What to do and see in Maine, United States: The Best Concerts & Shows

Bowdoin College's theater is the stage for Maine's largest performing arts group.

Portland orchestra often performing at the Merrill Auditorium.

Opera House Arts uses the performing arts to foster and promote excellence in all the ways we perform our lives. Celebrating 21 years of theater, film, music, and dance on one of the busiest working waterfronts in Maine! Opera House Arts restored the Stonington Opera House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to its original role as a community gathering space and performing arts center. OHA's programs continue to serve Deer Isle, the Blue Hill Peninsula, and greater Hancock County's year-round residents and visitors of all ages. Incite Art. Create Community.

49 Franklin is a renovated, former, Methodist Church. Owners Scot and Cindy Grassette have modified the space into a beautiful reception hall perfect for your dream wedding, anniversary or other milestone events. Grapevine Catering provides delicious options that will impress your guests and make your event unforgettable!The Mystic Theater is on the second level accessible from the rear parking lot. It hosts Comedy, Magic, Music Performance art and Live theater. The Paper Moon Players, directed by Keith A. Grassette have produced The Odd Couple (female version), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Steel Magnolias.49 Franklin is ADA Accessible on both floors

Theater at Monmouth is a year-round repertory company of professional theatre artists from across Maine and the United States. Founded in 1970, the Theater was named The Shakespearean Theater of Maine by the Maine State Legislature in 1975. Performances are held in Cumston Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings since 1976. The mission of Theater at Monmouth is to present innovative approaches to Shakespeare and other classic plays through professional productions that enrich the lives of people throughout the state of Maine. In its 44 seasons, TAM has presented more than 310 productions in its three-month Summer Repertory Season, including 25 world premieres, entertaining audiences from 36 states and through Education Tours in the fall and spring annually reaching more than 15,000 students. Theater at Monmouth education programs strive to deepen understanding of, appreciation for, and connection to great literature. Education programs aim to build analytical and literacy skills; to inspire imaginative thinking and foster creativity; and to increase confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of community. TAM works in partnership with community-based arts, cultural, and service organizations using theatre to build community and enhance civic engagement. Theater at Monmouth is a constituent member of Theater Communications Group, the Shakespeare Theater Association, the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce. From its inception, Theater at Monmouth has maintained strong community partnerships, education programs, and humanities initiatives. Through collaborations with such institutions as the University of Maine at Augusta, the Maine Humanities Council, Arts Midwest, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Maine Arts Commission, The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Cumston Hall Public Library, and schools across the state, the Theater provides educational, scholarly, and artistic experiences for Maine residents of all ages.

Penobscot Theatre Company is America’s Northeastern-most professional, year round, not-for-profit theatre company, producing a wide variety of plays and musicals each season. Penobscot Theatre Company proudly owns and operates the historic Bangor Opera House, the last remaining opera house in Bangor, Maine -- which was once had seven opera houses and was called "the little Broadway of the North". We are committed to presenting high-quality, professional works of theatre that inspire the imagination and cultivate a lifelong passion for the art form. The 2019-20 Season is our 46th Season.

1920's silent film theatre evolving with with times. In addition to movies and large performing arts events, the Leavitt houses a bustling lounge with nightly live entertainment, food offerings and craft cocktails. The 2020 season kicks off with the Leavitt Lounge moving outdoors serving food and drinks in a new outdoor garden seating area and takeout availability.