Live music in Manchester, ME

Celebrated Celtic duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return to the global stage with the high-energy concerts that earned them fans across North America. In the early years of their marriage they focused on raising their seven children, running a working farm, and helping build a farmers market in Lakefield, Ontario, all while performing more than 75 shows annually. With their family now older, they are once again taking their electrifying live show to audiences far and wide. Natalie’s artistry and welcoming presence have been honored with the Order of Canada, two JUNO Awards, nineteen East Coast Music Awards, and three Gold albums. Donnell’s leadership and magnetic stagecraft propelled his family band Leahy to double platinum status, three JUNO Awards, and an Academy Award connection through the documentary The Leahys: Music Most of All. Together they have sold out more than a thousand performances across North America, recorded with collaborators such as Yo-Yo Ma, Micheal McDonald, Allison Krauss, Thomas Dolby, The Rankin Family, Rhiannon Giddens, Johnny Reid, and Nickelback, and toured alongside The Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, Don Henley, and Béla Fleck. Their schedule remains full, and their reputation as essential live performers continues to grow. Tickets range from $55 to $65 and are nonrefundable. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

In Waterville, ME, Floydian Trip celebrates the music of Pink Floyd with meticulous musicianship, immersive sound, and clear reverence for a landmark rock catalog. Formed in 2022, this seven-piece group has built a reputation for performances that convey both the power and emotional range of the band’s legendary live shows. The concert traces Pink Floyd’s evolution, starting with the raw psychedelic beginnings, moving through the landmark albums of the 1970s, and arriving at the expansive, reflective later period. The program unfolds as a cohesive journey from opening note to closing chord. Drawing on both official recordings and rare bootlegs, the ensemble recreates the sound, atmosphere, and intensity of classic tours with notable accuracy. Recognition includes a Best Band honor in a Best of Hartford readers poll. The set blends signature favorites with deeper cuts to engage longtime listeners and those discovering the music for the first time. Tickets are $35 to $45 and are nonrefundable. Member and public on-sale options are available. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Experience a high energy performance from a live band delivering a wide ranging mix that stretches across eras and genres. The set moves from classic rock and pop to 80s and 90s alternative, country, and more.

Music Mania Night takes place in the Members’ Lounge at Winslow VFW, blending favorite songs with friendly competition. Participants receive cards printed with song titles or musical clues. As tracks play, mark off the card and aim for a winning result. Each session includes three games per card and two cards per night. Cards cost $5 each with a 90 percent payout. Food is available for purchase, and proceeds support the Veterans Relief Fund. This recurring event happens on the first and third Tuesdays each month and is available to members and guests.

Celebrate the music of ABBA in Waterville with a tribute production that has thrilled audiences for well over a decade, reviving the look and sound of one of pop’s biggest sensations. The show features faithful renditions of favorites such as “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen,” presented with an authenticity often praised by audiences and critics as the closest experience to seeing the original group. Tickets range from $56 to $141 and are nonrefundable. VIP tickets, priced at $141 and highlighted in purple within the orchestra section, are offered as a ticket and merchandise bundle that includes admission, a limited edition poster, and an exclusive item. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.