Live Entertainment Venues

Augusta, Maine

Augusta Civic Center serves Maine's state capital with concerts, sporting events, and community programming. Augusta's remarkable combination of state government character, the beautiful Kennebec River, and the genuine small-city Maine community creates sporting events of considerable Maine state capital significance.

76 Community Dr, Augusta, ME 04330

Bangor, Maine

Bangor's Waterfront Concerts presents the most important outdoor concert series in Northern New England — a Penobscot River venue attracting major touring acts to Stephen King's hometown throughout the summer. Bangor's remarkable transformation from a 19th-century lumber capital to a contemporary entertainment destination and the Waterfront's extraordinary summer concert programming create an outdoor venue of genuine Maine entertainment cultural significance.

1 Railroad St, Bangor, ME 04401

Bangor, Maine

Cross Insurance Arena is Maine's primary large-scale entertainment venue — a 7,600-seat arena in downtown Bangor that brings major national concert tours, AHL hockey, and special events to the state's third-largest city. Bangor serves as the gateway to northern and eastern Maine, and the arena draws audiences from throughout the vast Pine Tree State who converge on the city for entertainment events that cannot be hosted in smaller regional venues.

515 Main St 04401

Bangor, Maine

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway in Bangor is Maine's largest casino resort — a harness racing track with full casino gaming, a hotel, and an entertainment venue serving northern and eastern Maine's gaming market. The Penobscot nation and neighboring Canadian gaming visitors are key demographics for Bangor's casino entertainment, which draws from a wide geographic catchment in sparsely populated northern New England.

500 Main St 04401

Bar Harbor, Maine

The Criterion Theatre is Bar Harbor's gorgeous 900-seat Art Deco cinema and performing arts center — a 1932 theater that presents live concerts, film screenings, and performing arts events for Acadia National Park's enormous visitor population. As Bar Harbor hosts over 3 million Acadia visitors annually, the Criterion provides cultural programming of extraordinary quality relative to the town's small permanent population, serving as the arts anchor for Maine's most visited tourist destination.

35 Cottage St 04609

Bar Harbor, Maine

Criterion Theatre is one of Maine's most beloved performing arts venues — a beautifully restored 1932 Art Deco theater in Bar Harbor presenting concerts, films, and cultural events for Mount Desert Island's extraordinary summer community. Bar Harbor's position as the gateway to Acadia National Park (one of America's most visited) and its extraordinary summer tourist population create a performing arts audience of unusual geographic diversity and cultural sophistication.

35 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Brunswick, Maine

Maine State Music Theatre is one of New England's most beloved summer theater institutions — a Brunswick theater producing Broadway-quality musical productions alongside Bowdoin College's extraordinary academic environment. Its connection to Bowdoin College (one of New England's most academically distinguished liberal arts colleges) and its extraordinary production quality create a summer theater experience that attracts audiences from across Maine and beyond.

14 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011

Camden, Maine

Camden Amphitheatre and Harbor Park presents summer concerts overlooking the harbor next to the public library.

Camden, Maine

Camden Opera House presents touring concerts and community theater above town hall in downtown Camden.

29 Elm St 04843

Ellsworth, Maine

Grand Theatre presents concerts and film screenings in a restored 1938 art deco theater in downtown Ellsworth.

165 Main St 04605

Lewiston, Maine

Androscoggin Bank Colisée presents concerts and Maine Nordiques hockey in Lewiston, Maine.

190 Birch St 04240

Lewiston, Maine

Franco Center presents touring concerts and community theater in a converted 1920s church in Lewiston.

46 Cedar St 04240

Ogunquit, Maine

Ogunquit Playhouse is America's Foremost Summer Theatre — a Maine coast institution producing outstanding Broadway-caliber productions since 1933, where Bette Davis, Tallulah Bankhead, and dozens of Broadway stars have performed against the backdrop of Maine's most beautiful beach. The Playhouse's remarkable 90+ year summer theater tradition and its extraordinary Maine coastal setting create a performing arts experience of genuine American summer theater historical significance.

10 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907

Orono, Maine

Alfond Arena is home to the University of Maine Black Bears hockey team — one of New England's most storied college hockey programs. Maine's extraordinary hockey culture and the Black Bears' remarkable Hockey East competition create athletic events of genuine New England collegiate hockey significance.

Alfond Arena, Orono, ME 04469

Orono, Maine

Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine presents the most significant performing arts programming in northern Maine — a 1,493-seat concert hall bringing major touring artists and cultural performances to the University of Maine community and the Bangor region. The University of Maine's role as Maine's flagship public university and the Collins Center's programming quality create the most important performing arts institution in northern New England outside of Portland.

98 Campus Dr, Orono, ME 04469

Oxford, Maine

Oxford Casino Hotel in western Maine is the most accessible full-service casino for the Portland market and southern New England visitors — a modern gaming floor with a hotel and entertainment venue. The casino serves Maine's gaming market in Oxford County near the New Hampshire border, providing live entertainment for guests of the only destination casino resort in southern Maine.

777 Casino Way 04270

Portland, Maine

Cross Insurance Arena is home to the Portland Mariners AHL hockey team — presenting professional hockey in the most hockey-passionate state in New England. Maine's extraordinary hockey culture (Mainers play hockey in frozen ponds and outdoor rinks from November through March with an intensity that rivals any Canadian province) and the Mariners' passionate Portland fan base create game-day experiences of genuine Maine sporting community significance.

1 Civic Center Sq, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Cross Insurance Arena is Maine's most important indoor entertainment venue — a 9,000-capacity Portland arena home to the Maine Mariners (ECHL hockey) and the most active concert venue in northern New England. Portland's extraordinary growth has created consistent demand for major touring concerts, and the arena's programming of both rock acts and family entertainment makes it the primary large-scale entertainment destination for the entire state of Maine.

1 Civic Center Sq, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Cross Insurance Arena is Maine's most important concert and sports venue — a 9,000-capacity Portland arena presenting major touring concerts and the Portland Mariners AHL hockey team. Maine's passionate hockey culture and the arena's consistent programming of outstanding major acts create an entertainment venue of considerable Maine sporting and cultural significance.

1 Civic Center Sq, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Maine's Red Sox sports culture extends from Fenway Park in Boston to every bar, restaurant, and living room in the state — Maine is the most passionate Red Sox state in New England, where October Red Sox games bring the entire state to a standstill. The Portland Sea Dogs' role as the Sox' Double-A pipeline (David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, and dozens of Red Sox legends passed through Portland) and Maine's extraordinary baseball passion create a sporting culture of unique New England baseball significance.

Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102

Portland, Maine

Hadlock Field is one of New England's most beloved minor league ballparks — home to the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox Double-A affiliate) and consistently ranked among the top minor league baseball experiences in America. Hadlock's extraordinary atmosphere (the fireworks, the Sea Dog Biscuit dessert, and the backdrop of Portland's Western Promenade), combined with the Sox connection that makes every Sea Dog a potential Fenway Park future, create one of the most enjoyable baseball experiences in the Northeast.

271 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102

Portland, Maine

Hadlock Field is the home of the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox Double-A affiliate) — one of the most beloved minor league baseball experiences in New England. The Sea Dogs' extraordinary connection to the Red Sox (Maine is the most fanatical Red Sox state in New England outside Massachusetts) and Hadlock Field's beautiful ballpark setting create game-day experiences of genuine Maine baseball community significance.

271 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102

Portland, Maine

Maine's outdoor concert scene reflects the state's extraordinary natural landscape — summer concerts presented against the backdrop of Casco Bay, the White Mountains, and the Maine wilderness create entertainment experiences shaped by some of the most beautiful natural environments on the East Coast. Portland's outdoor concert culture, from waterfront shows to State Theatre performances, creates a summer entertainment season of unusual beauty and community spirit.

Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Maine State Pier presents outdoor summer concerts with extraordinary views of Casco Bay — creating one of the most scenic waterfront concert experiences in New England. Portland's extraordinary harbor setting (Casco Bay's 365 islands, the Portland Head Light, and the Fore River estuary) creates a concert backdrop of remarkable natural beauty that amplifies the emotional impact of outdoor musical performances.

Maine State Pier, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Merrill Auditorium is Maine's premier performing arts venue — a beautifully renovated 1912 civic auditorium presenting Portland Ovations' extraordinary touring season of Broadway shows, international dance companies, and world music alongside the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Its extraordinary acoustic properties, its role as the primary venue for Maine's most important performing arts series, and its beautiful historic preservation make it the cultural jewel of Portland's arts community.

20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Merrill Auditorium is Portland Maine's most important classical music venue — a beautifully restored 1912 city hall auditorium where the Portland Symphony Orchestra and major cultural events present outstanding performances. The Kotzschmar Organ (one of the finest pipe organs in America) and Merrill's remarkable acoustic quality create a performing arts venue of genuine Maine musical heritage significance.

20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Port City Music Hall is Portland, Maine's premier live music venue — a 1,000-capacity mid-size club booking national touring acts across folk, rock, electronic, and Americana genres for one of New England's most vibrant small-city bar and restaurant scenes. Maine's entertainment market, while not casino-driven, serves gaming visitors who combine Oxford Casino day trips with Portland's excellent dining and nightlife.

504 Congress St 04101

Portland, Maine

State Theatre is Portland's most important mid-size concert hall — a beautifully restored 1929 State Street theater presenting concerts and cultural performances for Maine's cultural capital. The theater's extraordinary atmospheric interior, its outstanding acoustic properties, and its consistent presentation of quality touring acts create one of the most beloved concert experiences in northern New England.

609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Portland Stage Company is Maine's most important professional theater company — a Congress Street institution producing outstanding theatrical productions that have established Portland as one of the finest small-city theater communities in New England. Portland Stage's extraordinary 50+ year history and its remarkable commitment to producing outstanding new plays and classics create a theater company of genuine Maine performing arts significance.

25A Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Portland Symphony Orchestra is Maine's most important classical music institution — presenting outstanding orchestral concerts at Merrill Auditorium for one of America's most culturally engaged small cities. PSO's remarkable programming breadth and its extraordinary community connection create an orchestra of genuine Maine classical music cultural significance.

20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Portland Symphony Orchestra presents Maine's finest classical music programming at Merrill Auditorium — a professional orchestra serving New England's most creative small city with a full season of symphonic concerts. The PSO's consistent quality and its role in Portland's remarkable cultural renaissance make it one of the most important performing arts institutions in northern New England.

20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

State Theatre is Portland Maine's finest concert venue — a beautifully restored 1,600-capacity 1929 Vaudeville house on Congress Street that books national touring rock, indie, and folk acts for one of New England's most music-passionate small cities. With its ornate painted ceilings, exceptional acoustics, and prime position on Portland's cultural main street, State Theatre represents the ideal combination of architectural grandeur and intimate concert experience.

609 Congress St 04101

Portland, Maine

State Theatre is Portland Maine's most beautiful historic concert venue — a magnificently restored 1929 atmospheric theater presenting outstanding rock, indie, and alternative touring acts. Portland Maine's remarkable independent music scene and the State Theatre's extraordinary 1,900-capacity atmospheric interior create a concert venue of genuine Maine entertainment historical significance.

609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland, Maine

Thompson's Point is Portland Maine's beloved outdoor entertainment complex — a peninsula on the Fore River with a 5,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre, food halls, and year-round event spaces that has become the city's premier destination for summer concerts and festivals. The waterfront setting with views of the Portland skyline and Fore River creates an outdoor concert atmosphere unique to Maine's coastal landscape.

114 Thompson's Point Rd 04102

Waterville, Maine

Maine's NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference) schools — Colby, Bowdoin, and Bates — produce some of New England's finest college athletics in the most beautiful campus settings in the region. Bowdoin's extraordinary academic reputation (the highest-ranked NESCAC school), Colby's remarkable arts programs, and Bates's outstanding athletic tradition create college sporting events of genuine New England academic athletic significance.

Mayflower Hill Dr, Waterville, ME 04901

Waterville, Maine

Paul J. Schupf Art Center presents film screenings and performances in downtown Waterville, Maine.