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 shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues.

Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Rush has long championed emerging artists. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor, and in more recent years his Club 47® concerts have brought artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin to wider audiences when they were just beginning to build their own reputations.

Tom Rush began his musical career in the early ’60s playing the Boston-area clubs while a Harvard student. The Club 47 was the flagship of the coffee house fleet, and he was soon holding down a weekly spot there, learning from the legendary artists who came to play, honing his skills and growing into his talent. He had released two albums by the time he graduated. Rush displayed then, as he does today, an uncanny knack for finding wonderful songs, and writing his own – many of which have become classics re-interpreted by new generations. (It is a testimony to the universality of his appeal that his songs have been folk hits, country hits, heavy metal and rap hits.) Signed by Elektra in 1965, Rush made three albums for them, culminating in The Circle Game, which, according to Rolling Stone, ushered in the singer/songwriter era.

Choose-your-own-reserved-seat tickets are $55 in advance/$65 day-of-show. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn and 40 Paper. 

FMI about our wheelchair seating or other accessibility questions, please email [email protected] or call (207) 236-3154. Tickets, attached to emailed confirmation, are nonrefundable. 

The Twelve Wild Geese, presented by Ensemble Galilei

The Twelve Wild Geese is an ancient tale of a princess and her brothers, told for centuries across cultures from Ireland to Norway and Myanmar to Denmark, and published in an Irish folk tale collection by W. B. Yeats. Refashioned by David Novak and Ensemble Galilei, the work explores universal themes of loyalty, courage, love, and hope through a vivid fusion of storytelling and music that celebrates creativity, humor, and the joy of art in the making.

Known for pushing the boundaries of multidisciplinary performance, Ensemble Galilei has spent over two decades blending words, music, and visual art through collaborations with figures and institutions such as Neal Conan, the Hubble Space Telescope Institute, National Geographic, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and NPR, culminating in this deeply collaborative project with Novak. A recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award, Novak brings masterful theatrical presence and emotional depth to the tale, fully embodying each character and captivating audiences of all ages with his immersive, passionate storytelling, creating an experience that bridges past and present in a way that is both timeless and profoundly meaningful.

Choose your own seats are $30 in advance, $35 on the day of show for Adults and $20 for Youth. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn and 40 Paper.

FMI about our wheelchair seating or other accessibility questions, please call (207) 236-3154. Tickets, attached to emailed confirmation, are nonrefundable. 

An Evening of Comedy and Heart — to Benefit United Midcoast Charities

Shaver Bennett has spent most of his life alone in the woods of northern New Brunswick. So when he turns up unannounced at his niece Bonnie's city doorstep — twenty years since they last spoke, and with her wife, Liv, answering the door — nobody's sure how this is going to go. What follows is a funny, disarming, and genuinely moving story about the distance between people and how little it sometimes takes to close it. Come Down From Up River, by Norm Foster — lauded as the Neil Simon of Canada — is "a tender, moving, and often hilarious tale" about the family we're handed, the family we choose, and the grace of meeting each other halfway.

Presented by John Burstein in association with The Everyman Repertory Theatre.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on the day of/at the door. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

FMI about wheelchair and other accessible seating, email [email protected] or call (207) 236-3154.

Tickets, attached to emailed confirmation, are nonrefundable.

HIGH HORSE is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic string band breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse. 

Comprised of fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl Henry, guitarist G Rockwell, and bassist Noah Harrington; the band draws from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions and tunes from diverse folk traditions.  

High Horse is based in Boston, collecting the skills and artistry learned from their education at the Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.  

Their debut album was released in 2024, produced by world-renowned mandolinist Jacob Jolliff and engineered by sound wizard Dave Sinko. 

The SoundCheck series offers hour-long performances showcasing up and coming regional bands. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on the day of/at the door. 

Doors open 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Community Arts Fund and 40 Paper. Please email or call with questions about wheelchair seating or other accessible accommodations: [email protected] or (207) 236-3154. Tickets are nonrefundable. This hour-long show will be recorded and posted later on Camden Opera House’s YouTube Channel. 

Pokey LaFarge and his band are coming back to the Camden Opera House to celebrate the release of his new album, 'Rent Money'!

For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic troubadour – forthright, genuine, and markedly keen to put it all out there. Rent Money now sees him pushing forward yet again in what can be safely declared his finest collection to date, both as an heartfelt expression of personal experience and as no-nonsense social commentary. With its twanging guitars, plucky rhythms, and undeniably captivating melodies, the album soars and swings, its joyous refrains belying the inescapable undercurrent of constant worry and angst that permeates these troubled times. As always, the Illinois native deftly traverses the genre boundaries, seamlessly integrating the myriad strains of 20th-century American music with a freewheeling command of earnest songcraft, inspired performance, and subversive creativity. Rent Money stands tall as an indisputable high-water mark for Pokey LaFarge – a defining collection from a one-of-a-kind artist of rare ingenuity and uncommon candor, now as ever, determinedly crafting a sure-footed brand of deeply human music all his own. 

“People are always going to tell you what they think you should play,” says Pokey LaFarge, “what you should sing about, how you should sound, how you should look, how you should act. And I’ve always just been like, nah. Nope. I’ve just completely gone my own way, and hopefully I’ve been honest and authentic in the process."

“I’m just trying to make music that AI can’t replicate. Things are so homogenized right now. That’s what I’m really, really, really resistant to, especially when it comes to music. I’m not going to do it. I’m not going to conform.”

Choose-your-own-reserved-seat tickets are $38 in advance/$45 day-of-show. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Lord Camden Inn and 40 Paper. 

FMI about our wheelchair seating or other accessibility questions, please email [email protected] or call (207) 236-3154. Tickets, attached to emailed confirmation, are nonrefundable. 

Atlantic Ballet Company’s full-length production features New York City’s Nicholas Peregrino.

Step into Clara’s world, where dreams twirl to life beneath the glow of holiday lights. ABC’s The Nutcracker is a dazzling journey through imagination — where a magical gift transforms Christmas Eve into a wonderland of swirling snowflakes, sparkling costumes, and timeless Tchaikovsky melodies. With breathtaking choreography and vibrant storytelling, this beloved holiday tradition captures the magic and heart of the season for audiences of all ages. 

Tickets are $25 for Adults; $16 for children 12 and under/seniors 65 and older; 15% discount for groups of 10 or more.

Doors open 2:30 p.m. FMI about wheelchair seating or other accessible options, please email [email protected] or call (207) 236-3154. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Camden Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Camden Ballet Theatre’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker at the historic Camden Opera House.

Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve journey filled with dancing snowflakes, the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the dazzling Land of Sweets. Featuring the talented dancers of Camden Ballet Theatre, beautiful costumes, festive scenery, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, this timeless ballet is a holiday experience for the whole family.

Join us in downtown Camden and make The Nutcracker part of your family’s holiday tradition!



Doors open 30 minutes before the show start time.

PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL for wheelchair seating or other accessible accommodation: kbrown(at)camdenmaine.gov or (207) 236-3154. Tickets are nonrefundable. 

“The hottest acoustic Irish band on the planet” (Irish Echo) makes its annual return to our stage to celebrate the season and the joy of traditional Irish music! Lúnasa is a traditional Irish music group, named after Lughnasadh, an ancient harvest festival. Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistle), Kevin Crawford (flute, whistles and bodhran), Trevor Hutchinson (standup bass), Colin Farrell (fiddle and whistle), Patrick Doocey (guitar) and special guest Dave Curley will fill the House with glorious music in a concert sponsored by 40 Paper. Choose-your-own-reserved-seat tickets are $48 in advance, $54 day-of-show. 

Doors open 7 p.m.

FMI about our wheelchair seating or other accessibility questions, please email [email protected] or call (207) 236-3154. Tickets, attached to emailed confirmation, are nonrefundable.