The Maine Coaster · July 30, 2026
As July winds down summer keeps heating up. The Maine Lobster Festival is underway, and many other great events are coming up across the region.
We've got some highlights listed below, but there are plenty of other places to catch a stellar show. Check out part one of our guide to Portland music venues to find out where to go.
Also, we caught up with one of Maine's top Grateful Dead tribute acts. See what A Band Beyond Description had to see about their take on the Dead's music and Maine's Deadhead culture.
See the full calendar for more local and regional happenings.
Thursday, July 30 · 7 AM · Harbor Park
Friday, July 31 · 8 PM · Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
Saturday, August 1 · 7:30 PM · Merrill Auditorium
Saturday, August 1 · 8 PM · State Theatre
Sunday, August 2 · 6 PM · Thompson's Point
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