Outdoor summer concerts return to Maine
Find weekly live music near you.
Catching a concert at sunset is one of summer's most magical experiences. Here in Maine, you don't have to look far to find a summer concert series happening near you. The beat goes on with at least one series every night of the week, and most of them are free.
2024 summer concert series by town
Alna
Music on the Railway
Trains for Music on the Railway depart Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 2 p.m. and return by 4:45 p.m. at the conclusion of the concert. Dates are Sunday, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8. Tickets are $26.50 for adults (ages 13+), $11 for ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under; ticket price includes steam train ride, concert admission and parking. Season passes and caboose group reservations available. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Lynn Deeves Trio, Breakin’ Strings, Little Wishbone
Andover
Summer Concert Series
Every other Friday at the bandstand in Town Common (Intersection of Routes 5 & 120). May 31 to Aug. 9, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, rain or shine. Free with donations appreciated. (Website)
Lineup sampler: The Acoustipalians, Denny Breau, Erica Browne and the Bluegrass Connection
Auburn
Auburn Community Concert Band
A different program every Wednesday in downtown Auburn of hits from the past six decades. Festival Plaza, Main Street. June 26 to Aug. 21 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Free concert plus free parking across the street in the City Garage. Canceled if it rains. (Website)
Lineup sampler: oldies, retro, classic rock
Augusta
SummerFun Concert Series
Wednesdays at Mill Park. June 19 to Aug. 9. Food & drinks, craft beer garden, and cornhole. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Borderline Express, Dooryarders, Tickle!
Bangor
The Bangor Band
The oldest continuous community band in New England presents free concerts in the Bangor area from June 18 to Aug. 13. Locations vary by week. (Website)
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Music Festival Young Audience Concerts
Free concerts/events for children of all ages featuring music and readings, various days and times, June 30, July 20 and 30, at either Great Cranberry Island and Jesup Memorial Library. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Wolverine Jazz Band, “Riches to Rags” by Scott Joplin, stories and poetry readings
Bath
Summer Concert Series
Library Park Gazebo: Tuesdays and Fridays from June 18 to Sept. 6, starting at 6:30 pm. Free.
Waterfront Park: Saturdays, July 13 to Aug. 31, starting at 5 pm. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Bath Swing Band, Crystal Vision Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, The Scott Davis Band
Biddeford
Music in the Park Series
Wednesdays from June 26 to Aug. 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday show on Aug. 6 in conjunction with National Night Out.) Free. Check the website: concerts may be at Shevenell Park, Mechanics Park or Rotary Park. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Marina & Berna, Jason Roman, Bobcat Opossum
Brunswick
Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays at Brunswick Town Mall from June 26 to Aug. 28, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Free. In case of inclement weather, check the website. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Blues Buzzards, The Clements Brothers, Jimmy Jo and the Jumbol’Ayuhs
Cape Elizabeth
Sounds by the Sea
Mondays at Fort Williams Park from July 10 to Aug. 14, starting at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Free, donations accepted for the Rotary Food Drive. Fort Williams Park has a carry-in/carry-out trash policy. (Website)
Farmington
Western Maine Foothills Band
Concerts at Meeting House Park. 2024 schedule to be announced. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: marches, waltzes, big band
Freeport
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park
Saturdays from July 8 to Sept. 3, plus Thursday, July 4 at L.L. Bean’s flagship campus. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m and are all free. Blankets are not permitted on the lawn, so bring a chair. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Wilderado, Lucius, Three Sacred Souls
Gardiner
Johnson Hall Waterfront Summer Concerts
Concerts at Gardiner Landing. 2024 schedule to be announced. Free. (Website)
Gorham
Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays at the Gazebo on the Municipal Center Lawn (75 South St.). June 25 to Aug. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. If it rains, the concert may move to Shaw Gym. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Delta Knights Band, Cribstone, World Famous Grassholes
Harpswell
Bandstand by the Sea
Thursdays at George J. Mitchell Field, June 27 to Aug. 29. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. In case of rain, check the website for alternate location. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Harpswell Concert Band, Joan Kennedy Band, Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats
Kennebunk
Recreation Concerts in the Park
Concerts at Lafayette Park. 2024 schedule to be announced. Free. (Website)
Kennebunkport
Summer Concerts on the Lawn
Concerts at Parson’s Field (25 School Street), plus food trucks, a bounce house and face painting. 2024 schedule to be announced. Free. (Website)
Naples
Village Green Summer Concerts
2024 schedule to be announced. Free. (Website)
Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Park Association Music Festival Series
2024 dates to be announced. Free. (Website)
Poland Spring
Sunset Concert Series
Mondays starting at 6:30 p.m. in June, July and August at Poland Spring Resort (37 Preservation Way, Poland Spring). Most concerts are $5 per person. When the weather isn’t ideal, performances will be in the All Souls Chapel or the Maine Inn Dining Room. (Website)
Portland
Summer Sunsets at Thompson’s Point: Select Thursdays and Fridays during the summer, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Free music, dogs welcome. Food trucks, beverages for purchase and lawn games on site. (Website)
Eastern Promenade: 2024 dates to be determined. Food trucks and family-friendly music at the Fort Allen Bandstand. Free. (Website)
Jones Landing on Peaks Island: Catch an early ferry out of Portland to Peaks Island for reggae every Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. $10 cover. (Website)
Lincoln Park: Tuesdays July 18 to Aug. 8, 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Portland’s oldest park. Free. (Website)
Western Promenade: Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. starting in July. Exact dates and artists to be announced. A unique band each week. (Website)
Presque Isle
Rockin’ on Riverside
Select Thursdays from June 13 to Aug. 15 at Riverside Pavilion. 6 to 8:30 p.m. with food trucks and a beer tent. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Star City Syndicate, Wally and the Virginians, No Pressure
Rockport
Arts on the Hill
Various days and times at Beech Hill Preserve. June 23, July 8, July 14 and August 1. Free. For the quickest route up the hill, park at the main trailhead at 316 Beech Hill Road. From the trailhead, the top is a .6 mile walk up a steady incline. (Website)
Lineup sampler: VoXX: Voice of Twenty, MoJO Jazz, Camden Shakespeare Festival
Saco
Music in the Park
Thursdays at CK Burns School, Memorial Field, 371 Main St. July 10 to Aug. 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Biddo Honeys, Jeff Pellerin, Kind Kids Music
Jubilee Island Music Series: 2024 schedule to be announced. Jubilee Island is accessible through the covered pedestrian bridge on Water Street. Free. In case of inclement weather, check the website for cancellation notices. (Website)
Scarborough
Memorial Park: 5 Durant Drive; near the high school. Thursdays, June 27 to Aug. 1 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. (Wednesday show on July 3.) Free. If the weather is dicey, the performance moves indoors to the high school theater. Food concessions on site. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Something Stupid, 195th Army Band, Donn Campbell
Skowhegan
Coburn Park Concerts
Sundays in Coburn Park from 5:00-6:15 p.m. July 2 to Aug. 27. Free.
Turner
Music for Mavis Series
Tuesdays May 21 to Sept. 24 at the The Gazebo on the lawn at the Leavitt Institute Building. from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (May-Aug) and 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Sept.). Free, suggested $10 donation. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Mary Murphy, Peter Carriveau, Black Cat Band
Wells
Wells Harbor Summer Concert Series
Wells Harbor (Hope Hobbs Gazebo, 331 Harbor Road). Saturdays, June 22 to Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m. Free. Cancelled in case of rain. (Website)
Lineup sampler: The Rockin’ Daddios, The Fossils, Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra
Westbrook
Riverbank Park:Tuesday July 2 to Aug. 20, 6 to 8 p.m., at the gazebo (677 Main Street). Playground available for children. Plus, live music every Wednesday from May 1 to Aug. 21, 6 to 8p.m. at the Bridge StrEAT Food Park (426 Bridge Street) with food trucks. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Westbrook City Band, David Good, JC & the Aces
Vallée Square: Thursdays from July 18 to Aug. 22. Youth music starts at 6 p.m., with the main act from 7-9 p.m. Free. Beverages can be purchased from the bar onsite. (Website)
Lineup sampler: U2 Tribute, Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 80s Night costume party
Conant Farm: The Saccarappa Concert Series happens from May 24 to Oct. 4, usually on Fridays but with some other dates. Shows start at 7:00 p.m. Free with suggested donation of $10-$15. Featuring food, fairy home building for children, and farm animals. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Montgomery Road, Gerry O’Connor with Kevin McElroy, Pine Tree Flyers
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