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KITTERY

Kittery is Maine's southernmost town and the first stop across the Piscataqua River from New Hampshire. The Dance Hall, a nonprofit arts venue in a restored 1928 Grange Hall in the Kittery Foreside neighborhood, provides an intimate setting for live music, dance, and community events.

The Dance Hall books a diverse calendar of folk, rock, classical, and world music in its vintage hall, alongside dance classes, artist residencies, and community festivals like SOME Fest. The intimate scale and warm acoustics make it a draw for performers who prefer small-room settings.

Kittery Foreside has a quiet, village-like character distinct from the outlet shopping along Route 1. The Dance Hall operates as a community gathering space as much as a performance venue, and the programming reflects an emphasis on cultural diversity and accessibility.

Tip: The Dance Hall is in Kittery Foreside, separate from the outlet strip. Check their calendar online — shows range from nationally touring folk acts to local dance classes.

Neighborhoods: Kittery Foreside • Downtown • Government Street

WEEK OF MAY 18, 2026

MONDAY - 5/18

The Dance Hall

FRIDAY - 5/22

The Dance Hall
  • Jazz Casual: ContraPunctus at 7:30pm, 9:00pm jazz vibes

SATURDAY - 5/23

The Dance Hall
  • Elias Cardoso Trio w/ Clara Rose & Raphaella Hero at 7:30pm, 9:00pm folk tunes

FRIDAY - 5/29

The Dance Hall

SUNDAY - 5/31

The Dance Hall
  • Jazz Casual: Mark Shilansky + Friends at 5:00pm, 6:30pm jam session
  • GRINDCORE Breakaway Takeover at 8:00pm, 10:00pm rock out

FRIDAY - 6/12

The Dance Hall
  • Sharon Jones: Motown Revival at 7:00pm, 8:30pm soul party

SATURDAY - 6/20

The Dance Hall

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