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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
Western Promenade Park | map »
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.
Mid July – Mid August
(Check each event for time)
Portland, ME
Donations welcome
Mid July – Mid August
(Check each event for time)
Portland, ME
Donations welcome
A 10-piece band steeped in off-beat funk & soul rhythms from all over the globe. Blazing horns meet mighty hooks for a progressive mix fit to fill any dancefloor.
A high energy trio playing traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music and heartfelt original tunes.
Featuring a repertoire that includes the musical traditions of New Orleans, traditional Caribbean tunes, Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music.
The Dirigo string quartet’s repertoire spans classical to modern contexts with works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Villa-Lobos, among others.
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.
This soulful indie folk band plays catchy tunes drawing on folk, rock, pop, and Louisa’s own Balkan heritage.
The nomadic, self-taught, troubadour Tre. Charles dives into the depths of his soul to invite you into his world. An old soul with a fresh perspective Tre. has created soundscapes on some of the world’s biggest stages.
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.
The Western Prom Sunset Concerts (WPSC) is a non-profit organization that presents free outdoor concerts in Portland, Maine, featuring a diversity of musical styles each Wednesday evening during the months of July and August at the historic Western Promenade Park.
The Western Prom Sunset Concerts began in 2021 and attracts nearly 300 audience members from the neighborhood and beyond who gather with lawn chairs, children, dogs and picnic dinners to enjoy these free, informal concerts as the sun sets over the White Mountains.
The series presents a wide range of musical groups including folk, jazz, brass, country, African, funk, classical, world beat, and more. In 2024, WPSC established itself as an independent non-profit and received its 501C3 status. The series is supported by a devoted group of neighborhood donors and volunteers. Please donate to help us keep these concerts free each year.
Western Prom Sunset Concert Board Members:
Kris Clark, President
Laura Faure, Vice President
Bryan Van Dussen, Treasurer
Kirsten Thomsen, Secretary
Matthew Lavey
Western Prom Sunset Concerts
P.O. Box 4323
Portland, ME 04101
[email protected]
We will have two of Portland’s best food trucks on site this season, Falafel Mafia offers delicious Mediterranean fare and Vy Banh Mi serves up tasty Vietnamese sandwiches. Both will be parked nearby for your dining pleasure.
Thank you for making a gift to the Western Prom Sunset Concerts. As a seasonal non-profit the WPSC relies on your support to make our free, outdoor summer series accessible to all the people of Portland and beyond.
* Donations are tax deductible.
You may also give by mail — send checks payable to:
Western Prom Sunset Concerts
P.O. Box 4323
Portland, ME 04101
* Donations are tax deductible.
You may also give by mail — send checks payable to:
Western Prom Sunset Concerts
P.O. Box 4323
Portland, ME 04101
Western Prom Sunset Concerts gratefully acknowledges support of $100 and above from our generous neighbors:
Justin & Rachel Alfond, Eric Altholz, Barb and Bill Burgess, Catherine Berryman, William Davisson, Sarah deDoes, Camellia Dunham, David Eaton, Laura Faure, Nancy Grant/Mike Boyson, Cyrus Hagge, Philip & Susan Hamilton, John Hatcher, Tom Landry, Matthew Lavey, Mary Allen Lindemann, Alexandra & Sam May, Lindsey MacMillan, John Morrill, Jerry Moser & Laura Kittle, Johnathan Munro/Jill Black, Tom Moulton, Peter Munro (Stewards of Western Cemetery), Sally Ng, James Pinfold, Anne Pringle, Tom Roeper, Alison Smith, Max Twine, Judy & Tom Watson, John & Jean Weicha and WENA.
