Harvesting the Sounds of Nature
2026-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Keyes Woods Preserve, 185 Poor Farm Road, Bristol, ME, 04539, United States
A Maine listening adventure with naturalist Sarah Gladu and cellist Wilhelmina Smith.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Bar Harbor Town Band - Village Green
2026-08-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Bar Harbor Village Green, Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898.
Free and fun for all ages!
All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green.
Concerts will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church.

Salt Bay Chamberfest Concert
2026-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
UnEARTHed Festival Concert 3: Created. Tuesday, August 11th, 7:30pm, Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm, Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.
All works by ANDY AKIHO:
Portal
“Pillar III” from Seven Pillars
“Pillar V” from Seven Pillars
Karakurenai (“Crimson”)
Aka (“Red”)
Go
Locken
Pentalateral I (world premiere)
Sandbox Percussion
Andy Akiho (steel pan)

Mt. Desert Festival: Escher String Quartet
2026-08-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music presents the Escher String Quartet in concert with our Music Director, pianist Todd Crow.
Program:
Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
Allegro
Andante
Rondo: Allegro moderato
Zemlinsky: String Quartet No. 4, Op. 25
Präludium: Poco adagio
Burleske: Vivace
Adagietto: Adagio
Intermezzo: Allegretto
Barcarole (Thema mit Variationen): Poco adagio
Finale – Doppelfuge: Allegro molto, energico
intermission
Dvořák: String Quartet in G major, Op. 106
Allegro moderato
Adagio ma non troppo
Molto vivace
Finale: Andante sostenuto; Allegro con fuoco

Music on the Mall
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The Brunswick Downtown Association presents Music on the Mall, its annual summer concert series gathering community together every Wednesday, from
6:00 – 7:30 PM, running June 24th through August 26th. This flagship event in Brunswick, Maine provides public concerts at the gazebo on the Brunswick Town Mall, and this year that’s not all… stay tuned for free, pre-show interactive experiences and local restaurant giveaways! Whether you come for the tunes or for the sense of community, Music on the Mall is the summer event to unwind and enjoy the best of Brunswick, Maine.
2026 Music on the Mall Performance Schedule:
June 24, 6:00 PM — Cilantro
July 1, 6:00 PM — The Clements Brothers
July 8, 6:00 PM — JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs Concert
July 15, 6:00 PM — Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations
July 22, 5:00 PM — Maine State Music Theatre
July 29, 6:00 PM — Breaking Strings
August 5, 6:00 PM — Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats
August 12, 6:00 PM — Lexi James and Wildheart
August 19, 6:00 PM — Tiger Bomb
August 26, 6:00 PM — Back Woods Road
Music on the Mall is made possible by the following 2026 series sponsors: Bowdoin College, Portside Real Estate Group, Tontine Mall, and Renewal by Andersen. And by the following 2026 performance sponsors: MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Maine Community Bank, Martin’s Point Health Care, Camden National Bank, and The Highlands.

Aditi Sethi and Jay Brown — Second Wednesday House Party Concert
2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Bagaduce Music Performance Hall, 49 South St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Wednesday, August 12th | 7:00pm Concert
Bagaduce Music, 49 South St., Blue Hill ME
Aditi and Jay have been making music together since they met in 2003, blending Aditi’s roots in Indian devotional song, ghazals, and Bollywood with Jay’s roots in American folk, blues, and roots music (honed touring with his band Lazybirds, who once shared a stage with Doc Watson). That first spontaneous jam sparked a lasting musical partnership — as the world music duo Shantavaani, later as part of the folk group the Appalucians, and always as parents raising three musical kids along the way. Today they weave together sacred Indian melodies, Appalachian harmonies, and original songs into a sound entirely their own.
Buy Tickets Now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bagaducemusic/2130412
$15-35 suggested. Advanced tickets encouraged. Tickets available at the door when capacity allows
-Food and chai available on site 6:00–7:15pm from Conscious Café.
-Free guided tours of Native Gardens of Blue Hill (located on-campus) before the show
More Information: www.bagaducemusic.org | 207-374-5454

Salt Bay Chamberfest Concert
2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall, University of Maine Campus, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
UnEARTHed Festival Concert 3: Created. Wednesday, August 12th, 7pm, Minsky Recital Hall at the University of Maine.
In an SBC co-commissioned world premiere and residency, Grammy-nominated composer and steel pan virtuoso Andy Akiho continues his critically-acclaimed collaboration with Sandbox Percussion.
All works by ANDY AKIHO:
Portal
“Pillar III” from Seven Pillars
“Pillar V” from Seven Pillars
Karakurenai (“Crimson”)
Aka (“Red”)
Go
Locken
Pentalateral I (world premiere)

Old-Time Appalachian fiddle & banjo music session
2026-08-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the “Ithaca style”. We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who’d like to share tunes, and as always music lovers and listeners of all ages are welcome too!

FREE on Great Cranberry Island - Pianist Christopher Johnson plays Chopin, Debussy, and Strauss
2026-08-14 16:00 - 21:15 | Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church, 186 Great Cranberry Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Chopin, Debussy, and the impressive Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss arranged for virtuoso piano by Schulz-Evler, performed by Festival favorite pianist Christopher Johnson at Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church, 186 Great Cranberry Rd.
Nocturne Op.9, No. 1 in B-flat Minor….. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Nocturne Op. 62, No. 2 in E Major
Piano Sonata Op. 31, No. 3 in E-flat Major…..Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Allegro
II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
IV. Presto con fuoco
Intermission:
Children’s Corner Suite…..Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
II. Jimbo’s Lullaby
III. Serenade for the Doll
IV. The Snow is Dancing
V. The Little Shepherd
VI. Golliwogg’s Cakewalk
Arabesques on the Beautiful Blue Danube…..Johann Strauss/Adolf Schulz-Evler (1852-1905)

Salt Bay Chamberfest Concert
2026-08-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
UnEARTHed Festival Concert 4: Uprooted. Friday, August 14th, 7:30 pm, Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm, Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, ME.
SMETANA: String Quartet No. 1, “From My Life”
MARAIS: Les Voix Humaines
ASHOT: “Sari Sirun Yar”
ANATOLIAN TRAD. Eghin Havasi
KAREN OUZOUNIAN: Songs of the Sap (No. 3: world premiere)
SATYAN: Mardigi Yerke
LEMBIT BEECHER: Green Line
LEMBIT BEECHER: Music for the Passing of Days No. 8
Sean Lee (violin)
Gabriela Díaz (violin)
Maiya Papach (viola)
Karen Ouzounian (cello)
Shawn Conley (bass)
Issam Rafea (oud)
Lembit Beecher (electronics)

Pianist Christopher Johnson plays Chopin, Debussy, and Strauss 10:30am POPOVER CONCERT
2026-08-15 10:30 - 11:45 | St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
A one-hour concert with a popover fresh from The Stadium in Bar Harbor. Chopin, Debussy, and the impressive Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss arranged for virtuoso piano by Schulz-Evler, performed by Festival favorite pianist Christopher Johnson,
Nocturne Op.9, No. 1 in B-flat Minor….. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Nocturne Op. 62, No. 2 in E Major
Piano Sonata Op. 31, No. 3 in E-flat Major…..Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Allegro
II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
IV. Presto con fuoco
Intermission:
Children’s Corner Suite…..Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
II. Jimbo’s Lullaby
III. Serenade for the Doll
IV. The Snow is Dancing
V. The Little Shepherd
VI. Golliwogg’s Cakewalk
Arabesques on the Beautiful Blue Danube…..Johann Strauss/Adolf Schulz-Evler (1852-1905)

Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens
2026-08-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
UnEARTHed Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens 3: Old Music in a New World. Bassist Shawn Conley and oudist Issam Rafea play music from across the world, sharing rhythms and tunes inspired by the natural world, mixed in with original works and improvisations.
This event is open to the public and free of charge. Free access to the Gardens for concertgoers one hour prior to events.

FREE Waterfront Concert – Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads
2026-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
The Levitt AMP Bath Waterfront Concert Series presents Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads, live in Bath Waterfront Park!
Jamaican-born Mystic Bowie, aka the “Head Dread,” reimagines Talking Heads classics, trading urbanity for sincerity and infusing his mix of roots reggae, romantic reggae, and ska.
Get ready to groove and enjoy an incredible FREE concert on the Kennebec River in Bath.
To see the full concert series, check out https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/calendar

Riley Green at Maine Savings Amphitheater
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Maine Savings Amphitheater, 1 Railroad Ave, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
The Maine Savings Amphitheater welcomes Riley Green’s “Cowboy As It Gets” tour on Saturday, August 15th. This is shaping up to be one of the best summer tours in all of country music. You’ve got Riley Green hitting the stage with tracks like “You Look Like You Love Me.” That earned him plenty of awards, particularly for the live renditions. He’s also bringing some company along for the ride.
Justin Moore and Hannah McFarland, who just so happen to share a love of whiskey, will be taking the stage before the main event. You’ll know Justin from “You Me and Whiskey” and Hannah from “Whiskey Into Water.” That should tell you a little bit about what you can expect to see coming from the stage at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in mid-August.

Oshima Brothers w/ Mary Moore @ Deer Isle Hostel
2026-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Deer Isle Hostel, 65 Tennis Rd, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Groove and move with Oshima Brothers, Maine’s own siblings indie alt pop band; and make welcome Mary Moore, all the way from Nashville TN!
Oshima Brothers, a Japanese-Italian sibling duo from the coast of Maine, make open hearted music with smooth blood harmonies and groovy guitar lines. On stage, Sean and Jamie share warm tones of folk, alt pop, and indie R&B on road weathered guitars, keyboards and a loop station. Offstage, the brothers enjoy sipping espresso, tinkering with guitar pedals, hosting dinner parties, and writing songs together. Embracing a DIY approach, they produce every inch of their songs and videos from scratch, including a 45-minute album film. Their latest album In Orbit speaks of love, climate resilience, and family history repeating. Maine Public Radio says their “harmonies can’t be beat. They are uplifting and, let’s face it, we need uplifting these days.”
BYOB and kids; leave dogs at home. This concert is outdoors, and will be cancelled and refunded if it rains. Park along one side of Tennis Road ONLY (don’t block traffic).

7:30PM Concert - Pianist Christopher Johnson plays Chopin, Debussy, and Strauss
2026-08-15 19:30 - 21:15 | St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Chopin, Debussy, and the impressive Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss arranged for virtuoso piano by Schulz-Evler, performed by Festival favorite pianist Christopher Johnson
Nocturne Op.9, No. 1 in B-flat Minor….. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Nocturne Op. 62, No. 2 in E Major
Piano Sonata Op. 31, No. 3 in E-flat Major…..Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Allegro
II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
IV. Presto con fuoco
Intermission:
Children’s Corner Suite…..Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
II. Jimbo’s Lullaby
III. Serenade for the Doll
IV. The Snow is Dancing
V. The Little Shepherd
VI. Golliwogg’s Cakewalk
Arabesques on the Beautiful Blue Danube…..Johann Strauss/Adolf Schulz-Evler (1852-1905)

Jennifer Koh Bach Marathon
2026-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
Join us for this tour de force event when Grammy winner and SBC favorite Jennifer Koh performs all of J.S. Bach’s complete works for solo violin in one afternoon. Coffee and donuts will be provided during two intermissions.
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
Partita No. 1 in B minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1002
Sonata No. 2 in A minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1003
Partita No. 2 in D minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004
Sonata No. 3 in C major for Solo Violin, BWV 1005
Partita No. 3 in E major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006
(Order subject to change)
Event photo by Juergen Frank

Camden Summer Sounds free concert series presents: Haggard and Cashed
2026-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Camden Snow Bowl, 22 Barnestown Road, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
Haggard and Cashed is a seven-piece country and western swing band based in Maine, known for their triple-fiddle arrangements and honky-tonk flair. Led by singer and fiddler Erica Brown, the group features some of New England’s finest musicians, including guitarist and vocalist Matt Shipman. Their sound blends classic country and western swing, delivering high-energy performances that celebrate traditional American roots music.
The band has performed at various venues and festivals across Maine, such as the Seagrass Festival in Portland and the Music Festival at Maine Craft Distilling. Their repertoire includes covers of classic country songs, like “Miles and Miles of Texas,” showcasing their commitment to the genre’s rich history.
Camden Opera House’s annual Camden Summer Sounds series of FREE outdoor concerts happens on Sundays in August at 4 p.m. at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road. This summer’s series is sponsored by Maine State Credit Union and Highland Events LLC. Camden Summer Sounds attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn seating and picnics. Admission is free, though donations are welcome for the opera house’s Community Arts Fund. All dogs must be on leash.
In the event of wet weather, the concerts are held at the downtown Camden Opera House. Any rain location decisions will be made 5 p.m. the day before and posted on camdenoperahouse.com and in social media. FMI, call 207-236-7963.

Sophie Davis & Luke Fatora Live IN the Library
2026-08-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Searsmont Town Library, 37 Main St. South, Searsmont, Maine, 04973, United States
On Tuesday August 18 at 3pm, a special summer music presentation at Searsmont Town Library – inside the library: Sophie Davis & Luke Fatora on violin and viola.
Sophie and Luke are Nidcoast-based violinists, violists, filmmakers, and educators. As a duo, their performances feature a wide variety of music including many of their own arrangements. Inspired by song and folk melodies from around the world, their music is a joyful and creative blend of classical music and traditional tunes. In addition to performing throughout Maine, Sophie and Luke are independent filmmakers, co-Artistic Directors of Halcyon Music, and serve on the faculty at the Bay Chamber Music School.

Mt. Desert Festival: Ariel Quartet & clarinetist Moran Katz
2026-08-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music presents the Ariel Quartet and clarinetist Moran Katz in concert with our Music Director, pianist Todd Crow, in an all-Brahms program.
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115
intermission
Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Baroque Orchestra of Maine (BOOM) 10:30am POPOVER CONCERT
2026-08-19 10:30 - 23:45 | St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
A one-hour concert with a popover fresh from The Stadium in Bar Harbor.
Baroque Orchestra of Maine
Heidi Powell, baroque violin
Sylvia Schwartz, baroque violin
Raffael Scheck, baroque cello
Phoebe Durand-McDonnell, baroque haro
Trio Sonata “La Folia” Op.1 in D Minor, RV 63 by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Concerto in B-Flat Major for Violin and Cello, RV 547 by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro molto
Ciaccona for violin and harp by Antonio Bertali (1605-1669)
Capriccio for solo cello by Evaristo Felice dall”Abaco (1675-1742)
Toccata Arpeggiata for harp by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651)
Concerto in D Minor BWV 1043 for Two Violins by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
I.Vivace
II. Largo ma non tanto
III. Allegro

Live Music: Solo Jazz Piano with Laszlo Gardony
2026-08-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
Pianist, composer, and Berklee professor Laszlo Gardony will perform a free-to-attend jazz performance featuring original compositions and reimagined standards. Gardony is a winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and has been celebrated in a number of publications including the New York Times and DownBeat Magazine’s “Best of the Year” list. Registration is required: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/16634322

Eliezer Zimring @ Sassafrass Cafe
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Sassafras Cafe, 1317 ME-102, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Singer-songwriter Eliezer Zimring (pronounced Eh-lee-eh-zer) is playing an Americana show at Sassafrass Cafe on August 19 at 6pm. Eliezer Zimring combines the texture and simplicity of American folk traditions with jazz-inspired harmonies and improvisation. His performances feature evocative originals and unique spins on classics new and old. You can find his music including his single “Trust These Days” on all streaming platforms.

7:30PM Concert: Baroque Orchestra of Maine (BOOM)
2026-08-19 19:30 - 21:15 | St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Baroque Orchestra of Maine
Heidi Powell, baroque violin
Sylvia Schwartz, baroque violin
Raffael Scheck, baroque cello
Phoebe Durand-McDonnell, baroque haro
Trio Sonata “La Folia” Op.1 in D Minor, RV 63 by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Concerto in B-Flat Major for Violin and Cello, RV 547 by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro molto
Ciaccona for violin and harp by Antonio Bertali (1605-1669)
Capriccio for solo cello by Evaristo Felice dall”Abaco (1675-1742)
Toccata Arpeggiata for harp by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651)
Concerto in D Minor BWV 1043 for Two Violins by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
I.Vivace
II. Largo ma non tanto
III. Allegro

Opera Acadia presents La Traviata
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Rd, Orono, ME, 04473, United States
Opera Acadia presents Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved Opera, La Traviata. Join our world-class cast from around the country and Downeast Maine, and the Opera Acadia Orchestra and Chorus for an inspiring evening of the most performed opera of all time. Fully staged and with full orchestra, this inaugural production from Opera Acadia is not one to be missed! For more on our cast, the opera, and the opera company, visit www.operaacadia.org.
CAST
Violetta Valéry: Sarah Joyce Cooper
Alfredo Germont: Benjamin Werley
Giorgio Germont: John Allen Nelson
Annina: Theresa Kesser
Flora Bervoix: Melanie Ashkar
Barone Douphol: Isaac Bray
Doctor Grenvil: Nathan Savant
Gastone de Letorières: Zachary Fisher
With the Opera Acadia Chorus and Orchestra
ARTISTIC TEAM
Artistic Director: Sarah Joyce Cooper
Music Director/Conductor: Eric Mahl
Stage Director: Marshall Hughes
Chorus Master: Zachary Fisher
Set Design: Anna Kiraly
Lighting Design: Scott Stitham

Yosef Feigelson, cello and Peter Adamczyk, piano 10:30am Popover Concert
2026-08-22 10:30 - 23:45 | St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Ticket price includes a fresh popover from The Stadium in Bar Harbor after the concert.
Sonata in D major for Solo Cello by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
I.Prelude
II. Courante
III. In modo di recitativo
IV. Menuet.
Pezzo Capriccioso for Cello and Piano, op. 62 Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
– Asturias (Leyenda) by Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909)
Transcribed for Solo Cello by Y. Feigelson
Two Fragments from the opera “Porgy & Bess” for Cello and Piano by George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Intermission
Edward Grieg – Sonata in A Minor, Op. 36 for Cello & Piano
Allegro agitato
Andante molto tranquillo
Allegro molto

Pine Tree Flyers Live Outside the Library
2026-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Searsmont Community Center, 37 Main St. South, Searsmont, ME, 04973, United States
Pine Tree Flyers play a free concert as part of Searsmont Town Library’s ‘Live Outside the Library’ concert series on Saturday August 15 at 4pm. Outdoors if weather permits – bring your camp chair or a blanket, or otherwise in the Community Room. The Pine Tree Flyers, Katie McNally (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), Benjamin Foss (guitar), and Neil Pearlman (piano) play traditional music from Maine, New England and influences from abroad.
