Events

The Franco Center is going to rock with music from the 1980s at 7pm Saturday, August 8, 2026. The Totally Rad is a cover band that reimagines 1980s music for the modern day with a wide variety of classic ‘80s tunes and quirky one-hit wonders. Band members are Doug Alford, Kevin O’Reilly, Krister Rollins, and Russ Murley. Doors and cash bar open at 6pm. Tickets $25 at the door. Doug Alford – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards Kevin O’Reilly – vocals, bass Krister Rollins – electric guitar Russ Murley – drums Visit The Totally Rad website to listen to [...]

Best of Broadway 2 Revue is an all-new compilation of hit Broadway show song favorites!  This show isn’t a repeat of the first Best of Broadway. This show has new songs and special effects and costumes: all the things you’d expect to see in a high-quality Broadway show revue! Kick off our 2026-2027 Season! TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 In-House Productions Subscription: Includes Best of Broadway 2 (choose one of the three performances) and the Theater Show (TBD) on Sunday, April 25. The package price is $45.00, a savings of $5.00 compared with purchasing the tickets separately. Available through September 13, 2026. If [...]

Best of Broadway 2 Revue Kick off our 2026-2027 Season! The biggest hits of our favorite Broadway shows presented by exceptional local performers. TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 If you’re buying tickets for multiple shows, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM Doors and cash bar in Heritage Hall open one hour prior to show. Performance Hall show with reserved seating. Celebrate the Franco Center’s new 2026-2027 season with the return of the all-new Best of Broadway 2 revue! Sponsors: DJ Brothers; Maine Community Bank; Emerson Chevy We [...]

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 Doors open at noon; Concert 1pm; Reception after 2-hour concert. SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY Local performers, featuring JUST US ENTERTAINERS, both friends and family, will honor Nel Meservier and everything he has contributed to the Franco-American music scene. Reception after concert. Tickets are $20. TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337385 If you’re buying tickets for multiple shows, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc

Best of Broadway 2 Revue Kick off our 2026-2027 Season! The biggest hits of our favorite Broadway shows presented by exceptional local performers. TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 If you’re buying tickets for multiple shows, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Doors and cash bar in Heritage Hall open one hour prior to show. Performance Hall show with reserved seating. Celebrate the Franco Center’s new 2026-2027 season with the return of the all-new Best of Broadway 2 revue! Sponsors: DJ Brothers; Maine Community Bank; Emerson Chevy We Will Always Remember. September 11 is a [...]

BMW: Breau, Miller & West — Three Local Favorites, One Great Afternoon Sunday, Sept. 27 | 2–4 p.m. | Franco Center Get ready for an afternoon of outstanding music, stories and local talent when BMW: Breau, Miller & West takes the Franco Center stage! Featuring three beloved Maine musicians — Denny Breau, Mark Miller and Arlo West — BMW brings together exceptional musicianship, personality and the kind of songs that make you want to settle in and enjoy the ride. This trio of longtime local favorites is known for connecting with audiences and bringing plenty of heart to their performances. [...]

Studio Two will bring their early Beatles tribute music to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. TICKETS https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337389 Tribute Bands Subscription: Includes four concerts: Studio Two (October), Rod Stewart (February), Pop Divas (March), and Frank Sinatra (May). The package price is $120.00 for one ticket to each show, a savings of $20.00 compared with purchasing the tickets separately. Available through October 10, 2026. If you’re buying tickets for multiple shows, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc Band members include Stephen Murray who portrays John Lennon, and Robert Murray as George Harrison. Band [...]

Doors 1pm Concert 2pm Tap your toes, stomp your feet, and clap your hands as Fiddle-icious, a community fiddle-based orchestra with 100+ musicians from Kittery to Augusta, takes the stage to share their unique, uplifting music! Fiddle-icious is a fun–loving Maine orchestra playing fiddle, piano, harp, guitar, banjo, mandolin, flute, accordion, cello, tin whistle, concertina, upright bass, and bagpipes. Their tunes are passed down from the Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, and Acadian traditions and include reels, jigs, marches, hornpipes, waltzes, step-dancing, and beautiful singing harmonies. Tickets $25 in advance; $30 at door TICKETS https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=343791 If you’re buying tickets for multiple shows, [...]

Battle of the Blends Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston With MMS’s own Artistic Director, Dr. Richard Nickerson, as emcee, this perpetual audience favorite will feature five spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz, barbershop, rock’n’roll, spiritual and Renaissance vocal music. Join us for this ever-popular a cappella experience with something for all ages and music preferences. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337320 Celebrating 31 years of bringing together the area’s best a cappella groups for one magical night! Join MMS for an evening celebrating the power of the human spirit through voice. This unique [...]