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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
