Calendar of Events

Dom Flemons

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

If you don't know who Dom Flemons is, then tonight's your night to find out. Grammy winner and 4-time Grammy nominee, he is a founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. […]

Y-Arts How I Became a Pirate!

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

The pirates are coming to the Opera House! Join Y Arts in a Windjammer Days collaboration as they present the new musical "How I Became a Pirate". Sail off on […]

Tim Sample – 50th Anniversary Final Show – SOLD OUT

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

After 50 years of touring and telling the best of Maine stories, Tim has announced his "farewell tour" for 2025, and his final performance will be where it all began, […]

I Draw Slow

This critically acclaimed roots five piece Irish band  is currently touring their fifth and most exciting album to date. The band has consistently redefined roots music over four celebrated albums. […]

Cecilia

Traditional Celtic and Quebecois music that has caused a wonderful stir and filled venues throughout Canada! Widely recognized as three of Canada’s finest musicians, it is a pleasure to see […]

Pure Prairie League

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence […]

The Wolff Sisters

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Three sisters -- Rebecca on acoustic guitar, Kat on the keys, Rachael on electric guitar, are The Wolff Sisters, and all three on lead vocals and harmonies. Raised on Bob […]

James Keelaghan

Called Canada’s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a […]

Michael Harrison – Ventriloquist

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Presenting his show, “Ventastic – Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism” brings an evening of wonder to the stage tonight, a perfect show for almost all ages. Michael Harrison is an […]

Kalos

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river - they never play a song the same way twice. They make music inspired by the maritime […]

Steep Canyon Rangers

Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Grammy-winning Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the […]

Jigjam

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

We look forward to welcoming back this "best Irish band in bluegrass" this summer. JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving […]

Tommy Emmanuel

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

The real-time exuberance Tommy brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of […]

Peter Southwick Photography Exhibit Reception

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Where I've Been, What I've Seen - an exhibit featuring the work of Photographer Peter Southwick. Meet the artist reception today in the upstairs gallery. Peter is now retired from […]

Kevin Kiley & Friends

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

A summer tradition featuring the Opera House’s often hidden-from-view  technical director Kevin Kiley on piano, surrounded by some of music theater’s best vocalists (cast TBA) performing Broadway favorites and great […]

Tom Rush & Matt Nakoa

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s, the folk-rock movement of the ‘70s, and then the renaissance […]

The Henry Girls

The Henry Girls are a trio of Irish sisters  from Malin:  Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. They are great songwriters and have gorgeous super-tight three-part harmonies that come partly from […]

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11, […]

Session Americana

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Late one Sunday night in October 2003, Session Americana had its first jam around a table in the back of Toad in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Looking back, the group has had […]

Seth Glier

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Seth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both. He was worked as a […]

Tinsley Ellis

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

About Tinsley Ellis’ most recent album, here’s what the critics say, “An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” –Vintage Guitar. “A legend of […]

Emmet Cahill

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Celtic Thunder star Irish tenor Emmet Cahill returns to the Opera House this summer with a stellar show of classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood's Golden Age. From South Pacific […]

Heather Pierson Trio

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Tonight expect to hear joy-infused jazz, folk and blues from pianist and singer/songwriter Heather Pierson. Her music pulsates with grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia and Sunday-go-to-meeting celebration. […]

The Lightfoot Band

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

The Lightfoot Band are the original band members that recorded the many memorable hits and toured for decades with the late great Gordon Lightfoot. Throughout their years together the band […]

Skerryvore – 20th Anniversary Tour

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals around the world, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their […]

Novel Jazz Septet

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

"Keeping the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn alive and swinging..." Novel Jazz is a group of Maine-based musicians with over two centuries of collective musical experience performing swinging jazz […]

Crys Matthews

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” and a troubadour of truth, Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, […]

Kathy Mattea

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 40-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, […]

Paul Sullivan

Grammy-winning Maine pianist, composer, teacher and recording artist Paul Sullivan brings a depth of heart to every performance. The joy in his music infuses audiences and whether you are an […]

Jay Nash

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

Jay Nash was at the Opera House last year with his duo - The Contenders. Tonight he returns, in a different duo, with Brooks Hubbard. Advance tickets $25, available directly […]

Halloween Potluck & Scary Readings

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

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 […]

Phaeton Trio

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

The German Phaeton Piano Trio unites Friedemann Eichhorn, violin, Peter Hörr, cello, and Florian Uhlig, piano – three German artists with international careers. As soloists they have been successfully touring […]

Ryanhood “A Winters’ Evening”

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, United States

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 […]