
The Ultimate Guide to Portland, Maine’s Remaining 2026 Concerts
Summer has officially arrived in Portland, Maine, along with a ton of big concerts for fans of all genres.
This year, there are a lot of great concerts scheduled for the summer but there's also been a handful of new shows announced for the fall and winter of 2026.
Here's a look at what is rolling through town and when.
Djo - July 21 - Thompson's Point
Most people will recognize Joe Keery from his role as Steve Harrington on the Netflx series Stranger Things.

But Kerry's alter-ego, Djo, has been making waves in the music universe for a couple of years running. Djo will arrive at Thompson's Point on Tuesday, July 21.
Ticket details can be found here.
Billy Strings - July 24 & 25 - Cross Insurance Arena
Muitl-Grammy winning artist Billy Strings announced a summer tour throughout the United States including a pair of shows in Portland, Maine, on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.

Bad news for Bluegrass fans, those dates sold out quick. Billy Strings will pack the Cross Insurance Arena over that weekend.
Shakey Graves + Dope Lemon - July 25- Thompson's Point
Shakey Graves will bring his blend of Americana Folk Rock to Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, July 25.

Australian sensation Dope Lemon will also be performing his laid-back and hypnotic set as well.
Ticket details can be found here.
Trampled By Turtles - July 26 - Thompson's Point
It's safe to say the last weekend in July is a defacto Bluegrass and Folk gathering in Portland, Maine. That's because Trampled By Turtles also arrives in the city for a show at Thompson's Point on Sunday, July 26.

Richy Mitch and The Coal Miners are also featured at this performance. Ticket details can be found here.
The Head and the Heart - August 2 - Thompson's Point
Indie-rock veterans The Head and the Heart return to Portland, Maine, on Sunday, August 2, at Thompson's Point. They'll be joined by another terrific live band, Houndmouth, as the opening act.

Ticket details can be found here.
*NEW* Role Model - August 7 - Thompson's Point
Maine native Tucker Pillsbury has officially made it big in the music world under his alter-ego Role Model.

Role Model will have his album release show at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, on Friday, August 7.
Ticket details can be found here.
Guster On The Ocean - August 8 & 9 - Thompson's Point
The annual tradition returns again. The summertime gathering known as Guster On The Ocean happens at Thompson's Point on Saturday, August 8 as well as Sunday, August 9.

Just like in years past. Guster will do headlining sets and will feature additional bands throughout the weekend. Ticket details can be found here.
Brandi Carlile - August 13 - Cross Insurance Arena
11-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile will hit the road this summer as part of her "The Human Tour" that includes a stop in Portland, Maine, on Thursday, August 13 at the Cross Insurance Center.

Ticket details can be found here.
Lake Street Dive - August 15 & 16 - Thompson's Point
The soulful rock n' roll of Lake Street Dive returns to Portland, Maine, again in 2026. This time, they'll play more than one night.

Lake Street Dive will take the stage at Thompson's Point on Saturday August 15 as well as Sunday, August 16. Ticket details can be found here.
Indigo Girls - August 25 - Thompson's Point
Celebrating nearly 40 years in the music industry, Indigo Girls continue to tour the nation bringing fans through a span of their impressive career.

They'll return to Portland, Maine, at Thompson's Point on Tuesday, August 25.
Ticket details can be found here.
Jordan Davis - August 30 - Thompson's Point
The sweet sounds of country will fill the evening air on Sunday, August 30 as Jordan Davis performs his first-ever show at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine.

Matt Lang will also be performing as part of this show.
Ticket details can be found here.
Sierra Ferrell - September 5 - Thompson's Point
Sometimes referred to as an alternative country artist, Sierra Ferrell will return to Portland, Maine, on Saturday, September 5 at Thompson's Point.

She previously played the State Theater for a sold-out show in 2024. Ticket details can be found here.
The Ghost of Paul Revere - September 6 - Thompson's Point
The Ghost of Paul Revere ride again with their Ghostland '26 festival happening at Thompson's Point on Sunday, September 6.

Ghostland will also feature performances by Weakened Friends, Futurebirds and Mikaela Davis. Ticket details can be found here.
LCD Soundsystem - September 9 - Thompson's Point
LCD Soundsystem is once again hitting the road this summer bringing their blend of disco and dance-punk on a tour called North America.

That includes a stop at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, September 9.
Ticket details can be found here.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise - September 13 - Thompson's Point
Indie alternative band Rainbow Kitten Surprise makes a return to Portland, Maine, on Sunday, September 13 at Thompson's Point.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise will spend the spring touring indoor venues before amping up their show throughout the summer for outdoor spaces like Thompson's Point. Ticket details can be found here.
Mt. Joy - September 23 - Thompson's Point
2026 is poised to be the biggest year in the career of Mt. Joy and they're capitalizing on it by hitting the road extensively to celebrate their 10-year anniversary.

That includes at stop at Thompson's Point on Wednesday, September 23. Ticket details can be found here.
*NEW* Turnstile - September 28 - Thompson's Point
Grammy-winning post-hardcore band Turnstile will make their only New England stop on the latest leg of their tour at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, September 28.

Turnstile shows are typically filled with crowd energy and will likely be unlike anything else on the Thompson's Point schedule for 2026.
Ticket details can be found here.
*NEW* Ringo Starr - October 3 - Cross Insurance Arena
An icon of rock n' roll is set for his first-ever performance in Portland, Maine.

That would be Ringo Starr, bringing his all-starr band to the Cross Insurance Arena on Tuesday, October 3.
Ticket details can be found here.
The Black Keys - October 11 - Cross Insurance Arena
It's been nearly 15 years since the last time the Black Keys played a show in Portland, Maine.

They'll change that when they return to the Cross Insurance Arena on Sunday, October 11. Ticket details can be found here.
Chris Tomlin - November 14 - Cross insurance Arena
It will be one big country music tour arriving in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, November 14.

That's when Chris Tomlin, TobyMac and Third Day will all plug in and play at the Cross Insurance Arena.
Ticket details can be found here.
Goose - November 15 - Cross Insurance Arena
Goose has lined up a big tour in support of a new album that includes a stop in Portland, Maine, on Sunday, November 15.

Goose has played the Cross Insurance Arena previously back in 2022.
Ticket details can be found here.
Motionless in White - November 18 - Cross Insurance Arena
Motionless in White will bring their 'Sweat and Blood' tour to Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, November 18 at the Cross Insurance Arena.

Dayseeker and The Devil Wears Prada are also set to perform at this show.
Ticket details can be found here.
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