The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
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A native of Italy, D’Agostino has made his considerable international mark as a musical artist on the guitar since he arrived in the US, 40 years ago. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent superheroes of the acoustic guitar. The CD, “Every Step of The Way,” was awarded by Acoustic […]
6:00PM, doors open at 5:45PM. While Halloween may find the youngest members of the community parading along Townsend Avenue, tonight we invite the older members of the community to settle in for an evening of scary readings, following a traditional community potluck dinner. Free, but please bring a main dish or side dish to share, […]
As young, and not so young, goblins and princesses finish parading down Townsend Avenue, all are invited to take a stroll through the Opera House parking lot for the 2026 Trunk or Treat. Parking spaces are available for businesses and individuals who want to join in the Halloween fun, but might not live or work […]
Free community performance featuring the professional musicians of the United States Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors playing favorites from the American songbook tonight. The Jazz Ambassadors, the U.S. Army’s premier big band, was formed in 1969 and is celebrated both nationally and internationally for performing America’s original art form—jazz. Known as “America’s Big Band,” this […]
Ever wonder what it takes to design, bake and build a gingerbread house? This November, come learn! 3 PM class, appropriate for all ages. In preparation for this year's Great Gingerbread Spectacular, discover the secrets behind designing and building a gingerbread house that will withstand the rigors of the holiday season! Upright walls, a roof […]
Kick off the holiday season tonight! Three Irish greats on one stage tonight, bringing the traditional music and stories of the Irish Christmas season to the stage. Jaw-dropping guitar, family stories, laughter, songs and more will brighten up this early winter’s night. Don’t miss the chance to catch all three of these musicians in one […]
Come join in this all-out holiday bash with the horns and vocals of the The Soul Sensations. Motown visits the North Pole this season and comes back with stories to tell and songs to sing. Put on your party clothes and tuck in your dancing shoes tonight: you’re going to need them! Advance discounted tickets […]
Còig is one of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting Celtic traditional groups made up of accomplished multi-instrumentalists. With the fiery Celtic high-energy style as its musical core, Còig easily shifts between century-old tunes of past generations to original and upbeat compositions, featuring the band's range of over a dozen instruments (vocals, fiddles, piano, guitars, banjo, mandolin, […]
Tonight the doors open at 5:30pm. No tickets required but donations to support the event are encouraged at the door. Check out this year's gingerbread creations under the twinkling evening light of the beautifully decorated Opera House. It's simply magical. Live music, room for dancing, drinks available at the bar. Tonight is the kick-off event […]
Dozens of gingerbread houses and castles designed and decorated by local, and not so local, talents will fill the main performance hall. A team of judges will award prizes for Most Spectacular as well as other categories, including Best Holiday Spirit, Most Delicious Looking, Best Representation of a Local Landmark, Most Hilarious and more! On […]
This is the last day to see the dozens of gingerbread houses and castles that have been designed and constructed by local, and not so local, talents. A team of judges will award prizes for Most Spectacular as well as other categories, including Best Holiday Spirit, Most Delicious Looking, Best Representation of a Local Landmark, […]
This evening HAS to be the most beautiful setting for a community potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share and settle in among the dazzling holiday decorations tonight - the potluck dinner is followed by the music of the season performed by pianist Kevin Kiley and his vocal elves. Doors open at 5:45, dinner at […]
Singer/songwriter, pianist, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy and harmony, Heather Pierson and her trio brighten the Opera Hosue stage this holiday season. Her September 2024 album, Back To The Light, reached #1 on the Contemporary Folk charts and was deemed ‘flawless from beginning to end’ by Steel Notes Magazine. Heather […]
Tonight kick's off the winter of 2027 Open Mic line-up at the Opera House. These popular gatherings feature musicians and poets, storytellers and comics - in fact, we never know who might show up but we've never been disappointed with the talent over the years. Come cheer on your neighbors, shake off a little cabin […]
Renaissance is the University of Maine's premier all-treble a cappella group, stemming from the university's premier auditioned choir, the University Singers. Renaissance is made up of 12 college women offering a diverse repertoire that includes chart-topping songs from the 1960's-2020's, modern pop and classical arrangements. They have something to offer for audience members of all […]
Once again we kick off the new year with Maine's favorite band (or at least our favorite!) with the arrival of The Boneheads. This band of beloved songwriters and musicians always pumps up the heat in the House and helps us all fend off cabin fever. Come out tonight to hear Bob Colwell, Scott Elliot, […]
To brighten up a winter's eve, we are hosting 2 open mics this month - you read it right! Open Mic at the Opera House always brings in a variety of talent, and a variety of audience members ready to cheer on those on stage. Musicians, storytellers and others are welcome to sign up for […]