Live music in Dover, NH

Kittery Community Market brings together more than 35 vendors offering farm-fresh produce, flowers, meat and seafood, eggs, baked treats, ready-to-eat foods, and handmade goods. Each week features live performances by local musicians and activities created for kids. SNAP and EBT are accepted, with added benefits that include Maine Harvest Bucks, a Kid’s PoP Club that gives every child a $3 produce voucher each week, a customer loyalty perk with a $5 food credit on every fourth visit, and Bumper Crop. Special happenings across the season include Kid’s Month, Vouchers for Veterans, Harvest Fest, a Halloween Trick or Treat celebration, and an Outdoor Holiday Market. Nearby options like Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Co can make it a full day. The market is supported by partners such as Beach Pea Baking Co, Golden Harvest, Tapley Insurance, Irene Bowen of Edward Jones, Tributary Brewing Co, Blue Mermaid, Aland Realty, Kennebunk Savings, Carl’s Meat Market, Kittery Trading Post, Life Starts Here Chiropractic, Alice + Bird Interiors, Footprints Food Pantry, Plates for Change, Pepperrell Cove, Piscataqua Animal Hospital, Kittery Eye, and Sages Entertainment, with appreciation to the Logan family for hosting.

The hit Disney Channel movie musical leaps from screen to stage in a lively production about finding your voice and following your passions. As classes resume at East High, the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes regroup, swap vacation stories, and look ahead to the new year. Troy, the basketball team captain, discovers that Gabriella, the bright student he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just transferred. Their decision to audition for the school musical under Ms. Darbus surprises their classmates and shakes up the usual social order, yet their partnership may inspire others to step into the spotlight too. Family friendly and powered by upbeat songs, this stage version of Disney’s High School Musical promises a highlight of the season.

At The Press Room, Big Yellow Taxi revives Joni Mitchell's 1974 live album Miles of Aisles with a bold new spin. Led by the captivating vocals of Teresa Lorenço, the group charts her path from folk beginnings to a fearless mix of pop, rock, and jazz, turning familiar songs into a close, transportive experience. The performance salutes her early 70s period while igniting it with renewed vitality and emotional spark. All ages are welcome, with tickets priced at $22 in advance and $27 the day of.

Benny Green brings a storied jazz journey to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club. Born in New York City and raised in Berkeley, he was introduced early to the music through his father’s saxophone and a home collection featuring Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, and other seminal artists. He began on piano at seven, played his first paid gig at twelve, and made a notable concert debut at fifteen at the Monterey Jazz Festival with the MJF High School All-Stars. As a teen he performed frequently with vocalist Faye Carol and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Eddie Henderson, then moved to New York, where guidance from Walter Bishop Jr. and Walter Davis Jr. led to early work with Barry Altschul, Bobby Watson, and Jo Jones Jr. His career includes international touring with Betty Carter, contributions to her Grammy-winning Look What I Got, an impactful tenure with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, time with the Freddie Hubbard Quintet, and a long run with the Ray Brown Trio. As a leader he recorded for Criss Cross and then Blue Note, while Oscar Peterson named him his protégé in 1992 and selected him for the Glenn Gould Award for excellence in Music and Communication. Recording highlights also include a duet with Diana Krall on her Grammy-winning All For You, two leader albums for Telarc along with duo projects with Russell Malone, and the two-piano set Oscar and Benny with Peterson. In recent years he has continued to lead his trio and release albums on the Sunnyside label. At the club, seated dining begins when doors open, with full table service from your ticketed seat and no reservations required. Guests may order food and drinks before the music starts or throughout the performance, and the wine program has earned consecutive honors from Wine Spectator.

The Durham Farmers’ Market is a weekly gathering filled with local flavor and live music from talented Seacoast musicians. Each market features a rotating mix of vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, lobster, canned goods, distinctive crafts, and more. SNAP is accepted, with tokens available at the Market Info booth, and dollars are matched through Granite State Market Match. Leashed pets are welcome. There is no public restroom. Take a break in a shaded grassy area or use a nearby picnic table or bench. Parking is available on surrounding streets and in town lots within walking distance, and meters are in effect.

Enjoy an upbeat music bingo night with favorite tunes, good humor, and friendly competition. Participation is free, and prizes await the winners. Bring friends, enjoy a drink, and try to finish your card before the rest.

Enjoy a free-to-play Music Bingo experience at The Goat Portsmouth where prizes are awarded every round. Each event features two to three fast-paced rounds that keep the energy high. Instead of numbers and letters, bingo cards are filled with familiar songs and artists while a DJ plays the tracks. When you hear a song on your card, mark it off, and if you complete five in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, call bingo to win. It is welcoming to casual music fans and competitive players alike, with no music knowledge required. Expect feel-good hits, friendly competition, and plenty of fun.

Part of the Local Artist Series at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, the YellowHouse Blues Band brings a nine piece lineup, vibrant horns, and multiple vocalists for a high energy blend of blues and blues rock. Hailing from the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine, they put a distinctive spin on familiar songs and have played to capacity audiences throughout New England. Expect an ever changing set that salutes icons like Howlin’ Wolf, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder alongside modern voices such as Eric Gales, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Joanne Shaw Taylor. The group is also known for community giving, having raised more than $177,000 for nonprofits with a goal of reaching $250,000. At the club, full table service is available at your seat with no reservations required, and you can order food and drinks throughout the performance, including selections from an award winning wine and spirits program.

At Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, Americana and roots artist Jackie Greene showcases the range that has defined his career, shifting from tender, piano-led songs to searing blues guitar. A seasoned touring musician, he has held the lead guitar role with The Black Crowes and helped drive Trigger Hippy alongside Joan Osborne. He also frequently performs with Phil Lesh & Friends and collaborates with Gov’t Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Whether fronting his own high-energy shows or guiding collaborative tribute projects, he celebrates and advances the spirit of American roots music. Guests can make an evening of it with dinner service that begins when doors open, typically two hours before the music starts. Full table service is available from ticketed seats, and the wine and spirits program has earned Wine Spectator recognition for four consecutive years from 2023 through 2026. Dining is available before the show or throughout the performance.

Under the Oak is a summertime concert series set between the flower fields at Kittery Land Trust headquarters. The music continues in any weather, unfolding beneath the oak tree on clear evenings or moving into the greenhouse if it rains. Guests are welcome to bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and settle in for a relaxed night. A $10 suggested donation per person is appreciated, and kids attend for free. Fox & Roy, a harmony-rich duo from southern Maine, share heartfelt interpretations of folk, soul, blues, and Americana favorites spanning the 50s through today. Their partnership began over a decade ago while working together at The Black Birch in Kittery, and their set features familiar songs delivered with a warm, gentle touch. Listeners may recognize connections to the indie folk and soul band Foxglove, as well as projects like Old Hat Stringband and The Hazel Project. They perform throughout the Seacoast of Maine and New Hampshire, and sometimes expand to a trio with a friend on pedal steel, mandolin, or guitar, depending on the show. During the concert, the farm’s vibrant fields open for pick-your-own flowers, offering a hands-on way to connect with the landscape and bring a little of it home. Proceeds support Kittery Land Trust’s work at Nooney Farm, helping care for the land, broaden educational opportunities, and address food insecurity. It is a relaxed evening of music and blooms that also strengthens the community it celebrates.

Sing your favorite songs or cheer on the performers at a casual karaoke gathering at Lilac Club Casino. The atmosphere welcomes both first‑timers and seasoned singers. Entertainment is coordinated by Massive Entertainment Group.

Renowned rock and blues guitarist Gary Hoey takes the stage at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club on the tour behind his album Avalanche. Recognized by Guitar Player Magazine among the top 100 guitarists, he rose to fame when his instrumental version of Hocus Pocus became one of the most-played rock tracks of the year and reached the Billboard Top 5. A celebrated instrumentalist and film composer, his soundtrack work includes projects for Walt Disney, ESPN, and the surf favorite Endless Summer II. He has shared bills with Jeff Beck, Brian May, and Joe Bonamassa, and also performs as the guitarist for the Lou Gramm All Stars. For this show, he appears with his son, guitarist Ian Hoey, delivering a blend of new material and classic favorites. Enhance the night with table service from your seat, available before and throughout the performance. No reservations are required, and the wine and spirits program has earned repeated recognition from Wine Spectator.

Radio Roulette is back at Revo Casino in Dover, NH with a set made for dancing.

A waterfront outdoor venue features food and drinks with no cover charge. The event will go on regardless of the weather, taking place outside when conditions allow and moving indoors if needed.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings the ever-evolving spirit of New Orleans to the stage, celebrating a living tradition carried forward for over six decades. The ensemble reflects the city’s role as a meeting place for global sounds and cultures, honoring its heritage while propelling the music into the present. Their album So It Is showcases this momentum, tracing a musical line from Afro-Cuban roots through kinship with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the fiery explorations of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane, then linking to trailblazing artists they have encountered on major festival stages from Coachella to Newport. Along the way they have performed alongside legends such as Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, and the Grateful Dead as well as modern headliners including Beck, The Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket, and the Black Keys. Presented with support from Music Series sponsors McFarland Hyundia, Raka Creative, and 92.5 The River.

OverTone takes the stage at the Moose for a live performance.