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About The Strand - NH

Welcome to The Strand - NH, a historic nonprofit community performing-arts center in the heart of Dover, New Hampshire. Opened in 1919 as a cinema/theater, the venue was renamed The Strand Ballroom in 2015 and returned to The Strand (nonprofit) in 2018. Today, it hosts a diverse mix of live music, theater, dance parties, and community events. The main theater features 190 fixed seats, with floor/table seating available for up to 60 additional guests, plus a smaller seminar room for about 80. The Strand can accommodate a wide range of performances from intimate concerts to larger gatherings (up to 300+ with standing room). We’ve got you covered for tickets, schedules, and planning your visit to this beloved Dover staple.

Whether you’re planning a night of salsa, a piano sing-along, or a night at the theater, secure your seats with ease. As your friendly connection in the ticketing world, we’ll help you find the best options and share essential venue details to make your night seamless.

Location, logistics, and nearby amenities matter when you’re planning a night out. The Strand sits in downtown Dover at 20 Third St, making it easy to combine your show with a stroll around the city, nearby dining, and comfortable lodging. Transit options include the Dover Transportation Center (33 Chestnut St) with COAST and Wildcat Transit services, and Amtrak’s Downeaster nearby. Parking is available in metered street spots via the Flowbird app and municipal lots managed by the Dover Parking Bureau. For overnight stays after performances, consider nearby hotels such as Comfort Inn & Suites Dover-Portsmouth and Days Inn Dover, among others within a short drive or walk. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a smooth visit. If a show is RESCHEDULED from its original date or a date needs updating, we’ll clearly note it on the listing so you can adjust your plans with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 20 Third St, Dover, NH 03820.
  • Venue type: Nonprofit community performing-arts center; originally opened as a cinema/theater in 1919; renamed The Strand Ballroom in 2015 and later rebranded to The Strand (nonprofit) in 2018.
  • Capacity: 190 fixed seats in the main theater; floor seating for up to about 60 more (tables); a smaller adjacent seminar room seats about 80; total seated capacity around 250, with floor space enabling larger standing/dance configurations for 300+ depending on event.
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not published; rental information lists 190 fixed seats plus floor/table seating to accommodate up to 60 additional guests.
  • Parking: Downtown Dover parking includes metered street spaces (Flowbird app) and municipal lots; rules and permit options are managed by the Dover Parking Bureau.
  • Transit: Dover Transportation Center (33 Chestnut St) with COAST and Wildcat Transit service; Downeaster Amtrak service available nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn & Suites Dover-Portsmouth, Days Inn Dover, Downtown Dover Inn, among others within a short drive or walk.
  • Notable events hosted: Salsa Night Dance Party, Dueling Pianos, Moon Over Buffalo ( Break A Leg Legally), and other live music/theater/community events; some events may be canceled or rescheduled (check current listings).
  • Demolished/renamed: Not demolished; renamed The Strand Ballroom in 2015 and renamed back to The Strand (nonprofit) in 2018.