next up on our stage…
2026 Golden Beauty Pageant
Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM
Celebrate the strength, grace, and spirit of women age 60+ at the 2026 Golden Beauty Pageant, presented by the York County Elder Abuse Task Force. Contestants will take the stage in fashion and evening wear while sharing stories of lives filled with experience, resilience, and joy.
ANNOUNCING OUR 2026/27 SEASON!
Sanford Performing Arts Center’s Partners Bank Spotlight Series brings a variety of outstanding touring shows from Maine and around the world! Our 2026-27 season runs September through July, providing entertainment for our community through autumn, winter, and spring. See you soon at SPAC!
September 23, 2026
THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS
The outrageous Australian duo that turned sound effects and physical comedy into a global comedy sensation.
October 15, 2026
MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW
The music, moves and magic of Michael Jackson come alive on stage!
October 29, 2026
MANIA
The Abba Tribute
Direct from London, the world’s favorite ABBA tribute brings the party to you!
November 13-15, 2026
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Before Neverland, before Captain Hook, there was one extraordinary adventure. (presented by Sanford High School Theater Company)
November 21, 2026
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®
The hilarious musical phenomenon that has women laughing around the world.
November 29, 2026
HOLIDAY POPS!
Celebrate the season with Strafford Wind Symphony’s joyful concert of holiday favorites for the whole family.
December 5, 2026
A VICTORIAN NUTCRACKER
Maine’s magical holiday tradition brings the wonder of The Nutcracker beautifully to life.
December 12, 2026
TONY DANZA
Tony Danza brings his Hollywood charm to the stage with an evening of timeless standards and great stories.
December 31, 2026
BACK TO THE EIGHTIES with JESSIE’S GIRL
Countdown to 2027 with the decade that knew how to party!
January 13, 2027
NATURALLY 7
Seven voices, no instruments and a sound you have to hear to believe!
January 24, 2027
DaPONTE STRING QUARTET
Maine’s acclaimed string quartet brings world-class chamber music close to home.
January 30, 2027
NEIL BERG’S 103 YEARS OF BROADWAY
More than a century of Broadway’s greatest songs, performed by stars of the Great White Way.
February 27, 2027
COUNTRY LIVE!
A tribute to KENNY CHESNEY, SHANIA TWAIN, KEITH URBAN and LUKE BRYAN. Nashville comes alive with the songs, stories and stars that made country music great.
March 17, 2027
THE STEP CREW
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with flying feet and fiery fiddles!
March 25-27, 2027
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky family comes to life in this hysterical musical comedy!. (presented by Sanford High School Theater Company)
April 3, 2027
3 AMERICAN TROUBADOURS
A tribute to JAMES TAYLOR, CARLY SIMON, AND CAROLE KING
Three icons. Decades of hits. One incredible concert.
April 11, 2027
JEEYOON KIM
A world-class pianist with a gift for engaging the audience and making every note feel personal.
April 16, 2027
JUSTON MCKINNEY
A wicked funny night with one of New England’s favorite comedians!
July 2, 2027
CELEBRATE AMERICA!
An Independence Pops spectacular with the Casco Bay Wind Symphony.
July 17, 2027
FRONTIERS
The World’s #1 Tribute to JOURNEY!
The JOURNEY tribute show that Steve Perry calls his favorite!
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