The Creative Economy is alive and well in Portland! There is something happening every day of the week in Downtown: Live music, plays, ballet, open mic nights and more. Check out our great venues below!
Anthony’s Dinner Theater
151 Middle St | 207-774-8668Live performances with 5 courses, beer & wine, Friday at 7pm. Seasonal. Visit website.
Asylum
121 Center St | 207-772-8274The only destination in Portland to house four distinct entertainment options in one massive two-floor complex. Visit website.
Blue
650A Congress St | 207-774-4111Intimate live music venue with fine wines, craft beers and small plates. Visit website.
Community Television Network
516 Congress St | 207-775-3481We teach you how to make your own TV show. Also, we rent studio space. Visit website.
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Sq | 207-775-3481Multi-purpose public assembly facility: concerts, family shows, sports, trade shows. Visit website.
Empire
575 Congress St | 207-747-5063Phoenixs’ Best Music venue 2009. Live music and events, restaurant downstairs. Visit website.
Flask Lounge
117 Spring St | 207-772-3122Offering daily specials, live and local entertainment with DJs and bands of all genres. Visit website.
Geno’s Rock Club
625 Congress St | 207-221-2382Rock bar serving up drinks & original live music every weekend. Visit website.
Kotzschmar Organ
50 Monument Sq | 207-553-4363Portland’s municipal pipe organ at Merrill Auditorium. Classical, pops, silent film, family concerts. Visit website.
Maine Red Claws
413 Congress St | 207-210-6655NBA development league basketball team, plays at the Portland Expo. Affiliated to Boston Celtics. Visit website.
Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle St | 207-874-8200A 1900 seat world-class performing arts facility. Visit website.
Nickelodeon Cinemas
1 Temple St | 207-772-9751Always exhibiting the best filmed entertainment. Visit website.
Oasis
42 Wharf St | 207-370-90483 Bars, Live Bands & DJ, Full Nightclub Upstairs, Large Outdoor Patio, Giant Games. Visit website.
One Longfellow Square
181 State St | 207-761-1757Showcasing exciting & thought-provoking art, film and music events throughout the year. Visit website.
Portland House of Music & Events
25 Temple St | 207-805-0134Live music 7 nights/week. Local, regional & national talents. Small deli and full bar. Visit website.
Portland Ovations
50 Monument Sq | 207-773-3150Bringing a dynamic season of exceptional performing artists to Southern Maine since 1931. Visit website.
Portland Pirates
94 Free St | 207-747-2837American Hockey League Member and National Hockey League affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. Visit website.
Portland Stage Company
25A Forest Ave | 207-774-0465Producing classics, contemporary & new works and educational programs. Visit website.
Portland Symphony Orchestra
50 Monument Sq | 207-773-6128Portland’s resident professional orchestra, enriching lives through music. Visit website.
PORTopera
225 Commercial St | 207-879-7678Producing lively, creative & beautiful opera. Tickets sold at Port Tix. Visit website.
PortTix
20 Myrtle St | 207-842-0800The box office for Merrill Auditorium. Tickets for Kotzschmar Organ, Portland Ovation & Portland Symphony Orchestra. Visit website.
Psychic Connection
1 Exchange St | 207-774-4848Psychic, Palm, Tarot. Readings give insight into all life matters such as love, money and career.
Rosa Noreen Belly Dance
108 High St | 207-409-9540Elegant, family-friendly entertainment for parties & corporate events; belly dance classes. Visit website.
SOP Multimedia
484 Congress St | 207-772-3469Internet TV & Radio including live internet TV from our studio & remote locations. Visit website.
State Theatre
609 Congress St | 207-956-6000Presenting the finest in national performing arts and music in the heart of the arts district. Visit website.
Studio 55
55 Market St | 207-200-8057Portland’s 1st Mixology Show Lounge with LIVE performances not only by bands but our staff putting on shows of their own.
Styxx
3 Spring St | 207-828-0822Portland’s premier nightclub catering to the Gay & Lesbian community. All welcome, 7 days/week. Visit website.