Maine Public presents

Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam

The Perceptions Tour

Fri, April 3, 2026

State Theatre

Doors: 6:30pm - Show: 7:30pm - all ages

$94-57 reserved seating

Buy tickets in person (without fees) at the State Theatre box office Fridays 10am-5pm, or the night of any State Theatre show starting 1 hour before doors. Please note that ticket prices may fluctuate based on demand.

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the State Theatre’s SpotHero Parking Page.


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Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam

Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, Hidden Brain has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the first decade of HiddenBrain to the stage. Whether you’re new to the show or a longtime listener, this evening of science and storytelling will change how you think about yourself. Come share your own thoughts and ideas with Shankar and other fans of the show!