Dance

Contradance in the Square! Come join in the dance led by Caller Maggie Robinson and the band Barefoot playing driving fiddle tunes to keep your feet moving. With Ed Howe on 5-string fiddle and Jamie Oshima on mandolin, keyboard, and foot percussion, Maggie Robinson will teach and cue the dances, no experience necessary. New England Contra …

Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their …

The Novel Jazz Septet comes to Congress Square Park to feature the swinging music of the great American jazz composers, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The band performs well-known compositions, plus rare, vintage gems, recently unearthed from original scores at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and re-interpreted for you at Congress Square Park.  These guys travel far …

Fódhla (pronounced “foh-luh”) - Irish music from Portland and Boston After 15 years of performing together and recording on each other’s solo albums, Portland, Maine-based flute player Nicole Rabata and Boston-based fiddler Ellery Klein decided a group together was long overdue. With the addition of Bethany Waickman on guitar, the trio found a sound rooted …

Join us for our monthly Salsa in the Square with Wendy Edwards of PM Salsa.  These smokin' hot dance nights are a park favorite and not to be missed!  

An evening of soulful dance music by Portland Maine Soul Summit- POMSS local DJ's Mr. DERELOID, KID RAY and Jack M Flash. These three DJ's have lived and shared their positive music through residencies at Flask Lounge, private events and festivals across New England since the 1990's. Insiders know that Portland is bursting with talent and a supportive …