Hip Hop in the Park
Hip Hop in the Park is back! Presented by Monday of the Minds. Free and open to the public.

Friends of Congress Square Park
The premier urban park in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Arts District. The park features local art installations, community events, free wifi and more!
Hip Hop in the Park is back! Presented by Monday of the Minds. Free and open to the public.
Welcome Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to Congress Square Park! Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player Eric LaPerna, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant, guitarist Jeremey Zela, percussionist Doug Andrews and upright bass player Duane Edwards, as well as other …
Come to Congress Square Park from 5-8pm for a free evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. PM Salsa has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 5pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! …
A long form, minimalist sound-based performance that engages with the ethereal qualities of A Long Breath, a sound installation featuring several wind harps installed in Congress Square Park.
On the breezier days of the last month, you may have heard the soft singing of wind harps that are currently installed on the lampposts in Congress Square Park. On Friday November 5th, between 3-6pm, artist Asha Tamirisa will amplify the harps as part of a long-form sound-based performance. Stop by to hear the wind sing!
Celebrate the start of the 2022 season with us! The Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band will make an appearance, plus we'll have food by Fred's Fried Dough, Plot Twist Pretzels, and La Fritanga! Come by, meet your neighbors, grab a bite to eat, and get excited. Plus, from 11am - noon we'll have …
Join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate National Foster Care Month! With music from Portland supergroup The Bambinos, a talk from comedian Micaela Tepler, and more.
The Old New Standards jazz band comes to Congress Square Park! Featuring Jordan Vicki, Mark Dumond, Jaquan Andrews, and Robben Harris. A fresh take on some old jazz standards as well as some new, original jazz tunes all performed by local jazz musicians. Free and open to the public!
The Maine Immigrant Welcome Center presents BONDEKO, an Albanian/Guinean/French trio. Planet Pan is a high-energy community-based steel drum band from Blue Hill, Maine. The band plays all around the Maine coast and teaches workshops.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.