With its mission to deliver diverse world-class musical programming, by suggested donation only, for all who wish to experience it inside our beautiful and historic sanctuary in the heart of beautiful Downtown Portsmouth, Concerts On The Hill adds value to our community and vibrancy to our culture. Throughout the year, we welcome artists and ensembles eager to share their music with grateful audiences of all ages.
2025-26 SEASON
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DaPonte String Quartet Presents:
Haydn and Ives
MAINSTAGE: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7PM
Please join us for a performance by the DaPonte String Quartet, featuring Haydn’s String Quartet in D Major, Op. 20 No. 4, and Ives’s String Quartet No. 2.*
Haydn’s Quartet highlights the clarity and elegance of the classical style, while Ives’ work brings a bold and distinctly American voice. Together, the pieces offer a fascinating contrast between tradition and experimentation.
$25 suggested donation, $15 for students; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets are available at the link on the event page. Click the image to visit the event page.
*Program subject to change without notice
ST. JOHN’S SELECTS
Joel Spears, Lutenist, presents:
The Great Mystery: Old Music for a New Advent
ROBERTS HALL: SUNDAY, December 7, 2025, 6pm
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets go on sale the week of November 1 here.
US NAVY
SEA CHANTERS CHORUS
MAINSTAGE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, TIME TBD
FREE CONCERT. Check back in December for more information including advance free ticket reservations.
NICOLE KELLER, ORGANIST
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NH CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS
MAINSTAGE: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 4PM
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets go on sale the week of March 16 here.
AND STAY TUNED….
We are still awaiting final details for Some amazing artists and ensembles… They will be announced asap right here.
Moira Smiley & Rasa String Quartet
Moira Smiley’s Rhizome Project
MAINSTAGE: Date TBD, April 2026
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets go on sale the week of February 9 here.
VOICES 21C
VOICES 21C is an artists’ collective that is devoted to exercising the choral art in pursuit of human rights and justice, dedicated to a mission of global understanding through music.
MAINSTAGE: SPRING 2026 DATE TBD
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets go on sale the week of February 16 here.