Written by The three-day event takes over Portland, Maine August 7 – 9, 2026.
By Scott Bernstein Apr 27, 2026 • 1:59 pm PDT
Guster’s On The Ocean 2026 returns to Portland, Maine August 7-9, 2026. The host band will play three shows across the weekend, which also features performances by Iron & Wine and Watchhouse, among others.
The Barr Brothers, Neal Francis, Eggy, Dave Butler & Friends, Bebe Stockwell, Khatumu and Cilla Bonnie round out the lineup. Optional offerings include fan experiences and activities across the city, including the Easy Wonderful 5K, free admission for families to the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, daily harbor cruises on Casco Bay (Saturday and Sunday), guided bike tours of Portland’s lighthouse loop and more.
Guster kicks off the weekend on Friday, August 7 at Merrill Auditorium with a previously announced sold-out orchestral concert with the Portland Symphony Orchestra. The action moves to Thompson’s Point for concerts on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.
Iron & Wine, The Barr Brothers, Bebe Stockwell, Dave Butler & Friends and Cilla Bonnie join Guster on the Saturday bill. On Sunday, Guster will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Ganging Up On The Sun album by performing the full LP after sets from Watchhouse, Neal Francis, Eggy and Khatumu.
Two-day general admission passes are on sale now, along with single-day tickets.
