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April 2023

Sat 15
April 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Boneheads & Special Guests Sing the Music of Van Morrison – Tickets Almost Gone!

The uber-talented musicians that make up The Boneheads - Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis - will be joined tonight by Mark Stover, Pat Colwell and others as they dedicate the evening to the music of the legendary Van Morrison. Celebrate the change of seasons on the coast of Maine with the […]

Sun 16
April 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

John McCutcheon – virtual

An all hammer dulcimer concert by one of the undisputed masters of the instrument, John McCutcheon!  John is a king in the folk music genre and tonight he brings a live show featuring the hammer dulcimer. While we love having John on our stage, tonight you can enjoy him from the comfort of your couch […]

Sat 29
April 29, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Caribbean Night with Pan Fried Steel – Tickets available at the door starting at 6 pm

Tonight dozens of steel drums will fill the stage bringing the musical sound of the islands to the Harbor! The music of Pan Fried Steel conjures up dreams and memories of vacations spent on a distant island, sandals slipping off your feet, perhaps an aqua ocean nearby...come out tonight for an evening of island fun […]

May 2023

Sat 6
May 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kalos – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Kalos is three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music: Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson and Jeremiah McLane. They are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges, delivering an alluring musical complexity full of spontaneity and joyful exuberance. They set the standard for traditional repertoire with an underlying drive […]

Fri 12
May 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Andrew Duhon – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Andrew Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories  with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful.  Duhon has released 3 recordings, including  ‘The Moorings’, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for ‘Best Engineered Album’.  He has toured solo for much of his career, and that troubadour element is certainly present, […]

Sat 20
May 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Karla Bonoff – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Karla Bonoff is described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation - she's enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. Her songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Fans and critics agree that her songs are timeless. She was featured in […]

Fri 26
May 26, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Clements Brothers – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums […]

June 2023

Sat 3
June 3, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Hot Sardines – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Emerging a decade ago from the underground parties of Brooklyn to touring worldwide and recording a string of albums that’s racked up more than 60 million streams across digital platforms, the Hot Sardines’ own “potent and assured” (says The New York Times), “simply phenomenal” (The Times of London) brand of reinvigorated classic jazz has landed […]

Fri 9
June 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Gaelic Storm – SOLD OUT

This chart-topping Celtic powerhouse has risen to the top of Billboard’s world music charts 7 times in the #1 spot! They’ve been out on the road for more than 20 years, routinely selling out houses large and small - after being seen by millions as the Irish band playing to the steerage passengers in the […]

Sat 10
June 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Vance Gilbert – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. He makes memorable music, as evidenced […]

Fri 16
June 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Rum Ragged- Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they deliver with an honest swagger that is […]

Fri 30
June 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Oshima Brothers – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Portland, ME based nationally touring musicians. The brothers include singer/songwriter Sean who pens soulful tunes that mix playful spirits with emotional sincerity, and brother Jamie uses different instruments, loops, and other sonic textures to construct something fresh and familiar. An electronic beat shakes up a quiet acoustic ballad. A hooky pop melody gets contorted by […]

July 2023

Sun 2
July 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Once An Outlaw – Tickets available at the door

Southern Rock Supergroup featuring Chris Anderson (formerly with The Outlaws),  A.J. Vallee (The Southern Rock All-Stars), Chuck Farrell (James Montgomery band, Jon Butcher and Tim Archibald. Join us this July 4th weekend as we rock on with these veterans of the southern Rock world. Advance tickets $25, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. […]

Thu 6
July 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kruger Brothers – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing has since become a hallmark of the […]

Fri 7
July 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Livingston Taylor – SOLD OUT

Described as "equal parts Mark Twain, college professor, and musical icon, Livingston delights audiences with his charm and vast repertoire of his 22 albums and popular classics. Livingston has written top-40 hits recorded by his brother James Taylor and has appeared with Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimmy Buffet. He is equally at […]

Tue 11
July 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

“The Christmas Bride in Concert” Presented by Snowlion Repertory Company

Based on 'The Battle of Life' by Charles Dickens, The Christmas Bride (presented as a concert) is a musical romance with a lively score, unforgettable characters, and a beautiful story of discovery and redemption perfect for all ages and in all seasons. Production length - 2 hours. Please contact Snowlion Repertory directly for tickets and information […]

Wed 12
July 12, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

“I Paint My Life” – a Lecture by Victoria Browning Wyeth – Tickets available at the door starting at 3:30 pm

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

Join Victoria Browning Wyeth, the only grandchild of iconic artist Andrew Wyeth, for an engaging lecture on the work of her grandfather. Victoria's lecture, "I Paint My Life", will examine the most famous works by Andrew and discuss subject matter, context, technique, and of course, fun family stories behind the paintings. Ms. Wyeth intersperses discussions of subject matter […]

Thu 13
July 13, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Windborne – Tickets Available at the Door at 6:30 PM

Windborne’s captivating performances draw on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, […]

Fri 14
July 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Faux Paws – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

From raging fiddle tunes, to saxophone solos and unrequited love songs, the music of The Faux Paws would be hard to pin down with standard genre descriptions.  The trio’s contagious groove, and feel-good melting pot folk music has been honed over ten years of playing together, and is the sound of three close friends who […]

Sun 16
July 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Gabe Tonon’s Country & Western Review – Tix available at the door

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

If you are lucky enough to live in the Boothbay region, you might remember him as your neighbor, your oil truck driver, or the guitar player for guys named Mark…. but in Nashville, Tennessee he’s know as a Country & Western Band leader. Gabe Tonon moved back to Nashville full time in 2017 hoping to […]

Tue 18
July 18, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Little Prince – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Renowned French actor Aurélien Recoing presents a reading of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's world-famous classic Le Petit Prince - The Little Prince, adapted for the stage. Friendship, loneliness, loss, love – themes that cross all cultures. A rare opportunity to see this great French actor of stage and screen in a live performance on this side […]

Wed 19
July 19, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Little Prince (performance added) – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

The Little Prince, beloved by generations, celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. And we celebrate this magical tale with award-winning French actor Aurélien Recoing in a theatrical reading of Le Petit Prince. All ages encouraged, children under age 18 free.  Advance tickets $20 from the box office.

Thu 20
July 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

David Mallett Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Singer-songwriter, David Mallett, is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four decades, he has recorded 17 albums, had several hundred covers of his songs, including the American folk classic Garden Song and performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals across the US, Canada and Europe. He has appeared on numerous broadcasts, […]

Fri 21
July 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

The Sweet Remains – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

These guys are an unusual band on today’s music scene as they are headed by 3 gifted singer-songwriters, each of whom contributes to the writing and 3-part harmonies that define the band’s sound. They are also the very rare independent band to claim over 60 MILLION Spotify plays worldwide (and counting).Driven by strong lyrical and […]

Thu 27
July 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Tim Sample – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Maine's nationally touring "Humorist Laureate" claimed Charles Kuralt. We agree. Come listen tonight, come laugh, come hear timeless Maine stories well-told by this master of the craft. Advance discounted tickets $25, available from the box office. Regular tickets $30 online and day of show.

Fri 28
July 28, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Damn Tall Buildings – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the […]

August 2023

Thu 3
August 3, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Bela Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart – SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT. Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz and Bryan Sutton performing with the legendary Bela Fleck. Fifteen-time Grammy winner Fleck always thought he'd come back to bluegrass, and he has. Over the long and lauded course of his unique creative run, Fleck – the world’s premier banjo virtuoso and a celebrated […]

Fri 4
August 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Garrison Keillor Tonight – SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT. Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old. Despite the inconvenience, old age brings the contentment of LESS IS MORE. Your mistakes and […]

Tue 8
August 8, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Magic Beyond Imagination

Two world-traveling magicians, one amazing night. Adam Wilber is a master magician, inventor, and speaker who has been captivating audiences for more than 2 decades. His unique blend of sidesplitting comedy, magic, and mind reading has won him fans around the world. He has appeared at TEDx, on The Discovery Channel, and has triumphed on […]

Wed 9
August 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Magic Beyond Imagination – Night Two! SOLD OUT

Seating is limited for this magic show, so we've added a second night. If you are a fan of amazing magic, this is the night for you - with Adam Wilbur and Kozmo. VIP Experience tickets - $40 - available only directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Tickets available beginning April 18.  The VIP […]

Sat 12
August 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Cecilia

Forming their trio in 2017, Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer are three of the most admired Canadian musicians in traditional music.  Set to launch their first album, they offer a new sound to the landscape: it’s melodious, rhythmic, emotional, energetic, and of the highest caliber.  Join us tonight as we celebrate the arrival […]

Thu 17
August 17, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, "the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling", and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard […]

Fri 18
August 18, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Emmet Cahill & Emmett O’Hanlon – Golden Age of Hollywood – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill and American Baritone Emmett O’Hanlon present “The Golden Age of Hollywood” a thrilling evening of classic songs from the silver screen and great Broadway musicals. Presenting favorites including ' Moon River ', 'The Impossible Dream ' , ' Some Enchanted Evening ' , 'My Way ' and more.  Emmet and Emmett […]

Sat 19
August 19, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Dancing with the Duke – Novel Jazz Septet – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30pm

Join in the fun tonight, dancing to the music of Duke Ellington, or just settling in to enjoy the concert. Dancing or seated, we promise this night will have your tapping your toes! In celebration of the Opera House's 20th anniversary, we invite all to come out and enjoy one of our favorite Maine jazz […]

Wed 23
August 23, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Socks In The Frying Pan – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30pm

Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award winning trio from County Clare on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit has captured and captivated audiences the world around. One of the most sought after groups in Irish music […]

Sat 26
August 26, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Jon Pousette-Dart Duo – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30pm

It’s been four and a half decades since Jon Pousette-Dart caught the attention of Boston-based music promoter Don Law while playing at the Chicken Box in Nantucket. Law convinced the native New Yorker to move to Boston, became his manager, and in short order, singer-guitarist Pousette-Dart led a duo, then a trio, then a whole […]

Thu 31
August 31, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Portland Symphony Ensemble – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:00pm

Members of the Portland Symphony including Amanda Hardy, Principal Oboe, Matt Consul, Viola and Bill Rounds, Cello and Amy Sims, Assistant Concertmaster come together tonight as a quartet and will join us tonight for a late summer’s eve concert including performing works by  J.C. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Elgar among others.  Doors for seating open […]

September 2023

Sat 2
September 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Seth – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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 has worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine, Mongolia, China, and Mexico. Seth has shared the bill with a diverse […]

Fri 8
September 8, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Heron Valley – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

An energy fueled, traditional band from Scotland. Their roots lie in Scottish and Irish traditional music, including traditional Scots song and Scottish piping tunes and Irish banjo. The four piece group includes Abigail Pryde on Fiddle and Vocals, Keith Morrison on Keys, Alastair Maclean on Bagpipes and Whistles, and Callum Cronin on Bass and Guitar. […]

Sat 23
September 23, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Skerryvore – Tickets Available at the Door beginning 6:30 pm

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

Since 2005, Skerryvore have brought their performances to audiences across the globe, from their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to Festival crowds in USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe. Picking up Scottish traditional music’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ twice on the way – in 2011 and again […]

October 2023

Sat 21
October 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Kathy Mattea – FEW TICKETS LEFT!

Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). Her latest album is […]

Sat 28
October 28, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Tannahill Weavers

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.  As one of the world's premier traditional Celtic bands, their […]

November 2023

Sat 4
November 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Don Campbell Band – Tickets Available at the Door

This concert was rescheduled from September 16 to November 4 due to the hurricane. September 16 tickets will be honored on November 4. If you purchased tickets for the original date but cannot attend on November 4, please request a refund from the box office at 207-633-5159. All refunds MUST be requested by October 4. […]

Sat 11
November 11, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Mike Block & Biriba – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Mike Block is a Grammy Award-winning cello player, singer and composer passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through music, hailed as "one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene." (Gramophone). Acclaimed by the New York Times for his "vital rich-hued solo playing", and by Salt Lake City Desert News as "a true artist... […]

Wed 15
November 15, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Great Gingerbread House Building Class

Today marks the kick-off to the holiday season at the Opera House. Attend this free class and learn more about designing and constructing gingerbread houses and castles, cabins and more. December's Gingerbread Spectacular brings together many of the region's creative bakers, both young and old - and this class is your chance to get in […]

December 2023

Fri 1
December 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Peppino D’Agostino – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

A young Sicilian artist left Italy over 30 years ago, with the dream of “playing with the greatest guitarists”.  Peppino has achieved his dream and he’s now firmly planted in the “who’s who” of the guitar world. He emerged on the acoustic guitar scene in the early 80’s as a leading member of the second […]

Sat 2
December 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Coig – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

  Novas Scotia’s Còig presents an evening of fiery Celtic holiday music, with lively instrumentals, stirring vocals and festive favourites from their Christmas albums, “Carols” and “Carols Too”. Celebrate the season in style with one of Atlantic Canada’s premiere Celtic supergroups as they take concert goers on a musical journey with their renditions of timeless […]

Sat 9
December 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Lunasa – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an “Irish music dream team”. From the start, the band’s complex arrangements […]

Fri 15
December 15, 2023 - December 17, 2023

Gingerbread Spectacular! 3 Days of Magic Begin!

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

The 2023 Gingerbread Spectacular opens on Friday, December 15 and runs through Sunday, December 17. Mark your calendars now and plan to visit the Opera House at least once during the Spectacular. Fantastic gingerbread house and castles and more, created by novice and professional bakers and those who truly just want to be a part […]

Wed 20
December 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm

Carol Sing with Kevin Kiley & Friends

Doors open at 5:30 for a community potluck dinner preceding an evening of holiday music with beloved local pianist Kevin Kiley and his troupe of vocalists. Music begins at 7 pm. No tickets are required, but please bring a potluck dinner dish to share with all.

Fri 29
December 29, 2023 @ 7:30 pm

Ellis Paul & Friends – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, […]

January 2024

Fri 5
January 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

First Fridays Open Mic Series

Tonight marks the beginning of our winter series of Open Mic events in the historic upstairs bar at the Opera House – mark your calendars for the first Friday of each month. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 5:30, mic goes live at 6:15 pm. Bring your talent, or bring your best cheers for those […]

Sat 13
January 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Boneheads Kick-Off 2024

Tickets available at the door, $25. Please bring cash. Maine’s mega-talented quartet return to the Opera House stage this January to kick-off our 2024 concert season. The Boneheads play it all – expect a mix of blues and rock, Americana folk, pop and soul and everything else! The rare combo of Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, […]

Fri 19
January 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Consequences – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Driven by a passion for exploring the colors and complexities of Irish music, The Consequences are a new Irish traditional band founded by Lexie Boatright (concertina & harp), Jake James (fiddle), Cara Wildman (bodhrán & dance), and Ryan Ward (piano & piano accordion). Award-winning soloists in their own right, the quartet comes together to create […]

February 2024

Fri 2
February 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

February Open Mic

Chase the darkness of February away by coming out tonight. Bring your talent, or bring your applause for those who take to the upstairs bar stage. Doors open at 5:30 and sign-ups begin then. The Friends of the Opera House will be serving chili and stews and the bar will be open. Music, comedy, song […]

Sat 10
February 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:00 pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early tonight, featuring the best of Motown and the women of soul. You know the music! Come on out and listen to one of Maine’s hottest bands, led by the unforgettable Pat Colwell. From Speaker of the House to Leader of the Band, this guy is a showman! Tickets on sale beginning […]

March 2024

Fri 1
March 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

March Open Mic

Sign-ups begin at 5:30, mic goes live at 6:15 pm.  Our winter series showing off the talents of local residents continues tonight. Sign up for a time slot at the mic, or tuck in and enjoy the talents of your neighbors. Doors open at 5:30 and sign-ups begin then. The Friends of the Opera House […]

Fri 8
March 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm

My Son, Pinocchio – Presented by YArts

Y Arts is coming to the Opera House with a community production of MY SON, PINOCCHIO! The cast of 42 actors is comprised of local youth and adults from the region. Join the Blue Fairy (Natalie Flagg), Stromboli (Alan Baldwin) and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto (Andrew Luke) learns the true meaning of family […]

Sat 9
March 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

My Son, Pinocchio – YArts Presentation

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

Y Arts is coming to the Opera House with a community production of MY SON, PINOCCHIO! The cast of 42 actors is comprised of local youth and adults from the region. Join the Blue Fairy (Natalie Flagg), Stromboli (Alan Baldwin) and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto (Andrew Luke) learns the true meaning of family […]

Fri 22
March 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Hot Club of Cowtown – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

What do you get when you cross a Classically trained, horse-wrangling violinist from Kansas with a downtown New York City guitarist from Cape Cod with a passion for early country and Western Swing? For 30 years that combo of Elana James and Whit Smith have been at the core of Hot Club of Cowtown. They […]

Fri 29
March 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Seth Warner Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Playing the best of Creedence Clearwater Revival tonight!  Seth is the consummate collaborator, singer and guitarist - tonight joined by his band. Come hear it through the grapevine tonight. Advance tickets $20, directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 online at the Opera House website and at the door.

Sat 30
March 30, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

John McEuen & The Circle Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

John McEuen brings with him 45+ years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as 'the String Wizard', he weaves stories of his travels and family life, taking us through where his musical path has taken him. A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John […]

April 2024

Sat 6
April 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Caribbean Night – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:00 pm

The Pan Fried Steel drum band returns to the stage this spring for an evening that may make you feel as though you’ve traveled to the islands. A dozen steel drums and plenty of dance floor open tonight. All ages.  Advance tickets, $10, from the box office. Regular tickets $15.  Wear your sandals, slip into […]

Fri 12
April 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Jacob Jolliff Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Bela Fleck says, “Jacob is a serious player. Considering his strong musical concept, formidable technical abilities, and a powerful work ethic, he is a mandolinist to watch.” Over the years Jacob has played with Ronnie McCoury, David Grisman, Chris Thile, John McGann, Fleck and other greats in the bluegrass world. He was a founding member […]

Sat 20
April 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Boneheads playing Van Morrison – Tickets almost gone!

One of our all-time favorite Maine bands brings their Van Morrison show to the House tonight. They brought Van’s music to us during our 2023 season and the audience proclaimed that it was even better than actually going to see Van Morrison himself! We promise an incredible evening for fan’s of the legendary Van Morrison […]

Sat 27
April 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Lara Tupper & Bobby Sweet – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Lara Tupper (vocals) and Bobby Sweet (guitar and vocals) present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana songs. Bobby, who toured with Arlo Guthrie for many years, is an award-winning singer-songwriter with seven albums. Lara, born in Boothbay, has performed all over the world as a resident vocalist in Hilton Hotels International. With […]

May 2024

Fri 3
May 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Tony Trischka’s Earljam! – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Tribute to Earl Scruggs. "Tony Trischka is known as the father of modern bluegrass" says the New York Times. He is considered the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world.  For more than 50 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians […]

Sat 4
May 4, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Barnstar! – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Barnstar! began as the brainchild of Zachariah Hickman (bassist for Josh Ritter, musical director for Ray Lamontagne) for a local bluegrass supergroup featuring some of Boston’s best musicians and songwriters. Using the familiar tools of the genre—guitar (Mark Erelli), fiddle (Jake Armerding), mandolin (Taylor Armerding) and banjo (Charlie Rose)—Barnstar! Has forged its own brand of […]

Fri 10
May 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Hanneke Cassel Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends originality and innovation with the spirit of Scottish traditional fiddle. Fusing musical roots from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton Island with […]

Fri 24
May 24, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

John Hiatt – SOLD OUT

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

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover […]

June 2024

Fri 7
June 7, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Alison Brown Quartet – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown.  As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors is marked by innovation, intelligence, and grace. As a banjo player, she throws out the textbook when it comes playing the banjo and the result is […]

Fri 14
June 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Gaelic Storm – SOLD OUT

This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance and after two decades and over 2000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure. The country-music folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass-heads love the instrumentals, […]

Sat 15
June 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Oshima Brothers – Special Acoustic Show – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

SPECIAL ACOUSTIC SHOW. Oshima Brothers, the Japanese-Italian sibling duo known for their infectious indie folk-soul sound and mesmerizing blood harmonies, are set to host a special acoustic show at Boothbay Opera House. After a year of rocking out as a trio, their return to the Opera House promises to be an intimate and captivating experience, […]

Wed 19
June 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Jake Shimabukuro SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT. Do not purchase tickets on the secondary ticket market, they are not valid tickets for this performance.  If you know the ‘ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of […]

Thu 27
June 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Tim Sample – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Tim Sample was raised in Boothbay Harbor and brings his humor back to town each summer during his annual Opera House show. He is famous for both his presentation and his Maine accent and has sold over a million copies of his books, albums, and videos, including4 albums and a video for Bert and I. […]

Sat 29
June 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

OKAN – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Just Announced! Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love, Canadian band OKAN takes their name from the word for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. With vocals in Spanish, English and Spanglish, OKAN is led by the Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist […]

July 2024

Fri 5
July 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Tapestry Vocal Ensemble “Postcards from France” – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Crisscrossing France from Auvergne to Provence, Brittany to Paris and beyond, this program by Tapestry and friends bring together a rich blend of Impressionism, folk roots, and a touch of jazz. Along the way, they share Occitan folk songs that inspired Joseph Canteloube’s Chants D’Auvergne, paired with works of Gabriel Faure, Caesar Frank, Cecile Chaminade, […]

Sun 7
July 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm

US Army Band’s Soldiers’ Chorus

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

The Soldiers’ Chorus, founded in 1957, is the vocal complement of the United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC. The 29–member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and abroad, performing as a separate component and in joint concerts with the Concert Band of the “Musical Ambassadors of the Army.” The chorus has performed […]

Wed 10
July 10, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and American Song

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

Upstairs in the Opera House Bar. Pete Seeger, the father of the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, wrote a number of songs that have become classics.  Allan Winkler, an American historian, wrote a biography of Pete and in the course of that project, visited regularly with him, and played music with him each […]

Fri 12
July 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Canadian Brass – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Join us tonight to listen to this legendary brass ensemble. With nearly 140 albums, 24 Grammy and Juno nominations and recognized internationally as a brass ensemble apart from all others, we are honored to welcome Canadian Brass to the Opera House stage this summer. The program could include Bach, Gershwin, Vivaldi, music of Canadian superstars […]

Tue 16
July 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Cafe Sci – Nimble Science: Fueling Discovery with Independence and Ingenuity

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

Free Community Event. Come kick off Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' 50th anniversary celebrations with a special Café Sci series at the Opera House this summer. On Tuesdays from July 16 to August 6, Bigelow scientists will look back at key ocean innovations Bigelow Laboratory has advanced — and ahead to what they will enable […]

Wed 17
July 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Contenders – Tix Avail at the door

Featuring two seasoned vets of the music scene–Jay Nash on guitar and Josh Day on drums–the Americana-Folk duo The Contenders have toured the country extensively, bringing their troubadour spirit to small halls and packed-to-the-gills venues. These two are the real thing – mixing a little country sound with Southern Rock with folk and bluegrass. This […]

Thu 18
July 18, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Hot Sardines – SOLD OUT

Quality is timeless. Just ask The Hot Sardines. In the talented hands of the New York-based ensemble, music first made famous decades ago comes alive through their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who transports listeners to a different era with the mere lilt of her voice. They’ve been called […]

Sat 20
July 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Patty Griffin – SOLD OUT

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

Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon incisively explores the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together. Over the course of two decades, the 2x GRAMMY® Award winner – and 7x nominee – has crafted a remarkable body of work in progress […]

Tue 23
July 23, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Café Sci — Flow Cytometry: Revealing the Microscopic Wonders in a Drop of Seawater

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

Free Community Event. Celebrate Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' 50th anniversary with a special Café Sci series at the Opera House! On Tuesdays from July 16 to August 6, Bigelow Lab's scientists will look back at key ocean innovations Bigelow Laboratory has advanced — and ahead to what they will enable us to accomplish over […]

Thu 25
July 25, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Larry & Joe – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and old time musician. Larry was forced into exile and is an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe, after a decade in South America, got stranded back in his stomping grounds […]

Tue 30
July 30, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Café Sci — Single Cell Genomics: Understanding the Ocean’s Potential, One Cell at a Time

Free Community Event. Celebrate Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' 50th anniversary with a special Café Sci series at the Opera House! On Tuesdays from July 16 to August 6, Bigelow's scientists will look back at key ocean innovations Bigelow Laboratory has advanced — and ahead to what they will enable us to accomplish over the […]

August 2024

Thu 1
August 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Teada – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Celebrating 21 years as one of Ireland’s leading traditional bands with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Rainforest World Music Festival & Penang […]

Sat 3
August 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Kevin Kiley & Friends – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

The Opera House’s technical director trades hats tonight, and slides into the keyboard for his annual summer celebration of the music of Broadway and the American Songbook. Joined by profession vocalists and music theater veterans, this night is always uplifting and filled with old favorites and new musical discoveries. Vocalists to be announced. Before settling […]

Tue 6
August 6, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Café Sci — Satellite Oceanography: Unlocking Insights by Analyzing the Big Picture

Free Community Event. Celebrate Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' 50th anniversary with a special Café Sci series at the Opera House! On Tuesdays from July 16 to August 6, Bigelow's scientists will look back at key ocean innovations Bigelow Laboratory has advanced — and ahead to what they will enable us to accomplish over the […]

Thu 8
August 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Garrison Keillor Tonight – SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT! Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old. There is the News from Lake Wobegon, a town booming with new entrepreneurs, makers of […]

Fri 9
August 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Stillhouse Junkies – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Bluegrass heroes Stillhouse Junkies are on the forefront of breaking through the genre with their free-flowing musical interplay that weaves roots, classical, texas-swing and blues into a high-energy, intricately composed yet expansively improvised tapestry of sound.  The trio of close friends Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, Cody Tinnin on upright bass, and Alissa Wolf on fiddle […]

Fri 16
August 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Eileen Ivers – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Eileen Ivers will make you change the way you think about the fiddle – Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, guest star with more than 50 orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, original musical star of Riverdance, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, performing with Sting, Hall and Oates, The Chieftains, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Steve […]

Wed 21
August 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Jerry Douglas Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Dobro master and 16-time GRAMMY winner Jerry Douglas is to the resonator guitar what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar, elevating, transforming, and reinventing the instrument in countless ways. Additionally, Douglas is a freewheeling, forward-thinking recording and touring artist whose output incorporates elements of country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, blues, and Celtic into his distinctive […]

Thu 22
August 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Bob Milne – Ragtime Piano – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Bob Milne has been called the finest interpreter of ragtime music in the world. His boogie-woogie piano playing is something that must be seen and heard to be believed.  The Library of Congress has called him “a national treasure.” The Department of State calls him a musical ambassador. We just keep calling him to come […]

Sat 24
August 24, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Clements Brothers – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

The Clements Brothers are George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass), identical twins from the heart of New England. The two have been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember, first entering the Americana music scene in 2012 as part of the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band,’ with […]

Wed 28
August 28, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Author Talk by Paul Doiron

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

Join the Boothbay community for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron as he discusses the most recent addition to his Mike Bowditch series, Pitch Dark. This FREE community event is sponsored by the Boothbay Harbor Library and the Opera House. Doors for seating open at 7:00pm and the talk begins at 7:30pm. Books will […]

Thu 29
August 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

US Navy Band Country Current

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

Free Concert Tonight! The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble. The group is nationally renowned for its versatility and "eye-popping" musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. This seven-member ensemble employs musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive high-profile recording and touring experience in the music […]

Sat 31
August 31, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Le Vent du Nord – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences. Since the band first […]

September 2024

Sun 1
September 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Skerryvore – Sold Out!

Sold out. They’re like no one else. Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for […]

Sat 14
September 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

California Guitar Trio w/ Peppino D’Agostino – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune […]

Fri 20
September 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Rodney Crowell

Tickets $40 from the box office - 207-633-5159. Rodney Crowell is the songwriter’s songwriter and an icon among giants. Native Texan, Crowell is a multi-Grammy Award-winning troubadour with fifteen number one hits. Over the course of his career, Crowell has gracefully blended his own mainstream success as an artist with a prolific catalog of songs […]

Wed 25
September 25, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Langan Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

It is possible to see the evidence of influences the band have drawn on and enjoyed including traditional Scots music, Eastern European Gypsy, Progressive Jazz and American Old-Time to name a few), but the true nature of the sound from The Langan Band is best described as un-pigeon-holeable, yet utterly irresistible. For the past 15 […]

Thu 26
September 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Seth Glier, Vance Gilbert, Crys Matthews – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Three extraordinary songwriters with accolades and Grammy nods aplenty between them – together on stage tonight in a round robin format. One great song after another, each from a different voice. Settle in tonight and enjoy the ride!  Advance discounted tickets, $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30, available day […]

Sat 28
September 28, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Genticorum – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

Genticorum is among the most distinctive voices of Québécois traditional music. In French, to describe the chemistry between people, you say they have atomes crochus— literally, that their atoms are interlaced. There’s no better way to talk about Genticorum. The trio’s connection is magnetic. In the filigree of their arrangements, seamlessly melding fiddle, flute, accordion, […]

October 2024

Thu 3
October 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Brothers Four – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Musical million-sellers for THE BROTHERS include "Greenfields," "Yellow Bird," "Try to Remember," and "Across the Wide Missouri." Their hit recording of "The Green Leaves of Summer" from the motion picture "The Alamo," was nominated for an Academy Award. The Brothers Four, pioneers of the "folk revival" of the '60's are one of the few groups […]

Fri 11
October 11, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

The Stoneheads (Boneheads) – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Tonight they are The Stoneheads - more often they appear on the Opera House stage as The Boneheads, but tonight they dedicate themselves to the music of The Rolling Stones. As with any Boneheads show, expect incredible musicianship and a bundle of fun. If you like the music of the Stones or you like the […]

Sat 12
October 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Dean Owens & The Sinners – POSTPONED

This concert has been postponed as a result of delayed visas for the band. We apologize for the inconvenience - if you have tickets, please contact the box office at 207-633-5159. We hope to be able to reschedule Dean Owens and the Sinners in 2025. Dean Owens is an award-winning,  consummate live performer, with a […]

Thu 24
October 24, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Carlos Nunez – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Advance tickets $30. Galician Piper Extraordinaire! He plays the gaita, the traditional Galician bagpipe, Galician flute, ocarina, Irish flute, whistle and low whistle. Honestly, we never thought we'd be able to bring Carlos back to our stage. He last played at the Opera House before the pandemic, and since then travel and visas have been […]

Wed 30
October 30, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Scary Readings & Halloween Potluck

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

Free community event, readings intended for adult audiences. Join us tonight as we come together for a Halloween inspired community potluck dinner (bring a main dish, side dish or salad to share) followed by Scary Readings read by Kevin Kiley and local actors. The Opera House will be decorated for the occasion - guests are […]

November 2024

Sat 9
November 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Ryanhood – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ at the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more than a decade ago as street-performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a music agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them “one of the most […]

Sat 16
November 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

Bennewitz Quartet – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

The Bennewitz Quartet is one of the top ensembles on the international chamber music scene. After winning two prestigious competitions – Osaka Chamber Music and Festa 2005 and Prémio Paolo Borciani, Italy 2008, they quickly gained the acclaim of the critics. In 2019 the Bennewitz Quartet won the Classic Prague Award for the Best Chamber […]

Wed 20
November 20, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Building Spectacular Gingerbread Houses Class

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

Join in the fun at our annual gingerbread house building class with Instructor Kevin Kiley. Learn the basics of gingerbread construction and design in advance of the holiday season! And following the class, if you catch Gingerbread Fever, go ahead and register to enter the 2024 Gingerbread Spectacular (December 13-15 at the Opera House). This […]

December 2024

Fri 6
December 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

A Motown Christmas w/ Pat Colwell – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:00 pm

Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations will kick off the holiday season in Boothbay Harbor with a must-see concert event. A crowd favorite, their Motown Christmas show is sure to teach kids of all ages how to be 100% naughty and nice!  The Soul Sensations are Maine’s #1 Motown/Memphis Soul Revue and they will be […]

Sat 7
December 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Don Campbell Band’s Christmas Show – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:00 pm

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

Don Campbell is an Award-Winning, Singer-Songwriter, actively performing throughout New England. Don's original music earned him the Grand Prize at the True Value Country Showdown at the Grand ‘Ol Opry, he’s a 6-time winner of “Maine’s Best Singer-Songwriter” title, he was a Top 10 Finalist in the 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards, and was inducted […]

Fri 13
December 13, 2024

The Gingerbread Spectacular – begins Friday, December 13

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

The tradition continues this holiday season. Three days of confectionery magic with the display of dozens of gingerbread structures large and small from near and far! Castles, cabins, windmills, lighthouses and almost more than we can imagine. Mark your calendars now. Friday, December 13 - open 1:00pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, December 14 - open […]

Sat 14
December 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gingerbread Spectacular – Day Two!

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

Open 10 am - 4 pm. Join us this weekend and check out the 2024 gingerbread creations - little cottages, expansive castles, and a bit of everything in between. Also a great bake sale, raffle, silent auction and a chance to bring home one of the gingerbread creations (cash only, no credit cards). Free admission, […]

Sun 15
December 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Gingerbread Spectacular – Day Three

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

If you haven't made it to the Opera House to check out this year's entries in the 18th annual Gingerbread Spectacular, today is your last chance. Doors open 11 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Magical confectionery creations and gingerbread houses galore. Also a raffle and silent auction (gift certificates to local restaurants and inns, gift baskets, […]

Wed 18
December 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Holiday Potluck & Carols

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

Come settle into the beautifully decorated Opera House for a holiday potluck with neighbors and friends. Free event. Bring a main dish, side dish or salad to share and catch up with friends during the busy holiday season, or just soak in the seasonal atmosphere with trees and lights and wreaths aplenty. Following the potluck […]

Fri 20
December 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

An Irish Christmas with John Doyle & Mick McAuley – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Tickets Available from the Box Office NOW - 207-633-5159. 7:30PM. Advance $25, regular $30. An evening of stunning traditional Irish, British Isles, and original holiday music that will transport audiences to the quiet, small villages of rural Ireland through the songs, tunes, and stories most familiar to these two world-class artists. Celebrated, award-winning Irish musicians […]

Sat 28
December 28, 2024 @ 7:30 pm

An Evening with Ellis Paul – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, […]

January 2025

Sat 11
January 11 @ 7:30 pm

The Boneheads – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

One of our favorite Maine bands, filled with uber-talent in the musicians Bob Colwell, Scott Elliot, Dick Hollis and Steve Jones - bring blues and rock and country and classics from every genre to the stage tonight.  Regular tickets $25. Advance tickets available from the box office at 207-633-5159 beginning in early November. Don't miss […]

Sat 18
January 18 @ 7:30 pm

Beppe Gambetta – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

In Italy this guitarist, vocalist and composer is considered “Genoa’s Ambassador to the World.” Beppe Gambetta blends energetic grooves with passionate melodies as he tours between Europe and the US, creating a fusion of American roots with Ligurian tradition, emigration songs and folk ballads. His most recent album (2024) , Terra Madre, has topped folk […]

Fri 31
January 31 @ 5:00 pm

Scotti River Trio

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

Scott Elliot, Steve Jones and Paul Mellyn ARE Scotty River Trio! These 3 promise an evening of roots and American, blues and country, originals and more when they play in the historic upstairs bar at the Opera House this January. $10/cash cover at the door. Doors open at 4:30, music starts at 5:00 pm. Food […]

February 2025

Fri 7
February 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Open Mic Series

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

Tonight marks the first of our 2025 Open Mics - scheduled for the first Friday of February, March and April this season. Doors for sign-ups open at 5:30pm and the mic goes live at 6 pm. Hosted by Eric Lowe.  Location - the upstairs bar at the Opera House,  refreshments available for sale - please […]

March 2025

Fri 7
March 7 @ 6:00 pm

March Open Mic

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

Our winter Open Mic series continues tonight. Sign up for a moment at the mic to share a song you've written or a poem perhaps, or tell a great Maine story. Sign-ups at 5:30, mic goes live at 6 pm. Upstairs (no elevator). Food and drink available & the Friends of the Opera House will […]

Fri 14
March 14 @ 5:00 pm

Scotti River Trio

Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Paul Mellyn ARE Scotti River Trio, and we had such a great night with them this past January that we asked them to come back to brighten up a March evening! Reminder, this is an early show, doors open at 4:30 and the music starts at 5 - stop in […]

Fri 28
March 28 @ 6:30 pm

Seussical! March 28th – 30th

Presented by the talented Y-Arts Community Players, with a cast of 50 neighbors and friends, and directed by Emily Mirabile. Join us for this extraordinarily fun theatrical performance this spring.  Tickets available for in person sales at the Opera House Box Office beginning February 12. The box office is open Wednesday-Friday from 10-2 or call […]

April 2025

Fri 4
April 4 @ 6:00 pm

April Open Mic

Our final Open Mic of the winter season, Spring is almost here! Test out a song you've been working on this winter perhaps, or bring whatever other talent you want to share - or come and cheer on those who are braving the mic! Sign ups at 5:30, mic goes live at 6 pm. Food […]

Fri 11
April 11 @ 7:30 pm

Lonesome Ace String Band – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

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

Canada’s Lonesome Ace String Band bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.   The trio’s sound is anchored in the fiddle and claw hammer banjo of John Showman and Chris Coole, joined by an upright bass […]

Sat 26
April 26 @ 7:30 pm

The Boneheads – Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm

As a follow-up to their mid January all-originals night of music, The Boneheads return this spring for what we can guarantee will be another night of incredible music from this uber-talented group of musicians - Bob Colwell, Scott Elliot, Dick Hollis and Steve Jones. Expect a few musical pals to join this on stage tonight […]

May 2025

Fri 16
May 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Art of Tim Sample – Opening Reception

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

Maine's "Humorist Laureate" is also an artist and illustrator and on Friday, May 16 we celebrate the artistic career that Tim has created. Reception upstairs in the gallery beginning at 4 pm. Free. Following his graduation from Boothbay Region High School in 1969 Tim Sample studied art at what is now MECA –The Maine College […]

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