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3S ARTSPACE

Updated

Website: 3sarts.org/
Calendar: 3sarts.org/events

ABOUT

3S Artspace is a nonprofit contemporary arts venue at 319 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth, NH. The 20,000-square-foot converted storage facility houses a performance space with a capacity of 400 standing or 200 seated, a large art gallery, a lobby gallery, a retail shop, and a restaurant partner. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The performance space hosts indie rock, folk, electronic, experimental music, dance parties, podcasts, and community events. Programming emphasizes emerging and touring artists alongside locally curated nights. The venue also maintains an active gallery exhibition schedule with rotating shows throughout the year, positioning it at the intersection of visual and performing arts.

HISTORY

3S Artspace was founded in 2011 as a nonprofit arts organization and opened its physical space in March 2014. The venue celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2025. It has grown into a cultural anchor in Portsmouth's West End, combining contemporary arts programming with community gathering space and gallery exhibitions.

Sources:
[1] 3sarts.org [2] visitnh.gov [3] nhbfa.com [4] artnewengland.com [5] portsmouthnh.com

UPCOMING SHOWS as of 08/24/2026

Thursday

Thursday - 9/10

  • 7:00PM — Long Story Short: The Kids Are Alright sing along

Friday - 9/18

  • 7:00PM — Stoke Fest: Presented by 3S Artspace in partnership w/ Protect Our Winters get stoked

Saturday - 9/19

Wednesday - 9/23

Thursday - 9/24

  • 8:00PM — Infinity Song World Tour II Continues... get hyped

Saturday - 9/26

Wednesday - 9/30

Tuesday - 10/13

  • 8:00PM — Prince Daddy and the Hyena let's rock

Full schedule at 3sarts.org/events →

ALSO IN PORTSMOUTH

The Music Hall Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club The Music Hall Lounge Prescott Park Arts Festival