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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Listen to what the critics say - “Another world-class voice is heard from Louisiana, another soulful, mesmerizing singer who writes emotional songs with impact and heart. Andrew Duhon is a […]

“Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intimate, reflective balladry…her songs ring with emotional depth” – Rolling Stone.“A welcome ray of sunshine…Ball is a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Potent blues, […]

The Sweet Remains is the rare all-independent band to have nearly 60 million Spotify streams and counting! They're also unusual on today's music scene as a band headed by 3 […]

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 […]

One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY-winning musician, GRAMMY-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), […]

Just announced! It has practically become a summer tradition at the Opera House to welcome back this high energy Celtic music force – their music and stories have always brought […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’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 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 […]

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, […]

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’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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Music from the Highlands of Scotland. In the quiet, farthest reaching parts of Scotland; authentic, skilful, energetic Celtic music has been passed down from generation to generation. Heron Valley capture […]

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. […]

CANCELLED Refunds will be issued. Please contact the box office at 207-633-5159 W-F from 10-2. The Lightfoot Band are the original band members that recorded the many memorable hits and […]

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 […]

"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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

JUST ANNOUNCED 8/28/25 Actor and musician Jeff Daniels comes to Maine this fall and we are thrilled to welcome this man of many talents to our stage on October 17. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spirituals, hymns, hollers and work songs were sung either to express a yearning for a better life or gratitude for already having one. Guitarist Walter Parks, longtime sideman to Woodstock […]

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 […]

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 […]

Featuring the steel drum sounds of Pan Fried Steel – be transported to your favorite Caribbean Island without the hassle of packing or flying!  Come listen to the two dozen […]

Come Into the Mystic tonight and be prepared, perhaps, to Moondance, maybe with a Brown Eyed-Girl, as The Boneheads play the music of V. Morrison and others. These uber-talented musicians […]

Ellis Paul is a songwriter, author, illustrator, and teacher. He has been a constant presence on the American folk circuit for over thirty years. In that time, he has released […]

Boothbay native, vocalist Lara Tupper and guitarist/vocalist Bobby Sweet present spirited interpretations of folk and pop standards mixed with Bobby's original compositions in what promises to be a joyful night […]

Here’s what others’ say about this rising Australian talent: “Warmth flecked with grit” - Rolling Stone. "The vocal swagger of Van Morrison and dark spirituality and intelligence of Nick Cave"​​ […]

Critics say – “Another world-class voice is heard from Louisiana, another soulful, mesmerizing singer who writes emotional songs with impact and heart. Andrew Duhon is a troubadour for the next […]

Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year – Traditional Québécois Music, Traverse is a musical journey into the heart of traditional fiddle music that resonates with […]

Grammy award-winning and Platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. She has covered Country, Swing, Jazz, Folk, Americana and Roots music with […]

Free community performance. The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus helps restart young lives. War-torn villages, bloodshed, famine, and political turmoil were devastating realities for many of these young singers before being embraced […]

Billboard world chart-topping Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after more than two decades of touring they are a true force to be […]

Karla's legacy as a writer and her perseverance as a performer are best summed up in a Billboard Magazine review of Karla's "All My Life" recording. "Long before Alanis and […]

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in the band’s musical […]

“The most exciting vocal group in a generation,” Windborne’s captivating performances draw on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, with the uniqueness of their artistic approach bringing […]

Those familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche are aware of her bell tone voice, her unshakable melodies, and her knack for wise, wry lyrics that clench the heart. It’s no surprise […]

T Marie and Bayou Juju serves up a fresh take on traditional music from southern Louisiana including Cajun, Creole,  Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Nola R & B. And then wows […]

This critically acclaimed 5 piece band has consistently redefined roots music over their 4 celebrated roots albums. I Draw Slow has ben #1 on the Irish Independent Chart and their […]

This will be one big night of blues in Boothbay Harbor. When James Montgomery played in Nashville as a member of the Johnny Winter Band, the Nashville Tennessean wrote “If […]

“Pianist and composer, Arsentiy Kharitonov, proved to be the newest addition to the top ranks of this season’s artists,” said The New York Observer, citing his Carnegie Hall debut as […]

Haggis X-1 is a high-energy Celtic rock band built around veteran members of acclaimed Canadian group Enter the Haggis. Over a 30-year career, Enter the Haggis toured extensively across North […]

The award winning, 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 […]

The bluegrass titan Jerry Douglas says “Out of the Wilds of East Nashville comes this band of ringers, each of them having played in nationally known high profile bluegrass bands. […]

Seth is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy nomination for his album The Next Right Thing. He has worked as a cultural diplomat for the US […]

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 […]

Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop a cappella group whose high energy shows have audiences ​singing, dancing, even beatboxing along! The group has performed everywhere - from theaters to […]

Tonight Opera House technical director Kevin Kiley comes out from the light booth and on to the stage, playing piano accompaniment for a troupe of professional vocalists singing the music […]

Jon Pousette-Dart is best known as an American Classic and Folk Rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist and for a generation, known at the lead of the Pousette-Dart Band. Growing up […]

Sisters Natalie (cello) and Brittany (fiddle) Haas began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however-following divergent […]

Bending genres and uplifting spirits, The Moanin’ Frogs saxophones’ offer an electrifying approach to chamber music. Conservatory trained and entertainment minded, their dynamic and technically precise performances of classical, ragtime, […]

The Cody Sisters band is the heart of contemporary acoustic Folk and Bluegrass in their home state of Colorado and the UK. Their propulsive instrumental solos and warm harmonies combine to […]