“Summer in the Street” is the result of an initiative to identify/create pedestrian-friendly areas Downtown where musicians, dance and theatre companies can entertain folks in the heart of the City. Activities hosted in partnership with other non-profits are part of the Mission of our “Street” sessions.

Pleasant Street from Porter Street to Market Square closes from 4:00pm – 9:00pm Saturdays on designated weekends during the Summer.
Important ‘instructions’ for SITS..*

All evenings begin with the street closure at 4:00 and end by 9:00pm with the reopening of Pleasant Street.
We set up for all performances on Pleasant Street between Porter Street and Market Square.

The performance area is signed ‘No Parking’ in advance of the performances. Any vehicles not removed by 4:00pm on a program night will be towed at the owner’s expense.

*Important fun facts about Summer in the Street: All performances take place on an extremely pedestrian-friendly Pleasant street, so BYOC (bring your own chair) and enjoy the music, bring a nosh and a beverage (no alcohol, please) and note, all performances take place – weather permitting – from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

July 6th
New England Fiddle Ensemble
This community group has been together for 15 years, and now we welcome them to our street session for the first time!

July 13th
Eleanor Ivy
The women of Eleanor Ivy return, featuring fiddle, folk, and bluegrass.

July 20th
TJ Wheeler & The Smokers Featuring Hatrack Gallagher
Album release!

July 27th
The Seacoast Wind Ensemble
The Ensemble is a community concert band dedicated to the tradition of performing bands associated with the John Philip Sousa era. For over 30 years, the approximately 50-piece, all-volunteer ensemble has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the NH/Maine Seacoast area, and beyond, by providing its audiences with high-quality concerts and its members with opportunities for musical growth.