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Hampton Beach Events

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6:30 PM

Line Dance Lessons

Seashell Stage · Active

Free country line-dance lessons on the Seashell Stage on Thursday evenings before the nightly concert.

7 PM

Seashell Stage Concerts

Seashell Stage, Ocean Blvd · Music

Free live music nightly from 7 to 9:30 on the oceanfront Seashell Stage all summer -- rock, country, oldies, tribute bands and big bands.

Big Days

annual
Jun

Master Sand Sculpting Classic

Professional sand sculptors build enormous detailed works on the main beach over a June weekend, lit at night before being judged.

Sep

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

The Seacoast's biggest food festival -- three days of fresh seafood, 60-plus food vendors, live music and a fireworks finale in mid-September.

Aug

Children's Festival

A week of kids' events, a costume parade and a talent show on the Seashell Stage in mid-August.

see you out there

Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

Coming up at Hampton Beach: Dark Star Orchestra: Two Day Pass at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Friday, Sep 18, Dark Star Orchestra: Celebrating The Grateful Dead Concert Experience at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Friday, Sep 18 at 7:30 PM and Captain Jack & The Strangers at Blue Ocean Music Hall, Friday, Sep 18 at 8 PM. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.