Rochester Performance & Arts Center
32 North Main Street | Rochester, NH | 03867
Open: M-F (1-6pm)

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. ​

Live Performances

Our versatile recital hall features 150 seats. It's the perfect location for intimate live performances, theatre shows, civic events, recitals, small trade shows, and more. The space is also available for rent for private parties and events.

Theatre Camps

Theatre Camp is a joyous hands-on experience offering lessons in acting, dancing, and singing.  Students showcase their theatre skills on the final day of camp with an evening performance for family, friends, and the public.

Educational Programs

We offer quality classes, lessons, and activities in an environment dedicated to excellence in the arts. Students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds can immerse themselves in private and group instruction for dance, voice, guitar, bass, drums, piano, and more. 

The Art Gallery

The Art Gallery at RPAC is a premier exhibition space for emerging and seasoned artists to showcase their latest works. All exhibitions are curated by the Rochester MFA. Notable past exhibits features works by Andy Warhol, Micheal Phillips, and D.A. Dartt Hurst. 

Private Parties & Event Rentals

Our venue makes the perfect place for your next performance, birthday party, retirement gathering, and much more. Use your imagination and we'll help to make it happen! With affordable rates, our venue is the perfect place for your next function.

RPAC 100 Capital Campaign

This campaign was established to offset the purchase and restoration of the Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC). For a contribution of $1,000, 100 donors can help ensure the future growth and development of the center and its programming. ​

CABARET SERIES at RPAC
​(October 27 - April 5)

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT RPAC
​32 North Main Street, Rochester NH 03967

​The Cabaret Series at RPAC is an evening full of music performed by acclaimed actors and singers from around New England. Featuring accompaniment by Kathy Fink on piano, the Cabaret Series showcases emerging and seasoned performers alike. Each installment has a different theme so no two shows are the same! You’ll hear a variety musical genres and singing styles from a diverse group of talented performers. All proceeds directly support RPAC’s education and events programming.

Performance Schedule:
  • ​It's A Broadway Holiday - Sunday, December 15 (7pm)
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Sunday, February 9 (7pm)
  • Sing Into Spring - Sunday April 5 (7pm)

MACBETH
​(April 16-24)

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT RPAC
​32 North Main Street, Rochester NH 03967
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A Tale Full of Sound and Fury... Through the prophecy of the Three Witches, Macbeth learns that one day he will rule as King of Scotland.   Spurred by ambition for power and at the urging of Lady Macbeth, the once brave general chooses a murderous path to take the throne from King Duncan.  After seizing power, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, wracked with guilt by their evil deeds, begin the descent into madness. The play, considered one of Shakespeare’s darkest, most powerful works, dramatizes the corruptive psychological and political effects, when the desire for power becomes malevolent.  An ROH Production.  Contemporary Impressions.

Performance Schedule:​
  • Thursday, April 16 (10am)
  • Friday, April 17 (10am)
  • Thursday, April 23 (10am)
  • Friday, April 24 (10am)
  • ​Call (603) 948-1682 for tickets. $7 per ticket, every 16th is free.