Event Planners Guide

AUDITORIUMS + HALLS Total

Total Square Footage

Number of Fuction Rooms

Max Capacity Per Seating Arrangement

Max 8x10 ' Booths Description

Number of Seats

Theater 3,400 Classroom - U-Shape - Theater 1,908 Classroom - U-Shape - Theater 1,500 Classroom - U-Shape - Theater 1,350 Classroom - U-Shape - Theater 1,000 Classroom - U-Shape -

Cross Insurance Arena One Civic Center Sq, Portland 207-791-2200 crossarenaportland.com michael.loconte@oakviewgroup.com

Banquet 1,200 Reception 2,000

One of Maine’s Largest Exhibit Facilities, the Cross Insurance Arena is perfect for trade shows, conventions and expositions. It is located in the heart of downtown Portland.

8,197

7

33,000

150

1,000 OR MORE

Merrill Auditorium 20 Myrtle St, Portland 207-808-5400 portlandevents.com clare@portlandmaine.gov Portland Exposition Building 239 Park Ave, Portland 207-808-5400 portlandevents.com clare@portlandmaine.gov

Located in Portland’s graceful City Hall, Merrill Auditorium seats 1,908. Home of the beautiful Kotzschmar organ. Handicapped accessible, on-street parking. New rehearsal hall w/separate entrance. Available for bookings.

Banquet 175 Reception 320

1,908

2

2,400

-

1,000 OR MORE

The Expo is a large multi-purpose space, perfect for business meetings, banquets, trade shows and special events. We have a world class staff ready to serve you. Imagine the possibilities!

Banquet 3,000 Reception 2,500

3,000

3

25,000

160

1,000 OR MORE

State Theatre 609 Congress St, Portland 207-956-6000 statetheatreportland.com info@statetheatreportland.com Westbrook Performing Arts Center 471 Stroudwater St, Westbrook 207-857-3860 westbrookpac.org info@westbrookpac.org

Classically styled, bi-level venue with modern amenities in the heart of the Arts District. Industry leading sound and lights, in-house production, catering services and many flexible seating options.

Banquet 200 Reception 1,000

1,350

1

10,000

-

1,000 OR MORE

State of the art lighting, sound, and video systems in our climate controlled space. 1,000 seat theater, minutes from downtown Portland. Variety of different events, educational, and community functions.

Banquet 250 Reception 400

1,000

10

12,400

-

1,000 OR MORE

Preserving & Sharing Maine’s Story

PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM Maine Stories of the American Revolution On view through Dec. 31, 2026

489 Congress Street Portland, Maine mainehistory.org

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