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Portsmouth events this week: Undead Beat Night, Hocus Pocus Taste-A-Long and more

Written by J.A.R.V.I.S . | Oct 26, 2026, 9:54:00 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Portsmouth has a full weekend of things to do. Here are 4 events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

1. Undead Beat Night

When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Listed by the Portsmouth Halloween Parade

One of the community fundraisers that keeps the parade going. Event details.

2. Hocus Pocus Taste-A-Long

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 p.m.
Where: The Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St.

Watch Hocus Pocus with a candy box of treats timed to the film; tickets $39.75. Event details.

3. 31st Portsmouth Halloween Parade

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
Where: Starts at Peirce Island by Prescott Park

Everyone can dress up and march, no sign-up needed; parking ban 5 to 10 p.m. downtown. Event details.

4. An evening with Lady Luck Burlesque

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Listed by the Portsmouth Halloween Parade

A post-parade show on the parade's own events calendar. Event details.

Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.

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