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HAMPTON BEACH
HAMPTON BEACH CASINO BALLROOM
ABOUT
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom is a 2,200-seat concert venue located oceanfront at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Despite its name, the venue is not a gambling establishment but a dedicated live entertainment hall within the Hampton Beach Casino complex. It is one of the most recognized music venues on the New England coast.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The ballroom hosts concerts, comedy shows, and special events year-round, drawing acts across rock, country, pop, and stand-up comedy. The oceanfront setting and historic character give the venue a distinctive atmosphere. The ballroom once boasted the largest dance floor in New England, drawing 20,000 visitors per week during its heyday.
HISTORY
The Hampton Beach Casino complex was opened on July 4, 1899 by Wallace D. Lovell, owner of the Exeter, Hampton and Amesbury Street Railway Company. After burning down in 1900 and being rebuilt, the ballroom was added in 1927 to hold 5,000 people. The venue has hosted legendary performers including Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Janis Joplin.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Thursday
- Clint Black get country
Friday - 5/15
- Bret Michaels party time
Saturday - 5/16
- Bret Michaels party vibes
Wednesday - 5/20
- Avatar get loud
Thursday - 5/21
- Buckcherry rock hard