Downtown Bangor has a vibrant arts & culture community with entertainment options open all year long. The active and community-supported landscape of arts and culture is constant and provides a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere to all. From large festivals, concerts and theatre, to showcases from local artisans and musicians, there is always something to enjoy in downtown Bangor.
Arts and culture are interwoven into the fabric of downtown Bangor. For more than 150 years theaters, arts and music have been integral parts of the community. Today, there are visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, poets and writers and digital creators living and working in downtown Bangor, and performing and showing their works in a wide variety of venues.
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Leonard Lecture Series: Josias Figueirido in conversation with George Kinghorn
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Leonard Lecture Series presents Josias Figueirido in conversation with ZAM Executive Director and Curator George Kinghorn. This event is free and open to the public! Thursday, April 16 5:30-7 pm Light refreshments 5:30-6 Program and Q&A 6-7
Middles at the Museum
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Friday nights just got way more fun! Join us for Middles at the Museum – an exclusive after-hours hangout for middle schoolers (grades 5–8). Parents, DROP OFF your tweens and early teens to explore, connect, and discover in a safe, welcoming environment designed just for them. Enjoy a variety of offerings including guest speakers, STEM […]
Lost & Found Market
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Visit Maine’s largest vintage pop up market at Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center! Selection: Featuring 100+ of New England’s top vintage purveyors. While we’re known for our vast selection of vintage clothing, you can also expect records, decor, jewelry, housewares, art, glassware, and accessories. Need to refuel? Stop by the Cross Insurance Center’s concession stand. When: […]
Bangor Winter Farmers Market
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WINTER Bangor Farmers Market is held every 1st and 3rd Sunday through April at the Seadog Restaurant banquet room, 26 Front St, far left entrance! 11-1pm We are doing a promotion this winter season, Bring A Friend To Market! Bring someone new to the market and you will get a $5 Bonus Bucks Voucher good for anything at […]
Sunday Community Jam
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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]
Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Be part of the rumpus! Monday nights starting at 9pm, it’s karaoke night at Paddy’s!
Songwriters' Open Mic
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Songwriter’s Open Mic at 2Feet Brewing from 5-8 every Tuesday night. It’s open mic for songwriters on Tuesday! We set up a mic and each songwriter gets 15 minutes.
Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Paddy Murphy’s Live Irish Jam 6-8pm & Open Mic, 9pm to close!
Sunday Community Jam
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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]
Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Be part of the rumpus! Monday nights starting at 9pm, it’s karaoke night at Paddy’s!
Songwriters' Open Mic
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Songwriter’s Open Mic at 2Feet Brewing from 5-8 every Tuesday night. It’s open mic for songwriters on Tuesday! We set up a mic and each songwriter gets 15 minutes.
Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Paddy Murphy’s Live Irish Jam 6-8pm & Open Mic, 9pm to close!
First Friday Art Walks
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First Friday Art Walks are monthly community events featuring local artists and venues located in downtown, Bangor, Maine. These Art Walks are produced by volunteers in cooperation with the Bangor Art Society and dozens of local businesses! Art walk artists and locations change each month, so check the map so you don’t miss any!
New England REEL Recovery Film Festival 2026
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We are thrilled to announce the Third Annual New England REEL Recovery Film Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 2nd 10am – 6pm at the Gracie Theatre at Husson University in Bangor, Maine! This mission-driven event uses the power of film and storytelling to elevate lived experiences, reduce stigma, and deepen public understanding of substance […]
Cinnamagic Burlesque Show
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CINNAMAGIC BURLESQUE SHOW!Where Movies Come to Life… with a Twist!Step into a world of fantasy, film, and fierce performances as Cinnamagic Burlesque brings your favorite movies and TV shows to the stage like you’ve never seen before… From iconic characters to unforgettable scenes, our performers will tease, tempt, and totally entertain you all night long. […]
Sunday Community Jam
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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]
Tarot Card & Intuitive Readings
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Come visit Red Rabbit Bazaar to get your tarot read! Tarot and Intuitive Readings available every 1st Sunday of the month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Be part of the rumpus! Monday nights starting at 9pm, it’s karaoke night at Paddy’s!
Songwriters' Open Mic
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Songwriter’s Open Mic at 2Feet Brewing from 5-8 every Tuesday night. It’s open mic for songwriters on Tuesday! We set up a mic and each songwriter gets 15 minutes.