Live music in Cumberland County, ME

Mike and Paul return to Pat's Pizza of Yarmouth with an acoustic set. They bring their unplugged sound back for another appearance.

David Jacquet performs live at MHT. Attendees can choose from lots of drink options in a lively setting.

Bruce Cockburn appears alongside Livingston Taylor for a live performance at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine. The show is open to all ages.

Ben Kilcollins performs live at Sidecar Wine, Whiskey & Tapas Bar.

Great Blue Acupuncture hosts a relaxing evening combining acupuncture and live music meditation with Chris Chamberlin.

Bluegrass returns to OTTO with a free event filled with toe-tapping tunes.

Stella Blue Brothers return to Lenny’s Pub with a mix of original tunes, classic rock, Jerry-inspired grooves, and more. The evening suits early dinner plans, a date night, meeting up with friends, or family time, with appreciation shared for the ongoing support. Admission is ten dollars.

Hawthorne Heights commemorates the 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely at Aura. Attendees must be 18 or older and present a valid ID. Doors open one hour before showtime. Ticket options include an artist presale and an Aura presale, followed by a public on sale.

Carole Wise, a singer and songwriter from Maine, brings reflective storytelling and an inviting sound. Her guitar and mandolin work blends fine detail with an easy clarity, while her lyrics feel personal yet widely resonant. She writes about love and loss, social questions, and the search for self, and she often finds a hopeful thread that points toward growth. Many songs begin as a felt response to a quiet moment outdoors or a release of deep emotion, then take shape with crisp meaning that reaches from one life to many. Listeners often recognize their own journeys in her music. It can feel like catching the right song at the right time, and hearing her in person deepens that connection. Career highlights include The Long Way Home reaching the top 20 on Folk radio, extensive touring across states such as California, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Colorado, and Utah, and an opening appearance for Vance Gilbert at the Troubadour in Morristown, New Jersey. She later released the single In My Hometown in response to the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine, her hometown, followed by the album North Star.

Ballroom and Latin social dancing fills the evening at Basics Fitness Center in South Portland, ME. Held each Saturday, this gathering provides a night on the dance floor in a social setting.

A music event spotlighting the owner of Ground Floor, an accomplished songwriter and performer. It is a chance for first-time listeners to hear his work, and for those already familiar to enjoy it again with friends.

Evan Honer brings the It's An Even Longer Road Tour to the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, joined by Zach Seabaugh. This concert is open to all ages.

The Theatre Company returns refreshed and reimagined, opening a new chapter with its first production of this new chapter. For 35 years it has filled stages with music, and now those songs step back into the spotlight. Casts from different decades come together, with veteran performers and newer voices sharing one stage to create something fresh while honoring what has been built together. It is a tribute to favorite songs, the stories told over the years, and the enduring bonds of theater and community that have sustained this ensemble. Whether familiar with the earliest shows or experiencing it for the first time, this celebration makes room for everyone.

This rescheduled performance spotlights Mike Dawes, an English acoustic virtuoso celebrated for an inventive fingerstyle approach that layers multiple musical lines on one guitar. He has been honored twice by Total Guitar and MusicRadar as the world’s best acoustic guitarist. His widely shared arrangements include Somebody That I Used to Know, and his collaborative work spans artists such as Tommy Emmanuel, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, and the GRAMMY-nominated metal group Periphery. Beyond the stage, he is an educator and composer with credits in video games and television, and his studio album Galactic Acid is forthcoming. All ages are welcome. Advance tickets are $36 total at checkout, including a $6 surcharge. Entry at the door is $40. A Mike Dawes VIP Workshop Experience is available for $170, which includes a $15 surcharge.