Western Prom Sunset Concerts

08/27/2026

Thanks to our audience and donors for making our 2026 concert season a huge success. We were thrilled to have great music, gorgeous weather, enthusiastic listeners, dancing children and beautiful sunsets. We look forward to presenting another memorable season in 2027. Stay tuned by joining our mailing list at:

Free outdoor sunset concerts at Western Promenade Park in Portland, Maine. Live music every Wednesday from mid-July to mid-August. Free admission, all welcome.

08/26/2026

Tonight Weds, August 26 at 6:15pm our last concert of the season features the Portland Jazz Combo, a sextet playing music from the Great American songbook, the jazz standards, and legends such as John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker and more.
www.westernpromsunsetconcerts.org

08/21/2026

Another joyous night on the Western Prom with Tricky Britches. The kids had a blast! Join us next Weds, August 27 for our final concert with the Portland Jazz Combo at 6:15pm

08/18/2026

Due to illness sadly Tre. Charles will not be performing for us this week. Instead we will be treated to the bluegrass sounds of Tricky Britches, a high-energy string band that blends bluegrass, country, folk, and rock into a unique, driving sound that always brings people to the dance floor. Join us Weds, August 19 @ 6:15pm on the Western Prom.
Listen at: https://www.trickybritchesband.com/

08/14/2026

Another wonderful night on the Prom with Louisa Stancioff. We love seeing our neighbors having such a good time.

08/11/2026

Join us this Weds, August 12 for a concert by Louisa Stancioff. This soulful indie folk band plays catchy tunes drawing on folk, rock, pop, and Louisa’s own Balkan heritage. https://westernpromsunsetconcerts.org/

08/06/2026

Gorgeous night on the Western Prom last night dancing to Senegalese music by Mamadou Diop Band.

08/04/2026

Join us tomorrow night Weds, Aug 5 at 6:30pm for MAMADOU, led by West African rhythm guitarist and master drummer, Mamadou Diop, offers an irresistible groove that builds on the flavors of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, and reggae blended with authentic West African ethnic rhythms. https://westernpromsunsetconcerts.org/

07/28/2026

Due to inclement weather our Dirigo Strings Quartet concert this Wednesday, July 29 has been cancelled. Come join us next Weds, Aug. 5 at 6:30pm for Mamadou playing the flavors of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, and reggae blended with authentic West African ethnic rhythms.

07/23/2026

We had a blast at last night's concert with the Soggy Poor Boys. Gorgeous night and wonderful crowd.