Events at Merrill Auditorium
Portland's grand concert hall inside City Hall — the Portland Symphony Orchestra's home stage.
60 upcoming events are listed at Merrill Auditorium, soonest first — each links to its full event page with tickets and details.
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Midori Plays Shostakovich
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Violin superstar Midori's PSO debut: Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1, plus Lutoslawski's Concerto for Orchestra and Rachmaninoff's tone poem 'The Isle of the Dead.' ~2 hrs… More details
$88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29 before fees
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
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
Hadestown
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Ovations Broadway series. Eight-time Tony winner (Best Musical 2019) from Anais Mitchell: intertwined myths of Orpheus/Eurydice and Hades/Persephone. May contain haze a… More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65
Hadestown
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Runtime approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission. This production may contain atmospheric haze and flashing lights. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65 before fees
Hadestown
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Runtime approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission. This production may contain atmospheric haze and flashing lights. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65 before fees
Safe Haven Ballet: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Safe Haven Ballet: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 PM. $58 / $48 / $38 before fees. More details
$58 / $48 / $38 before fees
America the Beautiful
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
PSO Pops with guest conductor/trumpeter Byron Stripling and keyboardist Bobby Floyd: a journey through American music — spirituals, ragtime, blues, jazz, R&B, Sousa to Gershwin.… More details
$99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29 before fees
America the Beautiful
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Symphony Orchestra Sunday pops matinee with Byron Stripling, guest conductor and trumpet, and keyboardist Bobby Floyd — a journey through American music from spirituals… More details
$99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29 *before fees
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker
Friday, November 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Friday, November 27, 2026, 2:00 PM. $23–$94. More details
$23–$94
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2:00 PM. $23–$94. More details
$23–$94
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Sunday, November 29, 2026, 2:00 PM. $23–$94. More details
$23–$94
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker (matinee)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker (matinee) at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2:00 PM. $23–$94. More details
$23–$94
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker (evening)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker (evening) at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 PM. $23–$94. More details
$23–$94
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine — Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:00 PM. $23–$94. More details
$23–$94
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermissio… More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Family-friendly performance of the PSO's holiday tradition, approximately 60 minutes. With the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
A Victorian Nutcracker Community Performance
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Special group performance for schools, senior centers, and community groups of 10 or more. Seating begins at 9:30 AM; reservations through Portland Ballet. More details
$12
A Victorian Nutcracker
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Ballet's Victorian Nutcracker with live music by the Portland Ballet Orchestra. Act 1 is set in Portland's own Victoria Mansion. Tickets through PortTIX. More details
$35–$85
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Friday, December 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Friday, December 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Magic of Christmas
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The PSO's long-running holiday tradition (since 1980) with the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children's Chorus, and guest soloists. Approximately two hours with intermission. More details
$28–$101
Christmas with Kennerley
Tuesday, December 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Municipal Organist James Kennerley performs on the Kotzschmar Organ with the Kotzschmar Brass & Percussion, guest artists and soloists, and local choirs — the annual 'H… More details
$71 / $60 / $51 / $40 / $30 (before fees)
Joe Gatto & Drew Lynch
Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The 'Wrap It Up!' Tour: stand-up from Impractical Jokers star Joe Gatto and comedian Drew Lynch. VIP Meet & Greet add-on available; ticket limit 8 per person. More details
$69.75 / $59.75 / $49.75 / $39.75 before fees
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Classical Chinese dance with a live East-West orchestra and animated backdrops, celebrating 5,000 years of Chinese culture — Shen Yun's 20th anniversary season. Run time approxi… More details
$165 / $140 / $115 / $95 / $80 (before fees)
Cirque Alice
Sunday, January 10, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
From the creators of The Illusionists and Circus 1903: Lewis Carroll's Wonderland reimagined with aerialists, contortionists, puppetry, dancers and musical guests. Run time appr… More details
$156 / $75 / $65 / $55 before fees
Waitress
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Sara Bareilles' Broadway musical about a waitress and expert pie-maker dreaming of a fresh start; 2h30 with intermission. Portland Ovations Broadway Series. More details
$65 / $85 / $115 / $130 / $145 / $165 before fees
Waitress
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Runtime approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65 before fees
Brad Williams: The Big & Small Tour
Saturday, January 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Run time approximately 2 hours, with no intermission. More details
$69.50 / $59.50 / $49.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 before fees
Riverdance 30: The New Generation
Sunday, January 24, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Composed by Bill Whelan; produced by Moya Doherty; directed by John McColgan. Run time approximately 2 hours, with an intermission. More details
$161 / $80 / $70 / $60 before fees
From Bach to Bruckner
Friday, January 29, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Organ-showcase program: Bach Oboe Concerto in D minor (principal oboist Amanda Hardy), Rachel Laurin's Concerto in D for Organ, Strings & Timpani (municipal organist James Kenne… More details
$99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29 before fees
Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
Thursday, February 4, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Recommended for ages 12+. VIP Meet & Greet and VIP Merchandise packages available. More details
$72 / $62 / $52 / $42 before fees
Dan Brown's Wild Symphony
Sunday, February 7, 2027 · 2:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
PSO family Discovery concert (ages 4–12, fun for all): Dan Brown's Wild Symphony with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends. Pre-concert activities 1pm (instrument petting zoo l… More details
$10 all ages, including fees
Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Saturday, February 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The Portland Symphony Orchestra performs Fleetwood Mac's catalog alongside singers and a band — "Go Your Own Way," "Rhiannon," "Dreams," "The Chain," and "Landslide" like you've… More details
$29–$99
Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Sunday, February 21, 2027 · 2:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The Portland Symphony Orchestra performs Fleetwood Mac's catalog alongside singers and a band — "Go Your Own Way," "Rhiannon," "Dreams," "The Chain," and "Landslide" like you've… More details
$29–$99
Beetlejuice
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Broadway musical based on Tim Burton's film — the ghost-with-the-most comes to Portland; 2h30 with intermission. Portland Ovations Broadway Series. More details
$65 / $85 / $115 / $130 / $145 / $165 before fees
Beetlejuice
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Runtime approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65 before fees
Beetlejuice
Thursday, February 25, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Runtime approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65 before fees
Taylor Tomlinson: Nobody Asked You to Do That
Saturday, February 27, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Four Netflix specials ('Quarter-Life Crisis', 'Look At You', 'Have It All', 'Prodigal Daughter'); former CBS 'After Midnight' host; her book 'Actually, Nevermind' published Sept… More details
$39 / $59 / $69 / $79 / $89 / $99 before fees
The Wiz
Wednesday, March 3, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Ovations Broadway series. The Tony-winning Best Musical's all-new Broadway tour: Dorothy's journey with a score of soul, gospel, rock and 70s funk. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65
The Wiz
Thursday, March 4, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Runtime approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission. More details
$165 / $145 / $130 / $115 / $85 / $65 before fees
Dog Man: The Musical
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Ovations. Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man (head of a dog, body of a policeman) battles Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey the evil cat in a 90-minute family musical. More details
$70 / $55 / $35 / $30
Symphony in Space
Sunday, March 7, 2027 · 2:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The Portland Symphony Orchestra's Discovery concert for families — a space-themed afternoon of orchestral favorites at Merrill Auditorium. More details
$10
Professor Brian Cox
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Professor Brian Cox brings his Emergence tour to Portland — a live journey through the cosmos exploring space, time and our place in the universe. Running time: 150 minutes incl… More details
$78.50 / $68.50 / $58.50
Rachmaninoff & Sibelius
Tuesday, March 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Guest conductor James Lowe leads the Portland Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Michelle Cann in Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2; also Sibelius's Symphony No. 1 and López's A… More details
$99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Sunday, March 21, 2027 · 8:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
A 90-minute candlelit concert in which a chamber orchestra reworks iconic rock anthems. More details
$96.25 / $86.25 / $76.25 / $71.25 / $61.25
All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Wednesday, March 24, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Written by Rupert Holmes and starring Michelle Azar, this solo play traces the life and trials of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Approximately 90 minutes. More details
$67 / $62 / $57
Jersey Boys
Friday, March 26, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Portland Ovations Broadway Series. (Found on BroadwayWorld Maine season listings; direct PortTIX page not located yet.) More details
$65–$165
Jersey Boys (Matinee)
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 1:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons — four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Runni… More details
$190 / $167 / $150 / $133 / $99 / $76 (including fees)
Jersey Boys (ASL-Interpreted Performance)
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons — four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Runni… More details
$190 / $167 / $150 / $133 / $99 / $76 (including fees)
An Evening with Audra McDonald
Wednesday, April 28, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Six-time Tony winner in concert with her trio — Broadway classics and contemporary favorites with her jazz trio; part of Portland Ovations' Broadway Series. More details
$45 / $65 / $75 / $95 / $150 before fees
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Tuesday, May 4, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The program culminates in Revelations. More details
$95 / $78 / $60 before fees
Jo Koy: Koy Meets World
Sunday, May 9, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
One of today's top-grossing stand-up comedians, Jo Koy draws on his colorful family life in sets that have sold out arenas worldwide. Ages 12+. Rescheduled from March 12, 2027 —… More details
$74.50 / $69.50 / $59.50 / $49.50
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