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.

Merrill Auditorium

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.