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The folk duo Castlebay will present a concert of both traditional and contemporary songs in celebration of Samhain, the late autumn Celtic holiday known to most people as Halloween. This special concert will explore the many aspects of the Samhain celebration through songs, poetry and stories of harvest and the twilight of the year. Castlebay...
The Twelve Wild Geese is an ancient tale of a princess and her brothers, told for centuries across cultures from Ireland to Denmark, and published in an Irish folk tale collection by W. B. Yeats. The Twelve Wild Geese centers around the universal questions of loyalty and courage, love and hope. It was published in...
Named a “triple threat” by Bluegrass Unlimited, ABBIE GARDNER has made a name for herself as one of the the only solo dobro troubadours in the country. Don’t let her infectious smile fool you, beneath that radiant exterior lies the soul of a fierce and fiery slide guitar player. You might know her best from...
The Blue Café series at Camden Opera House welcomes back talented jazz pianist, composer, and educator Myles Kelley on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. for an intimate acoustic performance in the Opera House’s third-floor listening room. A graduate of the University of Maine, Kelley is deeply rooted in Maine’s midcoast music scene. He leads...
The 22nd Annual Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is almost here! September 17—20, 2026 at venues in Camden and Rockland, Maine. The festival spans four full days (Thurs–Sun) and kicks off with a free community screening of Nanette Burstein’s film Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This year’s...
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humour and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His...
The Right Track is an 11-piece dance band from Camden, Maine, offering quality, high-energy dance music that is guaranteed to get folks of all ages on the dance floor! Their repertoire focuses on soul, funk and classic R&B. With a wide variety of styles, perfected three-part harmonies, world-class percussionists, and the funkiest horn section north...
August 1 at 7:30 p.m.: Noel Paul Stookey & A.S. Aubrey – Listening for the Notes Join Noel Paul Stookey and his daughter, poet A.S. Aubrey, for Listening for the Notes: The Gift of Word & Song in Challenging Times at the Camden Opera House. This inspiring evening blends beloved songs—including Blowin’ in the Wind,...
July 15, 7:30 p.m. — Empty Nest and All the Rest is a hilarious one-man comedy by Clay Hausmann, exploring the challenges of life after the kids leave home. A veteran performer and storyteller, Hausmann brings humor and insight to this fundraiser for the Camden Opera House Community Arts Fund. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 day...
July 1, 7:30 p.m. — The Camden Opera House Blue Café welcomes acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto. Blending folk, jazz, and world music, his immersive performance creates peaceful, evocative soundscapes. Doors open at 7 p.m. at 29 Elm St. Free admission; all are welcome. Donations to the Community Arts Fund appreciated. FMI call 207-236-7963.
Jazz in June Camden's featured concert! The acclaimed John Scofield Trio features three-time Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer John Scofield, bass player Vicente Archer and percussionist Bill Stewart. Their music is intricate, personal and complex, highlighting a repertoire of Scofield compositions and jazz standards along with material ranging from Bob Dylan to Miles Davis....
Savani Latin Jazz Quartet Traditional rhythms of Cuba and South America are given flight with jazz arrangements that highlight the improvisatory prowess of the musicians. The songs breathe with a deep lyricism, inviting the audience into a rich and unpredictable musical landscape. Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Camden. June 12 at 7:30 PM. FMI:...