Historic Wedding Venue Near Portland, Maine
Welcome to Boothbay Playhouse Events, a wedding and event venue in Portland, Maine's scenic Midcoast region. Built in 1937 as a beloved summer playhouse, our fully restored post-and-beam barn theater now hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and life's most meaningful celebrations.
Welcome to Boothbay Playhouse Events
Featured in Real Maine Weddings and recognized as New Business of the Year in 2023 by Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce, we're a premier wedding and event venue near Portland, Maine, blending historic charm with modern comfort approximately 50 miles from Portland.
Owned and Operated by John and Sara Berkeley
By hosting only one event at a time, we offer an experience that is entirely yours. Our 6,000-square-foot venue is designed for weddings, corporate retreats, and celebrations of life, comfortably accommodating 50 to 200 guests with gracious hospitality.
Built in 1937 by theatrical visionaries Sherwood Keith and Joseph Celi, Boothbay Playhouse served as a premier summer theater for over 80 years, welcoming regional and national talent. Featured in National Geographic in 1968, this cultural landmark was discovered by John and Sara Berkeley in 2020 while searching for their own wedding venue.
The restoration honored the original architecture while adding modern conveniences. Today, the Playhouse continues to bring people together as a wedding and event venue where new stories unfold on the same stage that hosted Maine's theatrical heritage.
Why Choose Boothbay Playhouse Events
Planning a wedding near Portland or seeking a historic event space in Midcoast Maine? As a trusted wedding and event venue Portland couples choose for destination celebrations, we make planning effortless while honoring over 85 years of welcoming performers and guests.
Unlike typical event halls, our venue features two balconies overlooking the main space, a grand dance floor, and an Art Deco bar with a working brick fireplace, all within a building that once hosted legends like Christopher Reeve and Tom Hulce.
Step Inside Maine's Most Unique Wedding & Event Venue
Weddings at Our Historic Indoor Wedding Venue
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Spaces
​Outdoor ceremony site with grapevine arbor, large deck and stone patio for cocktails, seasonal 20x30 tent (May through October), 4,000-square-foot main theater with exposed beams, lounge with Art Deco bar and fireplace, 40-foot harbour cruiser boat bar, two balconies, and two get-ready spaces for wedding parties.​
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Furnishings & Décor
​Farmhouse tables, cross-back chairs, sweetheart table, cocktail tables, dimmable chandeliers, candle wall backdrop, and 1800s stained glass windows from an Irish chapel.​
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Services
​Fully customizable catering with Maine ingredients, licensed bar service, day-of coordinator, complete setup and teardown, high-speed WiFi, parking attendant, yard games, and outdoor fire pit.​
Boothbay Playhouse Events creates unforgettable weddings for couples throughout Maine and New England. As a historic wedding and event venue near Portland, Maine, with deep cultural roots, we offer rustic elegance with modern amenities your guests will love.
Corporate Events and Private Celebrations
Beyond weddings, Boothbay Playhouse Events welcomes corporate gatherings, celebrations of life, and more. Our historic venue adapts to your vision, whether hosting a team retreat for 50 or a lobster bake for 200, with the same all-inclusive service and attention.
The Boothbay Playhouse Legacy
Built in 1937 by theatrical visionaries Sherwood Keith and Joseph Celi, Boothbay Playhouse served as a
premier summer theater for over 80 years, welcoming regional and national talent. Featured in National Geographic
in 1968, this cultural landmark was discovered by John and Sara Berkeley in 2020 while searching for
their own wedding venue.
The restoration honored the original architecture while adding modern conveniences. Today, the Playhouse
continues bringing people together as a wedding and event venue where new stories unfold on the same stage
that hosted Maine's theatrical heritage.
