Upcoming Events

Rick Larrimore - A Rod Stewart Tribute
Oct 30 @ 8PM

Rick Larrimore's tribute to Rod Stewart has captivated audiences worldwide, with a show full of humor and spot-on interpretation of the legend himself. From Rod's early Faces era to the latest Rod releases, Rick covers it all! 

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Comedian Hypnotist Frank Santos, Jr.
​Nov 6 @ 8PM

​Comic hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. returns to the Rochester Opera House for the 9th season. 

Under his hypnotic spell, audience members are more than willing to follow every command, from awkward to outrageous in the unpredictable, hilarious comedy show. This show will be R-Rated. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Comedian Bob Marley
​Nov 24, 26, & 28

Bob Marley is back to the Opera House with all new material, ya dinks! Come spend an evening with one of the most talented comedians to come out of New England.

​These performances are limited to a 300 person capacity per show.

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Strafford Wind Symphony
Nov 30 @ 7PM

Join Strafford Wind Symphony on a sleigh ride of music for the holiday season with vocalists, narrators, and music to delight everyone:  Charlie Brown Christmas, Nutcracker Suite, Grown-up Christmas, A Hannukah Festival, and more. This year's narrated work is Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus. No program would be complete without the traditional sing along, so be ready when it's your turn!

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Sole City Dance presents The Nutcracker
Dec 2 - 5

​This classic holiday tale has become a regional favorite! This soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey.

Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes. You’ll find your heart dancing as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets.

From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this delightful holiday classic continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Whether you're seeing it for the first time or it's an annual treat, start your holiday season in grand style with the ones you love.

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ROH presents A Christmas Carol
​Dec 9 - 19

It isn't the holiday season without revisiting the beloved tale of the penny-pinching and bad tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long forgotten festive spirit. This ghostly tale of the Past, Present, and Future is brought to life in this exciting musical adaptation.

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Grabbing a bite before the show?

110 Grill
​136 Marketplace Boulevard 

Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew
​50 North Main Street

Revolution Taproom & Grill
​61 North Main Street

Spaulding Steak & Ale
78 Wakefield Street

We thank these establishments for supporting the Rochester Opera House

About Us

Rochester Opera House

31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867
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The historic Rochester Opera House, a not-for-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.

Our 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.

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RPAC

32 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867
​(603) 948-1099

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, New Hampshire. Opened in 2017, and just around the block from the historic Rochester Opera House, RPAC is an intimate venue offering affordable entertainment, educational programming, and event spaces for private parties and community gatherings. 

RPAC combines a versatile recital hall with 150 seats, rehearsal and practice studios, costume and scenic workshops, and a premier art gallery for emerging and seasoned artists alike. RPAC offers a wide variety of affordable lessons and classes based in art, dance, music, theatre, and more. ​​​

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The scope of programming presented and produced by the Rochester Opera House represents a wide spectrum of multi-generational arts experiences. Corporate and business support is crucial to preserve the legacy of this performing arts venue. 

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As a community-supported nonprofit, membership from annual donors remains crucial for the Rochester Opera House and RPAC to continue to grow, and to present exceptional entertainment and educational programming.

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