“…great singing, fantastic guitar and violin work, with high energy originals that leave the crowd crazy. An awesome band.” – David Bromberg, Musician Occidental Gypsy is: Eli Bishop (violin), Jonathan Hurley (vocals & rhythm) guitar, Jeff Feldman (bass), Erick Cifuentes (percussion) and Brett Feldman (lead guitar). Occidental Gypsy is pioneering the sound of Gypsy Pop. […]

Capriccio: "a musical composition in free form, usually lively in tempo and brilliant in style." The word also represents Ogunquit's town-wide Festival of the Arts, this year celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Coordinated by Ogunquit Performing Arts, an expanded Festival is planned, occurring September 7th through September 20th, throughout Ogunquit. Participants will include the major arts organizations in town, churches, art galleries, service organizations and local businesses. Events will include concerts, new exhibits and receptions, historical look-backs, special tours of theatres and art galleries, and the art of kite-flying.
A calendar of all the events and detailed information will appear soon on this website.

The Maine Sunday Telegram referred to Tim as “Maine’s high prince of comedy…a one-man humor factory!” A concert by Tim Sample always guarantees a refreshing evening of laughter and fun for all ages. Tim Sample, the noted Maine humorist, recorded his first comedy album in 1979. Since that start he has released many more albums […]

 This is the featured 2nd night event for the Ogunquit Performing Art’s 25th Annual Capriccio, a two-week long ‘Celebration of the Arts’ in Ogunquit, Maine. Grammy Award winner Paul Sullivan has enjoyed a richly varied and distinguished career as a composer and a pianist. According to Sullivan “I was nominated as part of the Paul […]

OGUNQUIT’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS  Calendar of Events Click on Presenter for Event Details SUNDAY, SEPT 4 @ 7 PM: OGUNQUIT BAPTIST CHURCH Labor Day Concert  with Various Artists   WEDNESDAY, SEPT 7, & THURSDAY SEPT 8: OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE Capriccio Ticket Discounts for “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” – Buy-One-Get-One-Free!  (Restrictions and limitations apply.  See […]

JAZZ GUITARISTS FRANK VIGNOLA AND VINNY RANIOLO Friday, September 9, 2016, at 8:00 pm Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit Virtuoso guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo have received international acclaim for their thrilling performances before cheering audiences. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity […]

UP’S THE WORD: A CELEBRATION IN JAZZ, DANCE AND POETRY Sojoy & the Annex Contemporary Dance Company Friday, September 16, 2016, at 8:00 pm Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit   Sojoy and the Annex Contemporary Dance Company combine their creative talents, and the exciting collaboration results in an exhilarating program of jazz and contemporary […]

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Bass-baritone Erik Kroncke performing Broadway songs and opera favorites

Andy Happel and Los Galactacos string band playing Songs from the Americas. This concert at the Barn Gallery, 1 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit.

CAPRICCIO IS COMING! Ogunquit Performing Arts Celebrates Its 28th Annual Music Festival
September 7 to 10, 2018. Tickets Each Concert $18 advance / $20 door / $5 student / Festival Series Ticket $45 for 3 concerts
Tickets go on sale on this website beginning August 15th

Exciting jazz pianist Matt DeChamplain returns for his third performance in Ogunquit, bringing with him guitarist Christopher Morrison and bassist Matthew Dwonszyk. Tickets go on sale on this website beginning August 15th.

Join Andy at the Capriccio Festival of Kites at Ogunquit Beach, where songs and kites will fill the air! Free Admission

Grammy-winning Composer/Pianist Paul Sullivan and Emmy-nominated Songwriter/Guitarist Con Fullam in performance together!
Tickets go on sale on this website beginning August 15th.

Returning to Ogunquit by popular demand!
Tickets go on sale on this website beginning August 15th.