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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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Spotlight Events!

    Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Girl Shy" (1924)
    Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Girl Shy" (1924)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    The original rom-com WITH a live piano score and one of the greatest chase scenes in film history. Experience Harold Lloyd’s "Girl Shy" the way it was meant to be seen in a 100-year-old theatre.
    Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
    Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 22
    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!
    The Ballroom Thieves
    The Ballroom Thieves
    Sat, May 23
    What if we could all be a little more tender? Indie folk duo The Ballroom Thieves (Calin Peters & Martin Earley) explore that on Sundust, their most personal album yet. Experience their stunning, intimate live shows, where they silence packed rooms with just a cello and guitar.
    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, Jun 12
    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!!!
    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.
    Emma Willmann Comedy
    Emma Willmann Comedy
    Fri, Jul 31
    Maine’s own Emma Willmann returns with sharp, fearless comedy and big-stage presence. Seen on Netflix, Colbert, and the Comedy Cellar... don’t miss a night of unfiltered laughs with one of stand-up’s most compelling voices!
    the MAINE attraction drag showcase
    the MAINE attraction drag showcase
    Fri, May 15
    Live singing drag queens are taking over on May 15th! Showtunes, Disco, 80’s, Yacht Rock and Top 40 standards with hilarious parodies, tight harmonies, and just a dash of sass and sequin. Join NYC’s Sutton Lee Seymour, Evita Loca and A Woman Named CarlΓΆs for a hilarious evening out at the Leavitt!
    The Wizard of Oz (1939) – Big Screen Classic
    The Wizard of Oz (1939) – Big Screen Classic
    Fri, May 15
    There’s no place like the big screen 🌈 The Wizard of Oz at The Leavitt | an all-time classic, meant to be seen together! Doors 5 | Movie 5:30 Free admission | come early to grab your spot.
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Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Girl Shy" (1924)
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Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Two Screenings
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Summer House Season Finale Watch Party
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Artist talk with Hank Willis Thomas
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Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
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The Ballroom Thieves
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A Minecraft Movie | Memorial Day Weekend Family Screening
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Memorial Day Screening
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Summer House Reunion Watch Party
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Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
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Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
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Leavitt Full Event Calendar

  • Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Girl Shy" (1924)
    Silent Films at The Leavitt: A Live Cinema Series | "Girl Shy" (1924)
    May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The original rom-com WITH a live piano score and one of the greatest chase scenes in film history. Experience Harold Lloyd’s "Girl Shy" the way it was meant to be seen in a 100-year-old theatre.
  • Leavitt Lounge | A Night at The Leavitt
    Leavitt Lounge | A Night at The Leavitt
    May 16, 2026, 9:00 PM – May 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
    No show tonight | just The Leavitt as it is 🍸 Leavitt Lounge is on | cocktails, food, music, and a film playing silently as ambiance across our 30 ft screen.
  • Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    May 17, 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
  • Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Weekly Watch Party
    Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Weekly Watch Party
    May 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Your Sunday night plans 🍷 Watch Real Housewives of Rhode Island at The Leavitt | big screen, cocktails, and a room full of opinions. Sundays 9–10pm Free admission
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Two Screenings
    Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Two Screenings
    May 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    It’s just a flesh wound 🏰 Monty Python and the Holy Grail | twice on the big screen. Movies 5:30 & 8pm Free admission | Dinner + Drinks served during the films
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Two Screenings
    Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Two Screenings
    May 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    It’s just a flesh wound 🏰 Monty Python and the Holy Grail | twice on the big screen. Movies 5:30 & 8pm Free admission | Dinner + Drinks served during the films
  • Summer House Season Finale Watch Party
    Summer House Season Finale Watch Party
    May 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    You don’t watch this alone πŸ–οΈ Catch the Summer House Season Finale at The Leavitt... big screen, full sound, and a room that gets it. Doors 7 | Show 8–9 | Free Admission
  • Artist talk with Hank Willis Thomas
    Artist talk with Hank Willis Thomas
    May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hosted by Ogunquit Museum of American Arts (OMAA), jois us for a panel featuring Looking for America artists Andina Marie Osorio, Hector Rene Membreno-Canales, and Chris Bernsten, moderated by Helen Banach. The panel will be followed by a conversation between Hank Willis Thomas and Kalia Brooks.
  • Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 21
    May 21, 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
  • Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
    Maureen Hancock: Postcards from Heaven
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 22
    May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    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!
  • The Ballroom Thieves
    The Ballroom Thieves
    May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
    What if we could all be a little more tender? Indie folk duo The Ballroom Thieves (Calin Peters & Martin Earley) explore that on Sundust, their most personal album yet. Experience their stunning, intimate live shows, where they silence packed rooms with just a cello and guitar.
  • A Minecraft Movie | Memorial Day Weekend Family Screening
    A Minecraft Movie | Memorial Day Weekend Family Screening
    May 24, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:55 PM
    Build your Sunday plans ⛏️ A Minecraft Movie on the big screen | perfect for all ages! Sunday May 24 | Movie 4:15pm Free admission | Dinner + Drinks Available
  • Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    Live Jazz Sundays at The Leavitt Theatre (Ogunquit, Maine)
    May 24, 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
  • Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Weekly Watch Party
    Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Weekly Watch Party
    May 24, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Your Sunday night plans 🍷 Watch Real Housewives of Rhode Island at The Leavitt | big screen, cocktails, and a room full of opinions. Sundays 9–10pm Free admission
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Memorial Day Screening
    Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Memorial Day Screening
    May 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Adventure belongs on the big screen 🏹 Raiders of the Lost Ark at The Leavitt... classic, fast, and always worth it! Memorial Day | Movie 5:30pm Free admission | Dinner + Drinks Available
  • Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
    Live Music with "Dan Blakeslee"
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 25
    May 25, 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!
  • Summer House Reunion Watch Party
    Summer House Reunion Watch Party
    May 26, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    You definitely don’t watch this one alone πŸ–οΈ Catch the Summer House Reunion at The Leavitt... big screen, full sound, and a room that’s ready for it. Doors 7 | Show 8–9 | Free Admission
  • Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Thursday Night Stand-Up at The Leavitt
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 28
    May 28, 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
  • CLOSED until 8pm for Wedding!
    CLOSED until 8pm for Wedding!
    May 31, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    We'll open up The Clayton Room at 8pm to the public! Late night menu available 7p-12a Bar open until last call!
  • Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Weekly Watch Party
    Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Weekly Watch Party
    May 31, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Your Sunday night plans 🍷 Watch Real Housewives of Rhode Island at The Leavitt | big screen, cocktails, and a room full of opinions. Sundays 9–10pm Free admission

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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