Music

Edgecomb Community Church
Church pianist, composer and soloist Joseph Cough. Courtesy photo

Edgecomb Community Church is sponsoring a fall concert to address children’s nutrition and hunger in the Edgecomb/Wiscasset area. Sunday, Oct. 26, is the date and the…

Voices of Hope a free program of music and readings not political or religious, will be presented at 3 p.m. Oct. 19 in the sanctuary of the Congregational Church in Boothbay Harbor.

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Julian Lage's only Maine performance will be at The Waldo on Oct.  19. Photo used with artist permission

Performing for one night only in Maine, Julian Lage will be taking the stage at The Waldo on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.

Julian Lage is a world-class guitar virtuoso and…

Jay Nash. Brooks Hubbard. Oct. 18. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor welcomes a well-traveled duo of musicians this October. Individually acclaimed, Jay Nash and Brooks Hubbard team up on…

Opera fans: Don't miss the Met Live in HD production of "La Sonnambula" on Nov. 1. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

We are getting excited to welcome you back on Nov. 1! While our doors have been closed, our lobby has been getting some well-deserved attention. A refreshed floor with…

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The 57th Fall Foliage Festival is set for this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Railway Village…

Novel Jazz Septet is returning to Skidompha for an autumn night of music. Courtesy of the band

The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Skidompha Public Library for what they are affectionately calling, “The Great Pumpkin Jam,” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at …

The talented cast of 56 in the Y-Arts' production of "Matilda Jr" in rehearsal. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Audiences will be blown away by the cast of 56 Y Arts youth performers when they bring the Music Theater International musical, "Matilda Jr…

"Hamilton" on the Harbor Theater screen beginning Oct. 3 for a one-week run. Courtesy of the venue

"Freakier Friday" - (PG; 1 hour, 51 minutes) - When Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) reunite for a family celebration, a mysterious…

Jeff Daniels. Opera House. Boothbay Harbor. Oct. 17. Got tickets? Luc Daniels photo

In 1976, Emmy-winning star of stage and screen Jeff Daniels bought a Guild D-40 from Herb David’s Guitar Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, threw it in the back of his old…

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As a soloist, with his trio, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort, Maine pianist Paul Sullivan has performed in most of the United States and Europe, as well as…

Bellini’s “La Sonnambula" at the Lincoln Theater Nov. 1. Image courtesy of The Met Live in HD

National Theatre Live brings the best of British theater brought to the big screen right here in your very own community living room. Tickets are now on sale for the 2025-26…

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On Nov. 15 American Patchwork Quartet vocalist Falu Shah; guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross…

The Waldo Theatre
Dr. Lisa Cheryl Thomas returns to the Waldo Theatre Oct. 10. Courtesy of the artist

Dr. Lisa Cheryl Thomas will take the stage of The Waldo Theatre Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Dr. Thomas' “Dances with Ivory” concert presents piano selections based on…

Kids and adults: join the Seacoast Community Orchestra today! Courtesy of Jenny Begin

Area musicians are invited to play music with the Seacoast Community Orchestras this fall. Adults and children, experienced players and those less experienced, are invited to…

Rosamund Pike stars in “Inter Alia" during the 2025-2026 National Theater Live season to screen at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Auditions! Lincoln County Community Theater is planning a Christmas production! Please keep an eye on our LCCT page on LincolnTheater.org…

Kathy Mattea. Courtesy of the musician

Hailed led 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…

The Kingston Trio in concert Sept. 26. Courtesy of The Waldo

Re-discover the timeless music of The Kingston Trio - or experience it for the first time. The four-time Grammy Award winning trio (two of which were awarded to the original Kingston Trio in 1959…

"Both Sides Now" features the vocal talents of Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz singing the songs of Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. At the Waldo Oct. 11. Courtesy of the venue

"Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…” With these words, we are drawn into the world of "Both Sides Now" - a theatrical concert that explores…

Novel Jazz Septet. This Friday. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

The Novel Jazz Septet will be in performance for an evening of swinging jazz, at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

This year marks the…

Maine Art Gallery
“The Boat Show,” oil on linen by Elizabeth Reed at the Maine Art Gallery, Wiscasset. Photo by Jonathan Lavan

The annual members’ show opening at the Maine Art Galley (MAG) is always a fun occasion. It’s usually the last exhibit of the year, and many of the artist-members and…

Lincoln Theater
Gabriela Lena Frank’s “El Último Sueño de Frida Y Diego” to screen in May at Lincoln Theater. Photo courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Theater is proud to announce the return of The Met Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed series of live cinema transmissions, for the 2025–26…

Lincoln Arts Festival
Grammy winner and mezzo soprano Krista River. Courtesy of Lincoln Arts Festival

Lincoln Arts Festival presents Krista River, mezzo-soprano and Stephen Porter, piano on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor at 125…

Crys Matthews. Opera House. Sept. 20. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Nashville musician Crys Matthews blends Americana, folk, blues, and…

Novel Jazz Septet. Opera House. Sept. 12. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the Opera House

Maine’s Novel Jazz Septet features the talents of musicians with over two centuries of collective musical experience performing swinging jazz from the Great American…

Niall Lessard, choreographer

When The Waldo’s production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical comedy, opens on Sept. 5, two things will be quickly evident. The first…

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Saturday, Aug. 30 is International Play Music on the Porch Day, and the Skidompha Strummers, the ukulele ensemble of Skidompha Public Library, will mark the day…

Skerryvore! Sept. 4. Opera House. Got tickets? Photo supplied by the band

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…

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
The Senior Choir in rehearsal. Photo: Marianne Pinkham

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is seeking experienced singers to join its Senior Choir. This dedicated choir provides inspiring music for the 9 a.m. Sunday service and rehearses weekly on…

"The Bikinis" cast is getting ready for you! Courtesy of LCCT

What is better than a live production on the Lincoln Theater stage? This weekend we have an incredible live musical production to share with you. Grab your beach towel towel and sunscreen and get…

Left to right: John Schindler, Sara Trunzo, and Sam Thomas; each musician performs a 20-minute set at Requeim Trio. Courtesy photos

Studio B, in partnership with the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor and Community Resource Council, invites the community to Requiem Trio on Saturday, Aug. 30,…

The Nor'easters group. Courtesy photo

A capella music will fill the air once again on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Water of Life Lutheran Church, Rte 1, #618 Newcastle. Barbershop Choruses include the Nor'easters, FairWinds…

Heather Pierson Trio.  Jamie Gemmiti photo

Singer-songwriter Heather Pierson is a pianist and song leader with a passion for cultivating joy both onstage and off. On Friday, Aug. 29, Heather brings her trio to…

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Saturday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., Brady’s will host Maine’s own blue-collar author, Jerry Farnham, as he launches his third book of the "Red At Night" series, "First…

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…

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Bring the entire family to the Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 16! From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. it's a day full of family fun including…

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…

"Make A Joyful Noise" performers. Courtesy of Dr. Mary Miller

An evening of song, sacred and secular, by Dr. Mary Miller and friends will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Southport Methodist church, 372 Hendricks Hill Road…

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,…