Events happening in Portland, Maine this weekend
Everything Joinaroo has found in town for Saturday and Sunday — concerts, games, markets, shows and community events, each linking to its full event page.
Showing this weekend for Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15 — 39 events in Portland.
Early Morning Writing Group
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Portland Public Library (Riverton Branch) · Portland, Maine
Early Birds: join us for these generative writing sessions facilitated by Riverton branch manager and fiction writer Meghan Gilliss , who thinks that writing in the morning—befo… More details
Free
State Street Church Holiday Fair & Lunch
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
State Street Church · Portland, Maine
Tag sale, antiques, jewelry, books, games and puzzles, crafts, silent auction, baked goods and a cookie walk. Part of the State Street Holiday Stroll. More details
Free
Annual Celtic Fair 2026
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Maine Irish Heritage Center · Portland, Maine
The 15th annual State Street Stroll fair — local handcrafted goods, performances by the Stillson School of Irish Dance, a light lunch menu, baked goods, a raffle table, and music. More details
Free
Adult Writing Group
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Portland Public Library (Peaks Island Branch) · Portland, Maine
Adult Writing Group at Portland Public Library (Peaks Island Branch) in Portland, Maine — Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM. Free. More details
Free
Rosemont Artist Guild + Caravan Artist Market
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Breakwater School · Portland, Maine
30 artists & makers selling quality & unique holiday gifts; Bard Coffee + pastries. More details
Free
Artist's Notebook
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Portland Public Library (Burbank Branch) · Portland, Maine
Join us at the Burbank Branch for community and creativity. The Artist's Notebook is an ongoing group that meets twice a month to learn new art and journaling techniques. We wil… More details
Free
Maine Mammals
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Portland Public Library (Riverton Branch) · Portland, Maine
Stop by the Riverton Branch to learn about Maine mammals! Maine Master Naturalists Cordelia Hill, Tyler Kidder and Laura Lewis will be hosting some interactive drop-in activitie… More details
Free
Dinosaur Playdate
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Portland Public Library (Downtown Branch) · Portland, Maine
Join us for dinosaur themed play and social time in the Children's Library. We will have special dinosaur themed toys and books available for this casual, drop-in style program.… More details
Free
Destination Solar System
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
DESTINATION SOLAR SYSTEM The year is 2096. Space tourism is thriving and "Space Express Tours" is the world’s leading company in space. You’ve signed up for a quick trip around… More details
$9 – $9.50
Portland Comix Club
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Portland Public Library (Downtown Branch) · Portland, Maine
Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets ev… More details
Free
Portland Speed Dating Ages 24-39
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Venue TBD (see Eventbrite) · Portland, Maine
Portland Speed Dating Ages 24-39 (venue TBD on listing). More details
See event page for price
Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, Third Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Three names. One tour. And a fall lineup that's almost too impressive to believe. When CHRIS TOMLIN, TOBYMAC, and THIRD DAY tour together, it's a night big enough to make people… More details
$34.75–$104.75
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Crewe Center for the Arts · Portland, Maine
Osher School of Music Musical Theater Workshop's semi-staged concert production of Sondheim & Wheeler's Sweeney Todd, in the Arts Lab at the Crewe Center. Tickets via PortTIX. More details
$7 – $13.50
Side Stories with Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
AURA · Portland, Maine
True-crime/paranormal live show hosted by Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson (Last Podcast on the Left): scary, silly, slimy — one night only; 18+. Show 7pm. More details
$42.25–$62.85 VIP
Dweezil Zappa: DZ20 Like Father, Like Son
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
State Theatre · Portland, Maine
Dweezil Zappa celebrates 20 years of playing his father Frank's music. More details
$39.50–$62.50
A Drag Queen Christmas
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Murray & Peter present the longest-running drag tour in America, hosted by Nina West, with Myki Meeks, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Addams, Crystal Meth… More details
$63 / $48 / $33 before fees
Breakin' Strings
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
One Longfellow Square · Portland, Maine
New England-based bluegrass band, started 20 years ago, returning after a 10-year hiatus. More details
$30
A Rock & Roll Fantasy Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Portland House of Music and Events · Portland, Maine
Knorrwood performs "Over the Hills & Far Away," its Led Zeppelin tribute show — a set woven through the Zeppelin catalog, staged as a journey into a mystical land afar. More details
$20 advance / $25 day of show
EMO NITE KARAOKE
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Geno's Rock Club · Portland, Maine
Emo Nite Karaoke returns to Geno's. Advance tickets via Eventbrite (Emo Night Karaoke Portland). More details
See event page for price
The Queen Masterstroke Experience
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Live at Madrid's · Portland, Maine
Doors 7:00 PM. More details
$20 general admission
REQUIEM: Bass House
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 PM
Flask Lounge · Portland, Maine
Diego Smith, Unspun, VAERTUEL. More details
See event page for price
Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:50 AM
Back Cove · Portland, Maine
Fifth annual 3.5-mile run around Back Cove, preceded by a free 100m kids' Turkey Dash at 8:50 AM. Post-race pancake breakfast; proceeds benefit WinterKids. More details
$35 (Tune Up); Kids' Turkey Dash free
Makers Market at Thompson's Point (Nov 15)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Thompson's Point · Portland, Maine
Curated market supporting local farms, artisans, artists, movers, and shakers. More details
Free
Specialty Food Market at Halo (Nov 15)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Halo at the Point · Portland, Maine
Specialty food vendors inside Halo at the Point, running alongside the Maker's Market at Brick South: artisan cheeses, small-batch treats and holiday pantry goods. More details
Free
Portland Maine Wedding Show
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Venue TBD (see Eventbrite) · Portland, Maine
Portland Maine Wedding Show (venue on Eventbrite). More details
See event page for price
Bait & Switch: From Hollywood to Haulin' Traps | Anna Conathan
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
SPACE · Portland, Maine
Second performance added by popular demand after the November 12 evening show sold out; November 12 ticket holders may switch to this matinee by emailing the venue. More details
$20 advance / $25 day of show
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Crewe Center for the Arts · Portland, Maine
Sunday matinee of the Osher School of Music Musical Theater Workshop's semi-staged concert production of Sondheim & Wheeler's Sweeney Todd, in the Arts Lab at the Crewe Center.… More details
$7 – $13.50
FLOR Cuadro Flamenco
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
SPACE · Portland, Maine
Maine's only professional flamenco ensemble — flamenco music and dance with guitar, song and dance in traditional and contemporary forms. Encore matinee added by popular demand;… More details
Standard or pay-what-you-can tickets via PortTIX
Real Young and Lazy Horse - Matinee Show
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Portland House of Music and Events · Portland, Maine
All-ages matinee show. More details
$20 advance / $22 day of show
Friendsgiving!
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Bunker Brewing Co. · Portland, Maine
Runaways Run Club's annual potluck Friendsgiving at Bunker Brewing — no running, just the crew and good food. Bring a dish to share (sign-up sheet in the Facebook event); all be… More details
Free
Austin Kress
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Empire Comedy Club · Portland, Maine
Austin Kress at Empire Comedy Club, 6pm, 21+. More details
$20–$25
Bert Kreischer
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Bert Kreischer stand-up at Merrill Auditorium. More details
$39.75–$99.75
An Evening With Goose
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
All Ages Show. There is a 4-ticket limit on all purchases. There is a 10-day delivery and transfer delay. $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Backline. In partnership with Go… More details
$46.50–$81.50
Kelsey Waldon with special guest The Clements Brothers
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
One Longfellow Square · Portland, Maine
Kelsey Waldon with special guest The Clements Brothers at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Maine — Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7:00 PM. $30. More details
$30
Cheap Life Records Presents BLOOD FOR BLOOD
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Live at Madrid's · Portland, Maine
Doors 6:00 PM. More details
$25 general admission
Flor Cuadro Flamenco with Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Apohadion Theater · Portland, Maine
Flamenco performance with the Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble. Doors 6:00 PM. All ages. More details
$10-20 pay what you can
The War and Treaty
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM
State Theatre · Portland, Maine
The War and Treaty at State Theatre in Portland, Maine — Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8:00 PM. $25–$45. More details
$25–$45
Surprise Chef with Ben Hackett
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Oxbow Live · Portland, Maine
Melbourne, Australia quartet playing cinematic instrumental music pulling from 70s film scores, jazz-funk and hip-hop samples; touring behind 'Superb' (2025). Opener Ben Hackett… More details
$23 advance / $25 day of show
SUNDAZE: Bass Music Sundays at Flask Lounge
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 9:00 PM
Flask Lounge · Portland, Maine
Dubstep, drum & bass, experimental bass and local DJs. Performer TBA. 21+. More details
$5
