Live Acoustic Music Near Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth 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

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 17
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, 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 18
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
July 19
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, 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
Come celebrate Dana's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari." Voted #1 Album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll. This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith & more. LP's & CD's available for sale at the show.
The Hill Arts (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
July 24
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, ME
July 24
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
July 25
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Listening Room)
Bridgton, ME
July 25
Come celebrate Dana's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari." Voted #1 Album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll. This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith & more. LP's & CD's available for sale at the show.
Crystal Listening Room at Flourish (Listening Room)
Biddeford, 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
July 31
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, ME
July 31
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
August 1
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
August 1
The Conant Homestead (House Concert)
Westbrook, ME
August 1
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
August 2
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
August 2
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor (Small Theater)
Boothbay Harbor, ME
August 2
Olde Mill Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Harrison, 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 9
Blue Portland Maine (Listening Room)
Portland, 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 14
Oxbow Brewing (Brewery)
Portland, ME
August 15
Rainshadow Recording welcomes The Faux Paws, featuring Port Hadlock’s own Chris Miller, Sunday January 15 at 7:30pm at The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Rd.
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, 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
August 17
Traveling Light's roots are deep in bluegrass, but Sumner's lyric-forward songs & snaking progressions demand something beyond folk conventions, highlighting the range of bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle/tenor guitar/harms) & Mike Siegel (upright bass).
Denmark Arts Center (Small Theater)
Denmark, ME
August 21
Aura Maine (Nightclub)
Portland, ME
August 22
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
August 23
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
August 27
Maine Craft Distilling (Vineyard)
Portland, ME
August 28
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
August 30
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
September 6
A Crow tribal member, Cary received the 2018 Independent Music Awards for Best Blues CD and the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards for Best Blues CD.
317 Main Community Music Center (Small Theater)
Yarmouth, ME
September 6
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
September 12
Old No. 1 @ 50: Celebrating the Spirit of Guy Clark - Rees Shad and special guests perform a fundraiser for The Guy Clark Foundation! Check Venue Listing for line up!
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
September 12
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
September 13
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
September 19
You, Me, & Harry is an intimate and engaging interpretation of Harry's storytelling. Coupled with backstories and little known anecdotes, this solo stage performance is a must for Harry Chapin fans!
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
September 21
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
September 27
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
September 27
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
September 29
State Theatre (Concert Hall)
Portland, ME
September 30
State Theatre (Concert Hall)
Portland, ME
October 3
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
October 4
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Yarmouth, 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)
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Brownfield)
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

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)