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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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Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
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Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
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Stand By Me | 40th Anniversary Screening
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The Wizard of Oz | Free Movie Series
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Top Gun (1986) | FREE 40th Anniversary Screening
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Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
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YellowHouse Blues Band | Live at The Leavitt Theatre
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Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)

Leavitt Full Event Calendar

  • Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
    Queeraoke Wednesdays at The Leavitt Theatre
    Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM – Jul 30, 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
    Jul 30, 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 | SPECIAL NIGHT | Jackie Flynn!
    Thursday Night Stand-Up | SPECIAL NIGHT | Jackie Flynn!
    Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Stand-up, every Thursday 🎤 Tonight HEADLINING JACKIE FLYNN Doors 7:30 | Comedy 8 Dinner & drinks during the show
  • Mamma Mia! Sing-Along Party
    Mamma Mia! Sing-Along Party
    Jul 31, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM
    More than a movie... it's a sing-along party! Join us for Mamma Mia! on the big screen with interactive lyrics, Greek island touches, tropical flowers, and plenty of ABBA. Stay after for our Dancing Queen Disco After Party!
  • Stand By Me | 40th Anniversary Screening
    Stand By Me | 40th Anniversary Screening
    Aug 01, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
    Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me at The Leavitt Theatre. A coming-of-age classic on the big screen with free admission, suggested donation, dinner, cocktails, and popcorn.
  • 'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    Aug 01, 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!
  • The Wizard of Oz | Free Movie Series
    The Wizard of Oz | Free Movie Series
    Aug 02, 2026, 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM
    Follow the yellow brick road to The Leavitt Theatre! Join us for The Wizard of Oz on the big screen with free admission, a suggested donation, dinner, cocktails, popcorn, and fun for all ages.
  • Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Aug 02, 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
  • Top Gun (1986) | FREE 40th Anniversary Screening
    Top Gun (1986) | FREE 40th Anniversary Screening
    Aug 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:10 PM
    Celebrate 40 years of Top Gun on the big screen at the historic Leavitt Theatre! Join us Monday, August 4 for this FREE community screening. Doors open at 5 PM, movie at 5:30 PM. Dinner, craft cocktails, popcorn, and concessions available. No reserved seating.
  • Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
    Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 03
    Aug 03, 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
    Aug 05, 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
    Aug 05, 2026, 9:00 PM – Aug 06, 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
    Aug 06, 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
    Aug 06, 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
  • YellowHouse Blues Band | Live at The Leavitt Theatre
    YellowHouse Blues Band | Live at The Leavitt Theatre
    Aug 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    A 9-piece, high-energy blues and blues rock band with horns, multiple vocalists, and a setlist that runs from Aretha to Zeppelin. YellowHouse Blues Band makes their Leavitt Theatre debut in Ogunquit with a dynamic night of soul, blues, rock, and dancing.
  • Live Band | "Double Star"
    Live Band | "Double Star"
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:30 PM – Aug 09, 2026, 12:30 AM
    A Boston-based female-fronted pop-rock celebration! Late night menu available during the show & bar serves until 1am! Under 21 must be accompanied by guardian | Free Admission | $5 Donation suggested
  • Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Aug 09, 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
  • Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Aug 12, 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
    Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 PM – Aug 13, 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
    Aug 13, 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

Spotlight Events!

    Thursday Night Stand-Up | SPECIAL NIGHT | Jackie Flynn!
    Thursday Night Stand-Up | SPECIAL NIGHT | Jackie Flynn!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 30
    Stand-up, every Thursday 🎤 Tonight HEADLINING JACKIE FLYNN Doors 7:30 | Comedy 8 Dinner & drinks during the show
    Mamma Mia! Sing-Along Party
    Mamma Mia! Sing-Along Party
    Fri, Jul 31
    More than a movie... it's a sing-along party! Join us for Mamma Mia! on the big screen with interactive lyrics, Greek island touches, tropical flowers, and plenty of ABBA. Stay after for our Dancing Queen Disco After Party!
    'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    'Life's a Drag' | An Interactive Drag Show
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 01
    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!
    YellowHouse Blues Band | Live at The Leavitt Theatre
    YellowHouse Blues Band | Live at The Leavitt Theatre
    Sat, Aug 08
    A 9-piece, high-energy blues and blues rock band with horns, multiple vocalists, and a setlist that runs from Aretha to Zeppelin. YellowHouse Blues Band makes their Leavitt Theatre debut in Ogunquit with a dynamic night of soul, blues, rock, and dancing.
    Almost Famous: Live Soundtrack Dance Party
    Almost Famous: Live Soundtrack Dance Party
    Fri, Aug 14
    Celebrate 25 years of Almost Famous with a live 7-piece band performing the movie's iconic soundtrack. From "Tiny Dancer" to classic rock favorites, keep the night going after the screening with dancing, costumes, and serious rock-and-roll energy.
    Leavitt Drag EXTRAVAGANZA
    Leavitt Drag EXTRAVAGANZA
    Fri, Aug 21
    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!
    LeavittFest '26 | s a t u r d a y | Four-Day Live Music Festival
    LeavittFest '26 | s a t u r d a y | Four-Day Live Music Festival
    Sat, Aug 29
    Four days of live music, local favorites, award-winning cocktails, festival food specials, and the artists who make The Leavitt feel like home. Join us for LeavittFest 2026 in the heart of Ogunquit. One-day and weekend passes available.
    A Love Letter to Bonnie Raitt | Presented by Katie Matzell & The Fundamental Things
    A Love Letter to Bonnie Raitt | Presented by Katie Matzell & The Fundamental Things
    Sun, Sep 13
    Join Katie Matzell & The Fundamental Things for a heartfelt tribute celebrating the music of Bonnie Raitt. From beloved hits to bluesy deep cuts spanning seven decades, experience an unforgettable evening honoring one of America's most iconic voices at The Leavitt Theatre in Ogunquit.
    Lady Luck Burlesque
    Lady Luck Burlesque
    Sat, Sep 19
    Welcome back Lady Luck Burlesque, New England's largest Burlesque troupe at The Leavitt Theatre!
    Say You Love Me: A Night of the music of Fleetwood Mac
    Say You Love Me: A Night of the music of Fleetwood Mac
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 25
    Maine's premiere Fleetwood Mac tribute band! Specializing in the full catalogue of hits, rarities and solo album favorites! Returning to Ogunquit after a nearly sold out performance last season!!!
    Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
    Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 09
    Internationally known Spirit Medium, Maureen Hancock, returns to the Leavitt for an evening of spirit connections. Come laugh, cry, and heal as Maureen raises the roof, and raises the dead!
    JAWS NIGHT | Shark Week Double Feature | Early Screening
    JAWS NIGHT | Shark Week Double Feature | Early Screening
    Mon, Jul 27
    Celebrate Shark Week with TWO screenings of Jaws at The Leavitt Theatre! Catch the early showing, the late showing, or make a night of it with both. Free admission with suggested donation.
    Elf | Christmas in July Family Movie
    Elf | Christmas in July Family Movie
    Sat, Jul 25
    Celebrate Christmas in July with Elf on the big screen! Meet Surfer Santa, enjoy dinner and movie snacks, and settle in for a free family screening at The Leavitt Theatre in Ogunquit.
    Family Pics with Surfer Santa!
    Family Pics with Surfer Santa!
    Sat, Jul 25
    Santa traded the North Pole for Ogunquit! Meet Surfer Santa during Christmas in July at The Leavitt. $15 per family includes a beachy holiday photo taken on your own phone by Leavitt staff, plus a candy cane for each child.
    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.
    Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Trivia Thursdays with Alex | Ogunquit Trivia Night
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 23
    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
    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Drag Me to BINGO! Wednesdays with Tasha Tektite
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 22
    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.
    LEAVITTFEST 2026 | Save the Date!
    LEAVITTFEST 2026 | Save the Date!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 29
    Lineup, tickets and details coming soon!

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 

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.

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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