Absolutely love this theatre and I will be looking for more opportunities to go to events here. The seats are a little narrow so be prepared. But getting to your seats are easy and the view is great. I was in the upper balcony for the Nutcracker ballet and was able to see very clearly. I just with the guy behind me hadnt felt it necessary to keep his feet over the seat next to me..

Sound travels really well, and three different levels makes it a super comfortable venue (unless youre trying to get alcohol...I suggest not going during the intermission!) The staff has always been great and responsive, and the bartenders move the line along pretty quickly almost always. Theres multiple bars for easier access, as well as a totally separate section for merch which helps with clustering. I love the State Theater, especially because of how long its been around and all the wonderful artists that have been there or will be. P.S. They always have the best artists from around the world and locally, too! Its a good idea to get tickets ahead of time if you can, and get in line as early as possible or wear an extra layer; the lines can get long to get in, and it can get pretty cold in Portland at night.

The theater is set up in a way that allows for good views everywhere. There is a balcony with plenty of extra seating. A couple bars available. The merch table is in an inconvenient place in the main foyer where the crowd is entering. Sound was pretty good. Loud with very little distortion.

Great venue to see a show! It has a smallish, classic theater feel, that really brings you close to the band. The staff was very pleasant, and bartenders did a great job. If youre in Portland, Id definitely recommend trying to catch a show here. Pro tip: if you use the upstairs coat check (which is pretty convenient in the dead of winter) be prepared for a long line retrieving your items after the show.

Love this place! Ive probably seen over a dozen concerts here. The multiple bars are a plus for keeping lines short. The upper balcony seats are tight, but a great view. Usually sounds great here and the building is awesome

Had a great time! Nice place. Parking can be tough if youre not familiar with the area.

The cornerstone of the Maine Music Scene. Without Lauren Wayne and the leadership who took over/renovated the venue in 2010, Portland would not be what it is today. The current layout provides great sound and easy access to drinks, bathrooms, etc. Impeccable booking/programming just makes it even more impressive. Best venue in Maine. Hands down.

One of my favorite venues.... Love the nostalgic decor.... If I had a band and MTV still played music I would film my 80s big haired black and white video here ......

They have been absolutely knocking it our of the Park with their lineup. Good variety, frequent concerts and a really great space. Standing GA up fronts and seated GA on the Maine floor on the back half and balcony level. A fee bars inside the concert hall with standing elevated space.

Fun place! You have to be in the right mood for general admission its a little young & kinda crazy. Get a seat if you dont want to be danced into or spilled on.. Balcony looked like great place to be

Amazing venue. Great staff.

Love this beautiful theater. Went to see a Magic show, enjoyed the event immensely!

Great venue. They have been pulling on some great acts in lately. Very efficient security. Decent drink selection. The historical renovations look great. There is no of street parking, but you can find parking within a 5 minute walk. Garage options also available.

Really nice place for a music show.The sound was really great. The size of the theater help to keep the crowd cheerful and loud.The staff crew were as expected in that kind of place which is a nice plus(Rise against, Anti Flag, AFI - July 2018)

Great appearence in the main hall area, the performance area, and the balcony. Ive seen comedy shows, light rock, techno, and heavy metal shows here. For the most part its an awesome spot. There are a few downfalls... Parking is horrendous. It cost $30 at the closest garage, and it takes forever to get out after a show. If you choose not to use the garage, youre on the street, and there are only about 25 spaces. Also, I dont know if its just the clientele of a venue like this who ruin the experience, but they always seem to have disgusting bathrooms, and overflowing toilets.

Good venue in Portland.Saw an acoustic show. A great night.

I usually love the State Theatre for seeing my favorite musicians, however I recently attended a show with a speaker and sat in the back of the orchestra section just under the open balcony area serving drinks and could barely hear the performer at times. The sound of ice, doors squeaking, and people ordering drinks was a huge distraction. They should keep that area closed for quieter shows or find a way to close the opening off.

Very nice concert venue! Saw Steel Panther, the staff were professional and courteous. The theater itself is art deco but very well preserved cant wait to see my next show here!

I think Ive been here three times now, normally the prices arent horrible and the seating isnt that uncomfortable. The last time we visited we sat up in the balcony section, the cheap seats, and I saw everything perfectly. They have amazing shows!

Had a great time at Southside Johnny and beaver brown concert!

The sound was awful. You could hear the music great, but it drowned out every single performer.

My first visit to this venue. Good sight lines to the stage and a lot of folks loved to watch some of the show from the bar area inside the theatre. Definitely got very warm in the theatre. Seats were comfortable and good leg room where we were.The staff are wonderful and helped make the experience more memorable.

Of all the venues Ive been to, this is hands-down my favorite... so much so that I routinely travel from out of state to come to performances! Great selection of artists, prime location, reasonable prices, clean facility, friendly staff, spacious standing room and ample seating opportunities! Wish Tegan and Sara would preform here more often! Always a great show :-)

I always enjoy seeing shows at the state theater. The atmosphere is great. Its no e to be able to go from sitting to standing and vice versa for most shows. My husband and I most recently saw the Rise Against show at the theater. Drinks are a little pricey(7-9 dollars for a beer), but I dont drink much so it didnt bother me. Good use an increase in restrooms though as it took nearly twenty minutes to be able to use the ladies room.

My favorite venue, especially in Portland. Perfect size and doesn’t get too hot. All general admission usually which is really cool too.

Great venue. Drinks are reasonable for a venue (although people complain about it). I wish coat check was a little faster and would be willing to pay more money. We actually missed the opener waiting to put our jackets away.Overall the place is really cool and I cannot wait to be back.

Venue is good, lots of bars so never had to wait. Bathrooms were clean. Maggie Rogers show was awesome!

Large, antique, decorative theater. Very good lighting variety and options, as well as large speakers that produce nice base sounds. Has bar inside the theater, I recommend for adults. Not a playground for children.

Place is pretty righteous if youre catching a show. Ticket prices are always stellar... But unfortunetly they make up the difference on the adult beverages. It could use more restroom facilities, as the lines are always long but for the most part, pretty decent venue, and Ive been a patron before the renovations and after ( so for the kids... Thats a long a$$ time). To State, thanks for being a decently priced place to catch a show and for the great artist that you bring!

Great venue...Jesse and the band were phenomenal...

We enjoyed Little Feat here . Great venue we always like it . Will be back .

Had a great time at the State theater it was my first time there. Great time no matter where you are at in the theater.

Nice small venue but NO AIR CONDITIONING makes this place very hot and the place wasnt even sold out when we went. Good for the show but be prepared to sweat like crazy!

Great venue with amazing sound! The building is absolutely fabulous and the staff has been super amazing every show I have attended;) the State Theatre has an eclectic mix of shows a true Portland gem.

Came here for a Young the Giant concert tonight, what a lovely venue!

So far Ive been to two concerts at the State Theatre. Staff courteous and efficient. Does take some time to get in as they do a thorough job of keeping everyone safe. Room is glorious old Theatre. Good sound, seating as well as standing general admission areas.

I saw Lucinda Williams perform here and she and the theater were amazing. Not a bad seat in the house and the sound system was fantastic. Its a small performance space so every seat is close. I really enjoy seeing shows here.

Great venue. Sound is usually on point and the several bars allow you to not get too thirsty.

I have seen some great shows here. Always fun and tickets remain reasonable. Recently saw Devil Makes 3 and the Lost Dog Street Band. Excellent, had a blast.

Love going to shows here! Went to several this year and had a great experience no matter where we were sitting. I’m sure I’ll be back!

Went to see the dropkicks Murphys and it was amazing.

Was at State Theater for a SYSK show, the show was great and the theater was unique!The venue was very clean, the front got everyone into the building quickly.Bar service was available, the line moved much slower then it should have with the number of staff they had behind the bar.Will definitely enjoy many more shows here!

Love the old school atmosphere of this theater. Good place to see a concert. Located in downtown Portland, which is a very cool city. Lots of great restaurants located nearby to grab a bite before a performance

Saw Ghost of Paul Revere here on New Years Eve....AMAZING!

A beautiful venue with good acoustics. Unlike other old theaters in the area, the State Theatre has obviously been cared for.

Saw a concert here, its a very intimate space with good acustics

Really nice looking venue with no bad seats! Great for rock shows or comedy shows alike.

#culture #livemusic #concert #standingroomonly went to see Umphreys, and it was a great show!

Nice theater that does a ton of different events. Just try to avoid it in the summer if you cant handle the heat as there is no AC and a lot of people crammed into a smaller venue.

Went there for the first time to see a concert . You can sit down on the second floor . Or if you wanted to stand / dance you had all of front of stage . It was News Years Eve with the Gohots of Paul Reaver . Loads of fun . Hope theyll come next New Year ....

This theater is absolutely not the place it was 20 years ago. Clean and well staffed, its a wonderful venue for any event.

Not a bad seat in the house plenty of places to get an adult drink pretty long lines for the womens bathroom

Great venue with nice sound. Great setting for wheelchair users

Easy entry, parking garage close by, AMAZING acoustics, and Portland pie pizza!? The state theatre has an awesome vibe for any type of show. (Gorgol Bodellos encore of course rocked the place!)

Had a great experience at the two shows I attended here this month. Staff is really friendly and helpful despite how busy they are kept!My only issue is that taking tickets/security check is very slow to get through, but I know the staff does their best. Doors opened an hour before the shows started, but the lines to get inside were still very long fifteen minutes after the show was supposed to start. It could help to open doors earlier to get more people processed through so that people who arrive early can still get in before the show starts, and so that the show can start on time.

Once you go in you are not even granted the freedom to go outside for fresh air , not a fan.

The overall experience Can be great, But it can be very hot all times of year especially in the balcony. Last nights show was probably 80-85 degrees in the lower balcony. Upper balcony seats are almost unusably small for anyone over 6 tall - not enough leg room to fit.

It was my first time at this theater. My daughter and I went there together to watch the Drag Queen Show. It was clean and roomy. My only suggestion is perhaps having a few people doing concession, because the lines were too long to try and get something to drink.

Great venue and awesome acoustics. Could really use some interior paint and sprucing up.

Just saw the Jay and silent Bob roadshow here, great local theater!

One of my favorite venues to go to. I just wish more of my favorite bands came here.

Great place to see a show. Get there early parking is tough to find.

Great seeing Pete but no Air Conditioning

What a great venue. Love the classic details inside the theater. Staff was great and I really liked how you can choose to sit or stand. Booze galore too!

It was awesome I dont think a bad seat in the place

Website FAQ explains everything for attendees. staff friendly, visually attractive venue. the air was heavy with young adults. maybe it was incidental but the last time i visited the sound did not seem to be well balanced, though it didnt seem to affect the turnout.

Nice venue. Catering service was excellent.

Awesome place to see a show, little feat this past Tuesday, RIP Paul ️

First time going today to see From Ashes to New and Skillet!! Amazing people cant wait to go again

Great shows, acoustics/sound are iffy. Great drink prices and always fun no matter the show.

The design of this historic place was amazing. This place has shows year round with many A and B-list acts to see. The sound quality is good with all seats considerably close, so you can see what is happening on the stage from any seat.The one criticism I would have is because it is a historic building there is no air conditioning. In the summer, if it is hot or humid outdoors, expect it to be hot indoors with little relief. The security does open the doors, but my experience is it provides little relief.Be sure to have your tickets saved on your phone. They do not accept printed tickets.

This was a lovely theater. We got great seats for a Kansas concert here. The bar inside was a nice touch. The crowd was rocking while we were there and we had an awesome time.

Pictures are of The Black Heart Burlesque show. The seats could be a little better to allow easy viewing and theyre way too close together. The climate inside the theater isnt well-maintained, but its a nice place to see a show.

I have always enjoyed this venue. Its a good place to see a concert. Beer prices are reasonable $3 for a PBR, not sure about drinks or other beers... They had plenty of people working the bar so wait time was pretty much non-existent. The bathroom situation was good, never much of a wait there either.

The State is a favorite venue for music. Small enough to be intimate, yet large enough for a good crowd. A great mix of new artists and legends are booked, creating a diverse mix of music. Ornate decor, and a balcony, as well as a sky bar overlooking the stage, are just a few of the little extras. The staff is friendly and helpful. Go see a show! You will love it!

Silversun Pickups were awesome!

We were here for the Bear Hands and Walk the Moon concert, and were here for Kaycee Musgrave a few weeks ago.The venue is nice. We like the balcony area for the view but theres not really a bad spot. The acoustics are phenomenal. Every band weve heard here has sounded great. We definitely plan on coming back.

Always my preferred choice for venue. Happy to have seen many great shows here! And more to come! Its such a beautiful building. I hope their next big project is getting the balcony new seats.

I went and saw skillet and it was an amazing night

Its a great venue, intimate, comfortable and nice to enjoy a drink during the show. But the acoustics still arent great. You can hear the loud noise from the instruments but the vocals often got lost. Could be my older ears, could be the sound crew setting up. Still was a fun concert.

One of my favorite venues, love the old school theatre atmosphere

Dropkick Murphys were an incredible show!!!

Awesome old vibe to the hall! Sound was good and not a bad seat in the house. In a wicked cool town full of energy and excitement.

Always a great venue that caters to both people who want to be up close or that want a comfortable view from the back or balcony. The bars and coat check add to the comfort of winter concert going.

This place is. Great place to see a show. It does not have AC, so it gets hot in the summer.

Had a great time at the atmosphere show, I feel like the sound guys didnt do a whole lot but Im not a pro.

A+ venue, with multiple levels for GA, both seated and standing. So many types of shows come through here, from music of all genres to comedy to drag. The building is also set up quite nicely - theres a place to order drinks on both the middle and lower levels, free water in the lobby, and coat check on the middle level. The staff is always wonderful and ready to help, and while security can sometimes seem stern, all that Ive come across have been friendly and an absolute delight to talk to. For photographers, the shows almost always have a barricade/photo pit unless its a seated event. Also, even seated events have standing room at the top most balcony level behind the seats if you need to stretch your legs for a moment.

Rob Thomas was amazing on August 21st! Great way to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. =)

This place rocks! I’ve been to two shows here in the last few months and it’s awesome. Easy to move around in the front. Security is laid back. It just feels like there is no limit to how much fun you can have. Def going back for another show soon!

One of those old time BEAUTIFUL theaters that remain. I LOVE this place. It is small, dark, and am AWESOME place to watch a concert. I saw First Aid Kit here in the summer of 2018. I have seen Ween twice here in the mid 2000s. It is the perfect atmosphere for a rock concert. I LOVE IT!

Went to see Tape Face! What a fantastic show. I love the original architecture. Staff was a little confused how to use the electronic ticket ( that was scary) all in All a great experience.

It was hot, unusually warm. Just still hot air, no ventilation. Show was good though. No cup holders is a bit of a bummer.

Great venue for concerts, the size allows an intimate setting and the sound is fantastic. What a gem.

This place has come a long way in recent years! Happy with several recent shows. Staff is on point but laid back. Facilities are clean. Great variety of talent coming through.

Awesome venue. Have been going here for years and love it.

Took my daughter to see the one and only Bernie Sanders. Amazing experience. #Bernie2020

Beautiful building and good sound but if youre above five and a half feet tall you wont fit in their seats

Concert fabulous. Venue not so much. Rude loud staff interfered with be able to hear and enjoy the show.

Fantastic venue to see a band! Loved loved loved it!

Great place, has nice charm. The theatre was hot, though. Food was good. I saw Iliza Shlesinger and the lights were good. The experience was awesome. I would definitely recommend it.