Live music in Manchester, NH

Iron & Wine takes the stage at Boarding House Park with ticket options to match your plans. General Admission and Premium seating are available at advance and day-of prices. Advance General Admission is 67 dollars, reflecting a 59 dollar ticket plus an 8 dollar service fee. Advance Premium is 176 dollars, reflecting a 159 dollar ticket plus a 17 dollar service fee. Day-of General Admission is 77 dollars, combining a 69 dollar ticket with an 8 dollar service fee. Day-of Premium is 186 dollars, combining a 169 dollar ticket with a 17 dollar service fee. Choose the option that fits your budget and secure tickets ahead of time to take advantage of advance pricing.

A summer night made for everyone, whether the plan is to dance, unwind, or simply take in the vibe. Stark Brewing Co. teams up with ODA’s Hot Summer Night Series for an upbeat evening that celebrates community and live music. When the weather is favorable, the festivities move outside with fresh air and room to groove. If conditions change, the celebration continues indoors at Stark Brewing with the same lively spirit in a cozier setting. Enjoy flavorful food, refreshing drinks, and attentive service while live local music sets the tone. Share it with friends, meet new people, and let the atmosphere turn the night into a memorable experience. Come for the music, stay for the experience.

The Bar-Hoppers return to the Henry J. Sweeney Post with live classic rock, Motown, country, pop, and dance favorites. Special guest saxophonist Carl Benavides joins the lineup. It is an evening of music with opportunities to dance with friends.

Catch a live performance by Stanley Jordan at Tupelo Music Hall. The show is scheduled for 8:00 PM local venue time.

Enjoy live music by NH-based singer-songwriter Matt Litzinger at Bookery Manchester. This in-person set runs for about two hours on Saturday, August 8, with the event also described as being at Bookery Manchester and Proba Cafe.

An afternoon of jazz with the Alex Minasian Trio caps the summer reading program. The trio pays homage to icons like Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk and features favorites from the Great American Songbook. Pianist Alex Minasian holds two NYU degrees and has built a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and impresario across multiple musical styles, studying under Hank Jones, Don Friedman, Jean-Michel Pilc, and James Williams. He has appeared with artists such as James Ingram, Arturo Sandoval, Questlove, Sam Moore, Marilyn McCoo, Curtis Fuller, and Clark Terry, and has collaborated with Brian Lynch, Annie Ross, Billy Pierce, Sheila Jordan, Eric Alexander, and Hugh Masekela. In 2013, Minasian, Disterheft, and veteran drummer Steve Williams, noted for his work with Shirley Horn, formed the Hanky Panky Trio in tribute to Hank Jones; the group was featured in Season 2 of the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival with Sheila Jordan as well as at the Istanbul Jazz Festival. Minasian currently tours with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Little Anthony and the Imperials and with soul legend Candi Staton.

Pet Sounds Live brings a Beach Boys multimedia album experience to The Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire. Performed by studio musicians, the concert celebrates Brian Wilson’s landmark album that changed the course of rock and roll, placing the audience inside the studio to witness how the music came together alongside its live performance. It revisits cherished songs that helped define the genre.

Chris Gendron is performing at Tuscan Village North in Salem, New Hampshire. The show starts at 12:00 PM.

At New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Lil' Iguana's Kindness Day celebrates compassion, inclusion, and the ripple effect of small, positive actions. Before the game, games, music, giveaways, and other kid-friendly activities are planned. During the game, smiles will be shared throughout the stadium while highlighting local businesses, community champions, and families who weave kindness into everyday life. The day features "It's Easy to Be Kind" wristbands, a live singalong of the "It's Easy to Be Kind" song in the stands, photo opportunities with Lil' Iguana, and a look at the Kindness Workbook with related resources. Proceeds support Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation and its mission of helping children stay safe, grow strong, and practice kindness.

Join Hal Holiday for an acoustic music night at Spyglass Brewing Company featuring Country, Folk, and Roots-Rock tunes. This is a laid-back evening of live music in the brewery.

Pile is set to perform at Tiger Den Goods in Milford. The show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, with tickets available through Bandsintown.

Spyro Gyra is bringing their cool jazz, jazz-funk, and smooth jazz sound to Tupelo Music Hall. The show is scheduled for 8:00 PM local time at the venue in Derry.