Events
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Inside Look at Opera Maine’s Season with Dramaturg Calien Lewis
Portland Public Library 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME, United StatesLearn about the productions, the music, and the stories behind these compelling works. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or simply curious, all are welcome!
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Film Series: I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Bellini
Lunt Auditorium, OceanView Falmouth 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesJoin us as we screen I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Bellini in Lunt Auditorium! Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece brings the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet to life with soaring melodies and heart-stopping drama. Captured at the Ravenna Festival in 2001, this production shines with vocal brilliance and emotional intensity. Starring Patrizia Ciofi Tagliavini as Giulietta, Sonia Ganassi Read more
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Serenade – June 7
FeaturedThe Casco Sky Lounge 201 Federal St, Portland, ME, United StatesJoin us for this special Serenade at The Casco's Sky Lounge featuring baritone Laureano Quant (Mercutio in our upcoming production of Roméo et Juliette) and pianist Noriko Yasuda. The Sky Lounge at The Casco (201 Federal Street Portland, ME 04101 – 18th floor) features striking views of Casco Bay. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness professional opera in this unique venue.
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Art with Arias
FeaturedPortland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, United StatesBaritone Micah Schroeder and pianist Brendon Shapiro will perform a diverse repertoire spanning multiple genres in response to artworks in the PMA collection. Register with PMA at this link.
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Building Community Through Culture
FeaturedMainstage at Portland Stage 25 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, United StatesFree and open to everyone, “Building Community Through Culture” is co-produced with the Maine Asian American Community Center and hosted by Joshua Hsu, founder of Forge Theater Labs. The evening will feature Emmy Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ, a specialist in traditional Vietnamese instruments. She will perform on the đàn bầu, a monochord instrument that is an integral Read more
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Bound
FeaturedMainstage at Portland Stage 25 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, United StatesOpera Maine's Studio Artist Program presents Bound, a moving and contemporary chamber opera by acclaimed composer Huang Ruo and librettist Bao-Long Chu. Inspired by real events, Bound tells the powerful story of Diane Tran, a Vietnamese-American high school student balancing the weight of her family’s expectations, cultural identity, and the harsh realities of the legal system. Through Huang Ruo’s Read more
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Bound
FeaturedMainstage at Portland Stage 25 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, United States$35 -
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Roméo et Juliette
FeaturedMerrill Auditorium 20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME, United StatesExperience the timeless passion of Shakespeare’s most popular love story through the beautiful music of Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. With soaring melodies and heart-stopping drama, Opera Maine's 2026 production of this renowned classic will celebrate the power of young love-and the price of destiny. Join us for Roméo et Juliette on Thursday, July 23 and Sunday, July 26, 2026. TICKETS
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Roméo et Juliette
FeaturedMerrill Auditorium 20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME, United States$35 – $175 -
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Serenade – September 20
Join us at the home of our host, Steve Poulos (address will be sent to ticket buyers closer to event date), to witness opera from the talents of tenor, Kameron Lopreore (Roméo in our production of Roméo et Juliette) and pianist Noriko Yasuda.
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2026 Bonechi Benefit Sale
Bonechi Imports 34 Longwoods Rd, Cumberland Center, ME, United StatesOnce again, Bonechi Imports has generously designated Opera Maine as the beneficiary of this annual sale: 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Opera Maine. Buy Bonechi's authentic handcrafted Italian ceramics and help support our mission. Please note: This event is CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Click here for more information Saturday, October 24 Sunday, Read more
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Opera Film Series: The Flying Dutchman
Lunt Auditorium, OceanView Falmouth 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a special screening of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer), part of our Opera Film Series in partnership with OceanView Falmouth. Experience the storm, the legend, and the music on the big screen 🎬. Reserve your spot, settle in, and let the drama at sea unfold ⛵. FILM SERIES SUBSCRIPTION DUTCHMAN Read more
$15