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Leavitt Events

Looking for things to do in Ogunquit, Maine at night? The Leavitt Theatre hosts live music, comedy, movies, and special events in a historic theatre with craft cocktails and food service.

Live Events & Movies in Ogunquit, Maine

Looking for things to do in Ogunquit, Maine?

 

The Leavitt Theatre hosts a full calendar of live music, comedy, films and special events throughout the season.

 

From intimate performances to high-energy nights, every show is paired with food, drinks and a uniquely memorable atmosphere!

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Leavitt Full Event Calendar
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6:15 PM
The Matchmaker (1958) | Classic Film Series
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7:00 PM
Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
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5:30 PM
Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
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3:00 PM
USA vs. Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
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5:00 PM
The Princess Bride (1987) | Family Movie Night
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4:30 PM
Stand By Me (1986) | Classic Film Screening
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3:00 PM
OMAA Conversations | Cara Romero at The Leavitt Theatre
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7:00 PM
Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
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5:30 PM
Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
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4:00 PM
CLOSED until 10pm for Private Party!
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7:00 PM
Lady Luck Burlesque
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4:15 PM
Zootopia 2 (2025) | Family Movie Matinee
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7:00 PM
Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
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5:30 PM
Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
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8:00 PM
Leavitt Drag EXTRAVAGANZA
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9:00 PM
Post-Fireworks at The Leavitt | Late Night DJ, Cocktails & Kitchen
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4:30 PM
Jaws (1975) | Fourth of July Weekend Double Feature #1
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Dirty Dancing (1987) | Summer Movie Night
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Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
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Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
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7:00 PM
'A Night of Frank Sinatra' by Patrick Tobin & Band
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8:00 PM
'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
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Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)

Leavitt Full Event Calendar

  • The Matchmaker (1958) | Classic Film Series
    The Matchmaker (1958) | Classic Film Series
    Jun 15, 2026, 6:15 PM – 7:50 PM
    Seeing Hello, Dolly! at the Ogunquit Playhouse? Discover the charming film that inspired the beloved musical! Join us for a screening of The Matchmaker (1958), starring Shirley Booth and Shirley MacLaine. Free admission with a suggested $5 donation.
  • Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
    Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 15
    Jun 15, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Maine folk troubadour Dan Blakeslee is equal parts musician & artist. His songs combine the essence of early folk music with a dose of country grit & can out-sing a passing train!
  • Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
    Every Wednesday, join Tasha Tektite for Ogunquit's most fabulous game night! Enjoy multiple rounds of drag bingo, prizes, themed nights, special guests, and pop-up performances inside The Leavitt Theatre. Free admission. Doors at 6 PM, bingo from 7–8:45 PM, with Queeraoke to follow.
  • Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
    Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 AM
    Ogunquit's favorite weekly LGBTQ+ karaoke night returns! Join Black Kitten every Wednesday for Queeraoke, featuring great music, welcoming vibes, late-night food, cocktails, and a crowd that cheers for every singer. Free admission. 9P - 1A
  • Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Jun 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Your favorite trivia host has a new summer home! Join beloved local personality Alex for a weekly trivia residency at The Leavitt Theatre. Gather your smartest friends, enjoy dinner and drinks, and compete for prizes. Free admission | Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Doors 5 | Trivia 5:30-7
  • Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Jun 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Stand-up, every Thursday 🎀 A rotating lineup of regional and touring comedians takes the stage at The Leavitt Lounge | lively, unpredictable, and always a good night out! Doors 7:30 | Comedy 8 Dinner & drinks during the show
  • USA vs. Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
    USA vs. Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
    Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Watch USA vs. Australia on The Leavitt Theatre's 30-foot movie screen with immersive surround sound! Join us for a free late-night FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ screening in Ogunquit. Screening begins at approximately 3 PM. Bar and concessions available. RSVP encouraged!
  • Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Three Ages" (1923)
    Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Three Ages" (1923)
    Jun 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Buster Keaton’s first featureβ€”three love stories across three eras, all brought to life with a live piano score. A silent comedy classic in a theatre built for it.
  • Live Band: "Boras Brothers & Co."
    Live Band: "Boras Brothers & Co."
    Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 PM – Jun 20, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Three biological brothers and a powerhouse vocalist playing all your favorite hard rock and Top 40 songs! Leavitt late night menu available until 11pm & bar serves until 1am! FREE Admission | under 21 requires a guardian
  • The Princess Bride (1987) | Family Movie Night
    The Princess Bride (1987) | Family Movie Night
    Jun 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:40 PM
    As you wish. Join us for a screening of the beloved fantasy adventure The Princess Bride (1987)! Packed with romance, comedy, sword fights, and endlessly quotable moments, it's the perfect summer movie night. Free admission with a suggested $5 donation. Doors 4:45 | Movie 5-6:40
  • 'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    Jun 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Get ready for one of Ogunquit's most entertaining nights out! Featuring a rotating cast of New England drag performers, 'Life's a Drag' is a high-energy, interactive drag show filled with laughs, surprises, and unforgettable performances. 18+ | Bring your tipping bills... there's no ATM on site!
  • Stand By Me (1986) | Classic Film Screening
    Stand By Me (1986) | Classic Film Screening
    Jun 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Revisit one of the most beloved coming-of-age films ever made. Join us for a screening of Stand By Me (1986), the nostalgic and heartfelt classic based on Stephen King's novella. Free admission with a suggested $5 donation. Doors 4 | Movie 4:30
  • Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Jun 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Live jazz, every Sunday 🎢 Initials JR returns for their 10th season at The Leavitt. Four serious musicians, a full night of music, food, and drinks. Sundays 7–9pm No cover | Suggested $10 donation
  • OMAA Conversations | Cara Romero at The Leavitt Theatre
    OMAA Conversations | Cara Romero at The Leavitt Theatre
    Jun 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Join the Ogunquit Museum of American Art for OMAA Conversations featuring acclaimed artist Cara Romero at The Leavitt Theatre. RSVP through OMAA for event details and registration. Bar and concessions available during the event. Doors 3 | Event 4-5
  • To Catch a Thief (1955) | Sponsored by NOLA Associates
    To Catch a Thief (1955) | Sponsored by NOLA Associates
    Jun 22, 2026, 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM
    Join us for Alfred Hitchcock's glamorous Riviera thriller To Catch a Thief (1955), starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Free admission with a suggested $5 donation. This evening's Community Movie Series screening is generously sponsored by NOLA Associates. Doors 7 | Movie 7:15
  • Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
    Every Wednesday, join Tasha Tektite for Ogunquit's most fabulous game night! Enjoy multiple rounds of drag bingo, prizes, themed nights, special guests, and pop-up performances inside The Leavitt Theatre. Free admission. Doors at 6 PM, bingo from 7–8:45 PM, with Queeraoke to follow.
  • Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
    Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2026, 9:00 PM – Jun 25, 2026, 1:00 AM
    Ogunquit's favorite weekly LGBTQ+ karaoke night returns! Join Black Kitten every Wednesday for Queeraoke, featuring great music, welcoming vibes, late-night food, cocktails, and a crowd that cheers for every singer. Free admission. 9P - 1A
  • Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Jun 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Your favorite trivia host has a new summer home! Join beloved local personality Alex for a weekly trivia residency at The Leavitt Theatre. Gather your smartest friends, enjoy dinner and drinks, and compete for prizes. Free admission | Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Doors 5 | Trivia 5:30-7
  • Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Stand-up, every Thursday 🎀 A rotating lineup of regional and touring comedians takes the stage at The Leavitt Lounge | lively, unpredictable, and always a good night out! Doors 7:30 | Comedy 8 Dinner & drinks during the show
  • USA vs. Turkey | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
    USA vs. Turkey | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
    Jun 25, 2026, 10:00 PM – Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Watch USA vs. Turkey on The Leavitt Theatre's 30-foot movie screen with immersive surround sound! Join us for a free late-night FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ screening in Ogunquit. Screening begins at approximately 10 PM. Kitchen open until 11 PM, bar until 1 AM. RSVP encouraged!

Spotlight Events!

    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 17
    Every Wednesday, join Tasha Tektite for Ogunquit's most fabulous game night! Enjoy multiple rounds of drag bingo, prizes, themed nights, special guests, and pop-up performances inside The Leavitt Theatre. Free admission. Doors at 6 PM, bingo from 7–8:45 PM, with Queeraoke to follow.
    Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Your favorite trivia host has a new summer home! Join beloved local personality Alex for a weekly trivia residency at The Leavitt Theatre. Gather your smartest friends, enjoy dinner and drinks, and compete for prizes. Free admission | Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Doors 5 | Trivia 5:30-7
    USA vs. Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
    USA vs. Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ Screening
    Fri, Jun 19
    Watch USA vs. Australia on The Leavitt Theatre's 30-foot movie screen with immersive surround sound! Join us for a free late-night FIFA World Cup 2026β„’ screening in Ogunquit. Screening begins at approximately 3 PM. Bar and concessions available. RSVP encouraged!
    Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Three Ages" (1923)
    Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Three Ages" (1923)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 19
    Buster Keaton’s first featureβ€”three love stories across three eras, all brought to life with a live piano score. A silent comedy classic in a theatre built for it.
    'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 20
    Get ready for one of Ogunquit's most entertaining nights out! Featuring a rotating cast of New England drag performers, 'Life's a Drag' is a high-energy, interactive drag show filled with laughs, surprises, and unforgettable performances. 18+ | Bring your tipping bills... there's no ATM on site!
    Lady Luck Burlesque
    Lady Luck Burlesque
    Sat, Jun 27
    Welcome back Lady Luck Burlesque, New England's largest Burlesque troupe at The Leavitt Theatre!
    Leavitt Drag EXTRAVAGANZA
    Leavitt Drag EXTRAVAGANZA
    Fri, Jul 03
    The Curbside Queens are back! New England’s #1 traveling drag show returns to the Leavitt theatre for a night of high energy, show stopping drag performances!
    'A Night of Frank Sinatra' by Patrick Tobin & Band
    'A Night of Frank Sinatra' by Patrick Tobin & Band
    Fri, Jul 10
    A true celebration of Frank Sinatra himself, Patrick Tobin brings iconic music back to life right on stage! Patrick is a premier, internationally acclaimed Frank Sinatra tribute artist & singer. Don't miss this show!
    Zach Zimmermann Comedy
    Zach Zimmermann Comedy
    Sat, Jul 18
    Zach Zimmerman brings sharp, fearless stand-up to The Leavitt. Smart, self-aware, and quietly chaotic in the best way. Don’t miss a rising voice in comedy live in Ogunquit for the first time!
    The Walrus: An evening of Beatles Music
    The Walrus: An evening of Beatles Music
    Fri, Jul 24
    Beatles music performed by Beatles fans for Beatles fans.
    "The Sandlot" (1993) | Family Movie Night
    "The Sandlot" (1993) | Family Movie Night
    Sat, Jun 13
    You're killin' me, Smalls! Join us for a screening of the beloved summer classic The Sandlot (1993). Come early for dinner and drinks, settle into your favorite seat, and celebrate one of the most quotable family films of all time. Free admission with a suggested $5 donation.

FAQs

Map of public parking lots across from Leavitt Theatre
  • We do not have parking

  • Conveniently, there are two public lots & a trolly stop directly across the street

  • Our venue's capacity is 500 guests  

  • Event tickets are available on-site during business hours, or online at all times

  • Our restaurant's food & beverage menus are available at most events 

  • Our restaurant does not take reservations for parties of less than eight.                      for large group inquires

  • For artists & booking Click HERE

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For Artists & Booking 

Leavitt Theatre | Ogunquit, ME

ABOUT THE VENUE 

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Family-owned for more than 40 years, the Leavitt Theatre was originally built as a silent film house and has evolved into a vibrant live entertainment venue and cultural hub for Southern Maine.

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Located in the heart of Ogunquit, ME, the Leavitt offers artists a distinctive experience... historic charm, a highly engaged audience, and modern production support in a walkable seaside destination.

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The Room

Capacity: Just shy of 500

Seating: Flexible with three primary ticket tiers 

  • Seated General Admission

  • Orchestra (closest to main stage)

  • Premium Table-Service seating 

Vibe: historic, energetic, memorable, beautiful, artist-forward & quality ​

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Production & Tech

  • Full sound and lighting capabilities

  • Professional in-house sound and lighting technicians

  • Suitable for live music, comedy, drag, burlesque, podcasts, film events, and special performances

  • Detailed tech specs, stage plot, and input list available upon request

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Location & Market

  • Ogunquit, Maine: a vibrant seaside town known for

    • Award-winning beaches

    • Hospitality and dining

    • A welcoming LGBTQ+ community

  • Routing-friendly

    • ~50 minutes north of Boston

    • ~40 minutes south of Portland, ME

  • Walkable downtown with a wide range of hotels, inns, and short-term accommodations

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Hospitality

  • Award-winning cocktail program

  • Strong food offerings available on show nights

  • Nearby accommodations and dining options for touring artists and crews

  • Artist hospitality and advancing details coordinated directly with our team

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What Makes Leavitt Different

  • Nearly 100 years of history in a beautifully preserved theatre

  • Family-owned and independently operated

  • Premium table-service seating that boosts per-head revenue

  • Highly engaged, respectful audiences

  • A true destination venue by the sea

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Booking inquiries

  • For availability, routing questions, or to discuss potential dates and deal structures, email:

  • Nell Henderson-Brown
    Director of Programming 
    Nell.LeavittEvents@gmail.com

  • Tech specs, photos, and additional materials available upon request.

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