Live Acoustic Music Near Freeport, Maine

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Freeport area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Freeport host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Freeport area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

May 18
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 22
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, ME
May 23
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
Crystal Listening Room at Flourish (Listening Room)
Biddeford, ME
May 23
There’s a magic to the way Jud Caswell draws you in until you’re transported -- to the old farmhouse, the salty shore, a wood full of birdsong.
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
May 29
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, ME
May 30
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
May 31
From Ithaca NY, Joe Crookston brings foot-stomping rhythms, hilarious stories, and gorgeous melodies for a night of music and art that will leave you feeling more awake and alive. Decide to come!
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
June 5
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, ME
June 5
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
June 7
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, ME
June 7
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
June 7
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
June 11
Oxbow Brewing (Brewery)
Portland, ME
June 12
American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.”
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
June 14
Lee Harvey is a singer/songwriter from Beverly, Mass. who has been playing (solo and with a band) since around 1995. Set-lists include 60's - 80's hits, hippy jam tunes, originals, and other songs that don't easily fit into those other categories.
Huot's Seafood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saco, ME
June 14
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
June 14
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
June 18
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
June 20
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
June 21
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
June 27
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
June 28
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
July 5
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
July 6
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
July 12
I'm Sam Robbins, a Nashville based singer songwriter! My music is in the vein of classic 70's] writers like James Taylor, with an upbeat side. I'm big on storytelling, audience interaction, etc!
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
July 12
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
July 18
Carole's musical tapestry has been woven thread by thread, song by song, from a meaningful journey rich with struggles & discipline, integrity and gratitude. Carole’s music is unafraid.
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
July 20
Mark Erelli is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and Americana, its lyrical depth and intricate instrumentation.
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
July 21
State Theatre (Concert Hall)
Portland, ME
July 24
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
July 25
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
July 26
Rees Shad & The Conversations roll into Cadenza for a night of swinging story songs and a night to remember!
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
August 9
Original heartfelt music from the streets of New Orleans to the hills of Appalachia.
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
August 9
Blue Portland Maine (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
August 9
Rees Shad & The Conversations paint the town red at Blue... so should you! Come on out!
Blue Portland Maine (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
August 15
State Theatre (Concert Hall)
Portland, ME
August 16
Carole's musical tapestry has been woven thread by thread, song by song, from a meaningful journey rich with struggles & discipline, integrity and gratitude. Carole’s music is unafraid.
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
August 16
ARG - USA duo invites audiences on a feel-good trip around the world with fresh interpretations of jazz, beloved classics in Spanish, French, Portuguese and original music. Instrumentation: guitar, vocals, cello, light percussion.
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Freeport, Maine

House Concerts

Rivergigs (South Portland)
The Conant Homestead (Westbrook)

Listening Rooms

Blue Portland Maine (Portland)
Cadenza Freeport (Freeport)
Crystal Listening Room at Flourish (Biddeford)
Ground Floor Freeport (Freeport)
Last Church on the Left (Portland)
One Longfellow Square (Portland)
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Bridgton)
The Hill Arts (Portland)
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Arundel)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Brunswick)

Vineyards & Breweries

Maine Craft Distilling (Portland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Andy's Old Port Pub (Portland)
Coppersmith Tavern (South Portland)
Huot's Seafood (Saco)
Lenny's (Westbrook)
Olde Mill Tavern (Harrison)
The Thirsty Pig (Portland)

Libraries

Freeport Community Library (Freeport)

Small Theaters

317 Main Community Music Center (Yarmouth)
Apohadion Theatre (Portland)
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Bath)
Denmark Arts Center (Denmark)
Footlights Theater (Falmouth)
Johnson Hall Opera House (Gardiner)
Mayo Street Arts (Portland)
Meetinghouse Arts (Freeport)
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor (Boothbay Harbor)
The Waldo Theatre (Waldoboro)