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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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]
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.
Maine Design Fest ‘26: Bangor Mural Walk
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Explore Bangor’s murals and public art with artist Annette Sohns-Dodd of Bangor Beautiful Join AIGA Maine for an afternoon of curiosity, creativity, and community as we explore Bangor’s Historic District through the eyes of a local artist.We’ll start and end at The Maine Audubon Mural on the corner of Broadway and State Streets before setting […]
America's 250th Birthday Drone Light Show
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See the Spectacular Drone Light Show over the River! Instead of fireworks, 300 drones will be flying over the Penobscot River for 2 awesome 10-15 minute aerial light shows celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Bring your chairs and cameras and watch from the riverwalks in Bucksport (Saturday, August 1) and Bangor & Brewer (Sunday, August 2) […]
Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
August 3, 2026 – September 30, 2026
The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) proudly presents Dreaming at Dawn, an exhibition of dreamy, imaginative, and contemplative artworks in a wide range of mediums by 50 of our member artists. Our largest show of 2026, Dreaming at Dawn will be on display in the Cyr Gallery, Stairwell Gallery, and Lecture Hall at the […]
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!
Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]
Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]
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!
Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]
Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]
Stitch & Sip
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Calling all fiber artists! Join us every other Thursday for an evening of crocheting, knitting, coffee, and tea! All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome, but bring your own project if you can.
PanStorm Summer Concert Series
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Join us Thursdays, July 16th and 23rd, and August 6th, 13th and 20th, in the heart of Downtown Bangor for the electrifying sounds of PanStorm⚡️! Experience the vibrant energy and irresistible grooves as our local steel pan group brings the streets to life with a mix of soca, calypso, jazz, pop, and more! Whether you’re […]
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!
Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]
Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]