Bar Harbor Town Band - Village Green
2026-07-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-03 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Flash! In the Pans Monday evening Pan Dance
2026-07-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Blue Hill Town Park, 113 Water St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Three cracks of a cowbell and music erupts! Come join Flash! In the Pans for an evening of music, dancing, fun, and socializing. Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill Town Park. Food trucks will be on site. This is an all ages, free event. Donations are welcome and support local charities, see our website for the list of beneficiaries.

Support The Ark Pope Memorial at Blue Hill Town Park with Flash! in the Pans on Monday, July 20
2026-07-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Blue Hill Town Park, 113 Water St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter is thrilled to be a beneficiary of the FLASH! in the Pans 2026 season!
Join us at Blue Hill Town Park for an evening of high-energy steel drum music, dancing, and community spirit, all while supporting our mission to care for animals in need. Admission is by donation.
Enjoy the music and stop by to say hello. We’d love to see you there!

Live Jazz in Castine
2026-07-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Pentagoet Inn & Pub, 26 Main Street, Castine, ME, 04421, United States
The Night & Day Trio, Steve Orlofsky / Sax, Flue and Clarinet, Chris Poulin / Guitar & Vocals
and Joel Mann Bass. Playing Jazz, Reggae and the Blues. Every Tuesday 5-8pm.
On the porch of the Pen-ta-goet Inn. Reservations recommended.( 207-326-8616)

Village Harmony Teen World-Music Ensemble in Concert, Blue Hill
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Hall, 306 Falls Bridge Rd., South Blue Hill
Village Harmony, the remarkable teen world-music ensemble, will present traditional Georgian and Balkan songs, American shape-note songs, arrangements of Yiddish music, and modern compositions in a family-friendly concert. The group is led by Lysander Jaffe, Liam Kantor, and Lexi Ugelow. Admission is by donation.

Concert: Louisa Stancioff
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Louisa Stancioff, currently settled in Hope, Maine, plays indie folk n’ roll music. Don’t miss the opportunity to dance with balloons, bubbles, and scarves.

Music on the Mall
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-29 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.

Jazz & Blues Open Session
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open to the public, with all players, and singers of any ability welcome.

Old-Time Appalachian fiddle & banjo music session
2026-07-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 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!

Third Annual Community Potluck at Carding Brook Farm, Celebrating Local Food
2026-07-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Carding Brook Farm, 4 Carlton Way, Brooklin, Maine, 04616
Join us for delicious food and lively music at beautiful Carding Brook Farm at our third annual summer community potluck picnic, celebrating local food. Sponsored by the Brooklin Climate Response Committee, Brooklin Food Corps, and Friend Memorial Library Book Club. We will be looking at sustainable food sources again, this year exploring native foods. Penobscot Chef Joe Robbins will give an open fire cooling demonstration. The musicians of BAMU will return to play music for everyone.
What to bring: A dish to share (anything you wish), a list of ingredients in your dish, plates, utensils, blanket or chairs, BYOB. Soft drinks provided.
Optional: Everyone is invited to enter the Local Food Challenge. Bring a dish that includes local native ingredients. Attendees vote for their favorite dish, the winner gets a prize. Foods include: blueberries, beans, corn, cranberries, clams, huckleberries, lobster, sunflower seeds, sumac, trout, venison. For more ideas visit https://www.brooklinmaine.com/directory/climate_response/index.php
July 25, 4:30 PM: Cooking demonstration
5:30 PM: Potluck and music
Questions? Email: info@BrooklinClimateResponse.org

FREE Waterfront Concert – The Bow Tides
2026-07-25 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 the Bow Tides, a sophisticated Irish traditional group and Irish dancer, performing on the riverfront stage in Bath Waterfront Park. 5pm-6:30pm. FREE!
Bring a chair, a blanket, and your friends and enjoy music on the Kennebec.
Learn more and check out the full series of shows at https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/

The Soulbenders at the Deer Isle Hostel
2026-07-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Deer Isle Hostel, 65 Tennis Rd, Deer Isle, ME, 04627, United States
Come vibe with The Soulbenders as they bring their soulful tunes to Deer Isle Hostel for a night of music and dancing you won’t forget! Join us for a magical evening in the front garden. Tickets and info online at tinyurl.com/deerislehostel.
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).

Quebecois open music Session
2026-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome

FREE Waterfront Jazz Concert – Jamie Saft Trio
2026-07-26 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 present the Jamie Saft Trio, playing live jazz on the Kennebec at Bath Waterfront Park.
Bring a chair, a blanket, and your friends to enjoy live music on the river in Bath. And it’s absolutely FREE!
To check out the full concert series, visit https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/

Flash in the Pans in East Blue Hill
2026-07-27 18:30 - 21:00 | East Blue Hill Library, 9 Curtis Cove Road, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
On Monday, July 27, the East Blue Hill Library will host a “Party in the Park” event featuring the popular steel drum band Flash! In the Pans at the East Blue Hill town park on Curtis Cove Road. This family-friendly, alcohol-free event is a chance to gather and dance for a good cause. Half of the gate proceeds will benefit East Blue Hill Library operations. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., food and drinks will be available for cash purchase. The Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause truck, cash or check only, will also be on site. The pan dance will start at 7:30 p.m. and last until 9:00 p.m. Suggested minimum donation is $5 per person. For more information, please contact Katherine at eastbluehilllibrary@gmail.com or (207) 374-5577.

Mt. Desert Festival: Todd & Friends
2026-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music presents Todd Crow & Friends, featuring our Music Director and special guest musicians.
Todd Crow, piano
Stephanie Chase, violin
Dov Scheindlin, viola
Mark Shuman, cello
Nina Bernat, double bass
Clara Schumann: Three Romances for viola and piano, Op. 22
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Piano Quintet in C minor
Franz Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 (“Trout”)

Justice Aid and Soft Power Health with Rhiannon Giddens
2026-07-28 20:00 - 23:30 | 1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
The 1932 Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, Maine presents (with The College of the Atlantic Summer Institute) a benefit show for Justice Aid and Soft Power Health with Rhiannon Giddens on Tuesday, July 28th at 8 PM. Tickets on sale at criteriontheatre.org or (207) 288-0829.

Bucksport's Wednesday On Main Presents Kneisel Hall's Young Artists on Tour, 7/29/26, Alamo, 7:00 pm
2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport, ME, 04416
We are honored to present this year’s Young Artists from the venerable Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School & Festival
The next generation of world class chamber music players are right here on this night. From the esteemed summer festival at Kneisel Hall in Blue Hill, please help us welcome these incredibly talented men and women to our town.
With roots back to 1902, Kneisel Hall is often called “the cradle of chamber music teaching in America”. This concert is made possible by and in memory of our generous friends Linda and Chet Pletzky.
Suggested Donation $10
www.kneisel.org
In Honor of Chet and Linda Pletzky

FREE Waterfront Concert – Cultural Crossroads Festival
2026-08-01 13:30 - 19:30 | Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Spend the day in Bath Waterfront Park, enjoying the 2nd annual Cultural Crossroads Festival. This event features musicians at the crossroads of Old Time and Irish music. This day of live music and dance is FREE and open to everyone.
Festival Schedule:
1:30pm Welcome!
1:45pm Irish Ceili dance instruction with Irish dancer Jackie O’Riley and Will Woodson & Caitlin Finley providing the music. All are invited to join in!
3:15pm Darlin’ Corey
5:00pm Natalie Padilla & Yann Falquet
6:30pm Open the Door for Three
7:30pm Goodnight, all!

The Resonauts Live Outside the Library
2026-08-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Searsmont Community Center, 37 Main St. South, Searsmont, ME, 04973, United States
The Resonauts play a free concert as part of Searsmont Town Library’s ‘Live Outside the Library’ concert series on Saturday August 1 at 4pm. Outdoors if weather permits – bring your camp chair or a blanket, or otherwise in the Community Room. On tour from Nashville, The Resonauts are a four piece (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and bass) playing a mix of jazz, bluegrass, and pop with an emphasis on joy and excitement.
