Music

Camden Opera House is proud to welcome back Maine singer, songwriter, and activist Noel Paul Stookey for the annual Windjammer Weekend, Friday, Aug. 29 for a 7:30 pm. concert.

The Lightfoot Band. Opera House. Aug. 30. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Saturday, Aug. 30 the Opera House celebrates Labor Day weekend with the seasoned musicians who collaborated with Gordon Lightfoot on his world-famous recordings and…

Emmet Cahill

Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill returns to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor Saturday, Aug. 23 performing a stellar show of classic songs from Broadway and…

Heron Valley. Photo by Sam Hunt

In the quiet, farthest reaching parts of Scotland; authentic, skillful, energetic Celtic music has been passed down from generation to generation. The band Heron Valley captures the iconic sounds…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir auditions are Sept. 10. Bruce Cowan photo

The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our highly-acclaimed December concert of Lessons and Carols for the Christmas…

Lincoln Theater
"Bikinis" music rehearsal at Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. Courtesy of the venue

Grab your beach towel and sunscreen—summer fun is heating up at the Lincoln Theater! Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), the theater company in residence, is…

Pictured are, front, Wendy and Ted Hagarty, and back, Mark Thallander.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, a trio of talented instrumentalists will perform throughout the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to join our congregation for this special musical…

A scene from "Hundreds of Beavers."

CatVideoFest 2025 - (NR; 1 hour, 14 minutes) - A compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and…

The Waldo Theatre
Tommy Prine, left, and John R. Miller play the Waldo this Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Courtesy of the musicians

Songwriters John R. Miller and Tommy Prine will be performing at The Waldo on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. John R. Miller is a true hyphenate artist: singer-songwriter-picker. Every song on his…

Tinsley Ellis. Photo: Jordan Pilgrim

Atlanta based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer, in his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine…

Seth Glier. Opera House. Aug. 20. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

His innate curiosity and fierce desire to connect with other people have served Seth Glier well as he has traveled the globe as a singer-songwriter. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Seth Glier returns to…

Wabanaki singer/drummer Lauren Stevens. Courtesy of SBC

Salt Bay Chamberfest is partnering with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay for the first time to present three “musical installations” on the grounds of the…

Rob Bondurant photography

Robert Jon and The Wreck will perform for the first time at The Waldo, 916 Main St., on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. promoting their ninth studio album, "Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes," due out…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Session Americana w/Eleanor Buckland. Opera House. Aug. 15. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

What others are saying about Session Americana: “The group, whose members have played with a variety of acts including Patty Griffin,…

Children's Day 2024 Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME. Boothbay Register

The month of August is jam packed with summertime fun for all ages at the Boothbay Railway Village!

The very popular Children's Day returns this Sunday…

Lincoln Arts Chorus in concert in 2023. Bob Crink photo

A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the joyful "Vivaldi Gloria" will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday…

Don't miss this year's CatVideoFest opening at the Lincoln Theater Aug. 9! Courtesy of the venue

"Earth Song" - Salt Bay Chamberfest 2025 Concert Festival -  A series of song cycles and musical works inspired by nature illuminate how living…

WHERE IT'S AT
Tom Rush returns to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Aug. 2. Photo: Michael Wiseman

Tom Rush. A true folk/blues icon. Yeah, “icon” is used a bit too liberally these days. But, in Tom’s case, it’s fact. Others I, and most likely many music lovers consider icons of this genre are…

The Waldo Theatre

Calling all Parrotheads! Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked / A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet will be at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Come and have a high energy evening with music to…

Brad Pitt stars in "F1 The Movie" opening Friday, Aug. 1 at the Lincoln. Courtesy of the venue

“The Goonies” - (PG; 1 hour, 54 minutes) - When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and…

Ickes and Hensley. Aug. 7. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy called, “Nashville’s hottest young player”…

Concert

July 24 was a beautiful night for an Alive on the Common concert on Wiscasset Common, featuring The Dooryarders with classic Top 40s and sponsored by First National Bank and Davis Construction.…

Show run: Aug. 5-27 at the Carousel Music Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Coming soon to the Carousel Music Theater is “All American Road Trip” featuring music from or about the different regions of our nation. We are especially proud of this production as it was…

Come to North Nobleboro on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy great food, a silent auction and live entertainment.

Feast on North Nobleboro's famous chicken…

Panacea, in Wiscasset Village, is one of a varied assortment of eating and beverage locations open during WAW. Courtesy of Panacea

Summertime in Wiscasset, Maine, means Wiscasset Art Walk! On the evening of Thursday, July 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., artists, musicians, crafters, local residents, and visitors experience together the…

The Henry Girls. Opera House. Aug. 6. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Henry Girls, three sisters from Malin, Ireland are Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. Acclaimed as the next generation of songwriters with gorgeous super-tight…

Concert by these musicians is July 25. See you at The Waldo! Courtesy of the venue

DownEast New Music will perform "Shaker Loops," a program of vibrant and virtuosic string chamber music on Friday, July 25 at The Waldo Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by the musical technique of "…

Salt Bay Chamberfest’s 31st season will be presented Aug. 5 to 16 with concerts held at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater (2 Theater St.), at…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Aug. 2. Opera House. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the venue

The legendary singer-songwriter and leader of the folk revival, Tom Rush, to appear at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, alongside rising star Matt Nakoa Aug…

Lincoln County Historical Association
LCHA volunteer Dan Watts assists a youngster with a Jenga tower at last year's Jailhouse Rock event. Courtesy of LCHA

It’s party time at the Old Lincoln County Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset! Gather your friends and family for a rousing good time at Jailhouse Rock on Saturday, Aug…

Wiscasset Art Walk
Celtic harpist Alex Bigney plays for WAW  sidewalk strollers on Thursday, July 31, 4-7 p.m. Photo courtesy of the artist

A Celtic thread runs through music and song during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 31, 4-7 p.m. and later, in Wiscasset Village. The evening’s featured musician, Alex Bigney, plays Celtic…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Tommy Emmanuel plays Boothbay Harbor Opera House July 23. Photo: Jan Anderson

Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel is no stranger to iconic stages from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. The legendary…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Jigjam. July 22. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

“A standing ovation!” - Grand Ole Opry

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs…

196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

July 8 saw the opening of our first dinner theater show of our 2025, 50th anniversary season, “Lipstick and Gamblers.” We are…

July 10-30

A Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers tribute full of country cadence and rustling romance! Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.…

Waldo Theatre
At the Waldo Aug. 3! Courtesy of the artist

Calling all Parrotheads! Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked, "A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett" will be at The Waldo Theatre on Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Come and have a high energy…

DaPonte String Quartet photo by Jeffrey Morris, The Pierce Studio

The beloved Daponte String Quartet will perform a community concert on Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St. in Newcastle…

Come join the Tapestry Singers! Courtesy photo

Tapestry Singers is holding auditions for the fall semester. The first rehearsal is on Sept. 8 in preparation for the Dec. 13 and 14 concerts. The "’Tis the Season"…

KALOS. Photo: Winsome Bye

Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos brings together three masters of tradition for music full of, said Rachel Lynne Wilkerson, folkradio.co.…

The Wolff Sisters - courtesy of Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

“The Wolff Sisters live comfily at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, where The Band might meet Brandi Carlile and take her out for a beer,”…

Driven by an intense passion for traditional music, Cécilia is recognized for its ability to transport audiences through an emotional and spectacular universe. Fate…

Jazz pianist Susanna Fiore performs with Jay Girill on acoustic bass on Saturday, June 28 as part of a celebration of the art of Joseph Fiore.

Jazz and blues pianist Susanna Fiore will perform with Jay Girill on acoustic bass in an afternoon concert on June 28. The concert is one of several events offered by…

DaPonte String Quartet, from left: Myles Jordan, Philipp Elssner, Kirsten Monke and Lydia Forbes.  Photo: Jeffrey Morris, The Pierce Studio

The Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St. in Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship, but…

Photo courtesy of Laura Fassett

The Carousel Music Theater is pleased to once again be hosting a special fundraising concert on Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in support of Millennium Magic Chorus, a women’s barbershop and a…

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice," one of the magical animated segments in "Fantasia" plays July 20 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Walt Disney

Lincoln Theater is pleased to partner once again with Skidompha Library for a fun, fantastic, and free summer film series: "Color Our World," part of the…

Carousel Music Theater
Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, ME

Celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the musical that gave us our name, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Carousel!" Enjoy a…

The Steep Canyon Rangers. Opera House. July 18. Got tickets? Courtesy of Megan Feveryear

The Steep Canyon Rangers are excited to embark on their summer tour! They are head to many stops on this tour including New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, and several…

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Country-rock royalty Pure Prairie League (PPL), a seminal outfit during the 70s and 80s movement that brought mainstream success to the country rock and southern rock genre, continues to ride the…

I Draw Slow. Opera House. June 27. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band and Opera House

Critically acclaimed roots five piece band I Draw Slow is currently touring in support of their fifth album, and on Friday, June 27, they arrive in Boothbay Harbor to…

Castlebay, 2021. Courtesy photo

On Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. the Edgecomb Community Church will host the folk duo Castlebay performing songs and stories from the Celtic and maritime traditions.…