill 28: Freddie Catalfo, 6 p.m.
- Mojo’s: Live Music, 7 p.m.
- Press Room: Megan From Work w/ Burn Kit & S.C.O.B.Y., 7 p.m.; DJ Ryan Obermiller, 10 p.m.
- Thirsty Moose: Neon Lighthouse, 9 p.m.
Rochester
- Governor’s Inn: Stiletto, 7 p.m.
Salem
- Luna Bistro: Brian Pacheco, 7 p.m.
Seabrook
- Red’s: Redemption Band, 8 p.m.
Sunapee
- The Livery: Cantrip, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31 Live Music Events in New Hampshire
Alton Bay
- Foster’s Tavern: Annie & The Orphans, 7 p.m.
Ashland
- Common Man: Music in the Meadow w/ Tim Kierstead, 7 p.m.
Bedford
- Murphy’s: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.
Belmont
- Patrick’s: Kevin Dolan & Friends, 6 p.m.
Bristol
- Homestead: Henry Laliberte, 5:30 p.m.
Candia
- Barnyard Venue: Stuck in Time, 8 p.m.
Concord
- Cheers: Jason Matera, 7 p.m.
Contoocook
- Hopkinton State Fair: Kenny Brothers Band, 11 a.m.; Trailer Trash, 5 p.m.
Derry
- Derryfield Amphitheater: Uptown Funk Band, 7 p.m.
Epping
- Popovers: Chris Lester, 5 p.m.
- Telly’s: Manchuka, 8 p.m.
Exeter
- Shooters: Nitro Express, 6 p.m.
Gilford
- Bank of NH Pavilion: Jelly Roll w/ Struggle Jennings, 6 p.m.
- Patrick’s: Martin England, 6 p.m.
Goffstown
- Village Trestle: Johnny Friday Duo, 6 p.m.
Hampton
- Bernie’s: Red Sky Mary, 9 p.m.
- Bogie’s: DJ, 8 p.m.
- CR’s: Amy Tee, 7 p.m.
- The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.
- Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage: Rico Barr & Jump ‘N’ Jive Review, 7 & 8:30 p.m.
- L Street: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
- Smuttynose: Garret Smith, 6:30 p.m.
- Wally’s: Pop Daddy, 9 p.m.
Hudson
- Luk’s: Eric Grant Band, 7 p.m.
Jaffrey
- Park Theatre: The Grateful Dads of Jaffrey, 6 p.m.
Keene
- Machina Arts: The Greys, 8 p.m.
Laconia
- Fratello’s: The Sweetbloods, 6 p.m.
- Naswa: DJ Terry, 5 p.m.; Time Travelers, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
- Coach Stop: Kyle Nicholas, 6 p.m.
- Stumble Inn: Van Burens, 8 p.m.
Manchester
- Backyard Brewery: John Mackintosh, 6 p.m.
- Derryfield: Rob & Jody, 6 p.m.; A Band Beyond Description, 8 p.m.
- Foundry: Chad LaMarsh, 6 p.m.
- Fratello’s: Tim Kierstead, 6 p.m.
- The Goat: Jeff Mrozek, 9 p.m.
- The Shaskeen: Tedious & Brief w/ Daylo, 9 p.m.
- South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.
- Strange Brew: Bow Diddley, 9 p.m.
Meredith
- Giuseppe’s: Mark Huzar, 6 p.m.
- Twin Barns: The Real Sarahs, 5 p.m.
Milford
- Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Moultonborough
- Buckey’s: Chris White Band, 7 p.m.
New Boston
- Molly’s Tavern: Paul Gormley, 6:30 p.m.
North Woodstock
- Woodstock Inn: Eric Grant Band, 9 p.m.
Pembroke
- Pembroke City Limits: Frontman, 6 p.m.
Peterborough
- Harlow’s: Todd Hearon, 7:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
- Gas Light: Carly Tefft, 7 p.m.; Colin Hart, 9:30 p.m.
- The Goat: Mark Frank, 9 p.m.
- Press Room: Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters w/ Jay Alan, 9 p.m.
- Thirsty Moose: Sushi Roll, 9 p.m.
Rochester
- Governor’s Inn: Soulmate, 7 p.m.
Salem
- Luna Bistro: Brian Pacheco, 7 p.m.
Seabrook
- Red’s: Manchuka, 8 p.m.
Stratham
- Smyth’s at The Barn: Renee Leavitt, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1 Live Music Events in New Hampshire
Alton Bay
- Foster’s Tavern: Annie & The Orphans, 7 p.m.
Ashland
- Common Man: Tim Kierstead, 7 p.m.
Bedford
- Murphy’s: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.
Belmont
- Patrick’s: Kevin Dolan & Friends, 6 p.m.
Candia
- Barnyard Venue: Stuck in Time, 8 p.m.
Concord
- Cheers: Jason Matera, 7 p.m.
Contoocook
- Hopkinton State Fair: Paul & The Tall Trees, 11 a.m.; Charlie Chronopoulos, 5 p.m.
Epping
- Popovers: Chris Lester, 5 p.m.
- Telly’s: Manchuka, 8 p.m.
Exeter
- Shooters: Nitro Express, 6 p.m.
Gilford
- Bank of NH Pavilion: Jelly Roll w/ Struggle Jennings, 6 p.m.
- Patrick’s: Martin England, 6 p.m.
Goffstown
- Village Trestle: Johnny Friday Duo, 6 p.m.
Hampton
- Bernie’s: Red Sky Mary, 9 p.m.
- Bogie’s: DJ, 8 p.m.
- CR’s: Amy Tee, 7 p.m.
- The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.
- Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage: Rico Barr & Jump ‘N’ Jive Review, 7 & 8:30 p.m.
- L Street: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
- Smuttynose: Garret Smith, 6:30 p.m.
- Wally’s: Pop Daddy, 9 p.m.
Hudson
- Luk’s: Eric Grant Band, 7 p.m.
Keene
- Machina Arts: The Greys, 8 p.m.
Laconia
- Fratello’s: The Sweetbloods, 6 p.m.
- Naswa: DJ Terry, 5 p.m.; Time Travelers, 5:30 p.m.
Londonderry
- Coach Stop: Kyle Nicholas, 6 p.m.
- Stumble Inn: Van Burens, 8 p.m.
Manchester
- Backyard Brewery: John Mackintosh, 6 p.m.
- Derryfield: Rob & Jody, 6 p.m.; A Band Beyond Description, 8 p.m.
- Foundry: Chad LaMarsh, 6 p.m.
- Fratello’s: Tim Kierstead, 6 p.m.
- The Goat: Jeff Mrozek, 9 p.m.
- The Shaskeen: Tedious & Brief w/ Daylo, 9 p.m.
- South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.
- Strange Brew: Bow Diddley, 9 p.m.
Meredith
- Giuseppe’s: Mark Huzar, 6 p.m.
- Twin Barns: The Real Sarahs, 5 p.m.
Milford
- Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Moultonborough
- Buckey’s: Chris White Band, 7 p.m.
New Boston
- Molly’s Tavern: Paul Gormley, 6:30 p.m.
North Woodstock
- Woodstock Inn: Eric Grant Band, 9 p.m.
Pembroke
- Pembroke City Limits: Frontman, 6 p.m.
Peterborough
- Harlow’s: Todd Hearon, 7:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
- Gas Light: Carly Tefft, 7 p.m.; Colin Hart, 9:30 p.m.
- The Goat: Mark Frank, 9 p.m.
- Press Room: Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters w/ Jay Alan, 9 p.m.
- Thirsty Moose: Sushi Roll, 9 p.m.
Rochester
- Governor’s Inn: Soulmate, 7 p.m.
Salem
- Luna Bistro: Brian Pacheco, 7 p.m.
Seabrook
- Red’s: Manchuka, 8 p.m.
Stratham
- Smyth’s at The Barn: Renee Leavitt, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 2 Live Music Events in New Hampshire
Alton Bay
- Foster’s Tavern: Just Because Band, 7 p.m.
Belmont
- Patrick’s: Jim Tyrrell, 5 p.m.
Concord
- Cheers: Don Bartenstein, 6 p.m.
Derry
- T-Bones: Don Campbell, 6 p.m.
Epping
- Telly’s: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.
Gilford
- Bank of NH Pavilion: Godsmack w/ Staind, 6 p.m.
Hampton
- Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage: Rico Barr & Jump ‘N’ Jive Review, 7 & 8:30 p.m.
- Bernie’s: Red Sky Mary, 2 p.m.
Laconia
- Fratello’s: Jim Gilmour, 6 p.m.
Londonderry
- Stumble Inn: Rockspring, 3 p.m.
Meredith
- Town Docks: Bill Cameron, 6 p.m.
North Conway
- Moat Mountain: Jeremy Dean, 5 p.m.
Portsmouth
- Press Room: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.
Salem
- Black Water Grill: Acoustic Duo, 6 p.m.
Seabrook
- Red’s: Dan Morgan, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 3 Live Music Events in New Hampshire
Concord
- Area 23: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.
Dover
- Cara Irish Pub: Trivia Night with DJ Chad, 8 p.m.
Gilford
- Bank of NH Pavilion: Godsmack w/ Staind, 6 p.m.
Hampton
- Bernie’s: Jam Session, 8 p.m.
Londonderry
- Stumble Inn: Marc Apostolides, 7 p.m.
Manchester
- Strange Brew Tavern: Chad LaMarsh, 8 p.m.
- Murphy’s Taproom: Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.
Nashua
- Peddler’s Daughter: Paul Driscoll, 7 p.m.
- J’s Tavern: Acoustic Tuesday with Mike Forgette, 7 p.m.
Portsmouth
- Press Room: Jazz Night with the Chris Klaxton Trio, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 Live Music Events in New Hampshire
Concord
- Tandy’s Pub & Grille: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.
Dover
- Cara Irish Pub: Open Mic Night with Mitch Alden, 9 p.m.
Gilford
- Patrick’s Pub & Eatery: Patrick’s Open Mic, 8 p.m.
Hampton
- Wally’s Pub: The Pub Kings, 9 p.m.
Keene
- Machina Arts: Karaoke Night, 7 p.m.
Londonderry
- Stumble Inn: Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.
Manchester
- Strange Brew Tavern: Rich Farrell & Friends, 8 p.m.
- Murphy’s Taproom: Trivia Night, 8 p.m.
Nashua
- Peddler’s Daughter: Trivia Night, 8 p.m.
- Riverwalk Café & Music Bar: Wednesday Night Jazz Jam, 7:30 p.m.
Portsmouth
- Press Room: Reggae Night with DJ Mr. Burns, 9 p.m.
- Thirsty Moose Taphouse: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.
