Name: Cochecho Arts Festival
Start: 2026-07-10T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-23T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Rotary Stage Pavilion

About the event

This summer long festival showcases regionally recognized acts as well as top local Seacoast entertainers. The Chamber is proud to have taken lead in promoting the arts and community events in Dover with the belief that everyone benefits from a vibrant, healthy community. All Cochecho Arts Festival events are free to attend and open to the public, thanks to our generous sponsors.

Dates

Jul 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM - Aug 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Rotary Stage Pavilion

1 Washington St, Dover, New Hampshire 03820-2196, United States

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Event highlights

Jon Nolan & Good Company

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Friday, July 10 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Children's Show - Seacoast Science Center Presents: Coastal Critters!

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Tuesday, July 14, 10:30-11:30am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park.
Discover the wonders of the intertidal zone and meet fascinating creatures that call the Gulf of Maine home! Through guided exploration, observe how they feel, move and behave while uncovering their incredible adaptations–like suction cups, claws, and tentacles–that help them survive in this ever-changing habitat.

Lightheaded Collective

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Friday, July 17 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Diaspora Radio plays "Let it Be"

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Friday, July 17 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Children's Show - Bryson Lang, Juggler and Comedian!

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Tuesday, July 21, 10:30-11:30am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park.
Bryson combines technical juggling skills, creative physical manipulation and original comedy into a unique and unforgettable act. Bryson’s audiences will see a likable, energetic personality performing inventive and clever routines that mix comedy, audience participation, ball spinning, ball bouncing, fire-juggling, well-crafted timing, sharp sickles, huge spinning bouncing rings, giant Beach Balls, improv, glo-in-the-dark objects and always a few surprises.

Coyote Smoke

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Friday, July 24 at 6:30 at The Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Sneaky Miles

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Friday, July 24 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Children's Show - Wildlife Encounters

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Tuesday, July 28, 10:30-11:30am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park.

This live & in-person Wildlife Encounters program is educational, interactive, and entertaining! See and meet a variety of live animals from around the world!

Wheel of Awesome

Friday, July 31 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Creative Arts Showcase

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Saturday, August 1, 12:00-4:00pm in Upper Henry Law Park.

The Creative Arts Showcase showcases a variety of local artisans who will be exhibiting and selling their work. 
This is a free event, and artists keep 100% of any sales they make.
This is a great opportunity to kickstart your holiday shopping with some unique gifts! To register follow the link above!

Children's Show - BJ Hickman, Magician

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Tuesday, August 4, 10:30-11:30am at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park.
A fun family magic show with lots of audience participation!

Foxglove

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Friday, August 7 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show starts at 6:30!

Caitlin Piper

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Friday, August 7 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

The Speed of Sound

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Friday, August 14 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion Stage at Henry Law Park. Show begins at 6:30!

Cowabunga Fest

August 21-23
Did you know that Dover is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Celebrate with this weekend-long festival that will include an outdoor movie, specialty pizzas, games, scavenger hunts, and a skateboard contest! More information to come soon!

Tickets

Price: $10.00-40.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes

Button - Green Level

$10.96

Includes Base Price: $10.00, Processing fees: $0.96

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Button - Blue Level

$26.90

Includes Base Price: $25.00, Processing fees: $1.90

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Button - Gold Level

$42.84

Includes Base Price: $40.00, Processing fees: $2.84

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Other applications

Interested in applying:

1 active application

Creative Arts Showcase

Deadline: Jul 30, 2026

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The Creative Arts Showcase showcases local artisans who will be exhibiting and selling their work. Artisans of all kinds are welcome to set up a booth to showcase and sell your creations.

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