Must-see entertainment in Maine

  • State Theatre

    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,…

  • Colonial Theatre

    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…

  • Strand Theatre

    Midcoast Maine

    Housed in a handsome, historic building, the Strand is Rockland's premier entertainment venue, and hosts variety shows, theatrical productions, live music…

  • 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…

  • Lincoln Theater

    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 Symphony Orchestra

    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…

  • Bayside Bowl

    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…

  • Port City Music Hall

    Portland

    This three-story performance space hosts big-name touring bands and smaller-scale performances. Check the calendar online.

  • Portland House of Music

    Portland

    Live music nightly, with lots of beers on tap and generally low cover charges. See the website for what's playing.

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