Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival

The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. This special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 14th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, bars, and churches after the festival officially ends. See the Sponsored music listing below.  So, spend the day and enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and support the local shops and restaurants.

Schedule:

Portsmouth Public Schools • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location – Middle Street Mall Area and Visitor Center (Outside)

Michael Clark Band • 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tidewater Concert Band • 12:00pm – 12:30pm
BrassWind • 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Tidewater Concert Band • 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Champagne Band • 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location – Showmobile on High and Court Streets

Roving Costumed Characters • Noon – 2:00pm
The Grinch, Christmas Puppy, Christmas Polar Bear, and a Gingerbread Man
Location – High Street

Strolling Carolers • 11:00am – 3:00pm
The Doorway Singers
Location – High Street

Children’s Activities • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Games
Location – Middle Street Area (Beside Visitor Center)

Fire Marshmallow Roasting Stations • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Locations – Areas along High Street

* Visit the Winter Wonderland: Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Art and Culture Center.  Admission: $3 per person / all ages

• * Additional entertainment will be provided by the Olde Towne Business Association, PortsEvents, and Museums and Tourism inside and outside of businesses, restaurants, and churches along High Street as well as at other locations until 5:00pm.

ALSO HAPPENING AT THE FESTIVAL (see separate event listings)

Children’s Christmas Shoppe at Trinity Chuch – 9AM-4PM

Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market – Corner of Court and High – 10AM-2PM

The Coleman Collection’s Nativity Scene – Monumental United Methodist Church – 11AM-5PM

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center – 12PM-8PM

Snow Wonders on the Middle Street Mall and the Children’s Museum of Virginia – 6PM-6:30PM