Theaters in Portland

Portland Theaters & Cinemas

Portland’s performing arts landscape spans from grand historic landmarks to intimate community spaces. The 1,908-seat Merrill Auditorium houses the famous Kotzschmar Organ, while the 1929 State Theatre offers a Spanish-inspired setting for national touring acts. Smaller venues like the St. Lawrence Arts Center, located in a former 19th-century church, and the Portland Stage Company in the historic Mechanic's Hall focus on contemporary productions. For film enthusiasts, the Nickelodeon Cinemas provides a central hub for independent and first-run movies in the Old Port.

Portland Theaters & Cinemas — Map

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Merrill Auditorium

Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States.

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State Theatre

Opened in 1929, this 1,870-seat venue features a Spanish-inspired interior. It hosts national touring acts, concerts, and live performances in a historic setting near Congress Square Park.

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Port City Music Hall

An intimate live music venue with a capacity of approximately 500. It hosts a variety of local and national touring bands, focusing on genres like rock, folk, and electronic music.

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St. Lawrence Arts Center

Housed in the remaining parish hall of an 1897 stone church on Munjoy Hill, this 110-seat theater hosts community plays, concerts, and dance performances.

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Portland Stage Company

A professional theater company located in the historic 1859 Mechanic's Hall. It produces a mainstage season of contemporary plays and classics in a 290-seat venue.

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Nickelodeon Cinemas

An independent movie theater located in Portland's Old Port district. It features multiple screens showing a mix of first-run Hollywood films and independent cinema.

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