Name: Camden Opera House
Address: 29 Elm Street, Camden, ME, 04843, US
Telephone: (207) 236-7963

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UPCOMING
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The Camden Opera House is home to a wide variety of events, and we are pleased to welcome you! We have returned to full capacity, offering choose-your-own reserved seating for most shows.

Fri, Aug 29
Presenting Noel Paul Stookey with Michael Burd
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Aug 29, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Camden Opera House is proud to welcome back Maine singer, songwriter and activist Noel Paul Stookey for Camden's annual Windjammer Weekend! Choose-your-own-reserved-seat tickets are $36 in advance/$40 day-of-show. Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn and 40 Paper.
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Sun, Sep 07
Soft Power: a free public event
Sep 07, 2025, 3:00 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations presents French diplomat Mohamed Bouabdallah and American opera singer/diplomat Carla Canales in discussion. Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm moderates. Q&A follows. Tickets are free, available Aug. 28.
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Thu, Sep 11
CIFF 2025
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Sep 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Camden International Film Festival celebrates its 21st edition, offering a slate of boundary-pushing documentary films and filmmakers from across the globe. Passes are now on sale! Click link to go to Points North Institute website.
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Wed, Sep 17
The Blue Café: Chris Ross
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Sep 17, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
The occasional series of free performances in our intimate third-floor listening room welcomes Chris Ross, award-winning Maine singer-songwriter is a native of Hancock and past New England Music Awards’ Songwriter of the Year. Doors open 7 p.m. Free admission to all.
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Sat, Sep 27
James Montgomery Band
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Sep 27, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
New England’s harmonica-wailing, soul-shouting powerhouse James Montgomery brings the energy of musicians half his age, & his band is one of the first New England acts to sell out stadiums. Expect a night of gritty grooves, harmonica fire, and deep soul! Tickets $30 advance, $35 day-of-show.
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Fri, Oct 03
Sweet Baby James
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Oct 03, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Singer-songwriter Bill Griese brings his acclaimed celebration of James Taylor’s music from Nashville back to the Camden Opera House!. Choose-your-own reserved seat tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day-of-show. Sponsored by Abigail’s Inn. No impersonations or gimmicks, just the great music of JT!
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Thu, Oct 09
Blue Café Deluxe: Ray Bonneville
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Oct 09, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House (third floor), 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Ray Bonneville has performed at South by Southwest, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Newport Folk Festival and more. Seats, $25, are limited for special two-set performance in our intimate third-floor listening room.
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Fri, Oct 24
The Edna Project
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Oct 24, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
The Edna Project sets the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay to music by Liz Queler and Seth Farber, an eclectic, imaginative celebration in song that spans folk, bluegrass, rock and jazz. Presented in partnership with The Millay House. Reserved seat tickets $15, $20 day-of-show.
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Sat, Nov 01
Once an Outlaw – Acoustic!
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Nov 01, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
Once an Outlaw featuring Chris Anderson (formally of the Outlaws) returns with an acoustic show of powerhouse guitar-driven blues/southern rock experience. Fronted by renown guitarist/vocalist Chris Anderson with an all-star lineup that includes members of James Montgomery Band, Peacheaters & more.
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Sat, Nov 15
American Patchwork Quartet
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Nov 15, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
APQ weaves dynamic guitar work, Indian classical vocals, and a jazz-driven rhythm section into a richly textured homage to America’s folksong past and a showcase of its dynamic present. Celebrate our shared identity and the musical ties that bind us! $36 advance/$40 day of show.
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Sat, Dec 20
Lúnasa: Irish Christmas Celebration
Dec 20, 2025, 7:30 PM
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
“The hottest acoustic Irish band on the planet” (Irish Echo) makes its annual return to our stage to celebrate the season and the joy of traditional Irish music! Save the date and check for ticket sales
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About Camden
Opera House

Opened in 1894 and on the National Register of Historic Places, The Camden Opera House is a 489-seat auditorium, including two conference and meeting rooms, a lounge and mini-theater -- all served by elevator. Owned, managed, and supported by the Town of Camden, Maine, the opera house serves residents of all ages by hosting a wide range and variety of performances, concerts, theater, national and international conferences, and other events. Annually, Camden Opera House hosts over 28,000 patrons. With more than 125 years of service to the community, we are invested in the cultural vibrancy of our community and see the Opera House as a mainspring in the advancement of a vibrant downtown area.

MISSION:
Our mission is to produce, sponsor and host events that supplement and expand the cultural, social and economic life of the community. For us, this also includes over 200 town sponsored meetings, events, and community gatherings per year.

VISION:
Our vision is to be Midcoast Maine’s premier performing arts and conference center and a high-quality, community venue working in partnership with every facet of our vibrant Maine community and region. We seek to create and expand opportunities for intellectual excitement and enrichment in the arts through excellence in programming.

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