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May
It's a tradition! Opening the 2026 season is the band Eastern Sound - Polka music with a distinctively Eastern flair. Hampton Beach offers nightly entertainment during the summer on our
Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
The Continentals - a Hampton Beach favorite for many years - will be performing tonight on the Seashell Stage! Hampton Beach offers nightly entertainment during the summer on our Seashell
Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
June
26th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic June 18-20, 2026 The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up
View all
entries online on this website or watch the progress by visiting our Facebook page. The competition has seen international attention and is by invitation only. The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.
SCHEDULE FOR 2026 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
26th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic June 18-20, 2026 The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up
View all entries online on this website or watch the progress by visiting our Facebook page. The competition has seen international attention and is by invitation only. The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.
SCHEDULE FOR 2026 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
26th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic June 18-20, 2026 The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up
View all entries online on this website or watch the progress by visiting our Facebook page. The competition has seen international attention and is by invitation only. The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.
SCHEDULE FOR 2026 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
July
01jul9:30 pmFireworks at Hampton Beach9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT, with a rain date on the
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT, with a rain date on the
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Monday Night Movies on the Beach: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying
On the beach across from the Playground
Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA
Enjoy three nights of Country Music on the Seashell Stage! The 2026 headliner is NIKO MOON! ALL SHOWS ARE FREE! For updates, please check back here or follow
SCHEDULE: July 7: 6-7 p.m. - Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 7: 7-9:30 p.m. - Red Solo Cup: A Tribute to the Legendary Toby Keith July 8: 6-7 p.m. - Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 8: 7-9:30 p.m. - Chase Jobe July 9: 5-6 p.m. Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 9: 7 p.m. - Opening Act DJ John Price with Headliner NIKO MOON
Get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time at our annual Hampton Beach Country Music Fest! For three days this event promises unforgettable moments filled with live music, line dancing, and the best country vibes around. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, you can kick up your heels and join the daily FREE line dance sessions with Nashville Line Dance. The festival also features a stellar lineup of local talent, showcasing some of the most talented country bands who’ll have you tapping your boots to every beat. And the highlight of the week? A FREE performance by nationally-touring country artist NIKO MOON. The event is free to all. Join us at the Seashell Stage! Opener DJ John Price, In recent years we have featured CMT Award Winners Maddie & Tae, Chris Janson, Parmalee, and Niko Moon, as the headliners for the Country Music Fest. We are excited to welcome back chart-topping country artist NIKO MOON back to the Seashell Stage for an encore performance. We are so excited to host this festival of Country Music once again, and we hope to see YOU at the stage! Please check back here for updates or follow us on Facebook where we will show live video and photos from the shows at: Facebook.com/HamptonNHBeach.Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
Enjoy three nights of Country Music on the Seashell Stage! The 2026 headliner is NIKO MOON! ALL SHOWS ARE FREE! For updates, please check back here or follow
SCHEDULE: July 7: 6-7 p.m. - Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 7: 7-9:30 p.m. - Red Solo Cup: A Tribute to the Legendary Toby Keith July 8: 6-7 p.m. - Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 8: 7-9:30 p.m. - Chase Jobe July 9: 5-6 p.m. Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 9: 7 p.m. - Opening Act DJ John Price with Headliner NIKO MOON
Get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time at our annual Hampton Beach Country Music Fest! For three days this event promises unforgettable moments filled with live music, line dancing, and the best country vibes around. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, you can kick up your heels and join the daily FREE line dance sessions with Nashville Line Dance. The festival also features a stellar lineup of local talent, showcasing some of the most talented country bands who’ll have you tapping your boots to every beat. And the highlight of the week? A FREE performance by nationally-touring country artist NIKO MOON. The event is free to all. Join us at the Seashell Stage! Opener DJ John Price, In recent years we have featured CMT Award Winners Maddie & Tae, Chris Janson, Parmalee, and Niko Moon, as the headliners for the Country Music Fest. We are excited to welcome back chart-topping country artist NIKO MOON back to the Seashell Stage for an encore performance. We are so excited to host this festival of Country Music once again, and we hope to see YOU at the stage! Please check back here for updates or follow us on Facebook where we will show live video and photos from the shows at: Facebook.com/HamptonNHBeach.Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
08jul9:30 pmFireworks at Hampton Beach9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT, with a rain date on the
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Enjoy three nights of Country Music on the Seashell Stage! The 2026 headliner is NIKO MOON! ALL SHOWS ARE FREE! For updates, please check back here or follow
SCHEDULE: July 7: 6-7 p.m. - Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 7: 7-9:30 p.m. - Red Solo Cup: A Tribute to the Legendary Toby Keith July 8: 6-7 p.m. - Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 8: 7-9:30 p.m. - Chase Jobe July 9: 5-6 p.m. Line Dance Lessons with Nashville Line Dance July 9: 7 p.m. - Opening Act DJ John Price with Headliner NIKO MOON
Get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time at our annual Hampton Beach Country Music Fest! For three days this event promises unforgettable moments filled with live music, line dancing, and the best country vibes around. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, you can kick up your heels and join the daily FREE line dance sessions with Nashville Line Dance. The festival also features a stellar lineup of local talent, showcasing some of the most talented country bands who’ll have you tapping your boots to every beat. And the highlight of the week? A FREE performance by nationally-touring country artist NIKO MOON. The event is free to all. Join us at the Seashell Stage! Opener DJ John Price, In recent years we have featured CMT Award Winners Maddie & Tae, Chris Janson, Parmalee, and Niko Moon, as the headliners for the Country Music Fest. We are excited to welcome back chart-topping country artist NIKO MOON back to the Seashell Stage for an encore performance. We are so excited to host this festival of Country Music once again, and we hope to see YOU at the stage! Please check back here for updates or follow us on Facebook where we will show live video and photos from the shows at: Facebook.com/HamptonNHBeach.Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
Monday Night Movies on the Beach: THE WILD ROBOT After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with
On the beach across from the Playground
Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA
15jul9:30 pmFireworks at Hampton Beach9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT, with a rain date on the
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Monday Night Movies on the Beach: THE BAD GUYS 2 In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys
On the beach across from the Playground
Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA
22jul9:30 pmFireworks at Hampton Beach9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT, with a rain date on the
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
80th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant
The 2025 Queens: Junior Miss Hampton Beach Estelle Carr, Miss Hampton Beach Yvonne Welsh, and Little Miss Hampton Beach Victoria Mello[/caption]
Join us this year for the 80th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant at the Seashell Stage July 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. Free Event! Interested Contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257 (cell phone). Click here for an 2026 Miss Hampton Beach Application, 2026 Miss Hampton Beach Guidelines and 2026 Miss Hampton Beach Rules.
Little/Junior Miss Hampton Beach, at the Seashell Stage on July 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. – A sister pageant to Miss Hampton Beach. We will be crowning a Little Miss and Junior Miss Hampton Beach to help in promoting our seacoast area. Click here for an 2026 Little Junior Hampton Beach Application and 2026 Little Junior Hampton Beach Guidelines, and 2026 Little Junior Hampton Beach Rules. Or, reach out to Director Stephanie Rose Lussier 603-512-5257 or [email protected]. The "Queens" of Hampton Beach participate in many events throughout the year, including Children's Week, National Night Out, Monday Night Movies on the Beach, and the Hampton Holiday Parade. Our 2025 Junior Miss Hampton Beach, Estelle Carr also helped to introduce the first Act at the Circus in 2025. They begin a fun-packed summer 2026 season with the Sand Sculpting Event and so much more before they hand the crowns to the 80th Miss Hampton Beach, Jr. Miss Hampton Beach and Little Miss Hampton Beach.Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
80th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant
The 2025 Queens: Junior Miss Hampton Beach Estelle Carr, Miss Hampton Beach Yvonne Welsh, and Little Miss Hampton Beach Victoria Mello[/caption]
Join us this year for the 80th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant at the Seashell Stage July 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. Free Event! Interested Contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257 (cell phone). Click here for an 2026 Miss Hampton Beach Application, 2026 Miss Hampton Beach Guidelines and 2026 Miss Hampton Beach Rules.
Little/Junior Miss Hampton Beach, at the Seashell Stage on July 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. – A sister pageant to Miss Hampton Beach. We will be crowning a Little Miss and Junior Miss Hampton Beach to help in promoting our seacoast area. Click here for an 2026 Little Junior Hampton Beach Application and 2026 Little Junior Hampton Beach Guidelines, and 2026 Little Junior Hampton Beach Rules. Or, reach out to Director Stephanie Rose Lussier 603-512-5257 or [email protected]. The "Queens" of Hampton Beach participate in many events throughout the year, including Children's Week, National Night Out, Monday Night Movies on the Beach, and the Hampton Holiday Parade. Our 2025 Junior Miss Hampton Beach, Estelle Carr also helped to introduce the first Act at the Circus in 2025. They begin a fun-packed summer 2026 season with the Sand Sculpting Event and so much more before they hand the crowns to the 80th Miss Hampton Beach, Jr. Miss Hampton Beach and Little Miss Hampton Beach.Seashell Stage
180 Ocean Boulevard
Monday Night Movies on the Beach: ZOOTOPIA 2 Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous
On the beach across from the Playground
Route 1A, Hampton, NH, USA
29jul9:30 pmFireworks at Hampton Beach9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT, with a rain date on the
On the beach, between B and C Streets
169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
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Explore a side of Hampton, NH, that many visitors never get to experience—or even know exists! Featured are surfing, a tour of Hampton Beach State Park and RV campground, a visit to the Hampton Beach lifeguard headquarters, fishing for cod, haddock, and other groundfish; and a paddleboard experience in the beautiful and scenic Hampton Marshes. Click here to watch video.
