4 Best Performing Arts Venues in Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle, Maine

Castine's hub for visual and performing arts hosts exhibitions, literary events, workshops, panel discussions, and film screenings. The organization works to support local artists and connect them with everyone in the community.

What started out as a lending library for printed sheet music has evolved into a nonprofit organization focused on music education and performances. Its online calendar lists all upcoming performance events.

One of the country's largest community steel bands plays in the Blue Hill Town Park every Monday at 7:30 pm in summer.

Kneisel Hall is a well-known venue for chamber music founded over 120 years ago by founder Franz Kneisel, who was also the founder the first fully professional string quartet in America. The organization's summertime festival school hosts promising young musicians and distinguished faculty, and their rehearsals, masterclasses, and concerts are open to the public in July and August.