Rockingham Ballroom events

Celebrate the season in swingin’ style as the 19-piece New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra takes the stage at the historic Rockingham Ballroom on Friday, October 17th! Under the direction of renowned bandleader, Clayton “Skip” Poole, who has shared the stage with greats like Mel Tormé, Cab Calloway, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney, and Andy Williams, the NHJO pays tribute to the golden age of the Big Band Era under the harvest moon.

Step back into the 1930s and ’40s with the music of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, and more. In addition to these timeless classics, the evening will feature original modern big band arrangements, including fresh takes on Fall fan favorites that capture the warmth, color, and spirit of autumn.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply love the sound of a full jazz orchestra, you’ll be swept up in the energy of this unforgettable evening. So put on your dancing shoes, gather your friends, and join us for a Harvest Hop full of timeless swing, crisp autumn spirit, and the joy of big band music in one of New England’s most storied ballrooms.

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Dance Lessons at 7:00 pm
Live Music at 8:00 pm

You can bring your beverage of choice (BYOB) and we provide a healthy light menu to snack on, for purchase. Seltzers, sodas and mixers also available. (No “bar” tab.) We have both cafe and lounge seating, and a game room. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Looking for a venue for your next event? The Rockingham Ballroom is available for Private Parties, Events, Classes, and Weddings. Our event center is 8,500 sq. feet. The 4000 square foot floating wood floor is the only such dance floor in New England. Located in Newmarket, NH and only 15 minutes from Portsmouth, Exeter, or Durham.

Step under the mirrorball and onto one of New England’s largest wooden dance floors for a night of nonstop disco classics and R&B jams with renowned Boston-based DJ Bob Frione and the dynamic Carol Lanzillo, a certified instructor with 20+ years of experience who has lit up the stage with Dancing With the Stars and appeared in the Golden Globe award winning film American Hustle.

No partner? No problem. With group dancing, beginner-friendly lessons, and a crowd that welcomes all ages and abilities, everyone’s part of the party.

Doors open at 6:30 pm | Dance Lesson 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Open Dancing at 8:00 pm
Prizes for best dressed in the Disco and R&B theme
Tickets $10.00 in advance and $15.00 and the door

You can bring your beverage of choice (BYOB) and we provide a healthy light menu to snack on, for purchase. Seltzers, sodas, and mixers also available. (No “bar” tab.) We have both cafe and lounge seating and a game room. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Looking for a venue for your next event? The Rockingham Ballroom is available for Private Parties, Events, Classes, and Weddings. Our event center is 8,500 sq. feet. The 4000 square foot floating wood floor is the only such dance floor in New England. Located in Newmarket, NH and only 15 minutes from Portsmouth, Exeter, or Durham.

This isn’t your average Halloween party, it’s the Haunted Ballroom, where the walls shake, the lights flicker, and the dance floor belongs to the creatures of the night. From floor to ceiling, the Ballroom will be fully transformed for a night of pure mayhem!

Costumes aren’t just encouraged, they’re part of the ritual, so strut your darkest glam or your most twisted creation and compete for prizes in our Costume Contest, including a cash prize for first place.

DJ Johnny B Groovy & Soul Sister Pamela will keep the floor burning with Halloween anthems, sinister throwbacks, and bone-rattling beats.

• Fuel your night with complimentary spooky treats and our complimentary signature cocktail the Vampire's Kiss
• Mingle with the century-old spirits of the Ballroom in our Séance Corner
• Peek into your fate (if you dare) with Live Tarot Readings
• Test your courage and see what lurks inside our Gruesome Mystery Boxes
• Be sure to stick around for late night Scaryoke at 11:00 pm.

Doors open at 7:00 pm
Tickets $15.00 in advance and $20.00 and the door

You can bring your beverage of choice (BYOB) and we provide a healthy light menu to snack on, for purchase. Seltzers, sodas, and mixers also available. (No “bar” tab.) We have both cafe and lounge seating and a game room. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Looking for a venue for your next event? The Rockingham Ballroom is available for Private Parties, Events, Classes, and Weddings. Our event center is 8,500 sq. feet. The 4000 square foot floating wood floor is the only such dance floor in New England. Located in Newmarket, NH and only 15 minutes from Portsmouth, Exeter, or Durham.