FREEPORT
CADENZA
Updated
This week at Cadenza: Mon 10/12 — The Marc Chillemi Quintet - Blue Note Records Tribute, Fri 10/16 — Unknown, Sat 10/17 — Anni Clark. Upcoming: Fri 10/23 — David Watts ~ Songs Without Words (and a Few With), Fri 10/23 — Unknown, Sat 10/24 — Carole Wise.
ABOUT
Cadenza is an intimate listening room and live performance venue at 5 Depot Street in downtown Freeport, Maine, two blocks from L.L. Bean. The space seats 50 to 60 comfortably and was built by completely renovating a former abandoned performance venue. It features a well-maintained Yamaha C-7 grand piano, professional sound and lighting, and a dance floor. Free covered parking is available across the street.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Programming focuses on jazz, blues, folk, Broadway, tribute shows, and Great American Songbook material. Cadenza operates as a dedicated listening room where audience attentiveness to performers is encouraged. Most shows run on Fridays and Saturdays, with food available from a partnership with Brickyard Hollow restaurant.
HISTORY
Cadenza was created by principal owners Alan and Sue Mooney starting in 2018, with the venue opening in spring 2019. It closed briefly from March to June 2020 during the pandemic and was among the first Maine venues to reopen. The venue produces approximately 90 shows annually for more than 3,000 attendees.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 10/12/2026
Monday
- 7:00 PM — The Marc Chillemi Quintet - Blue Note Records Tribute groove vibes
Friday
- - name: The Marc Chillemi Quintet - Blue Note Records Tribute — Unknown details
No shows listed.