Southern Maine Coast
This beloved 1933 theater wears the tag 'America's foremost summer theater.' It hosts Broadway musicals each season. Well-known performers occasionally…
Must-see entertainment in Maine
Down East
Talented young musicians from around the globe come to this chamber music school to hone their skills each summer. Kneisel also hosts a respected music…
Down East
Deer Isle's only performing-arts venue, the Opera House stages concerts, plays, films and family-friendly events (magic shows, circus arts) during its…
Portland
This gorgeous old gem is the kind of old-school performance hall every great city deserves. The State is accented with art-deco and Moorish influences,…
Mount Desert Island
Order a glass of local pale ale and everyone's favorite mussels, then watch bluegrass, indie rock, jazz or folk musicians play on the patio of this arty…
Midcoast Maine
This art-deco gem has been showing movies since before WWI (1912, to be exact – the Colonial opened the day the Titanic set sail). This spot lures…
Mount Desert Island
Sip a local microbrew and munch on pizzas ($15 to $24) with cinematic names, like Casino Royale (artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and zucchini) and…
Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
Down East
For a kitschy, only-in-Maine moment, head up to this rollicking open-air show that showcases pure lumberjack artistry. There's log rolling, axe throwing,…
Mount Desert Island
Fancy a laugh? This improv club hosts improvised theater shows nightly and gets excellent reviews. In July and August, there is a family-friendly 8pm show…
Southern Maine Coast
There's no one center for the Biddeford arts community, but Engine, a multi-use arts and studio space, is likely as close as it gets. Gallery shows,…
Midcoast Maine
Housed in a handsome, historic building, the Strand is Rockland's premier entertainment venue, and hosts variety shows, theatrical productions, live music…
Western Maine
The Magic Lantern is a beloved community movie house – and the site of a tannery in the 1800s – that anchors downtown Bridgton. Congenial staff, a pub…
Playhouse Children's Theatre Company
Midcoast Maine
It's rare to have a theater dedicated to kids, from performance to drama education, even in big cities, let alone a town of this size, but Belfast is…
Midcoast Maine
Feature films, ballet, theater performances and live streaming opera from around the world – Damariscotta may be a small town, but the Lincoln showcases…
Portland
The Portland Symphony Orchestra has a solid reputation in these parts; it's been around since 1923 and continues to perform popular classical and pop…
Western Maine
One of just six drive-ins remaining in the state, Bridgton Twin Drive-In has been going strong for some 60 seasons. It shows movies on two screens, and is…
Portland
With some 20 lanes and a packed schedule of live music, from rock bands to house DJs, Bayside is not your average bowling alley. Finish your set with a…
Southern Maine Coast
This 19th-century opera house fell into disuse and neglect in the 20th century, but has since been restored into a gorgeous performing arts space. Check…
Mount Desert Island
Look out for new-release movies, concerts and one-off events (comedy nights, puppet shows) at this charming downtown theater, built in 1932 and rich in…
Portland
This three-story performance space hosts big-name touring bands and smaller-scale performances. Check the calendar online.
Portland
Live music nightly, with lots of beers on tap and generally low cover charges. See the website for what's playing.
