Culture & Arts

The Bangor area is home to small, local, professional, and community organizations, as well as large national performers and artists. The active and community-supported landscape of arts and culture is constant and provides a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. From large festivals, concerts, and theater to showcases from local artisans and musicians, there is always something to enjoy in Bangor.

Visit a museum, spend the afternoon on a self-guided or docent-guided tour of historic and contemporary architecture, sculpture, and murals, or check out a show.

Performing Arts

From professional local and traveling theater productions to community performances, Bangor’s Performing Arts organizations offer a wide variety of theatrical and dance experiences for everyone. 

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Museums & Galleries

Whether you are looking for a large world-class museum or smaller galleries featuring work from the local art scene, you can make a day out of touring the collections in Bangor.

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History & Culture

Bangor has a rich history and a long-standing commitment to cultural experiences. Learn about our logging history, our indigenous community, or our most famous living author, Stephen King, at one of our cultural destinations.

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Public Art

Bangor is home to hundreds of years of public art located throughout the historic downtown corridor. Not to be forever frozen in history, recent decades have continued Bangor’s commitment to public art, with modern sculptures on the waterfront and murals added to the downtown annually.

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Just for Kids

Bangor is for everybody, whether you’re 1 or 100. There are ample opportunities, both indoors and out,  for the littlest folks to the grownups that are with them to have fun all year long!

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Concerts & Live Music

There is never a dull moment for the music lovers in Bangor. With venues of every size and style, ranging from a 150-person historic ballroom to a modern 15,300-person outdoor concert venue, there is an opportunity to catch local bluegrass, touring metal bands, and music of every style.

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Cultural Events

Plan your trip to include one of our annual community events or festivals.

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