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Maine Friends of Music presents a free afternoon concert at the Farnsworth Library (16 Museum St., Rockland) on Thursday, June 25 from 2–3 PM. A welcoming, intimate gathering of local music lovers at one of downtown Rockland's great cultural institutions.
Slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Abbie Gardner — a beloved fixture on the New England acoustic and roots music circuit — performs at the Camden Opera House on Wednesday, October 14. Known for her mastery of the resonator guitar and warm, storytelling-driven songs.
Northern Cross, one of New England's top-tier tribute acts, brings the iconic sound of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 PM. A faithful, harmony-rich celebration of CSNY's classic catalogue at one of the midcoast's most charming small venues.
Sincere folk storyteller John Craigie — whose February 2026 album "I Swam Here" has earned wide praise — plays the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 PM, with indie-folk opener Humbird. Intimate, lyric-forward acoustic music in one of the midcoast's most charming small venues.
Folk-soul duo MaMuse — with nearly two decades of devoted following and a new full-band album "This Is the Venue" arriving August 2026 — perform at the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Monday, September 28 at 7:30 PM. Warm, harmony-rich acoustic music from a beloved touring act.
DownEast New Music presents "By the Sea" at the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Sunday, July 19 at 4 PM — a contemporary classical program weaving music with landscapes, featuring compositions that explore the deep connections between melody and place along the Maine coast.
Philly hip-hop blues trio G. Love & Special Sauce bring their laid-back, groovy fusion of blues, hip-hop, and Americana to the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 PM. An energetic live act beloved for its loose, soulful style.
Ukrainian world-music quartet DakhaBrakha — troubadours, activists, and educators whose music blends traditional Ukrainian folk with global influences — perform at the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Sunday, August 2 at 7:30 PM. One of the most extraordinary live acts in contemporary world music.
The Maine Gay Men's Chorus brings "WE ARE" — a Pride celebration concert exploring community identity through song — to the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Sunday, June 28 at 3 PM. Proceeds benefit OUT Maine, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth and communities across the state.
Kansas City blues guitarist and vocalist Danielle Nicole — former frontwoman of Trampled Under Foot — brings her powerful roadhouse blues to Watts Hall (174 Main St., Thomaston) on Friday, September 25. One of the most exciting voices in contemporary blues comes to Knox County.
Guitarist Joachim Cooder — son of Ry Cooder and a remarkable multi-instrumentalist in his own right — performs at the Camden Opera House on Friday, August 14, presented by Bagaduce Music. An intimate concert at one of the midcoast's most beloved venues.
The Camden Opera House's intimate Blue Café series presents New England folk singer-songwriter Jonny Brenns on Wednesday, July 22. A warm summer evening of original acoustic music at the midcoast's beloved community venue in downtown Camden.
Folk legend Tom Rush — who helped launch the careers of Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne and defined the sound of 1960s-70s American folk — performs at the Camden Opera House on Friday, September 4. One of the most enduring voices in acoustic music comes to the midcoast.
Noel Paul Stookey — the "Paul" of Peter, Paul & Mary — joins singer-songwriter A.S. Aubrey for "Listening for the Notes" at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, August 1. An intimate evening of folk, storytelling, and song from one of American music's legendary voices.
The Camden Opera House's Blue Café intimate concert series presents Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto on Wednesday, July 1 — a master of acoustic guitar who blends jazz, classical, and world music and has performed at Carnegie Hall. A beautifully intimate summer concert in Camden.
A compelling new live performance at Rockland's Strand Theatre on Tuesday, July 7: the Halcyon String Quartet joins singer-songwriter Alisa Amador for an evening exploring climate resilience stories through music. An unusual and timely pairing of chamber music and Americana at one of Maine's most beloved small theaters.
The Walrus brings a full Beatles tribute concert to the Strand Theatre (345 Main St., Rockland) on Friday, June 26 — also a fundraiser for the Strand's sound system upgrade. A chance to support a beloved local venue while enjoying classic Beatles music live.
The Camden Rotary's annual "Music by the Sea" free concert fills Harbor Park from noon to 7:30 PM on July 4, celebrating America's 250th birthday with live music and festivities. Fireworks follow at 9 PM (rain date July 5).
The Midcoast Brass Quintet plays a free outdoor concert at the Camden Public Library Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 25 (6–7:30 PM). Part of the library's summer outdoor performance series in the hillside harbor-view amphitheatre above the harbor.
The Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra performs a free concert at the Camden Public Library Amphitheatre on Monday, June 22 (6:30–8 PM). The outdoor amphitheatre setting above the harbor is one of the mid-coast's best summer venues for live music.
World-renowned Irish duo Máire Ní Chathasaigh (harp) and Chris Newman (guitar) bring their signature blend of Irish traditional music, hot jazz, bluegrass, and baroque to 75 Mechanic St. in Rockland on Saturday, June 20 at 7 PM. Admission is $25 at the door; seating is open and first-come, limited capacity.
Bay Chamber Concerts kicks off its 2026 summer festival with the Andrew Wolf Memorial Concert at Hammer Hall (5 Mountain St., Camden) on Thursday, July 23 (7 PM), featuring Grammy-nominated violinist Stefan Jackiw and Andrew Wolf Award–winner pianist Michael Stephen Brown. The weekend continues with duo and trio concerts July 24, followed by the Toomai String Quintet (July 30) and Sean Lee performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons by candlelight (July 31).
Nine free outdoor concerts run every Monday evening (7–8:30 PM) at Seth Thomas Park on South Main Street in Thomaston, June 15 through August 10. The lineup spans Billy Joel tribute Stiletto, soft jazz, reggae, country rock, and Grateful Dead/Dylan jams — with rain backup at the Thomaston Opera House. Bring a lawn chair; no alcohol in the park.
Rockland's 79th Maine Lobster Festival returns to the waterfront July 29–August 2 with free admission and five days of live music spanning Americana, country, rock, blues, and folk — including Crystal Vision (Fleetwood Mac tribute), Bad Marriage (British blues-rock), and local act Emmett Lalor. Fresh Maine lobster, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities round out the event.
One of the East Coast's top blues festivals sets up at Rockland's Public Landing for two days of national touring acts including Bobby Rush, Roomful of Blues, Ronnie Baker Brooks, John Primer, and Tasha Taylor. Advance tickets are $60/day or $100 for a weekend pass; the Saturday evening Club Crawl along Main Street is free.