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 9th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, bars, and churches after the festival officially ends. So, spend the day and enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and support the local shops and restaurants.
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Schedule:
Portsmouth Public Schools • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location – Washington Street, Middle Street Mall Area, Visitor Center (Outside)
Ned Harris & The Appeal • 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tidewater Concert Band • Noon – 12:30pm
Original Rhondels • 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Tidewater Concert Band • 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Peoples Choice Band • 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location – Showmobile on High and Court Streets
Roving Costumed Characters • Noon – 2:00pm
The Grinch, a Snowman, and a Reindeer
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
*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. Performances include:
SPONSORED MUSIC
Christmas Project Band – Roger Browns Sports Bar & Restaurant – 1pm-4pm
Southside Concert Band – Monumental Methodist Church – 1pm – 2pm
Mike Caggiano Keyboard – The Coffee Shoppe – 3pm-4pm
Southside Brass Quartet – Griff’s Sports Bar – 3pm-4pm
Karl Werne – Post Secondary Brewing – 3pm-5pm
Chris Cushna on Piano with special guest Tanner Moore on Trombone – Olde Towne Public House – 3pm-5pm
Don Comer Jazz Guitar – Anderson Wright Rooms & Gardens – 3pm-5pm
Elizabeth River Boys – Cancun Fiesta – 3pm-5pm
Pancho Music – Olde Towne Deli (patio weather permitting/inside if not) – 3pm-5pm
Gary Goodrock – Village Thrift – 3 pm – 5pm
Handbell Choir Concert – Monumental United Methodist Church – 3pm-4pm
James Wood – Olde Towne General Store – 4pm-5pm
Mr. Strings – Way Back Yonder Antiques – 4pm-5pm
Strolling Music up and down High Street include Holiday Brass Quintet from 3pm-4:30pm, Tanner Moore from 4pm-5pm, and History Alive Holiday Carolers from 3pm-5pm.
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
