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!
From July 25th to August 4th, Alison Chase/Performance and the Atlantic Clarion Steel Band will perform at seven sites throughout coastal Maine. Traveling from a field on Penobscot Bay to Portland’s Congress Square Park, the series features family friendly repertoire favorites along with new works that bring humor, illusion, and athleticism to unique impromptu venues. …
Micromassé is a trio of established Portland musicians featuring organist Peter Dugas, guitarist Max Cantlin and drummer Chris Sweet. Inspired by the great jazz organ groups of the fifties and sixties, Micromassé also draws from traditional and contemporary African and Latin music. "You won't miss a vocalist here. Micromasse, a jazz trio featuring Max Cantlin, …
Tamar Korn has been a New York-based vocalist for the last decade, playing a repertoire steeped in traditional New Orleans and early jazz, western swing, and American roots music. Her formative years were with one of the pioneers of New York hot jazz revival, The Cangelosi Cards, and she now leads her own band, A Kornucopia. Tamar is a founding …
Back by popular demand, Bayside Trio joins us for a special Thursday evening performance, complete with PortTango dancers. Widely recognized for their dynamic and imaginative approach, the Bayside Trio is a bold new voice in contemporary chamber music today. Dedicated to pioneering new works, creatively arranging for their instrumentation and presenting compelling repertoire that is …
Downeast Soul Coalition returns for an encore performance! Five musicians who met in Maine’s musical melting pot, Downeast Soul Coalition has been serving up a tasty and original blend of soul, funk, blues, and R&B since 2012. Each member of the Coalition brings a wealth of musical talents and influences to the band’s high energy …
You’ve been singing the songs in your shower for the past year; now you can join other Hamilton fans in Congress Square Park for a revolutionary sing-along. Dress in your finest Hamilton-inspired outfit, grab your friends, and don’t throw away your shot at singing along to the 11 time Tony Award-winning musical.
"Zeme Libre is a New England based band that is quickly gaining a reputation for its unique, high energy blend of Afrobeat, reggae, ska, and funk. Consisting of veteran performers from around the country, members of Zeme Libre have played and shared the stage with such great acts as: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Culture, Toots …
Come enjoy live art, music, performances, and more at the 4th annual Maine Hip Hop Summit! Check out the video from last year's summit here!
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 …
Back for a second year in a row, please join us for a special afternoon concert with three local community support bands. MVRA's Back Bay Rockerz: The Back Bay Rockerz are a group of men and women who love music and attend MVRA’s day program Back Bay Connections located in Portland Maine. The band formed 4 years ago …