Summer in the Street-Seacoast Wind Ensemble Pleasant Street Pops!

Description

Summer In The Street is the result of an initiative to identify/create pedestrian-friendly areas downtown where musicians can entertain folks in the heart of the City.

Pleasant Street from Porter Street to Market Square closes from 4:00pm – 9:00pm (performances are 5:30 – 8:30) Saturdays on designated weekends during the Summer.

The event, now in its 23rd year, creates a gathering spot in the heart of Portsmouth for friends, neighbors and visitors alike.

(NOTE: Summer in the Street is not a vendor/booth-driven event – that’s the profile of Market Square Day.)

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 four decades, the Seacoast Wind Ensemble has proudly showcased a diverse range of concert band music, spreading the joy of music to communities in Seacoast New Hampshire, Southern Maine, and Northern Massachusetts. With around 12 performances annually, the SWE takes part in various concert series, festivals, schools, and special events, engaging audiences of all ages.

As a committed non-profit volunteer organization, their goal is to foster a deep appreciation for music within the community. The ensemble includes members from all backgrounds, such as enthusiastic students, experienced senior citizens, passionate amateurs, and skilled professionals, all united by their love for making music together.