The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Year Round Music, Entertainment
Doors open at 5:45pm. Dinner begins at 6pm, followed by scary readings. Come to the spookily decorated Opera House tonight, come in costume perhaps, bring a potluck dish to share among friends news and old, before settling in for an evening of scary readings. This evening is always more fun than fright, but is not […]
“Not by chance did the trio name itself after the son of the Greek Sun God Helios. Phaeton, the shining one, drove his father’s sun chariot harnessed with four fiery steeds across the sky during the day, returning at night to the sea. As demanding the name is, so fantastic is the ensemble”. ---IPF-UND JAGD […]
As a warm-up for December's Gingerbread Spectacular Exhibit, the Opera House's technical director and holiday set designer extraordinaire Kevin Kiley will lead a free class on the ups and downs of gingerbread house design and construction. It is hoped that many of the students of this class will head home armed with gingerbread recipes and […]
A Winter’s evening with Ryanhood is an evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter. Holiday audience members can anticipate the high-energy, big-harmony, dueling acoustic guitar approach that Ryanhood fans across the country have come to expect. Featuring a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers, and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and […]
Three days of holiday magic inside the Opera House. Plan your season to include a visit to check out the 2025 confectionery creations – gingerbread castles and cabins, farms and cottages, and dozens of surprises both large and small. Community members and bakers from afar always dazzle us with their creativity, while competing for the […]
Doors open at 5:45, potluck dinner begins at 6:00 followed by holiday music presented by pianist Kevin Kiley and holiday voices. This is a free community event, and no tickets are required but please bring a potluck dish ample enough to share with neighbors and new friends while celebrating the season! If not available to […]
Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America's Got Talent with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With 4 successful albums and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted […]
The Boneheads are one of our favorite Maine groups - from original music to covers they are hard to match. Join us for our opening concert of the 2026 season. Don't stay tucked in at home - come out, see friends and neighbors and listen to great music guaranteed. The Boneheads are: Bob Colwell, Scott […]
The 2026 Open Mic Season begins tonight. Doors for sign-ups open at 5:30pm and the mic goes live at 6pm. Bring a song, a poem, a comedy sketch or what have you (?) and gather with neighbors and friends in the upstairs bar area of the Opera House. Emcee: Eric Lowe. In an effort to […]
Just announced! Details to follow. An ensemble from the Portland Symphony Orchestra will be performing on Thursday, February 5. Get out of the house and listen to some beautiful music while supporting Maine musicians. Program to be announced soon. Ticket links to be added also - but save the date now! Doors for seating will […]
The winter Open Mic series continues tonight with Emcee Eric Lowe. Mic goes live at 6pm, doors for sign-ups open at 5:30pm. $5 cover charge for all, cash only. Mic time limited to 2 songs or 10 minutes or less (for poetry, comedy, story-telling), but depending upon sign-ups there may be a chance to get […]
Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations bring their great big Motown sound in celebration of Valentine's Day! Invite someone you love and get yourself to the Opera House tonight for a great night with Pat & Bob Colwell and the Soul Sensations. Advance tickets $20, available beginning November 1. Call the box office at 207-633-5159. […]
Once again we invite community members to come share their talent tonight - music, poetry, comedy, a winter's project? Doors open at 5:30 for sign-ups and the mic goes live at 6pm. Mic time limited to no more than 2 songs, or 10 minutes - with the possibility for a second round at the mic […]
Dervish has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the BBC, a fitting tribute to the band after over 30 years of recording and performing all over the world. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury. They accompanied the Irish President on […]
We continue to celebrate the music of Ireland this month! Celebrating 25 years in 2026, Téada are a traditional band with a truly worldwide reach. Since 2001, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity […]