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Midcoast Maine’s Premier Event Spot

SHOWS

UPCOMING
SHOWS

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

  • SOLD OUT! Gordon Bok with the January Men & Then Some
    SOLD OUT! Gordon Bok with the January Men & Then Some
    Apr 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    West Bay Rotary of Camden presents "Gordon Bok with The January Men & Then Some" as a fundraising event. Gordon Bok is a prominent American folk musician, singer, and songwriter known for his rich bass voice, distinctive guitar work, and songwriting. The January Men & then some join him in song.
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  • Downtown Poetry Party with Dave Morrison
    Downtown Poetry Party with Dave Morrison
    Apr 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Poet Dave Morrison celebrates the release of his new collection Already Home (JukeBooks 2026) with a music/spoken word performance in the Blue Cafe, on the 3rd floor of the Camden Opera House. Admission is free and all are welcome - copies of the book will be offered for sale. Doors open at 7 PM.
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  • Tom DiMenna: Story Songs of the "70s
    Tom DiMenna: Story Songs of the "70s
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Story Songs of the 70s is a seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, and features songs by 3 legendary songwriters of the vinyl era — Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin. This folk-rock act blends lush vocals, intricate guitar playing and iconic story songs.
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  • Blue Café performance by pianist Ben Cosgrove 
    Blue Café performance by pianist Ben Cosgrove 
    Apr 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Blue Café performance by pianist Ben Cosgrove, in the third floor listening room. Ben will be playing our recently acquired Steinway baby grand. Seating is limited; doors at 29 Elm St. open at 7 p.m. Free admission, all welcome. Donations to the Community Arts Fund welcomed.
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  • Finding Our Way: A Live Storytelling Event
    Finding Our Way: A Live Storytelling Event
    May 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Join Wayfinder Schools for their 6th annual Finding Our Way live storytelling event. This popular night of storytelling features Wayfinder grads and other notable Mainers sharing funny, poignant, and true "Moth-style" stories live from the stage.
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  • DanceMaineia Recitals
    DanceMaineia Recitals
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Come see the DanceMaineia dancers of all ages take the stage for these high energy performances featuring styles ranging from classical ballet to jazz, hip hop and contemporary. (A daddy/daughter dance will also be included!) Join the fun as we showcase an entire year of dance training!
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  • DanceMaineia Recitals
    DanceMaineia Recitals
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Come see the DanceMaineia dancers of all ages take the stage for these high energy performances featuring styles ranging from classical ballet to jazz, hip hop and contemporary. (A daddy/daughter dance will also be included!) Join the fun as we showcase an entire year of dance training!
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  • DanceMaineia Recitals
    DanceMaineia Recitals
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 17
    May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Come see the DanceMaineia dancers of all ages take the stage for these high energy performances featuring styles ranging from classical ballet to jazz, hip hop and contemporary. (A daddy/daughter dance will also be included!) Join the fun as we showcase an entire year of dance training!
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  • Grit and Grace IX: The Love Movement
    Grit and Grace IX: The Love Movement
    May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Grit & Grace IX: THE LOVE MOVEMENT returns for its 16th year—uniting 70 dancers in a powerful, high-energy performance of hope, inspiration, and joy. This is more than dance—it’s a community experience that will move your heart and lift your spirit. 3 nights only, May 22–24.
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  • Grit and Grace IX: The Love Movement
    Grit and Grace IX: The Love Movement
    May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Grit & Grace IX: A Love Movement returns for its 16th year—uniting 70+ dancers in a powerful, high-energy performance of hope, healing, and joy. This is more than dance— it’s a community experience that will move your heart and lift your spirit. 3 nights only, May 22–24.
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  • Grit and Grace IX: The Love Movement
    Grit and Grace IX: The Love Movement
    May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Grit & Grace IX: A Love Movement returns for its 16th year—uniting 70+ dancers in a powerful, high-energy performance of hope, healing, and joy. This is more than dance— it’s a community experience that will move your heart and lift your spirit. 3 nights only, May 22–24.
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  • Camden Ballet Theatre Spring Showcase
    Camden Ballet Theatre Spring Showcase
    May 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Camden Ballet Theatre presents its annual Student Showcase. Dancers will be performing a variety of styles, including Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Please join us in celebrating their hard work and accomplishments from the 2025-2026 season! May 30th and 31st at 2PM. Tix are $18/Adults, $15/Youth & Senior
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  • Camden Ballet Theatre Spring Showcase
    Camden Ballet Theatre Spring Showcase
    May 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Camden Ballet Theatre presents its annual Student Showcase. Dancers will be performing a variety of styles, including Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Please join us in celebrating their hard work and accomplishments from the 2025-2026 season! May 30th and 31st at 2PM. Tix are $18/Adults, $15/Youth & Senior
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  • Savani Latin Jazz Quartet w/ the Edwards/Haines Duo
    Savani Latin Jazz Quartet w/ the Edwards/Haines Duo
    Jun 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Traditional rhythms of Cuba and South America are given flight with jazz arrangements that highlight the improvisatory prowess of the musicians. Opened by the Edwards/Haines Duo. Tix are $30 in adance, $35 on the day of. Presented by Jazz in June.
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  • Jazz in June: John Scofield Trio
    Jazz in June: John Scofield Trio
    Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    The acclaimed John Scofield Trio features three-time Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer John Scofield, bass player Vicente Archer and percussionist Bill Stewart. Choose-your-own reserved seat tickets are $55 in advance, $65 day-of-show. Headliner of three-day fest in town.
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  • Blue Cafe: Hiroya Tsukamoto
    Blue Cafe: Hiroya Tsukamoto
    Jul 01, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing; International acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us on an innovative, impressionistic journey filled with earthy, organic soundscapes that impart a mood of peace and tranquility. Seating is limited; Free admission.
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  • Missoula Children's Theatre Summer Theater Week
    Missoula Children's Theatre Summer Theater Week
    Jul 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jul 11, 2026, 2:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    Camden Opera House is pleased to offer another Summer Theater Week for children entering 1st through 12th grade, July 6-11! The acclaimed Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming back for a week-long theater training workshop that culminates in a public performance of “The Emperor's New Clothes".
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  • Free Family Film: Andre, the Seal who Came Home
    Free Family Film: Andre, the Seal who Came Home
    Jul 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843, USA
    From PBS - "The Seal Who Came Home" is the true story of Andre, a two-day-old wild harbor seal who, in 1961, was rescued from certain death by Harry Goodridge, an arborist from Rockport, Maine. Over the next 25 years, Andre and Harry established a friendship that brought Andre into the world of huma
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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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Camden Opera House

29 Elm Street P.O. Box 1207

Camden, ME. 04843

 

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(207) 236-7963

EMAIL

For Info & Tickets > Kathleen,

kbrown@camdenmaine.gov

For Booking > Dave,

dmorrison@camdenmaine.gov

For Tech > Karl,

kkrahn@camdenmaine.gov

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Photos generously provided by Carol Miller, John Steele, Zulilah Merry, Michael O’Neil, Everyman Repertory Theatre, Daniel O’Connell  & the Lasansky Dance Theatre Ensemble, & Kinetic Energy Alive Dance Productions with Marti Stone Photography

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