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Visiting State Theatre: what to know before you go
609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
State Theatre is a theatre building in Portland, with room for about 1,870 people.
Of the 29 upcoming shows with a published time, 41% start at 8:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 9 dates.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 1,870
- Address
- 609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
- Upcoming events
- 31
- Usual start time
- 8:00 PM
- Busiest days
- Thursday
State Theatre, month by month
- November 20269 dates, including Walrus, Hot Mulligan with One Step Closer and Marc Maron
- December 20267 dates, including Bonobo with Anish Kumar, Welcome To Night Vale Podcast and Becky Robinson
- January 20272 dates, including Atsuko Okatsuka and Zarna Garg
- February 20272 dates, including Greensky Bluegrass with Clay Street Unit and Justin Willman
- March 20277 dates, including Cory Wong with dodie, Niko Moon and Gianmarco Soresi
- April 20273 dates, including Death Cab for Cutie with Swapmeet, RuPaul's Drag Race and Eric Andre
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (18), Comedy (10) and Plays & Musicals (3).
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 170 m from the venue.
Next events at State Theatre
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Nov10Tue
Other venues near State Theatre
- State Theatre30 m · 44 dates
- Cross Insurance Arena410 m · 23 dates
- Merrill Auditorium820 m · 19 dates
- Aura480 m · 16 dates
- Portland Expo1.1 km · 12 dates
- Portland House of Music and Events710 m · 2 dates
State Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in State Theatre?
State Theatre has a capacity of about 1,870; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
What time do shows start at State Theatre?
Usually at 8:00 PM (41% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
Can I park near State Theatre?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 170 m away.
What kind of events does State Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (18), Comedy (10) and Plays & Musicals (3).
Which month has the most events at State Theatre?
November 2026, with 9 dates, including Walrus and Hot Mulligan with One Step Closer.
Which other venues are close to State Theatre?
State Theatre (30 m), Cross Insurance Arena (410 m), Merrill Auditorium (820 m) and Aura (480 m).
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