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About Bangor Arts Exchange

The Bangor Arts Exchange (BAE) is a nonprofit arts incubator and performing-arts venue in downtown Bangor, operated by Launchpad in partnership with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Housed across multiple spaces, including a grand ballroom with a seating capacity of 185 and flexible smaller performance/rehearsal areas, BAE has hosted a diverse array of concerts, lectures, and community events. While the venue is currently closed and undergoing redevelopment, its legacy as a hub for arts and culture in Bangor remains a reference point for planning and future visits.

This page provides practical details to help you plan a visit, including current seating considerations, parking options near Exchange Street, transit via Bangor’s Community Connector, and nearby lodging and dining options recommended by trusted affiliate partners.

Venue details: Bangor Arts Exchange sits at 189-193 Exchange St, Bangor, ME 04401 (BAE complex; Box Office listings may show 193 Exchange St). The grand ballroom accommodates up to 185 seats, with additional spaces offering flexible configurations for rehearsals, performances, and events. Note that a current active seating chart is not available due to closure and redevelopment. For accessible parking and convenient access, downtown Bangor options are nearby, including the Pickering Square Parking Garage at 100 Broad St. First two hours are typically free, with paid options thereafter. The Bangor Community Connector (BAT) provides fixed-route transit with stops in downtown Bangor; plan trips using the city’s transit system. Nearby hotels and dining options provide convenient stays and meals for visitors: Hotels: Best Western White House Inn (155 Littlefield Ave), Bangor Aviator Hotel (308 Godfrey Blvd, BW Premier Collection), and Quality Inn Bangor (750 Hogan Rd). Restaurants and cafes in the area offer a range of options close to Exchange Street, helping you fuel up before or after events. Notable events historically hosted at BAE include Divisi Choir performances, the Winter Solstice Cello Fest, Bangor Symphony Orchestra concerts, lectures, private rentals, and even rummage sales prior to the venue’s redevelopment. We’ve got you covered with straightforward planning details and trusted partner recommendations to help you secure your seats when the venue reopens.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 189-193 Exchange St, Bangor, ME 04401 (BAE complex; Box Office listings cite 193 Exchange St; MapQuest historically references 189 Exchange St).
  • Venue type: nonprofit arts incubator/performing-arts venue run by Launchpad in partnership with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra; housed multiple spaces including a ballroom and smaller performance/rehearsal areas.
  • Capacity: grand ballroom capacity listed at 185 seats; other spaces offered flexible configurations for events.
  • Seating chart: historical layouts centered on the 185-seat ballroom; no current active seating chart exists due to the venue’s closure and redevelopment.
  • Parking: downtown Bangor parking options near Exchange Street include the Pickering Square Parking Garage (100 Broad St); first 2 hours are typically free, with paid options thereafter.
  • Transit: Bangor’s Community Connector (BAT) provides fixed-route public transit in the area; riders can access downtown stops and plan trips via the city transit system.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western White House Inn (155 Littlefield Ave), Bangor Aviator Hotel (308 Godfrey Blvd, BW Premier Collection), Quality Inn Bangor (750 Hogan Rd) as nearby lodging options.
  • Notable events hosted: diverse programming including Divisi Choir performances, Winter Solstice Cello Fest, Bangor Symphony Orchestra events, and other concerts, lectures and private rentals; venue hosted rummage sales before closing.