Find weekly outdoor 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.
Concerts are free unless otherwise noted.
Free waterfront concerts at Waterfront Park in Gardiner. Photo courtesy of Gardiner Main Street
Maine summer concert series by town (2025)
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, July 13, Aug. 2, Aug. 10, Sept. 14. Tickets are $27.75 for adults (ages 13+), $11.50 for youth 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 at Town Common (Intersection of Routes 5 & 120). June 2 to August 25, 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
Wednesdays at Festival Plaza (Main Street) June 18 to Aug. 20, 7-8:15 p.m. Canceled if it rains. Free parking across the street in the city garage.
(Website)
Lineup sampler: oldies, retro, classic rock
Kona Brewing Concert Series at Lost Valley
Fridays through Sept. 15 (except July 4). Kona Brewing “doors” open at 4 p.m. (though music is outdoors unless it rains); music starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair but not food and drink—there’s a food truck, plus sit-down dining in Lost Valley’s Pub and, of course, beer, cocktails, ciders and seltzers on the Kona Brewing menu. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Fake Feelings, Burning Time, Incubus Maine
Augusta
SummerFun Concert Series
Wednesdays at Water Front Park (Front Street). June 19 to Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. to sunset. Food & drinks, craft beer garden, and cornhole. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Dooryarders, Tickle!, Duke Dog Duo
Bangor
Bangor Public Library Summer Music
Wednesdays until Aug. 6 at p.m. on the patio at the library at 145 Harlow St., Bangor. The July 23 concert (The Silver Duo) will be in the lecture hall. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Hearts in Harmony, Dirigo Strings, Just Honey
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)
Bath
Summer Concert Series
Library Park Gazebo: Tuesdays and Fridays from June 17 to Sept. 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Bath Municipal Swing Band, Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus, Maine Pops!
Waterfront Park: Saturdays from July 12 to Aug. 30, starting at 5 pm. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Ragtime Destroyers, Soggy Po Boys, Pan Fried Steel
Biddeford
Music in the Park Series
Live music at Mechanics Park (at the corner of Main and Street and Water Street) all five Wednesdays in July, 6-7:30 p.m. (Website)
Lineup sampler: The Twangtown Paramours, Bailey’s Mistake, Falkyn
Bowdoinham
Summer Sundays Concert Series
Sundays at Mailly Waterfront Park from July 6 to Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m. (time exception: the July 27 concert is 4-7 p.m.). Each (free) concert is paired with a benefit dinner hosted by a local nonprofit. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Rough Sawn, Intergalactic Yurt Band, Springtide
Brunswick
Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays at Brunswick Town Mall from June 25 to Sept. 3, 6-7:30 pm. Free. In case of inclement weather, check the website. (Website)
Lineup sampler: JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs, Maine State Music Theatre, Breaking Strings
Cape Elizabeth
Sounds by the Sea
Mondays at Fort Williams Park, Sunset concerts (6 p.m.) at a seaside park. July 7, Maine Marimba Ensemble (picnic shelter); July 14, Ocean House Road Band (picnic shelter); July 21, Pejepscot Station (bandstand); July 28, Pine State Pitches (bandstand); Aug. 4, The High Spirits (bandstand); and Aug. 11, Novel Jazz Septet (picnic shelter) Free. Fort Williams Park has a carry-in/carry-out trash policy. (Website)
Falmouth
Concerts in the Park
Mondays, June 27, July 8, July 25 and Aug. 8 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
Farmington
Western Maine Foothills Band
Mondays at Meeting House Park from June 23 to Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: marches, waltzes, big band
Fort Kent
Wonderful Wednesdays at Riverside Park
Wednesdays at Riverside Park (40 Dufour St.), June 18 to Aug. 20. Food trucks on site. (Website)
Lineup sampler: The Rockin’ Ukes, RoxxU, Boomerang
Freeport
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park
Saturdays L.L. Bean’s flagship campus from July 5 to Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to put out chairs starting at 4 p.m. No blankets on the lawn. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Black Cat Road, Spencer Albee, Muddy Ruckus
Gardiner
Johnson Hall Waterfront Summer Concerts
Fridays at Waterfront Park, June 21 to Aug. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Food vendors. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Sump Pumps, Cowboy Angels, Tini Bikinis Funk
Gorham
Concerts at the Gazebo
Tuesdays at the Gazebo on the Municipal Center Lawn (75 South St.). June 24 to Aug. 5, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. If it rains, the concert may move to Shaw Gym. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Don Campbell Trio, JC & The Aces, The Tangle!
Hallowell
Rock on the River
Tuesdays at the Hallowell Bandstand and Granite City Park, June 17 to Aug. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Boneheads, 30 Years Dead, Scolded Dogs
Harpswell
Bandstand by the Sea
Thursdays at George J. Mitchell Field, July 3 to Aug. 28. 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 every Wednesday through Aug. 20, 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: The Dock Squares, Nomadic Grooves, Straight Up No Ice
Naples
Village Green Summer Concerts
Sundays at Village Green from June 26 to Aug. 28, 6-7 p.m. In case of rain, event may be moved to the Methodist Church. Free. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Mill Town Show, Doc’s Banjo Band, The Dunne-mans Gospel
Old Orchard Beach
The Ballpark
If you fondly remember the big-name concerts at The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach in the 1990s, you will enjoy this season’s tribute bands—and the retro admission prices: $15 at the gate, free for kids 12 and under. July 2, Chris Stapleton tribute; July 10, Queen tribute; July 17, Bruce Springsteen tribute; July 31, Billy Joel tribute; Aug. 7, Taylor Swift tribute; Aug. 14, Classic Rock Orchestra. (Website)
Ocean Park Association Music Festival Series
Sundays at the Ocean Park bandstand (across from the Ocean Park Soda Fountain) on from June 29 to Aug. 24, starting at 7 p.m. Rain location: Ocean Park Temple. Prices range from $0-20 per show based on location and membership. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Small Boy Pete’s, Bold Riley, Bluehill
Orono
Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays from July 5 to Aug. 5 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: Hungrytown, Smoked Salmon, Marc Black
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)
Lineup sampler: The Dapper Gents, Darlin’Corey, Yard Sauce
Sounds of Summer in Payson Park Second Tuesday concerts in the Payson Park Triangle off of Baxter Boulevard: July 8, White Mountain Ramblers, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, The Flukes, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, Primo Cubano, 6 p.m. Rain dates are the following Tuesday, same time and place. (Website)
LoveLincolnPark Summer Concert Series
Four Tuesday nights of live music at Lincoln Park at the corner of Congress and Pearl Streets. Shows are 6-7:30 p.m. July 15, Hidden Garden; July 22, Cattle Call; July 29, Blues Prophets; and Aug. 5, Joe K. Walsh Stringband. (Website)
Jones Landing on Peaks Island: Through August 31, catch an early ferry out of Portland to Peaks Island for reggae every Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. $10 cover. (Website)
Western Promenade: Enjoy the sunset while listening to live music, Wednesdays July 9 to Aug. 20. A unique band each week. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Primo Cubano, Jul’ia (Julia Gagnon), East Bayside Bluegrass Collective featuring Joe Walsh
Presque Isle
UPMC Sunset Music Series
Free concerts on Wednesdays at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 through July 23, with an opening act at 5:30 p.m. and a headliner at 7 p.m. Local food trucks, ice cream, hula hoops and extended swimming hours. The park has ample parking and wheelchair-accessible beach pathways. On concert nights, anyone can hitch a ride to Beach 11 aboard Presque Isle Express – Route 33, Free. Courtesy of EMTA. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Reminiscent, Danny & The Daddios, Above All in Volume
Rockport
Arts on the Hill
Various days and times at Beech Hill Preserve. June 26, July 14, July 27 and August 2. 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: Jenn Schott, MoJo Jazz, Rockville
Saco
Music on Main
Live music on the corner of Main and Storer Streets on the second Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: July 11, Katie Daggett and Ed Desjardins, and Aug. 8, Hemlock Hill Free. (Website)
Scarborough
Concerts in the Park
Thursdays at Memorial Park (5 Durant Drive; near the high school) at 6:30 p.m. from June 26 to July 31. Rain location: Scarborough High School auditorium. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Motor Booty Affair, Plush, Don Campbell, Yellow Brick Road
South Portland
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park, June 25 to July 30. No concert on July 2 (Website)
Lineup sampler: Country Roads, Maine Marimba Ensemble, Primo Cubano
Thomaston
Music Behind the Block
Music Behind the Block runs Wednesdays at 6 p.m. from July 23 through Aug. 20, on the lawn behind the Thomaston Municipal Building (13 Valley St.). July 23, The Sugar Snaps; July 30, 32 North; Aug. 6, Dark Rain; Aug. 13, Rocky Coast String Band; and Aug. 20, Groovetide. (Website)
Turner
Music for Mavis Series
Tuesdays June 24 to Sept. 30 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: The Boneheads, Hot Damn, Kevin Libby and Friends
Waterville
Waterville Rocks
Four Friday night concerts at Head of the Falls in downtown Waterville (or, in case of rain, at Waterville Opera House). July 11, Adam Ezra Group with Bella Ann; July 25, End of the Line; Aug. 1, Atlanta Rhythm Section; and Aug. 8, Mallett Brothers Band. Food trucks and a beer garden open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. During the show, there’s a free craft for kids. (Website)
Wells
Wells Harbor Summer Concert Series
Saturday nights at Wells Harbor (Hope Hobbs Gazebo, 331 Harbor Road) through Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m. Canceled in case of rain. No concert July 19. (Website)
Lineup sampler: The Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra, Tribute to Neil Diamond by Tru Diamond, New Legacy Swing Band
Westbrook
Riverbank Park: Tuesdays from July 1 to Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m. at the Riverbank Park Gazebo (677 Main St., Westbrook). (Website)
Lineup sampler: Phil ‘n the Blanks, Down Two Earth, The Cover Tones
Vallée Square: (an urban street concert series near the Saccarappa Falls): Thursdays from July 10 to Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m. (Website)
Lineup sampler: ECLIPSE (Pink Floyd tribute), Redneck Castaway (Kenny Chesney tribute), Masterstroke: The Ultimate Queen Experience
The Saccarappa Concert Series at the Conant Homestead (89 Conant Street) happens from June 21 to Sept. 19 amid gardens, goats and chickens, with a $15-20 suggested donation for the musicians. Aug. 1, Jim Sharkey; Aug. 8, Sorcha Cribben-Merrill Trio, and Sept. 5, Pier Review with Amy Stacy Curtis. Grounds open at 6 p.m., and concerts begin at 7 p.m. Parking is on the house side of Conant Street and at Ernie’s Cycle Shop. Bring your own food, drinks, and chairs. (Website)
Lineup sampler: Mundy, Jim Sharkey, Pier Review
Westbrook Common Series: Free concerts on select Saturdays at 5 p.m. at Westbrook Common on Main Street, courtesy of Downtown Westbrook and 98.9 WCLZ. June 28, Ol’ Tom Riley; July 5, Dominic Lavoie; July 12, Frank Gallagher; July 19, Hildaland; Aug. 2, Elias Judas; Aug. 9, Joe Sweeney; Aug. 16, Jeezum Crow; and Sept. 6, Connor Garvey. (Website)
Whitefield
Sheepscot General Store Outdoor Summer Concert Series
A series of free concerts at Sheepscot General Store and Farm (98 Townhouse Road, Whitefield) from June 27 to Sept. 12, typically starting at 6 p.m. June 27, Rockville; July 5: James Loney, Peter Blachly and Bertie Koller, 4 p.m. start; July 11, Rusty Hinges; July 18: Kristin Lagasse and Frank Migliorelli; July 25, Leopard Girls; Aug. 1, Moon Tide; Aug. 8, Clifford Cameron Quartet; Aug. 12, Tom Whitehead & Wurlibird; Aug. 22, Sigrid Sibley; Aug 29, Tom Giordano; and Sept. 5, 40 Thieves, 5 p.m. start. Fridays are pizza night with pies made with fresh ingredients from the organic farm. (Website)
One Time Concerts
Bangor: July 4 with Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate July 4 with a night of free music at Maine Savings Amphitheater (1 Railroad St., Bangor): The Stone Doctors at 6:30 p.m. and Bangor Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. For the finale: fireworks over the Penobscot River. (Website)
Rockport: Bay Chamber
Stop by Rockport Marine Park on Aug. 13, 5-6 p.m. to hear the Creative Ensemble Collective, a non-profit dedicated to exceptional and diverse music. (Website)
Statewide: Maine Pops Concert Band
The Maine Pops Concert Band will be performing free summer concerts throughout the state: June 25 at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Kennebunk (7-8:30 p.m.), June 28 as part of the Robert Browne Hall Day Massed Band performance at Gardiner Common in Gardiner (10 a.m. to noon), July 16 at Heseltine Park/Woodfords Corner in Portland (7-8:30 p.m.), Aug. 1 at Bath Library Gazebo (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Aug. 13 at Cape Elizabeth Town Green (7-8:30 p.m.), and Aug. 15 as part of Scarborough Summerfest (in a tent adjacent to Scarborough High School tennis courts, 6-7 p.m.). (Website)
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Summer Sunsets at Thompson's Point, Portland. Photo: James Liebowitz.
Concert at Vallee Square in Westbrook. Photo: Heather Chandler
Wells Harbor summer concerts. Photo: Town of Wells
Concert at Vallee Square in Westbrook. Photo: Main Street Maine
Wells Harbor summer concerts. Photo: Town of Wells
Photo: Auburn Community Concert Band
