Events in Portsmouth — October 2026 (104 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire brings 104 live events across the city, led by music (44), community (26), art (11). 12 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Portsmouth in October 2026?

There are 104 events in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in October 2026, including James Montgomery Band at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club (7:30 PM), Ruthie Foster at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club (7:30 PM), Click Social at DeStefano's Italian Market: A Mahjong Open Play Event at DeStefano's Market (5:00 PM), Makerspace Stitches at Port City Makerspace (6:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Portsmouth in October 2026?

Yes — 12 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Portsmouth. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Portsmouth for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Portsmouth — October 2026

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Events in Portsmouth — October 2026

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James Montgomery Band

Ruthie Foster

Click Social at DeStefano's Italian Market: A Mahjong Open Play Event

Makerspace Stitches

Portsmouth Farmers' Market — Saturday

Drawing Through Lockdown: Artist Talk with Vesna Jovanovic

Play Readings for Grown-ups Presents: Crimes of the Heart

Tour and Orientation

Daft Disko

The Soul Rebels

Play Readings for Grown-ups Presents: Crimes of the Heart

Jimmy's Jazz Brunch: Lenny Bradford Trio

Football at Black Rock - New England Patriots

Local Artist Series: Freight Train Band

Tuesday Guided Tours

Building the Past Homeschool Day

Brunch & Learn: Better Conversations Start with Practice

Is There a Cure For Racism? (Free Event)

Carolyn Wonderland

Intro to Wood Shop

Death Over Coffee (Portsmouth, NH)

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue - Ages 18+

Pitch? Please!- The Networking Gathering for People Who Hate Networking

Auto Literacy for Life

Open Hack Night

Zach Nugent's Dead Set

Portsmouth Farmers' Market — Saturday

Comedian Jody Sloan

ReDress: Prom Reimagined Workshop

Intro to the Bridgeport Machine

Speed Puzzling Compeition

Halloween Parade Costume Build Nights

Intro to the Cricut - Halloween Edition

Jimmy's Jazz Brunch: Steve Lacey Trio

Pete Francis Of Dispatch

RESCHEDULED: Local Artist Series: Higher Ground

Local Artist Series: New Legacy Swing Band

Tuesday Guided Tours

Prince Daddy and the Hyena w/ Combat & Walter Etc.

The Arts as Divine Inspiration (Free Event)

Bywater Call

Vitamin String Quartet w/ Girl Named Tom

Collaborative Coworking Session with Creative Freelancers

Intro to Woodturning

Navigating the Now: Panel + Mastermind

Intro to 3D Printing

Intro to Auto Repair

Ron Blake - Celebrating 5 Years of Jimmy's

The Dustbowl Revival

Ghosts on the Banke

Pretty in Ink - Back to the 80's Dance Party & Fundraising Event!

Intro to Pyrography

LIVE MUSIC: The Wheel of Awesome

NHTP MainStage: The Sound Inside

Scout Day

Ghosts on the Banke

Comedian Rebecca Donohue

Portsmouth Farmers' Market — Saturday

NHTP MainStage: The Sound Inside

Intro to Pyrography

James Montgomery Band

James Montgomery Band

Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster

Click Social at DeStefano's Italian Market: A Mahjong Open Play Event

Click Social at DeStefano's Italian Market: A Mahjong Open Play Event

Makerspace Stitches

Makerspace Stitches

Portsmouth Farmers' Market — Saturday

Portsmouth Farmers' Market — Saturday

Drawing Through Lockdown: Artist Talk with Vesna Jovanovic

Drawing Through Lockdown: Artist Talk with Vesna Jovanovic

Play Readings for Grown-ups Presents: Crimes of the Heart