Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Opera House at Boothbay Harbor The Opera House is a 501(c) 3 non-profit committed to the arts, the restoration of the historic building and the community.

For generations the historic 1894 Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, Maine stage has played host to actors and musicians from around the state and around the globe. With over 100 events and performances annually, there is almost always something happening at the House-an evening with a Grammy winning musician, a visit from a Broadway actor, nights of jazz or bluegrass, rocking Celtic concerts, lectur

es, holiday celebrations and community events fill our schedule. With fine acoustics, historic charm, a great old bar room upstairs and a commitment to reasonably priced tickets, the Opera House is a gathering place for the local community and visitors alike.

Upcoming show- East Nash Grass comes to the Boothbay Opera House stage on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 pm.How did East Nash...
06/07/2026

Upcoming show- East Nash Grass comes to the Boothbay Opera House stage on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 pm.

How did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year, IBMA’s highest honor, in 2025, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year, among numerous accolades), 2022 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Harry Clark, and new guitar player Frank Rische. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.

Rolling Stone had them among the “best of what we saw” at RockyGrass in 2025, praising their “rowdy set of high-octane bluegrass numbers,” and noting, “The group itself is a rapidly-rising force on the national touring scene.”

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. The sound they make when they play together rivals that of any of their main gigs. Who knows, but I heard them as a finely tuned machine that could survive on its own. The National high profilers better hang on tight! East Nash Grass is on the move.”

Advance discounted tickets, $25, Regular tickets $30.

Get your tix and more information about the band at this link:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/east-nash-grass/

Our forecasting here is the most accurate anywhere. There is a storm coming, (GAELIC STORM that is) that will be hitting...
06/07/2026

Our forecasting here is the most accurate anywhere. There is a storm coming, (GAELIC STORM that is) that will be hitting the Boothbay Opera House stage on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30. Our upcoming prediction also indicates there will be serious fun mixed with steady high-energy music...so be prepared.

But you can leave your galoshes home!

Advance discounted tickets, $35,. Regular tickets $40.
Enthusiastically sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan.

Here's how to get your tickets:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/gaelic-storm-3/

TWO WEEKS away! See WINDBORNE at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 pm. “The most exciting ...
06/06/2026

TWO WEEKS away! See WINDBORNE at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 pm.

“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 old songs into the present. With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that comes of dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice.

BBC Traveling Folk describes Windborne as “subverting expectations and redefining the genre… just absolutely phenomenal!” Audiences and critics lavish praise upon the singers not only for their technical mastery, but for the passion, engagement, and connection with each other and the audience that imbues each performance with a rare power.

Sponsored by P&R&R&G&B&P&L Group.

Advance tickets $25, directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30.

To give them a listen, learn more about the group and to get your tickets, go to:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/windborne-2/

Coming up: Haggis X-1 will be here at the Boothbay Opera House on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30pm.Haggis X-1 is a high-ener...
06/06/2026

Coming up: Haggis X-1 will be here at the Boothbay Opera House on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30pm.

Haggis X-1 is a high-energy Celtic rock band built around veteran members of acclaimed Canadian group Enter the Haggis, who have played at the Boothbay Opera House a few times before. Over a 30-year career, Enter the Haggis toured extensively across North America, performing on national television programs including Regis and Kelly, A&E, PBS, and at prestigious stages including the Kennedy Center for the Arts. Carrying the legacy forward, Haggis X-1 blends driving rhythms, pipes, fiddle, and memorable songs into a powerful live show that connects equally with longtime Celtic music fans and brand-new listeners.

The band delivers a mix of beloved Enter the Haggis favorites and fresh material, all rooted in strong melodies, big choruses, and a sense of celebration. In addition to Craig Downie, Trevor Lewington and Tom Barraco of Enter the Haggis, Haggis X-1’s lineup features virtuoso fiddler and multi-instrumentalist Jesse Grandmont on fiddle and mandolin (known for appearances on America’s Got Talent and performances with Barrage and Ben Harper), guitarist Will Earley adding rhythmic punch and melodic flair, vocalist/keyboardist Charlotte Roth bringing dynamic lead vocals and rich textures to the band’s sound, and Anthony Candullo on bass. Together, they create an engaging, contemporary take on Celtic rock.

Advance discounted tickets, $30, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $35.

To learn more about the band and to get your tickets, go to this link:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/haggis-x-1/

Looking ahead...Le Vent du Nord comes to the Boothbay Opera House on Thursday, July 16.This award winning, highly acclai...
06/05/2026

Looking ahead...Le Vent du Nord comes to the Boothbay Opera House on Thursday, July 16.

This award winning, highly acclaimed band 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. “Featuring button accordion, guitar and fiddle, the band’s sound is defined by the hurdy-gurdy, which adds an earthy, rough-hewn flavor to even the most buoyant dance tunes.” — Boston Herald.

Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed meteoric success, performing well over 2,000 concerts over 4 continents and racking up several prestigious awards, including a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), a Félix at ADISQ, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala. Sponsored by fans of the band!

Advance discounted tickets $30, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $35.

To learn more about the band and to get your tickets, go to:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/le-vent-du-nord-3/

Coming in just one week, Karla Bonoff returns to the Boothbay Opera House stage on Friday, June 12 at 7:30.Karla’s legac...
06/05/2026

Coming in just one week, Karla Bonoff returns to the Boothbay Opera House stage on Friday, June 12 at 7:30.

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 Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.” In addition to her own albums, Karla was a prolific songwriter, including writing many of Linda Rondstadt’s biggest hits. She is touring with Nina Ge**er on this return visit to the Opera House.

Advance discounted tickets are $35, available March 18. Regular tickets are $40.

Here's the link for tickets and more info about Karla and her music:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/karla-bonoff-2/

Meet Allan Winkler on Wednesday, July 1 for a FREE community talk and musical performance in the UPSTAIRS BAR at the Ope...
06/04/2026

Meet Allan Winkler on Wednesday, July 1 for a FREE community talk and musical performance in the UPSTAIRS BAR at the Opera House. NOTE THE TIME: 5PM is the starting time for this talk.

Allan Winkler is a retired American History professor, who taught for almost 50 years at Yale University, the University of Oregon, Miami University of Ohio, and various universities overseas. Author of 13 books, his last work was a biography of Pete Seeger, the banjo-playing father of American folk music, which combined his love of music and history. A guitar-playing musician himself, he has performed at the Princeton Folk Music Society, Harvard University, the University of Maryland, Purdue University, Helsinki University and other institutions around the country and abroad.

This program, the Folk Music Revival of the 1950s and 1960s, starts with the music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, and then includes songs by the musicians that followed, including Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Peter, Paul & Mary, and others. Program length 75 minutes. NO tickets required. Beverages available for sale at the bar, please DO NOT bring food or drink into the Opera House.

Coming in two weeks! CANTRIP comes to the stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, June 19 at 7:30.The nam...
06/04/2026

Coming in two weeks! CANTRIP comes to the stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, June 19 at 7:30.

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 arrangements. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer. Cantrip sprung from a local session in Edinburgh nearly twenty years ago. Their driving music immediately caught the attention of the masses, and they were quickly signed to the Foot Stompin’ label. With their first album “Silver” (2001) in hand, Cantrip made its way across the water to the United States, where they have been received with roars and shouts (of enjoyment) in the decades since. Sponsored by a fan of the band!

Advance discounted tickets available -Advance tickets $25. Regular tickets $30.

For more info about getting your tickets and to learn more about the band, go to this link:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/cantrip/

Got your tix??? GAELIC STORM comes to stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30.Billboard...
06/03/2026

Got your tix??? GAELIC STORM comes to stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30.

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 reckoned with. The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure – attracting fans of every genre with their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft. Gaelic Storm is a show not-to-be-missed and one that has helped kick off the summer season at the Opera House on many occasions. Tonight will be a blast as these seasoned touring musicians blow their musical storm into town!

Advance discounted tickets, $35, Regular tickets $40.
Enthusiastically sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan.

To get your tickets, go to this link:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/gaelic-storm-3/

One month away! Ready for a band with a fresh take on traditional Cajun, Creole, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Nola R & B …. ...
06/02/2026

One month away! Ready for a band with a fresh take on traditional Cajun, Creole, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Nola R & B …. and then wows you with new original songs imbued with that good juju from the bayou.

Then mark your calendar for Friday, July 3 at 7:30 because T Marie & Bayou JuJu is coming to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.

Their albums feature everything from acoustic improv in an empty cathedral, to live shows from the sweaty dance floors of dive bars, to the sounds of a seven piece band rocking a festival on the banks of the Mississippi River. T Marie is an ambassador of Louisiana culture and history and tonight promises to be an uplifting and haunting taste of Louisiana past and present with some unforgettable stories along the way. The band tells us “pull on your shrimp boots and be prepared to dance.” Those without shrimp boots might grab their lobster boots, or just a pair of flip flops for this outlandishly fun summer night at the Opera House. A perfect kick-off to the 4th of July weekend!

Advance discounted tickets $25, available only directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30, online and day of show.

Learn more, give them a listen and get your tickets at:
https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/t-marie-bayou-juju/

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86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME
04538

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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+12076335159

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