Event Cancelled: The Robinsons, originally scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for supporting Boreal Theater. We hope you'll join us for one of our upcoming performances and events.
Join Boreal Theater for a special plein air painting experience at Camp Rhodora, the historic Woodworth Homestead: Frederic Church Camp. Surrounded by the same landscapes that inspired Church's celebrated Katahdin paintings, participants will spend the day creating artwork outdoors while connecting with the region's rich artistic heritage. Open to artists of all skill levels, the event concludes with a Celebration of Art featuring a display of the day's work, wine, cheese, and community conversation. Registration details coming soon.
Experience an afternoon of beautiful Baroque chamber music featuring cellist Timothy Garrett and pianist Caleb Sension performing works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Eccles. Sunday, August 30 • 3:00–5:00 PM • Tickets: $15
First Friday Community Music Jam Fridays: Next event, Friday, September 4th| 6:30–9:00 PM A relaxed, welcoming evening of live, community-driven music at the Boreal Theater. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to play or sing, and audiences are encouraged to come listen. All are welcome—connect, create, and celebrate music together.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM | $15. An intimate evening with Eli Lev featuring his signature “Indie Folk Poptimism,” blending original music, storytelling, and multi-instrumental performance. Centered on themes of service, nature, and community, the performance unfolds through songs and stories from his Four Directions and Three Worlds projects
Join us at Boreal Theater for a free afternoon concert featuring acclaimed country singer-songwriter Joan Kennedy. A 2024 Maine Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Joan brings decades of experience, heartfelt storytelling, and an unforgettable voice to the stage. Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM. $20 Tickets • Donations Welcome. Presented with support from Bangor Savings Bank
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns to The Boreal Theater on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Enjoy a two-hour showcase of award-winning short films celebrating adventure, conservation, and the outdoors. Doors open at 6:30 PM • Films begin at 7:00 PM • Admission: $10 or pay what you can.
Join us Thursday, September 17, from 6:00–8:00 PM for Halfway to St. Patrick's Day with musician and educator Rick McGibbon.
Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music, storytelling, humor, and history as Rick shares the songs, legends, and cultural traditions of Ireland in an intimate, pub-style setting.
Tickets: $10 or Pay What You Can All admission proceeds support Boreal Theater programming and local artists.
Lou Antonucci presents You, Me, & Harry — an intimate solo concert celebrating the music and legacy of Harry Chapin on Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 3:00 PM | at the Boreal Theater. Blending storytelling, live performance, and personal reflection, the show creates a close, engaging experience shaped by the room and audience. Tickets $20
First Friday Community Music Jam Fridays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM A relaxed, welcoming evening of live, community-driven music at the Boreal Theater. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to play or sing, and audiences are encouraged to come listen. All are welcome—connect, create, and celebrate music together.
Join us at Boreal Theater for an intimate evening of classical guitar with acclaimed guitarist Jeff Bianchi. A nationally touring performer, Jeff brings expressive musicianship and masterful interpretations of classical guitar repertoire, sharing the beauty and versatility of the classical guitar with audiences across the country.
Join us for Songs for Elizabeth, a special benefit concert featuring local musicians Gene Shields and Renee St. Jean on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, with donations of support welcome. All donations will benefit the Songs for Elizabeth Fund and help provide support during a challenging time
Join Boreal Theater for Reflections Series: Discovering Frederic Edwin Church, a community conversation exploring Church’s connection to the Katahdin landscape, his artistic legacy, and the inspiration behind the upcoming Reflections Art Exhibition featuring local, student, and professional artists.
Mark Miller brings his band to Boreal Theater on Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM! Joined by Krister Rollins on bass guitar and John Parker on drums, Mark will deliver an evening of live music and great musicianship in Boreal’s intimate setting. Tickets are $15.
An Allagash Haunting: The Story of Emile Camile. A play with songs by Tim Caverly. A family camping trip in the Maine woods uncovers a haunting tale from the 1920s, where the spirit of a lost logger still lingers. As music and folklore intertwine, past and present begin to blur.
October 23–25 | The Boreal Theater, Millinocket
An Allagash Haunting: The Story of Emile Camile. A play with songs by Tim Caverly. A family camping trip in the Maine woods uncovers a haunting tale from the 1920s, where the spirit of a lost logger still lingers. As music and folklore intertwine, past and present begin to blur.
October 23–25 | The Boreal Theater, Millinocket
An Allagash Haunting: The Story of Emile Camile. A play with songs by Tim Caverly. A family camping trip in the Maine woods uncovers a haunting tale from the 1920s, where the spirit of a lost logger still lingers. As music and folklore intertwine, past and present begin to blur.
October 23–25 | The Boreal Theater, Millinocket
First Friday Community Music Jam Fridays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM A relaxed, welcoming evening of live, community-driven music at the Boreal Theater. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to play or sing, and audiences are encouraged to come listen. All are welcome—connect, create, and celebrate music together.
Denny Breau — A Musician’s Musician. Experience the artistry of acclaimed Maine guitarist, songwriter, and performer Denny Breau as part of the Bangor Savings Bank Music Series. Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM for an unforgettable afternoon of masterful fingerstyle guitar, heartfelt songwriting, and timeless roots music. Tickets are $20.
First Friday Community Music Jam Fridays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM A relaxed, welcoming evening of live, community-driven music at the Boreal Theater. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to play or sing, and audiences are encouraged to come listen. All are welcome—connect, create, and celebrate music together.
Enjoy an afternoon of contemporary folk, bluegrass, and old-time music with Darlin' Corey at Boreal Theater. Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Tickets: $20. Presented as part of the Bangor Savings Bank Music Series, with support and sponsorship from Bangor Savings Bank.