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Non Profit music, film and performing arts venue under the directon of Harper House Music Foundation.
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The 1932 Criterion Theatre is Bar Harbor's non-profit historic community performing arts and movie house, offering the best in entertainment to MDI and beyond year-round.

10/28/2026

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble delivered a fantastic show of soul-jazz groove at the Criterion Theatre last weekend✨ �Rooted in the rich Motor City musical heritage, legendary bassist Don Was, compelling vocalist Steffanie Christi'an, and striking ensemble musicians delivered a night to remember with horns, rhythms, and soul🎶
📸 Mark McCall Photography

10/26/2026

Reminder: Rock Choir Open House! 🎤
Have you reserved your spot yet? The Criterion Theatre and Field Note Music School are teaming up for an open house with Criterion Theatre Rock Choir, and we’d love to see you there!
Come experience rock choir firsthand, led by Field Note’s own Peter and Rosie van Reesema. Meet the group, join in a song, and see what the buzz is about.
No audition. No experience. No pressure. Just good people and great music.
It’s free, but RSVP is required, so grab your spot today!
🎟️: https://givebutter.com/adult-rock-choir-r6cvgb

10/25/2026

Thank you to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful event this past Thursday and for this incredible honor. Huge congratulations to all of the recipients. We are in inspiring company.

2026 brought a new sound system 🔊, triple attendance year-to-year w/five sold-out shows🎟️, the start of important historic preservation projects 🏛️, and partnerships with countless non-profits 🤝. To our team, volunteers, board, and patrons, we share this recognition whole heartedly.

10/23/2026

Tonight at the Criterion: Halloqween Drag Spectacular✨
Join us for an evening with CQ Productions featuring a sassy and spooky performance that will make you want to groove!
There’s still tickets left; buy yours today at www.criteriontheatre.org

10/22/2026

Thinking back to our evening with Robert Cray✨
Robert Cray delivered a terrific performance, showcasing
his soulful vocals and masterful blues guitar, leaving the audience wanting more🎸
📸 Mark McCall Photography

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

This weekend, experience Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful masterpiece in Dial M for Murder (1954)🍿
A retired tennis pro plots “the perfect murder” that goes terrifyingly wrong. The thriller reveals how a simple phone call can become a matter of life and death📞✨
Showtimes:
Saturday, Oct 24 7PM
Sunday, Oct 25 7PM
Buy your tickets today: https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=67qh4taxvaz0kwn2d8yyhapbg0

10/20/2026

**Venue update!**
Kevin Kling: UNRAVELED is moving from the Criterion to Acadia Repertory Theatre, Maine and we’re thrilled to be partnering with them to bring Kevin to Mount Desert Island!
📅 Friday, November 6
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Acadia Repertory Theatre, 1154 Main Street, Mount Desert
🎟️ Free admission (donations gratefully accepted)
✅ RSVP required, https://givebutter.com/unraveled
We’re grateful for the chance to team up with Acadia Rep on this one, and we love working with the many local organizations that make our community’s arts scene so vibrant. Together, we’re bringing a beloved storyteller to our community and opening the doors to everyone.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

10/20/2026

CQ Productions returns to the Criterion this week with Hallowqween Drag Spectacular! This Friday at 8PM, dress to impress to experience a spooky season showdown✨
Buy your tickets today: https://www.tixr.com/groups/criteriontheatre/events/cq-productions-presents-halloqween-drag-spectacular-205974

Address

35 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME
04609

Telephone

+12072880829

Website

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