MAYNARD
SANCTUARY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Updated
This week at Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center: Mon 10/12 — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Alan Goodrich, Tue 10/13 — Joe Peck: Celebrating the Music the Grateful Dead, Tue 10/13 — Grateful Tuesdays. Upcoming: Mon 10/19 — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jacqueline Burns, Tue 10/20 — Oh Kee Pa Orchestra: A Tribute to Phish, Tue 10/20 — Grateful Tuesdays.
ABOUT
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center is a live entertainment venue and bar at 82 Main Street in Maynard, Massachusetts, housed in a 150-year-old former church. The 5,000-square-foot space has a general admission capacity of 367 standing and 269 seated, with high ceilings and stained glass windows. NOTE: The website listed in venues.md (sanctuaryarts.org) points to a different organization in Eliot, Maine. The correct website is sanctuarymaynard.com.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect concerts, tribute bands, and family programming in a beautifully converted church setting known for excellent acoustics. The venue operates a full bar open seven days a week, with the main hall hosting shows on scheduled concert nights.
HISTORY
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center was launched in 2019 with a mission to support the community, host live entertainment, and preserve 82 Main Street and its legacy. The venue has quickly established itself as a regional draw west of Boston in Maynard's historic downtown district.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 10/12/2026
Monday
- 6:00pm — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Alan Goodrich let's go
Tuesday
Wednesday
- 5:30pm — The Joy Reo Trio jazz vibes
- 6:00pm — Bluegrass Open Jam Hosted by Familiar Strangers let's go
- 8:00pm — John Prine 80th Birthday Celebration with Souvenirs celebrate
Friday
- 5:30pm — Familiar Strangers sing along
- 8:00pm — Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack - Boston's Tribute to Billy Joel rock out
Sunday
- 8:00pm — Squeaky Feet get loud
No shows listed.