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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US NAVY BAND
SEA CHANTERS
MAINSTAGE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7PM
Please join Concerts On The Hill on Wednesday March 4 at 7PM, presenting the US Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus live on the St. John's Mainstage. This premier ensemble performs a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and contemporary music. This is a free event, open to the public, and passes are required for entry.
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MOIRA SMILEY & RASA STRING QUARTET
Moira Smiley’s Rhizome Project
MAINSTAGE: Saturday, April 11 2026, 4pm
Concerts On The Hill presents singer/composer Moira Smiley and Rasa String Quartet in a program that explores the space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another.
Anchored by Smiley’s striking Rhizome Project - voice, banjo, piano, and string quartet - thread percussive, plaintive, lush string arrangements through ancient and new folk song - Rasa brings classical and new quartet-only repertoire to complement.
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets on sale now.
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.
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: Saturday, May 30 2026, 4pm
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door. Advanced tickets go on sale the week of March 23 here.
PREVIOUS CONCERTS THIS SEASON
DaPonte String Quartet Presents:
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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. 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.
NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN INTIMATE ROBERTS HALL, A VENUE WHICH HAS A MAXIMUM SEATED CAPACITY OF 40.
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ST. JOHN’S SELECTS
CAPELLA ALAMIRE PRESENTS
THREE RENAISSANCE GLORIAS
ROBERTS HALL: Thursday, January 22, 7pm
$30 suggested donation; cash, check, or CC accepted at the door.