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Falmouth
Concerts in the Park

Mondays, June 24, July 8, July 22 and Aug. 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Village Park Gazebo. In case of rain, concerts may be held inside at the Mason-Motz Activity Center; announcement will be made by 2 p.m. day of. Free. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Hot Damn Duo, Pan Fried Steel, Misspent Youth

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 start at 6 p.m. at Gardiner Landing, every Friday from June 28 to Aug. 30, with a food truck every week and fireworks following the first and last concerts. Free. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Runnin’ Down a Dream, Muddy Ruckus, Pat Pepin

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
Concerts in the Park

Concerts at Lafayette Park every Wednesday from June 12 to Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. In case of inclement weather, check the homepage for cancelations or location changes. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Knock on Wood, The Chris Humphrey’s Big Band, Kennebunk River Band

Kennebunkport
Summer Concerts on the Lawn

Concerts at Parson’s Field (25 School Street), plus food trucks, a bounce house and face painting. Thursdays June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Joal Kennedy, The Dock Squares, Ben Lyons Band

Naples
Village Green Summer Concerts

Sundays June 30 to July 28 (no concert July 7) from 6-7 p.m. at the Village Green (15 Village Green Lane).In case of rain, event may be moved to the Methodist Church. Free. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Preston & Currie, Ridge Riders, Milltown Roadshow

Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Park Association Music Festival Series

Sundays from June 23 to Aug. 25, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean Park bandstand. In case of rain, concerts will move to the temple. Prices range from $0-20 per show based on location and membership. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Alive in the Root, Trevor & Company, North River Music

Orono
Summer Concert Series

Tuesdays from July 2 to Aug. 6 on the Orono Village Green, starting at 6 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will move to the High Schools’ Performing Arts Center. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Mike and the Guilty Party, Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet, Kate McCann

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) 

Portland (continued)

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)

LoveLincolnPark Summer Concert Series: Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., July 16 through Aug. 6. at Lincoln Park. Free. (Website)

New Orleans street music, jazz, roots, bluegrass

Western Promenade: Enjoy the sunset while listening to live music, Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. July 10 to Aug. 21. A unique band each week. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Kouchera, Silver Heels, Soggy Po’ Boys

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

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.

South Portland

Mill Creek Concert Series: Wednesdays, June 26 to July 31 (no concert July 3) at Mill Creek Park. Music starts at 6 p.m. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Blue Steel Express, Alive in the Root, Skip Band

West End Concert & Picnic Series: Free picnic dinner, live music and yard games at Redbank Community Center, Tuesdays, June 18, July 9 and Aug. 6. 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Website)

Lineup sampler: Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble, The FLUKES, Maine Marimba Ensemble

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