Rochester Opera House

Rochester Opera House The historic Rochester Opera House is a 750-seat live theater in the heart of downtown Rochester, NH,

The historic Rochester Opera House, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, presents an annual performance season of shows for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Built within City Hall in 1908, this beautifully restored theater is the only remaining theater in the world with a unique mechanism that raises the orchestra floor at an incline for amphitheater seating and levels the floor for dancing. Ou

r mission is to educate, engage, empower, challenge, and inspire a community of all ages by presenting extraordinary and culturally diverse theatre, performance art, music, dance, and film on the city’s foremost performing arts stage. As we preserve our vibrant historic theater for future generations, we embrace the integration of a broad arts culture in our community. Through the cultivation of new performers, diversity of shows, and innovative arts education programs developed with an “ARTS FOR ALL” philosophy, we bring the incredible power of the arts to the widest possible audience.

MEET THE CAST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE! 🎤🏀Marcus Provost “Coach Bolton” - a longtime performer and employee of Th...
06/20/2026

MEET THE CAST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE! 🎤🏀

Marcus Provost “Coach Bolton” - a longtime performer and employee of The Rochester Opera House and Seacoast area. Get your head in the game and get those tickets to see HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on stage! Running from July 17 - August 30!

Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19 at 5pm
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 2 at 5pm
Thursday, August 13 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 16 at 5pm
Thursday, August 27 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 29 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 30 at 5pm

*Marcus Provost will not be at the final weekend of performances.

Sponsored by our friends over at Shaheen & Gordon and Studio TwoSevenNine!

Head on over to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39969

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

06/19/2026

Opera House favorite is back again! June 24th at 7pm!

The Strafford Wind Symphony is a volunteer musical organization that rehearses weekly in Rochester, NH, and performs a wide array of musical styles from wind band standards to patriotic marches, film medleys, broadway classics, vocal features and more. Our membership is comprised of music professionals and non-professionals of all ages and walks of life.
We enjoy coming back to familiar places to share music, but also seek to perform for new audiences. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dependent upon the generosity of our families, friends, neighbors and business community to help us keep the music playing from year to year.

Head to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets:
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39815

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

TONIGHT! June 19th at 8pm!Frank Santos Jr. returns to Rochester Opera House for a hilarious night of hypnotism and surpr...
06/19/2026

TONIGHT! June 19th at 8pm!

Frank Santos Jr. returns to Rochester Opera House for a hilarious night of hypnotism and surprises! Ideal for group outings, a fun date night, or simply a night out with friends, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and entertainment.

Be amazed when members of the audience become stars of the show as Frank makes them believe that they are singers, dancers, and much, much more. Experience the unique blend of comedy and hypnosis that leaves audiences in stitches. Frank’s performances are a perfect mix of humor and mind-bending tricks.

Whether you’re a volunteer on stage or enjoying the show from your seat, the interactive nature ensures a memorable and engaging evening. Frank’s performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite. This is a hilarious, energetic, and unique show that you will never forget!

Head to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets! Starting at only $31!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39729

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

Living easy and loving free because NOISE POLLUTION THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO THE ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE!Friday, ...
06/19/2026

Living easy and loving free because NOISE POLLUTION THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO THE ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE!

Friday, August 21 at 8pm!

Some things in life just keep giving year after year. In the rock n’ roll world, it is the music of AC/DC. From the early days with Bon Scott to the modern era with Brian Johnson, AC/DC delivers the goods. Pure and simple.
AC/DC fans can celebrate because Noise Pollution pays tribute to the Aussie heavy weights of rock n’ roll. Based in San Diego, Noise Pollution delivers an amazing replication of the AC/DC concert experience from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson periods. Fronted by Syd (Brian) Ross on vocals and Nick (Angus) Torri on lead guitar, Noise Pollution presents a chronological look into the music of AC/DC. Because of the monumental nature of AC/DC vocals and guitar work, this is a rare and impressive accomplishment.

Head to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets! Starting at only $30!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39832

Sponsored by our friends over at LDI Solutions!

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

06/18/2026

Only a fool wouldn’t go to see Hey Nineteen! A tribute to Steely Dan! Coming to The Rochester Opera House August 28 at 8pm!🎤🎶

Hey Nineteen has been recognized as the most authentic-sounding Steely Dan tribute worldwide. Since 2012, this 11-piece steely machine amazes its audience with the ability to accurately reproduce the Steely Dan Sound in this high-energy show! The band is New England-based and tours the East Coast of the USA.

Hey Nineteen will amaze you with their exacting solos (as originally recorded), vocals, harmonies, and musicality, all while keeping you moving.
Tribute to Steely Dan – Hey Nineteen is comprised of top professional musicians, many of whom have performed with Grammy-winning, international artists. Hey Nineteen brings the big hits and the deep cuts, from ‘Do It Again’ to ‘Your Gold Teeth II’, from ‘Reelin’ in the Years’ to “Doctor Wu,” “Peg” and many more.

Sponsored by our friends over at LDI Solutions and Wentworth-Douglas Hospital!

Head over to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets! Starting at only $41!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39996

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

06/18/2026

Baby just say yes…because ARE YOU READY FOR IT THE TAYLOR SWIFT EXPERIENCE is coming to The Rochester Opera House NEXT WEEK! Merch and Meet and Greet available!! Friday, June 26 at 8pm!

“You don't need to be a Swiftie to like this show...Traci Bruccoleri was FANTASTIC! She can entertain adults and children alike...great voice to go along with her great personality. In my opinion, the best show of the year thus far.” - Lou Bilotti

Traci, a small-town theater girl from the suburbs of Chicago, grew up surrounded by musical talent. Throughout her career, she has opened for national touring artists like Tony Orlando, The Righteous Brothers, Chubby Checker, and others. She’s performed with Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, and Dennis Tufano of The Buckinghams fame. This former “Miss Congeniality” winner is also currently nominated for Tribute Artist of the Year, (2024) for the Josie Music Awards.

Head to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39703

Sponsored by our friends over at LDI Solutions!

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

TOMORROW! June 19th at 8pm!Frank Santos Jr. returns to Rochester Opera House for a hilarious night of hypnotism and surp...
06/18/2026

TOMORROW! June 19th at 8pm!

Frank Santos Jr. returns to Rochester Opera House for a hilarious night of hypnotism and surprises! Ideal for group outings, a fun date night, or simply a night out with friends, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and entertainment.

Be amazed when members of the audience become stars of the show as Frank makes them believe that they are singers, dancers, and much, much more. Experience the unique blend of comedy and hypnosis that leaves audiences in stitches. Frank’s performances are a perfect mix of humor and mind-bending tricks.

Whether you’re a volunteer on stage or enjoying the show from your seat, the interactive nature ensures a memorable and engaging evening. Frank’s performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite. This is a hilarious, energetic, and unique show that you will never forget!

Head to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets! Starting at only $31!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39729

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

MEET THE CAST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE!🏀🎤Olivia Zottos - “Ensemble/Gabriella US” - a longtime performer of The Ro...
06/17/2026

MEET THE CAST OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE!🏀🎤

Olivia Zottos - “Ensemble/Gabriella US” - a longtime performer of The Rochester Opera House and Seacoast area. Get your head in the game and get those tickets to see HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on stage! Running from July 17 - August 30!

Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19 at 5pm
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 2 at 5pm
Thursday, August 13 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 16 at 5pm
Thursday, August 27 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 29 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 30 at 5pm

Sponsored by our friends over at Shaheen & Gordon and Studio TwoSevenNine!

Head on over to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39969

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

THIS SATURDAY!!🎤Here we are now, entertain us…because SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA is coming to The Rochester Opera House on June...
06/17/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!🎤

Here we are now, entertain us…because SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA is coming to The Rochester Opera House on June 20th at 8pm!

Celebrate the legendary sounds of Nirvana & Kurt Cobain with national traveling Nirvana tribute’ Smells Like Nirvana’ as they perform songs from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, and more (bsides/rare songs).

Smells Like Nirvana is based out of Chicago and is composed of seasoned pros and die-hard fans of Nirvana fronted by Paul Wandtke (ex Trivium, Dead Original), with drummer Sean McCole and bassist Mike Petrasek (Bedlem). Their live tribute to Nirvana is a haunting episode of grunge filled angst playing songs from Nirvana’s albums Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero and MTV Unplugged as well as rare b-sides and more; played without click tracks or backing tracks, a trait that is rare in today’s contemporary musical landscape, a trait and philosophy that Nirvana lived by.

Sponsored by our friends over at LDI Solutions!

Head on over to the link in our bio or click the link down below for tickets starting at only $24!
https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/39814

Buying tickets? Have questions? Call (603) 335-1992, or stop by Stagedoor Tickets and More, or visit us at www.rochesteroperahouse.com

Address

31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH
03867

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm

Telephone

(603) 335-1992

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