Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Downtown Bangor event spaces offer the perfect backdrop for every occasion. Nestled in the heart of the city, our versatile venues combine modern amenities with timeless charm — ideal for corporate events, wedding receptions, birthday parties, networking mixers, and everything in between. With easy access to dining, hotels, and transit, hosting your next unforgettable event has never been easier.
Cross Insurance Center
515 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 561-8300
At the Cross Insurance Center, we redefine the experience of hosting banquets, meetings, and conferences. Our venue boasts over 50,000 square feet of highly versatile, indoor meeting space, capable of transforming to meet the unique requirements of your event, big or small.
Grand Ballroom
A 15,974 sq ft Grand Ballroom – Which divides into 7 individual rooms.
Capacity: 1,000
700 seated at round tables
Individual ballrooms: 40-100 based on setup preference
Avg. Cost: $3,600/day
Meeting Rooms
11 flexible meeting rooms for breakout spaces.
Capacity: 18-50 based on setup preference
Avg. Cost: $200/day
Arena
26,000 sq ft arena floor capable of holding 120 10’x10′ booths.
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Grand Ballroom
Holds up to 70 exhibitor booths
Audio-Visual elements available
Customizable lighting options
Meeting Rooms
Rooms combine to create 1400 to 2,800 sq ft spaces.
Audio-visual elements available, including flat screen TVs and projectors.
Variety of seating options.
Arena
Flexible stage and audio-visual options
Space can be cut with a curtain creating customizable space
Variety of power options available
Hollywood Casino
500 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 779-7771
Hollywood Casino Bangor offers meeting spaces that can accommodate any event need including audio/visual hookups, banquet and catering options, and spaces that can transform from classroom style seating to an open spaced reception to a big stage for live entertainment.
Epic Ballroom
Includes two breakoff rooms on each side
Capacity: dining sets for up to 250
Avg. Cost: $750/day
Lancaster Room
Ballroom with the ability to be split into 2 smaller rooms
Capacity: 150
Avg. Cost: Half room- $300/day
Full room-$600/day
Chairman’s Boardroom
Small space, perfect for corporate meetings and connecting teams across the country
Capacity: 20
Avg. Cost: $150/day
Catering offered, outside catering not permitted.
Bangor Parks & Recreation Center & Public Parks
647 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 992-4490
Want to rent out a public park/recreation space instead? Reach out to Bangor Parks & Recreation Center to learn how!
PRICING NOTE: The event permit requires a $25 fee
Parks & Recreation Center – Parking Lot
647 Main Street
Pickering Square
25 Water Street
West Market Square
1 Broad Street
Bass Park
100 Dutton Street
Charlie Howard Memorial
5 State Street
Railroad Street
Railroad Street
Vendor Food Court
Front Street
Norumbega Parkway
60 Central Street
Paul Bunyan Park
515 Main Street
Pierce Memorial
125 Harlow Street
Hannibal Hamlin Park
2 State Street
Pierce Park Public Display
125 Harlow Street
Maine Savings Amphitheater VIP Area
1 Railroad St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 358-9327
Host your next unforgettable event at the Premium Seats Lounge at Maine Savings Amphitheater! The perfect setting for corporate gatherings, holiday parties, birthdays, baby showers, and more.
Premium Seats Lounge offers a unique blend of comfort, style, and scenery that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Capacity: 250-350
Avg. Cost: Mon-Thurs $800, $200 per additional hour
Fri-Sat: $1,000, $250 per additional hour
Staffing:
Bartender $125 per
Barista $125 per
Utility staff $125 per
Parking attendant $125 per
*Additional staffing fees may apply based on setup, breakdown, or equipment requirements. Additional charges may apply for audio/visual services or equipment rentals.*
Catering services offered, outside catering not permitted
Season’s
427 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 992-2250
Wedding receptions, graduation parties, and other family functions can be hosted in one of our street level banquet facility rooms, or crank up the energy for an all-out celebration with full bar service available and exciting nightclub lighting.
Black Bear Room
Features fun Maine Black Bear Memorabilia theme
Capacity: up to 40
Avg. Cost: $150
Time Frame: 4 hr
Front 9 Back 9
Perfect for retirements, birthday parties, graduations, & holiday parties
Capacity:
unextended- 34
extended- 70
Avg. Cost: unextended- $100
extended- $200
Time Frame: 4 hr
Dugout
Features fun Maine Black Bear Memorabilia theme
Capacity: up to 20
Avg. Cost: $150
Time Frame: 4 hr
Eagle Room
Simple, elegant decor
Capacity: up to 55
Avg. Cost: $150
Time Frame: 4 hr
The Downunder
Perfect for large gatherings
Capacity: up to 125
Avg. Cost: $200
Time Frame: 4 hr
All spaces are handicapped accessible with air conditioning and many food options including a limited dinner and lunch menus to your specifications and buffet options. Catering is offered, off site catering is not permitted.
Black Bear Room
WIFI
Offers maximum privacy
Front 9 Back 9
Offers maximum privacy
Dugout
Offers maximum privacy
Eagle Room
Convenient separate entrance
WIFI
Audio visual equipped
Side bathroom off the room
Mainly low standing tables for this room
Linens included
The Downunder
WIFI
Floor disco lights
6 draft lines
Assortment of top shelf liquor
3 separate bathrooms
Stage
Portable PA system
Separate entrance
Offers maximum privacy
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
26 Front St,
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 947-8009
We love to host events and functions of all shapes and sizes. We have four customizable rooms able to accommodate 15-120 people– from an intimate party to corporate function to your dream wedding!
Kenduskeag Room
Overlooking the beautiful Bangor Waterfront & includes a private deck along the historic Penobscot River.
Capacity: 40
Avg. Cost: $300
Penobscot Room
Overlooking the beautiful Bangor Waterfront & includes a private deck along the historic Penobscot River.
Capacity: 72
Avg. Cost: $400
Kenduskeag/Penobscot Room Joined
Capacity: 120
Avg. Cost: $500
Riverdriver Room
Private dining room
Capacity: 32
Avg. Cost: $150
Barrel Room
Capacity: 50
Avg. Cost: $450
ADA/ACA Accessible
Full Bar/Lounge
Fully Equipped Kitchen
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Kenduskeag Room
Bar included
Barrel Room
Bar included
House of Entertainment
128 Main Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
The House of Entertainment
Where entertainment takes center stage. A bold, versatile venue for shows, parties, receptions & more. Glamorous or edgy—we bring your vision to life. Book now for unforgettable events!
Stage
Stage with lights and sound
Capacity: dining sets for up to 250
Avg. Cost: $100/hour
1 hour minimum; non-refundable deposit required
Full stage access, professional sound system, stage lighting, setup and cleanup included.
Barliman’s
2 Hammond Street Canal Side, Bangor, ME, 04401
Phone: (207) 478-4643
Host your next event in our intimate vault space, ideal for everything from private celebrations to corporate gatherings.
The Vault
The ambiance of the room, which historically housed the bank’s basement vault, provides a unique setting that transforms any occasion into a memorable experience.
All spaces are handicapped accessible with air conditioning and many food options including a limited dinner and lunch menus to your specifications and buffet options. Catering is offered, off site catering is not permitted.
Bangor Public Library
145 Harlow St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 947-8336
Variety of spaces available.
Camden National Bank Conference Room
Located in the Allen Business Center on the second floor
Avg. Cost: $15/hr
Capacity: 6
Edward O. Darling Family Conference Room
Located in the Allen Business Center on the second floor
Avg. Cost: $15/hr
Capacity: 8
Time Frame:
Norman Minsky Lecture Hall
Perfect for panel discussion, business retreats and most gatherings
Avg. Cost: $15/hr
Capacity: 70
Time Frame: 3 hr
Board Room
Perfect for business meetings, presentations, etc.
Avg. Cost:
Capacity: 15
Time Frame: 2 hr minimum
Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room
Perfect space for gatherings of all kinds
Avg. Cost:
Capacity: 40
Time Frame: 3 hr
Computer Lab
Located on the first floor and is used for all of our computer classes
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Computer Lab
Integrated presentation software and is available for rental upon special request
Paddy Murphy’s Upstairs Lounge
26 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 945-6800
Private Party? Reception? Wedding? Book your event upstairs in our historic building. Our event space in the essence of old New England charm with a view of historic West Market Square.
Private lounge on second floor
Capacity: Seated- 45
Standing- 100
Avg. Cost: Sun-Thurs $100
Fri-Sat $300
Time Frame: 4 hr
Separate Bar
Private bathroom
Catering offered
*Outside catering not allowed
Franklin Haus
25 Franklin St
Bangor, ME 04401
A space to gather, create & celebrate.
With a flexible, open layout and a cozy lounge area, Franklin Haus can be easily customized to match your vision.
Capacity:
Avg. Cost: Minimum $550
Time Frame:
Minimum 4 hr
Modern, light-filled space with timeless character. Our soaring 12.5-foot ceilings, expansive windows, rustic maple hardwood floors and exposed brick create an open, airy feel with a touch of classic charm.