State Theatre

The State Theatre is located at 609 Congress Street in the heart of the Portland Arts District. Presenting the finest in national performing arts, the State exists to enrich lives while establishing relationships between music, the arts and residents of Maine and New England.

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    (207) 956-6000

  • Website

    statetheatreportland.com

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  • Type

    Music Venue

Address

609 Congress St (at High St.) Portland , ME 04101 United States

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Kira

Great theatre in a great town . Free water bottles were handed out to audience in front of the stage, something I've never seen at other venues and have never been more grateful for! Awesome time!

Sherpa Concerts

The State Theatre of Portland is gracious enough to let Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles grace their stage in the Community Service Variety Show on 5/4! It's sure to be a crazy time! Read more

Roy Harper II

State Theatre is a nice venue for music . The atmosphere is intimate and the acoustics good. The architecture is nice, well appointed inside. Perfect for Jim Brickman, who didn't disappoint.

August West

The State gets great acts but with no smoking area or readmission they set themselves up for failure. The security is heavy handed and ultimately a buzz kill. TSA style pat downs at the door.

Brian Stanley

Beautiful renovated theatre . The drinks leave a bit to be desired. Go to Congress Bar and Grill a few storefronts down on Congress st if you want a great drink and meal.

stacey hassapelis

Love the State Theatre! Always have! They've really given it an Amazing makeover! Its Portland's Place to go for Excellent Concerts & Shows!

Alan Barker

Easily my favorite small concert venue . Not a bad seat our standing area in the house and a great lineup every year.

Joe Reynolds

One of the best venues in the state ... if the beer lines get crazy don't forget about the upper bars - including the upper balcony .

Storm C.

The building could use some upkeep but it's still an adequate place to see some really great music . It does get hot in there sometimes though.

Jordan Kolenc

Well kept neat little theater with a descent in house PA. There is actually a dock for load in too, which is a bonus for an old theater .

Roy Harper II

I love the venue. Good place for a concert and think it would be great for love theatre as well .

Visit Maine

One of Portland's staples for quality live entertainment - theater and music - check out their schedule for amazing performances throughout the year!

Stephanie

There's not a bad view in the house. Hit the balcony bars when you can, much less crowded .

Wyngspan

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Pat Hayes

No air conditioning anywhere in the building. Inside temps reach dangerous levels. Building should be dark during the summer months

Jake Smith

Bring your earplugs. Apparently the sound mixers don't realize that turning all the levels up doesn't make the show rock more, it just causes headaches.

Cormac Riordan

Best music venue in Portland.

Amybeth Hurst

There are almost no bad seats . Great venue.

Fred Niell

Upstairs at the rail FTW

August West

For a close up view . http://youtu.be/-dFzkn-hc_I

Cj Wesley

The bass can rock the balcony . It is not an earthquake.

Ashley T

Awesome venue

Kyle Manning

can't wait for Toots!!

Colls ????'s ???? Young

Try the seltzer????

John Ginter

State has great music

Mark Bickford

Beware the lines to pay at the Eastland Gateway garage !

Johnny Haff

Siiiiiiiiick!

Krystal Kenville

PORTLAND GREENDRINKS with the PORTLAND MUSIC FOUNDATION Tuesday, December 14 · 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Tony Reaves

Jessica lea Mayfield is great

Kat Jewell

no smoking inside. no readmittance= fire alarm evacuations...

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Aura

Nice venue! There is an elevator and stairs to the balcony sections. Seated areas in the balconies and directly in front of the stage, general admission standing room is on the main level - Storm C.

8.4
Bar
Nosh Kitchen Bar

I was there a couple of days ago for my birthday. The Nosh Burger, bacon-dusted fries, and Dark & Stormy were awesome. One of the waitresses was smokin', too. ;) - Erik Sandelin

8.7
Pizza
OTTO

best pizza in Portland! try the mushroom, onion and Bacon pizza - Francis Novoa

7.3
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Empire Dine & Dance

Always carrying lots of local brews on tap like Baxter & Allegash. Try the Stowaway IPA when available, It's even better on tap than in the can! - Portland Old Port

7.1
American
Congress Street Bar & Grill

Food was delightfully unexpected. Different and delicious. Pulled pork tacos were yummy and fresh. - christine viscone