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MAYNARD

SANCTUARY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Updated

Website: sanctuarymaynard.com
Calendar: sanctuarymaynard.com/concerts

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.

Sources:
[1] sanctuarymaynard.com [2] sanctuarymaynard.com [3] sanctuarymaynard.com [4] discovermaynard.com [5] indieonthemove.com

UPCOMING SHOWS as of 08/24/2026

Friday

Saturday

  • 8:00pm — Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac tix

Sunday

  • 4:30pm — Dennis Brennan Trio ft. Jim Haggerty & Kevin Barry let's go
  • 8:00pm — Tru Diamond rock out

Monday - 8/31

  • 6:30pm — Open Mic hosted by Steve Mac sing along

Tuesday - 9/1

Wednesday - 9/2

  • 5:30pm — John Fitzsimmons, aka Fitz - A Master of Folk folk time
  • 8:00pm — Karl Denson's Tiny Universe get funky

Thursday - 9/3

Friday - 9/4

Saturday - 9/5

  • 10:30am — Family Music Series with Mister Vic & Company bring kids
  • 8:00pm — Little Miss and The Boom see this

Sunday - 9/6

  • 4:00pm — Mike Oram & Friends join us
  • 6:00pm — Swingdance with Sergiy Georgiyev & Eddie Scheer's Swinging All Stars dance along

Monday - 9/7

  • 6:30pm — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jae Mannion sing along

Tuesday - 9/8

Wednesday - 9/9

  • 5:30pm — The Joy Reo Trio fun sounds
  • 6:00pm — Bluegrass Open Jam Hosted by Familiar Strangers jam session

Thursday - 9/10

  • 5:30pm — Sarah Mendelsohn local taste
  • 7:00pm — Fuego Thursdays - Dance Night - Reggaeton | Salsa | Bachata | Cumbia dance away

Friday - 9/11

Saturday - 9/12

  • 8:00pm — Playing Dead: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead feel groovy

Saturday - 9/19

  • 10:30am — Mister Vic's Family Music Series hosted by Philip Alexander family fun
  • 5:30pm — Bryan Bielanski live music
  • 8:00pm — Love Dogs get loud

Monday - 9/21

  • 6:30pm — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jacqueline Burns sing along

Tuesday - 9/22

Wednesday - 9/23

Thursday - 9/24

  • 7:30pm — The Blues Dogs and the Lola Sweet Band get bluesy

Saturday - 9/26

  • 10:30am — Mister Vic's Family Music Series Hosted by Miss Ari bring kids
  • 5:30pm — Daves and Confused join us
  • 8:00pm — Disco Lemonade let's groove

Sunday - 9/27

  • 4:00pm — Dennis Brennan Trio ft. Jim Haggerty & Kevin Barry chill vibes

Tuesday - 9/29

  • 8:00pm — Grateful Tuesdays join in

Wednesday - 9/30

Friday - 10/2

  • 8:00pm — Professor Louie & The Crowmatix Present The Music Of The Band & More get tickets

Monday - 10/5

  • 6:30pm — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Milt Reder & Dave Becker join us

Full schedule at sanctuarymaynard.com/concerts →