80 Hanover St. Manchester, NH

603.668.5588

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The Rex Theatre

Our versatile 300-seat venue for musicians, theatre, comedy, community events, and more.

THE REX THEATRE EVENTS

July 2025

An Evening With Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley

Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy called “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene around the world. Ickes and Hensley have shared the stage or collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel, Taj Mahal, Vince Gill, David Grisman, Jorma Kaukonen, Marty Stuart, and Steve Wariner—all admirers of the duo. Ickes, the most decorated musician in IBMA Awards history and former founding member of bluegrass “supergroup” Blue Highway and highly sought-after Dobro master, has graced the recordings and concerts of artists such as Earl Scruggs, Merle Haggard, Alison Krauss, Tony Rice and more. Hensley, who earned IBMA Guitar Player of the Year nominations for the past three years, made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11 (thanks to an invite from Marty Stuart with Earl Scruggs) and has appeared on stage with the likes of Johnny Cash, Peter Frampton and Old Crow Medicine Show. Buy Tickets
26 Jul
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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August 2025

The Rush Experience : A TRUE RUSH Tribute Show

The Rush Experience will focus on RUSH’s entire 40 Year Career; covering their hey-day 70’s and 80’s material thru the 90’s and ending at bands retirement from touring in 2015. The band performs many of their greatest hits with a wealth of surprising deep cuts that perhaps only Rush performed themselves throughout their celebrated career. Buy Tickets
01 Aug
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Manchester Music & Jazz Festival

In Support of The Manchester School District Music Programs Join us for an Emerging Artists Show featuring The Scott Spradling Band 6:30 PM – Vocal Student Showcase 7:30 PM – Faculty Showcase 8:30 PM – Scott Spradling Band   Buy Tickets
08 Aug
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Grey Eye

One man’s journey through darkness to reclaim his youth. Grey Eye is a fantastical psycho-odyssey which follows one man’s journey through a dark and mysterious woods as he pieces together his broken psyche in order to reclaim the youthful spirit he lost long ago. On his journey, Elijah must overcome magical masks, seedy salesmen, bombastic town mayors, puzzling gatekeepers, murderous mobs, and the selfish ego that rules them all. Buy Tickets
09 Aug
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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BOSTYX: The Ultimate Boston and Styx Tribute!

Join us for an electrifying night with BOSTYX, the ultimate tribute band honoring the iconic sounds of Boston & Styx. Experience the soaring harmonies and powerful anthems that defined a Rock Era, from “More Than a Feeling” to “Renegade.” BOSTYX delivers a dynamic live show that will transport you back to the Golden Age of Rock. Don’t miss this unforgettable tribute to two legendary bands! BOSTYX is a group of seasoned professionals with decades of experience, from recording studios to playing live at venues throughout the country. Buy Tickets
14 Aug
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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The Freese Brothers Big Band: WWII Victory Celebrate 80 Years

The 80th Anniversary of The End of WWII | 1940’s Era Big Band Show Eighty years ago this summer, World War II came to an end. As members of the Greatest Generation began to return home, they and their families listened to music that was the soundtrack of the war years. Radio programs, record players and dances offered tunes that built an emotional bridge from fox holes, ships and air bases to anxious living rooms back home. Join the Freese Brothers Big Band for an 80th anniversary salute to the Greatest Generation and the Home Front with tunes that defined a generation and brought solace and some cheer to a turbulent time. Buy Tickets
16 Aug
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Saving Grace Dance Ensemble Presents Gala Prom Night

Girls get your gowns and guys get those PROM – posals ready! Saving Grace Dance Ensemble is excited to have their biggest fundraiser of the season on Thursday, August 21, 2025! The Gala Prom night is a wonderful evening of appetizers, cash bar, raffles, silent auction a brief dance performance and ………. get ready to rip up the dance floor with a DJ for some super fun dancing! Arrive at 6:30 for your RED CARPET WALK!!! Buy Tickets
21 Aug
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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The Music of The Traveling Wilburys

The super-group that never performed live the music they created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to ‘get together and write some songs’. Hits like Handle With Care, End Of The Line, Last Night… THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE brings the music of the WILBURYS and the hits from each of these individual artists to every show. Here Comes The Sun, Won’t Back Down, Pretty Woman, Like A Rolling Stone, Don’t Bring Me Down, and more that everyone knows and loves. Now fans can finally see and hear these great songs at every performance of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE. Buy Tickets
22 Aug
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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September 2025

The Edwards Twins From LAS VEGAS

Impersonating CHER, BILLY JOEL, BETTE MIDLER, STREISAND, and many more! Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The NBC Today show says, “It’s one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocals. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must-see show” Celebrating 35 years “Extraordinary” – The NBC Today Show AS SEEN ON NETFLIX The Kominsky Method Buy Tickets
03 Sep
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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The Edwards Twins From LAS VEGAS

Impersonating CHER, BILLY JOEL, BETTE MIDLER, STREISAND, and many more! Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The NBC Today show says, “It’s one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocals. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must-see show” Celebrating 35 years “Extraordinary” – The NBC Today Show AS SEEN ON NETFLIX The Kominsky Method Buy Tickets
04 Sep
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Steve Hofstetter: One of YouTube’s most popular comics

One of YouTube’s most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life. Buy Tickets
06 Sep
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Our History

Originally a printing press, the Rex served as a movie theatre from the 1940s to 1980s. 1989 saw the end of the Rex’s life as a movie house. The property then changed hands several times, functioning as a series of nightclubs. In 2016, the building was purchased by the Manchester Development Corporation (MDC). The Palace Theatre Trust entered into a private-public partnership with MDC in October 2018 with the shared goal of reviving the Rex and opening the space as a theatre once again.

On October 30, 2019 we opened the doors of the Rex Theatre, a state-of-the-art, 300-seat performance venue. In the four months the Rex was open before temporarily shutting down due to COVID-19, we began to see the possibilities of this new cultural resource. This venue has added immensely to our existing performance capabilities. We look forward to experiencing the growth of the Palace Theatre Trust’s newest addition.

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Check out the variety of events happening at the Rex, including live music, our Friday Night Comedy Series, and more!

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The Best Seat in the House

The Rex Theatre

23 Amherst Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 603.668.5588

REX THEATRE PARKING

There are plenty of parking options that make spending a night at the theatre fun and easy.

VICTORY PARKING GARAGE

The Victory Parking Garage is city-owned.
Procedure for parking meters:
1. Find available space and remember your space number
2. Walk to street level corner stairwell or front of office location and find pay by space meter
3. Follow instructions on meter (coins and credit only, no dollar bills) @0.75 hour / max of $6.00
4. Please remember to pay before leaving garage.
Note: Parking is free after 8PM on Fridays, and on weekends and Holidays.

VIP PARKING LOT

Limited spots available. To reserve your spot, click here.

The Palace Theatres has acquired the parking lot at 77 Amherst St and theatre patrons may now reserve a parking spot when attending a show. The lot opens 90 minutes before show time and closes 30 minutes after the show ends. The parking reservation times will be listed on the reservation ticket. 

VIP parking patrons will be able to enter the Palace Theatre through the back via the red “Star Door”, only a few feet from the parking lot. *Please note – this entrance has stairs. VIP parking is not recommended for those requiring handicap access.

Note: Once purchased, your ticket must be presented in order to enter the parking lot at 77 Amherst St. 

Parking is only allowed during the times listed on the ticket. Violators will be towed and future parking privileges denied.

CITIZENS BANK PARKING LOT

The Citizens Bank parking lot next to the Palace is now privately owned and managed, and charges fees that are not associated with the Palace Theatre.
Note: Only credit cards will be accepted as a mode of payment

ON STREET PARKING

On-street parking is typically $0.75 an hour. Be aware that some on-street parking meters have a two-hour limit. Read meters for specific details and applicable hours.
Note: On-street parking is free after 8PM on Fridays and all day on weekends and Holidays.