Events in Portland — September 2026 (343 Things to Do)

September 2026 in Portland, Maine brings 343 live events across the city, led by music (87), film (44), community (43). 51 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Portland in September 2026?

There are 343 events in Portland, Maine in September 2026, including Darning Knits: Decorative Repair Techniques at Factory 3 (2:00 PM), Creative Writing at Factory 3 (6:30 PM), The Martha's Vineyard Ferries at Tandem Coffee Roasters (8:00 PM), The Little Star That Could at Southworth Planetarium (10:00 AM). Browse the full September 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Portland in September 2026?

Yes — 51 September 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Portland. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Portland for a specific date in September 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Portland, Maine with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow September 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Events in Portland — September 2026

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Darning Knits: Decorative Repair Techniques

Creative Writing

The Martha's Vineyard Ferries

The Little Star That Could

Hot And Energetic Universe

Sew Mentoring Hour - private lesson

Learn to Line Dance

The Misconceived

SailMaine 2hr Learn to Sail Evening Lesson

Après Tuesday Trivia : Disney Classics

Weekly Hack Night

Value²: How to Articulate Your Value to Your Clients

Portland Farmers' Market- Monument Square — Wednesday

PMA Films: Late Fame

September Open Mic Night: FULL BAND Edition! Hosted by Lolabelle

SBA National Ombudsman Lawfare & Regulatory Hearing - Portland, ME

Intro to Welding

SOS x Supper Club: Nowhere to Wear It Party

The Japanese Table

Book Chat: The Nightingale

Portland Art Gallery September Opening

Kizomba Sunset Sessions

Grammy Winner Dave Gutter w/s/g Keenan Hendricks on the Bayside Bowl Roof

RESCHEDULED: Yonder Mountain String Band

Supermassive Black Holes

Conversations in Burgundy: Exploring Côte de Beaune

PMA Films: Late Fame

Yonder Mountain String Band

Darksoft, Cigarettes for Breakfast, Crystal Canyon, XO

Jackie Greene

Local BIZness Network Weekly Meeting / Portland

PMA Films: Sherman's March (1985)

Junior League of Portland, ME: Shopping Social at OPE! Stationery

Summer Sunsets Live @ Thompson's Point

Crispy Duck Breast and Fresh Pasta Cooking Class

Chess in the Park

Portland Ballet

PMA Films: Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

PMA Films: Late Fame

Portland Yacht Rock Festival 2026

Funkationland

Mindfulness in the Galleries

“Freaky Fridaze” Live Broadcast with WMPG

Butter Chicken and Naan Cooking Class

Rest & Restore Sound Bath

Feud Night at Bissell Brothers in Portland!

Good Night/Life: Portland | Benefit for Hope Connections for Cancer

Friday Trivia at Allagash's Flagship Tasting Room

Intro to Drawing

Intro to Metal Lathe

Oktoberfest at Definitive Brewing

Woodworking Lessons

Perfect Giddimani Presents | Burnhard Spliffington & Friends

PMA Films: Late Fame

New England's Odd and Unusual Show - Portland, Maine - Saturday, 9/5/2026

Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour

Intro to Electronics Soldering

Portland Yacht Rock Festival 2026 (Night 2)

Portland Farmers' Market- Deering Oaks Park — Saturday

Tandem Coffee Roasters Tasting and Tour

Darning Knits: Decorative Repair Techniques

Darning Knits: Decorative Repair Techniques

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

The Martha's Vineyard Ferries

The Martha's Vineyard Ferries

The Little Star That Could

The Little Star That Could

Hot And Energetic Universe

Hot And Energetic Universe

Sew Mentoring Hour - private lesson

Sew Mentoring Hour - private lesson

Learn to Line Dance