Friends of the Hampton Falls Bandstand Presents

This Thursday is the last concert of the 2026 season and our 10th Anniversary Celebration!!

Let's celebrate 10 years together!!!!!!

With

Akwaaba Esemble

( the first band we ever hosted!!!)


September 10

Starts at 6PM!!!!!!!!

Come together to celebrate the music

Energized drumming and dancing blended with Highlife music makes them unique! Theo Nii Martey formed the Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble during a tour with Brekete Ensemble in London. It brings together a group of friends who have been drumming and dancing together for many years in Ghana and the UK. The group includes past members of the National Dance Ensemble, Brekete Ensemble and the Shidaa cultural troupe

The Akwaaba Ensemble’s energetic and engaging performances are a reflection of their name, which means ‘welcome’ in the Twi language of the Ashanti tribe of Ghana. At each performance the Ensemble brings Highlife music, West African drumming and dance to vivid life.

For the past two decades, the Ensemble has toured internationally and performed on many stages in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They perform at theaters, fairs, festivals, weddings, school settings, Drumming and Dancing workshops in the community, and often collaborate with other musicians. The goal of the group is to produce extraordinary music and great performances that enlighten the audience about African Culture and Music. They dubbed their first album “Akwaaba Welcome Home” in 2008.

Come experience the magic of African Drum music at the common at Hampton Falls!!!!!!!

AND ......

Celebrate 10 amazing years together!!

10 years, Countless memories, One community

Thank You for Being part of our Journey!

Whether you choose to get up and dance, sing along, or simply relax and tap your toes, you'll experience the best of summer in New England—great performers, great company, and the enduring tradition of gathering on the town common for an evening of live entertainment.

CoolWheels ____________________

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2026 was GREAT..... 2027 will be Greater !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all of our sponsors, participants and volunteers!!!!

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2026 CoolWheels Schedule

We are looking for

volunteers for the 2027 season

Volunteer and receive

a free tee shirt 

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For more information Contact coolwheelssteve@gmail.com

2026 events are confirmed!!!!!

This event is made possible by

You our audience and Sponsors

Please Support Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors are Local Businesses that care about and support our community and the Arts

These events would not Happen without their Generosity


Your continued Donations to the Friends of the Hampton Falls Bandstand are Greatly appreciated!!!



2026 Performance Schedule

Concert Location and Directions

All events are on Thursday night and start at 06:30 PM (except as noted….please reconfirm with our Schedule page)

We are located at the intersection of US Route 1 and NH Route 88

You can easily access our location from the following directions:

From Hampton Beach – Take Route 101 West to US Route 1 South. The town Common is located at the 1st traffic light you will find on US Route 1 South.

From US Route 95 North – Take the NH #1 exit for NH Route 107 East, Take US Route 1 North The Town common will be located on your left at the third set of lights

From US Route 95 South – Take the NH Route 101 exit (,75 cent toll) and bear left for NH Route 101 East. Take the NH Route 1 South exit. The town Common is located at the 1st traffic light you will find on US Route 1 South.

If you need to contact us

Regular mail ………… PO Box 744 Hampton Falls NH 03844Hampton Falls, NH

email ……………………………………………….. admin@hamptonfallsbandstand.com