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About Sun Tiki Studios

Sun Tiki Studios is a versatile all-ages venue in the heart of Portland, Maine. By night it hosts live music and art performances; by day it serves as a rehearsal and recording space. While live shows paused in September 2024, the venue remains a notable cultural space with a documented capacity around 120. Access is convenient from Forest Ave and Congress Street, with multiple transit options and nearby parking. We’ve got you with practical details to help you plan a visit, whether you’re catching a show when schedules resume or just exploring the space’s creative history.

Note: Sun Tiki Studios operates as a hub for artists and performers in the Portland scene. For current show status or private events, check the venue’s official channels and partner listings.

Located at 375 Forest Ave, Portland, Sun Tiki Studios sits near the arts district with easy access to public transit and nearby hotels. While events can vary, the venue has hosted memorable acts such as Sage Francis, Reid Genauer & Assembly of Dust, and Rascal Van in recent years. If you’re planning a trip to see a performance or simply to explore the space, we’ve outlined practical details below to help you secure your visit with confidence.

  • Seating: No published seating chart; performances are described as partially seated with ample standing room.
  • Parking: Be mindful of adjacent businesses (Landrace Cannabis and Forest Gardens). Alternative parking options include Temple Street Parking and the Arts District Garage.
  • Transit: GP Metro routes along Forest Ave and Congress St (examples: 24A/24B) provide convenient access.
  • Nearby hotels: The Press Hotel, The Westin Portland Harborview, and Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront are within a short drive or walk.
  • Nearby dining: Numerous options along Forest Ave and in the Old Port / Arts District offer a range of cuisine to fit post-show plans.

If you’re looking to secure a night at a show or to connect with local artists, think of Sun Tiki Studios as a unique, community-centric hub in Portland’s live arts scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 375 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101.
  • Venue type: All-ages live music venue and art performance space by night; operates as rehearsal/recording space by day; live shows ceased in Sept 2024.
  • Capacity: Publicly published capacity is not officially listed by the venue, but third-party venue listings cite ~120.
  • Seating: No formal seating chart published; some shows are described as partially seated with ample standing room (e.g., Hunter Hill show).
  • Parking: Parking notes indicate adjacent businesses (Landrace Cannabis and Forest Gardens) share the area; avoid parking behind those businesses; nearby garages exist (Temple Street Parking, Arts District Garage).
  • Transit: Served by Greater Portland Transit (GP Metro) routes along Forest Ave/Congress St (e.g., routes 24A/24B, plus nearby routes).
  • Nearby hotels: The Press Hotel (119 Exchange St), The Westin Portland Harborview (157 High Street), Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront (321 Commercial St) are within a short drive or walk.
  • Notable events hosted: Sage Francis (sold out, June 30, 2023); Murcielago with Gozu & One Hundred Thorns (June 24, 2023); Tommy Stinson's Cowboys in the Campfire (Sept 5–6, 2023); Reid Genauer & Assembly of Dust (Nov 11, 2023, sold out); An Evening with Rascal Van (July 28, 2023); Vapors of Morphine (Sept 6, 2024); ARME Boot Camp 2 Music Festival (Aug 4–6, 2023).