New Hampshire Live and in Concert

It’s officially summer! And what better way to kick-off the season than with an epic concert in the Granite State? Between classic rock, country blues, famous tribute bands and performances by local musicians—this summer has plenty of fun in store. Check out these concert venues around the state, pick a show, and start your summer in style!



Arts Jubilee Concert Series, North Conway
July 17 – August 14, 2025
The tradition of outstanding live performances continues this summer in the Mt Washington Valley at the Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series. This season marks the 42nd outdoor summer concert series in the Mt Washington Valley which features world-class, live music at the base of the North Slope at Cranmore Mountain Resort. The season kicks off with Ceili Rain playing celtic pop-rock, followed by Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show, then Aidan Canfield: country-rock singer/songwriter, then The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, and the season finally wraps up with Say You Love Me: the music of Fleetwood Mac. The complete 2025 concert lineup can be found here.


 
Great Waters Summer Concert Series, Moultonborough
July 10 – August 27, 2025
This summer, the non-profit Great Waters organization again offers an eclectic mix of performances from two venues: Concerts in the Clouds features open-air tent seating on the majestic grounds of Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough; and Concerts in Town will take the stage at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro. This year’s calendar features an evening with Human Nature, featuring the sound of motown, Alter Ego, an 80s and 90s MTV style dance show, Abby Mueller Trio, spotlighting the music of Carole, Joni & James, Brass Transit, sharing the musical legacy of Chicago, plus Proud Tina with the ultimate tribute to Tina Turner; and several more! Check out the full 2025 series here.



Lakeport Opera House, Laconia
July 7 – August 30, 2025
The stage at the Lakeport Opera House will be sizzling this summer with an amazing line up of live performances. On the calendar this summer: Memories of Patsy - The Patsy Cline Tribute Show , Red Solo Cup: A Tribute to Toby Keith, a fun Line Dance Night pitting "country" vs. "country club", Moondance, the ultimate Van Morrison tribute band, A Man Named Cash - The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute Showcase and so much more! Check out the full calendar here.



Lynda Cohen Performing Arts Series at Crawford Notch, Bretton Woods
July 12 – August 23, 2025
Sit back and enjoy the sound of music echoing through Crawford Notch- the Appalachian Mountain Club’s summer concert series is back for its fifth season. These summer concerts are free to visitors’ courtesy of longtime AMC member and supporter Lynda Cohen who wanted to bring people from all over together to enjoy music in this most magical setting. This summer's schedule features Mark Erelli, a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and Americana, Karen Mueller, one of the top autoharp and mountain dulcimer players performing today, Wayne Long and Arthetta Faye, contemporary performers with eclectic roots deep in Americana, Community open mic night with Bruce Marshall, and finally Beg, Steal or Borrow, a bluegrass quintet featuring an ever-growing repertoire of originals and classic covers. A reminder the concerts are free but registration is required.



Music on the Green, Canterbury  
July 7 – August 24, 2025
Canterbury Shaker Village’s Music on the Green series is back for its fifth summer season. The concerts, set amid the Village’s lush green landscape, historic buildings, and peaceful atmosphere are the perfect setting for memorable musical performances. This concert series features all types of music for all ages including The Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio with a fresh spin on traditional Celtic music, Peabody’s Coal Train, a unique, local NH acoustic Americana 6-piece band featuring strings and shared vocal harmonies, The Twangtown Paramours, an award-winning husband and wife Soulful Folk duo from Nashville and finally Dudley Laufman + The Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra. Explore the full concert series here.



Sunset Concert Series at Theater in the Wood, Intervale
June 27 – August 29, 2025
Watch the sunset while listening to live music this summer at the Theater in the Wood amphitheater in Intervale. Concerts are held every Friday starting June 27th and continuing through August 29th. The series features BOSTYX, the ultimate tribute band honoring the iconic sounds of Boston & Styx, Entrain, a funky-world-jam-Ska-reggae-rock band, New York’s Finest Tribute to STING & The Police, The Devil's Brigade, a high-energy Celtic Rock group, Crystal Ship, the ultimate and definitive tribute to The Doors; and so much more! Explore the full lineup here.



The Fells Concert & Performance Series, Newbury
June 29 – September 21, 2025
Enjoy live performances at The John Hay Estate at the Fells for an elevated experience this summer. Pack your favorite picnic and beverage and sit back and unwind among the blossoming estate gardens where sensational music will fill the air each Wednesday and Sunday nights. Deep Blue C, a studio orchestra with 17 members including vocals kicks off the season, followed by the Alex Minasian Trio playing straight ahead jazz, the 17-piece New Legacy Swing Band, Hot Skillet Club, who's music combines swing, western swing and songs from the great American song book, Back Bay Transit playing music classics from the genres of funk, rock, pop, and jazz, and JD and the Stonemason, playing a huge variety of Irish American music...just to name a few. Check the full calendar of concerts here.



The Word Barn, Exeter
June 3 – August 29, 2025
Enjoy music in the Word Barn Meadow where intimate performances played under the summer stars will whisk your cares away. This summer's lineup includes Old Time Jam, a monthly jam session open to all levels and instruments, The Soul Rebels, blending funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass band, Toronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell, Ryan Montbleau with feel good pop optimism, and much, much more! With limited capacity these concerts sell out fast, so check out the summer lineup and get your tickets today!



Tuesdays on the Terrace Summer Concert Series, Portsmouth
June 17 – August 26, 2025
Sit back, relax, and listen to the sounds of acoustic music filling the air every Tuesday throughout the summer as Tuesdays on the Terrace concerts return to Strawbery Banke. This summer kicks off with Ocean Ave. Band, playing the Blues, followed by Folk/Pop duo Katie Dobbins & Chris Noyes, Soul/Funk group the Twangtown Paramours, Kids’ Night featuring Mr. Aaron & Sages Entertainment- just to name a few! Tickets for all shows and the full lineup can be found here.