Concerts and live shows in Orono, Maine
Live music and stage shows coming up in town — concerts, comedy, theater and film, each linking to its full event page with tickets.
47 stage events are coming up in Orono.
National Theatre Live: Playboy of the Western World
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
National Theatre Live broadcast of Synge's classic Irish comedy. More details
$18 adult / $13 senior / $11 student
Collegiate Chorale Concert featuring Bangor Middle School Chorus
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Collegiate Chorale Concert featuring Bangor Middle School Chorus at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Jazz Night (Nov 13)
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Jazz Night (Nov 13) at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Hamlet
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Cyrus Pavilion Theater · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare's tragedy, presented by the UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance. More details
$15
The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD broadcast of Verdi's Macbeth. More details
$28 adult / $23 senior / $13 student
Hamlet
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Cyrus Pavilion Theater · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare's tragedy, presented by the UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance. More details
$15
Hamlet
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Cyrus Pavilion Theater · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare's tragedy, presented by the UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance. More details
$15
Cat Video Fest 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026 — a compilation of the latest and best cat videos from unique submissions, sourced animations, music videos, and classic int… More details
Adult $13 | K-12 $10 | UMaine students free with a MaineCard | All fees included
Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town (Planetarium Music Show)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Fulldome planetarium music show set to Rolling Stones classics including Paint It Black, Gimme Shelter, and You Can't Always Get What You Want. Music programs may contain explic… More details
$11 general admission (music show)
Melissa Aldana (UMaine Orono)
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana, recently signed with Blue Note Records, performs in Minsky Recital Hall. (Also plays UMaine Machias Performing Arts Cen… More details
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Bear Grease
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
The hilarious all-Indigenous hip hop musical — a fearless, funny, deeply heartfelt reimagining of Grease. Part of the CCA Mainstage Series. More details
$30–$40
Chamber Music Concert
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Chamber Music Concert at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Jazz Ensemble Concert at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Hamlet
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Cyrus Pavilion Theater · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare's tragedy, presented by the UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance. More details
$15
Hamlet
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Cyrus Pavilion Theater · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare's tragedy, presented by the UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance. More details
$15
Black Bear Men's Chorus Concert
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Black Bear Men's Chorus Concert at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Hamlet
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Cyrus Pavilion Theater · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare's tragedy, presented by the UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance. More details
$15
BSO – Masterworks II – Symphonic Metamorphosis
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Bangor Symphony Orchestra with pianist Henry Kramer: Weber's Der Freischütz Overture, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2, Bach/Elgar Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, and Hindemith's… More details
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Brass Night
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Brass Night at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Symphonic Band & Guest Band
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
UMaine Symphonic Band in concert with a guest band TBA. More details
Free
Jazz Night (Dec 4)
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Jazz Night (Dec 4) at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
The Met: Live in HD - Samson et Dalila
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Saint-Saens's French grand opera with Aigul Akhmetshina and Clay Hilley, conducted by Giacomo Sagripanti, beamed live from the Met; free 'Learn Before You Go' sessions Dec 1 at… More details
$28 adult, $23 senior, $13 student; all fees included
Toninho Horta
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Legend of Brazilian music (Milton Nascimento, Jobim, Sergio Mendes; 2020 Grammy winner) with his quartet: piano prodigy Tyler Henderson, bassist Alex Claffy, and percussionist D… More details
$36 adult, $17 K-12; all fees included
Fall Dance Showcase
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Hauck Auditorium · Orono, Maine
UMaine dance program's fall showcase performance. More details
Free
Paul Sullivan & Friends in Concert
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Pianist Paul Sullivan and friends in concert. More details
$36
Fall Dance Showcase
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Hauck Auditorium · Orono, Maine
UMaine dance program's fall showcase performance. More details
Free
Fall Dance Showcase
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Hauck Auditorium · Orono, Maine
UMaine dance program's fall showcase performance. More details
Free
The Met: Live in HD – Andrea Chénier
Monday, December 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD broadcast of Giordano's Andrea Chénier. More details
$28
BSO Masterworks III
Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Third Masterworks concert of the BSO's 131st season. More details
$20–$58
The Byrne Brothers
Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Electrifying, high-energy traditional Irish music and world-class Irish dancing — traditional and original tunes, lively jigs and reels, infectious humor. More details
Adult $39, K-12 $17; all fees included
Trio Bohémo
Sunday, February 7, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Music in Minsky chamber music series at Minsky Recital Hall. More details
$48
National Theater Live Broadcast — The Misanthrope
Thursday, February 11, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in Martin Crimp's razor-sharp reimagining of Molière's classic dark comedy, filmed live at the National Theatre, directed by Indhu R… More details
Adult $18, Senior $13, Student $11; all fees included
Broadway Rocks!
Sunday, February 21, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Led by Broadway veteran and UMaine alum Merritt David Janes — real Broadway actors sing songs and tell stories from the roles they have played. More details
$37–$67
A Midsummer Night's Dream — School Show
Thursday, February 25, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Shakespeare & Company touring production of Shakespeare's most popular comedy — 90 minutes with a 15-minute talkback to follow. School show performance. More details
All tickets $6; all fees included
The Slocan Ramblers (Orono)
Saturday, February 27, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
One of Canada's leading bluegrass acts — high-energy acoustic show, plus a 1 p.m. jam session with the band. More details
See event page for price
Daughtry
Monday, March 1, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Daughtry at Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, Maine — Monday, March 1, 2027, 7:00 PM. $20–$171.50. More details
$20–$171.50
Lúnasa
Thursday, March 4, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
'The hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet' (The Irish Voice) — some of Ireland's top traditional musicians. Part of the CCA Mainstage Series. More details
$42–$67
Spidey
Friday, March 5, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Award-winning mentalist and YouTube sensation, US Mentalist of the Year, with a residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas and appearances on The Today Show, Showtime at the Apollo,… More details
Adult $37, K-12 $20; all fees included
Goldmund Quartet
Sunday, March 7, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Music in Minsky chamber music series at Minsky Recital Hall. More details
$48
Concert for a Cause: UMaine Concert Band
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Annual benefit concert — plays with the Leonard Middle School Band, Warsaw Middle School Band, and Maine Central Institute Band; donations benefit Sarah's House. More details
Free
19th Annual Symphony Soirée
Saturday, March 13, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra's 19th annual Symphony Soirée — an evening fundraiser at the Collins Center for the Arts. More details
See event page for price
BSO Masterworks IV
Sunday, March 14, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Fourth Masterworks concert of the BSO's 131st season. More details
$20–$58
The Dolly Show
Friday, March 26, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Part of the Collins Center Mainstage Series. More details
$42–$67
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Friday, April 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
The beloved British ensemble's gleeful all-ukulele take on classics, rock, and pop. Part of the CCA Mainstage Series. More details
$37–$52
Poulenc Trio
Sunday, April 18, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Music in Minsky chamber music series at Minsky Recital Hall. More details
$48
BSO Masterworks V
Sunday, April 25, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Fifth Masterworks concert of the BSO's 131st season. More details
$20–$58
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
Saturday, May 22, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
The Empire Strikes Back projected above the orchestra in concert; May 22 7pm, May 23 1pm. More details
$35–$75