State Theatre

Time certainly does go by at a quicker pace than most of us would prefer. For example, twenty-two years ago, Breaking Benjamin hit Portland, Maine, for the first time, opening for Saliva at the legendary State Theatre.

WCYY is happy to present another Badfish show at the State Theatre. The ultimate Sublime tribute band wil return to Portland on 4/20... again.

'Tis the season—time to embrace the spine-chilling thrills of Damnationland. The annual showcase of Maine-made horror films is back at the State Theatre this Friday night.

Just because the leaves are changing doesn’t mean your concert calendar has to. From our awesome indoor venues and even a few outdoor shows left, the 4th quarter of 2024 is looking to be a solid roster for all live music tastes.

Putting this list together confirmed two things: time goes by way too fast, and Portland had (and still has) a wide variety of bands coming through our city.

The concert calendar here in Maine always has events on it, but once spring hits, you typically start to see those empty slots fill up quickly for the warmer months.

It's been an epic concert season, and now, the fun continues with your chance to see Buddy Guy at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, October 10.

The videos at the Banff Film Festival weren't the only things that touched my heart.

After nearly 100 years, the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, has installed air conditioning just in time for the summer concert season.

An unlikely Maine cameo during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon!

I went to the first screening last night and it was just one of those life moments you're grateful to be experiencing.

They want you to mask up and they're not going to hear you complain about it.

By taking about a minute to fill in your name on a form letter at SaveOurStages.com, you'll be asking Congress to include our venues in the next stimulus bill.

Here's a great way to say celebrates the high-school or college graduate in your life. Put their name in lights! The State Theatre in Portland is doing a great thing and it's for a great cause. Here's your chance to treat that grad like an actual rock star!

We miss concerts so much right now. I don't think I've EVER gone this long without seeing some sort of live performance. And while it's tough for us fans, it's even tougher for the bands and all of the fine people that make their living putting on shows. We found this fantastic video on the State Theatre Facebook page. Lauren Wayne leads her squad with doing hundreds of shows every year at the State Theatre and Port City Music Hall. In this video, Lauren and her crew give us an idea of what it's like to be on the sidelines right now in the concert business. And how they even miss you pain in the butt people that can't find their mobile ticket. Hint...look on your phone.

According to the State Theatre Facebook page, there is disappointing yet understandable news for Phish Phans.