Welcome to The Purple Urchin, located across from the Seashell Stage up the stairs at 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach NH.
Welcome to The Purple Urchin, located across from the Seashell Stage up the stairs at 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach NH.
OCEANSIDE RESTAURANT AND BAR ON HAMPTON BEACH
Great beach atmosphere with ocean views
The Purple Urchin is proud to offer one of the best views on the entire NH coastline! Enjoy a couple cocktails from the patio bar while watching live entertainment at the Seashell Stage. If take out is your style, we now offer online ordering for a fast and simple experience for high quality food on Hampton Beach. Reservations are taken only for parties larger than 8.
Fresh local seafood
We bring in fresh seafood from local vendors everyday to make sure our customers receive the best quality in every dish! Discover all the Urchin has to offer on our menu or visit our Instagram to see what specials we have this week.
Visit us on Facebook and TikTok for specials, happy hour deals, and local events.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE SHELL
All shows are held from 7-8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
2023 SHOWS
All shows are WEATHER DEPENDENT.
May 2023
5/27/2023 Eastern Sound – Polka Music
5/28/23 The Continentals – Classics, oldies
5/30/23 Winnacunnet High School Chorus and Jazz Band
June 2023
6/3/23 Redemption – Reggae
6/10/23 Holly Heist Rock, Pop, Dance
6/14/23 Billy D and the Rock-its – Doo Wop Show Band
6/15/23 Angela West and Showdown – Country
6/16/23 The Rico Barr Band – Rock, Soul, Blues
6/17/23 Radio Roulette – Classic Top 40, Pop, Rock
6/18/23 New Legacy Swing Band – Swing
6/19/23 The Apathetics – Rock
6/20/23 Leaving Eden – Rock
6/21/23 Ayla Brown – Country
6/22/23 Nashville Line Dance 6 p.m.
6/22/23 The Shana Stack Band – Country
6/23/23 Brandy Band – Party Band
6/24/23 B Street Bombers – Top 40, Rock, Pop and Country
6/25/23 Christian Music Festival, 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
6/26/23 The Bel Airs – Doo Wop and Vintage Rock ‘N’ Roll
6/27/23 Soggy Po’ Boys – NOLA Jazz
6/28/23 Rumboat Chili – Classic Rock
6/29/23 Nashville Line Dance 6p.m.
6/29/23 Raquel & The Wildflowers – Country
6/30/23 YellowHouse Blues Band – Blues
July 2023
7/1/23 Sweep the Leg – Party Band
7/2/23 39th Army Band
7/3/23 Club Soda – Party Band
7/4/23 The Continentals – Classics, oldies
7/5/23 Ray of Elvis – Elvis Tribute
7/6/23 Nashville Line Dance -6 p.m.
7/6/23 King Kountry – Country
7/7/23 The Reminisants – oldies from the 1950s to the ’90s
7/8/23 Dave Macklin Band – Powerhouse Party Band!
7/9/23 Scott Brown and the Diplomats – Rock
7/10/23 13 Black – hottest dance, 70s classics,
***Country Music Fest***
7/11/23 Kevin White – “The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute”
7/12/23 April Cushman
7/13/23 Nashville Line Dance – Pre-show
7/13/23 Alex MacGillivray
7/13/23 Chris Janson
7/14/23 Groove Alliance – Motown, Classic Rock, Funk
7/15/23 The Midtown Horns – Motown, R&B, Soul, Latin, Swing, Classic Rock
7/16/23 Public Water Supply – Outlaw Country/Indie Rock
7/17/23 Souled Out Show Band – Party Band
7/18/23 The Apathetics – Rock
7/19/23 Fighting Friday – Party Band
7/20/23 Nashville Line Dance
7/20/23 Caroline Gray – Country
7/21/23 Maddi Ryan – Country Pop
7/22/23 The Shakerz Band – Rock from the 60’s to the 90’s
7/23/23 The Bel Airs – Doo Wop and Vintage Rock ‘N’ Roll
7/24/23 Jonny Friday – Top 40 / Classic Rock
7/25/23 Leaving Eden – Rock
7/26/23 LoVeSeXy – A Tribute to the music of PRINCE
7/27/23 Nashville Line Dance -6 p.m.
7/27/23 Whiskey Horse – Country
7/28/23 Woodland Protocol – Party Band
7/29/23 Radio Roulette – Classic Top 40, Pop, Rock
7/30/23 Redemption – Reggae
7/31/23 Something Stupid – Party Band
August 2023
8/1/23 Billy D and the Rock-its – Doo Wop Show Band
8/2/23 Mischief Mile – Pop and Rock Hits
8/3/23 Nashville Line Dance
8/3/23 Derek Lersch – Country
8/4/23 HIJACKED – Party Band
8/5/23 The Reminisants – oldies from the 1950s to the ’90s
8/6/23 Talent Show Open Auditions, 12-3 p.m.
8/6/23 Tru Diamond – Neil Diamond Tribute Band
8/7/23 All Summer Long – A Tribute to the Beach Boys
8/8/23 Avco Unplugged – Classic Rock, Top 40
8/9/23 Mark 209 – Country
8/10/23 Nashville Line Dance -6 p.m.
8/10/23 Houston Bernard – Country
8/11/23 Brandy Band – Party Band
8/12/23 Neurotic Gumbo – Classic Rock
8/13/23 POLKA FESTIVAL – 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
8/14/23 Mark 209 – Country
8/15/23 Dwayne Haggins – Indie Artist, Soul
8/16/23 The Reminisants – Oldies from the 1950s to the ’90s
8/16/23 Nashville Line Dance
8/17/23 Martin and Kelly – Country
8/18/23 Mr. Aaron – 11 a.m. after Children’s Parade
8/18/23 Mattson & Love Rocket – Classic Rock and Country
8/19/23 REGGAE FEST – 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
8/20/23 The Little Mermen – New York City’s Ultimate Disney Cover Band!
8/21/23 The Apathetics – Rock
8/22/23 Club Soda – Party Band
8/23/23 The Continentals – Classics, oldies
8/24/23 Nashville Line Dance -6 p.m.
8/24/23 Angela West and Showdown – Country
8/25/23 HAMPTON BEACH TALENT COMPETITION
8/26/23 HAMPTON BEACH TALENT COMPETITION
8/27/23 HAMPTON BEACH TALENT COMPETITION
8/28/23 The Rico Barr Band – Classic Rock, Soul and Blues
8/29/23 12/OC – Modern Country
8/30/23 Redemption – Reggae
8/31/23 Nashville Line Dance – 6 p.m.
8/31/23 Nick Casey – Country
September 2023
9/1/23 Sweep the Leg – Party Band
9/2/23 Cirque du Hampton Beach
9/3/23 South Street Band – Classic Rock Experience
9/4/23 GemsTones – Music from the 50’s
