Portland Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Portland, ME, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 15, 2026
Events take place across Portland throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 161 Upcoming Events
- 3 Events This Weekend
- 10 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 161
- sports 56
- concerts 44
- broadway 15
- Live Shows 68
- comedy 16
- family 17
- This Weekend 3
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Portland events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Portland Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Portland
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 161
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Bert Kreischer at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats,
20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $94, Avg. price ~ $123, Tickets Available: 48. Select Seats - Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, High Demand, Weekend Event: Goose - The Band at Cross Insurance Arena • 9500 seats, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $129, Tickets Available: 435. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — COUNTRY / FOLK, High Demand, Weekend Event: The War and Treaty at State Theatre - ME • 1870 seats, 609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 648. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hadestown at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $120, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 240. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE, Pay Later Available: West 22nd - Band at Portland House of Music and Events, 25 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $134, Avg. price ~ $158, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand: Motionless In White at Cross Insurance Arena • 9500 seats, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 1208. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hadestown at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $112, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 295. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hadestown at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $118, Avg. price ~ $168, Tickets Available: 123. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Available: 254. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BASKETBALL: Maine Celtics vs. Capital City Go-Go at Portland Exposition Building, 239 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04102, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $53, Tickets Available: 226. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Portland Symphony Orchestra: Byron Stripling - America The Beautiful at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $81, Tickets Available: 74. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — FILM, Weekend Event: Warren Miller's Days Off at State Theatre - ME • 1870 seats, 609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $48, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Maine Celtics vs. Capital City Go-Go at Portland Exposition Building, 239 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04102, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $56, Tickets Available: 160. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 2:30 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Portland Symphony Orchestra: Byron Stripling - America The Beautiful at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — ECHL, Best Value: Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers at Cross Insurance Arena • 9500 seats, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $36, Tickets Available: 422. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 249. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $97, Tickets Available: 250. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium • 1900 seats, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 214. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Temples at Portland House of Music and Events, 25 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $73, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — ECHL, Best Value: Maine Mariners vs. Trenton Ironhawks at Cross Insurance Arena • 9500 seats, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $35, Tickets Available: 442. Select Seats
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Portland Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Portland events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Bert Kreischer
20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Goose - The Band
1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 15, 2026 7:00 PM
The War and Treaty
609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Hadestown
20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102
Upcoming Events: 399
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
West 22nd - Band
25 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Motionless In White
1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 18, 2026 6:30 PM
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102
Upcoming Events: 116
Nov 20, 2026 6:00 PM
Maine Celtics
239 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04102
Upcoming Events: 43
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Portland Symphony Orchestra
20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Warren Miller's Days Off
609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
Maine Mariners
1 Civic Center Square, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 63
Nov 25, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME 04102
Upcoming Events: 2181
Nov 27, 2026 2:00 PM
Temples
25 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Karina Rykman
25 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 6
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Welcome To Night Vale
609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Portland. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Portland right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Portland rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Portland?
Yeah — Portland doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Portland?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Portland, ME. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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