Summer is finally here! That means free outdoor music just about every night of the week from June through the end of August. Whether you plan to spend your time inland or on the coast, here’s a lineup of our favorite spots to roll up to with a lawn chair…
PORTLAND
Thompson’s Point, Portland | Thursdays & Fridays | doors @ 4pm
Music, food trucks, sunset views, libations, the Summer Sunsets Live series at Thompson’s Point has it all. Free entry with food & beverages available for purchase.
AUBURN
Lost Valley, Auburn | Fridays | doors @ 4pm, music @ 630pm
The Kona Brewing Summer Concert Series at Lost Valley features food trucks and brewpub access and pets are welcome on a leash. Music happens rain or shine as the lodge has the capacity to hold concerts inside.
BRUNSWICK
Park Row, Brunswick | Wednesdays | music @ 6pm
The popular Music on the Mall series brings local and regional acts to Brunswick’s downtown tree-lined park. The series runs every Wednesday starting June 25 through the end of August.
SCARBOROUGH
Memorial Park, Scarborough | Thursdays | music @ 630pm
Scarborough Memorial Park’s amphitheater hosts the popular Concerts in the Park series starring June 26 through the end of July.
FREEPORT
LL Bean Discovery Park, Freeport | Saturdays | music @ 7pm
LL Bean’s Made in Maine concert series kicks off on July 5 in Freeport. Don’t forget to snap a photo with the giant bean boot while you’re there!
AUGUSTA
Waterfront Park, Augusta | Wednesdays | music @ 6pm
Augusta’s Waterfront Park hosts the popular Waterfront Wednesdays concert series. In addition to music you’ll find food trucks, lawn games, a bounce house, and prize giveaways all summer long.
HARPSWELL
Mitchell Field, Harpswell | Thursdays | music @ 6pm
If you like your live music with a generous serving of ocean views & salty air, Harpswell’s Bandstand by the Sea is the spot. Their summer music series runs weekly through the end of August.
