Built in 1912, the Stonington Opera House is a historic performance hall in downtown Stonington, ME, on Deer Isle. The 250-seat, multi-purpose theater is home to movies, stage performances, and community events. Concessions and merchandise are available in the theater’s spacious lobby featuring a view of the the Stonington Harbor waterfront. Recurring events like trivia and open mic are held in the lobby. Opera House Arts (OHA) is the nonprofit organization established to restore the historic building to its original purpose as a central community institution. ...

The 1932 Criterion Theatre is a historic Art Deco theater in downtown Bar Harbor, ME, and the cultural hub of Mount Desert Island. Operated by the Bar Harbor Jazz Festival, the Criterion is a nonprofit venue for curated films, performing arts, and community events. The 748-capacity theater has a proscenium stage, sloped orchestra, and a floating balcony with tiered seating.  ...

Built in 1936, Deertrees Theatre is an opera house and performing arts center located on 7 acres in Harrison, ME. Constructed of hemlock wood with hand-carved fixtures and near-perfect acoustics, the 300-seat theater hosts a diverse schedule of musical and theatrical performances and events. The facility also includes a backstage art gallery and a cafe. The Deertrees Theatre Salt Lick Cafe serves refreshments for events on the main stage and also hosts smaller performances of its own including the Thursday night Salt Lick Cabaret Series. Deertrees Theatre is owned and operated by the nonprofit Deertrees Foundation. ...

Meetinghouse Arts Gallery and Stage is located in the historic First Parish Church of Freeport, ME. A project of the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport, Meetinghouse Arts includes an art gallery, 200-seat performance venue, and a community gathering space. The venue hosts local and touring performing artists as well as cultural organizations. Meetinghouse Arts also presents the seasonal Music in the Parks concert series at Winslow Park and Memorial Park in Freeport. ...

Cadenza is a unique, intimate live music venue in Freeport, MN. Opened in 2019, the high-quality performance venue accommodates up to 85 people, seated at tables of four, in a casual and comfortable setting. Cadenza offers a light menu of pizza, sandwiches, snacks, and an assortment of wine and beer. ...

Open since 2017, AURA Portland has a sports bar, a dance club, an event space, and a music venue. The venue which can hold over 1000 people and has multiple floors including balcony seating plus state-of-the-art technology and an impressive light/sound system. ...

Built in 1938, The Grand is an iconic 480-seat Art Deco theater in Downeast, ME, that fosters social interaction and growth in artists and audiences through the arts, entertainment, and education. The auditorium hosts in-house theater productions and programming like film, theater, live broadcasts and music. The Grand is a nonprofit performing arts center managed by Hancock County Auditorium Associates. ...

The Depot Pavilion + Concessions at Thompson’s Point in Libbytown is a waterfront, outdoor venue on the southern tip of the Thompson’s Point peninsula in Portland, ME. Thompson’s Point is home to the State Theatre Summer Concert Series, as well as a range of regular programming offerings featuring food trucks and outdoor entertainment, festivals, and more. The State Theatre serves as the exclusive live music promoter for Thompson’s Point. ...

The State Theatre Portland is a historic theater located in downtown Portland, ME. The bi-level venue has an ornate period lobby, amazing sightlines from any seat in the house and ample green rooms. Flexible seating plans, comfortable bar areas and a renovated kitchen make the State Theatre an excellent choice for a wide range of events. ...

Portland House of Music is the best little music venue in downtown Portland, ME. ...