Celebrating 20 years of Writers On A New England StageAn inspiring multi-day celebration, the Seacoast LitFest brings together bestselling authors, thought leaders, and curious readers for an unforgettable literary experience on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. From lively book chats and author talks to a vibrant book fair and community events, the festival invites audiences of all ages to connect. Presented by New Hampshire Public Radio and The Music Hall, two of the state’s leading voices for storytelling and culture.

On Friday, May 2, NHPR hosted the 3rd annual By Degrees Climate Summit—an afternoon of conversations and connections focused on climate change and NHPR’s environmental reporting projects.

Join NHPR literary host Rachel Barenbaum on Wednesday, May 14 for an unforgettable evening with author Marjan Kamali, as they discuss Kamali's most recent novel The Lion Women of Tehran.

This event was made possible in part by our generous sponsors. Learn a bit more about the folks that have helped to bring the 2025 By Degrees Climate Summit to listeners across the region.

Half lecture, half intimate conversation, Writers on a New England Stage brings world-class authors to New Hampshire to read from their latest works and talk about themselves, their creative process, and their stories.

At this year’s By Degrees Climate Summit, NHPR is thrilled to bring together a diverse group of experts to share their insights on how we can better understand and tackle the challenges of climate change in a rapidly evolving world.

NHPR and the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law will host NPR’s Leila Fadel, NPR’s co-host of Morning Edition and NPR’s morning news podcast Up First, as the next speaker in the Justice & Journalism series.

Join NHPR’s for the 3rd Annual By Degrees Climate Summit: Healthy Connections, in partnership with New Hampshire PBS, on Friday, May 2nd at St. Anselm College!

These open houses are your opportunity to tour our beautiful studios, chat with NHPR reporters and producers, and experience a behind the scenes look at some of your favorite programs.

Half lecture, half intimate conversation, Writers on a New England Stage brings world-class authors to New Hampshire to read from their latest works and talk about themselves, their creative process, and their stories.