APRIL

Celtic Woman: A New Era

April 24. State Theatre, Portland, $45-$65. statetheatreportland.com.

Grammy-nominated group Celtic Woman brings their signature sound to Maine in April. With a nod to both cultural heritage and contemporary music, you can expect a lively performance by sopranos Mairéad Carlin, Muirgen O’Mahony, Sean-Nós singer Caitríona Sherlock, along with fiddler Ciara Ní Mhurchú and the Celtic Woman band and dancers.

James Austin Johnson

April 25. Ballroom at the Cross Insurance Center, Bangor, $27.35-$42. crossinsurancecenter.com.

Comedian James Austin Johnson is a current cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” The funnyman is also known for extensive voice-over work in TV and film. Acting credits include “Barry,” “Better Call Saul” and “Hail, Caesar.” In 2024, Austin Johnson made a cameo in the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” Here’s a chance to see him performing live in Maine.

MAY

John Legend

May. 1. Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $176-$513. portix.com.

13-time Grammy winner John Legend brings his show “A Night of Songs & Stories” to Portland on May 1. Legend has released 10 albums since 2004. He won an Academy Award in 2014 for Best Original Song for the song “Glory,” a collaboration with Common for the film “Selma.” The singer also is an EGOT winner, which means he has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.

JUNE

The Beths

June 6. The State Theatre, Portland, $25 in advance, $30 day of show. statetheatreportland.com.

When New Zealand indie-pop band played in Maine in 2022, it was at the intimate Portland House of Music. They’ve since blown up, and this time around, will be conquering the State Theatre. Most of their success can be chalked up to last year’s tremendous album “Straight Line Was A Lie.” You can expect to hear several tracks from it, including “No Joy” and “Metal.”

JULY

Weird Al Yankovic

July 19. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $56.75-$213.45. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Weird Al Yankovic is the king of parody songs like “Amish Paradise,” “Polka Face” and “Eat It.” This summer, he’s hitting the road on the Bigger & Weirder tour, which includes a stop in Maine. Puddles Pity Party opens the show, so be sure to arrive on time.

Toto

July 23. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $35-$235.50. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Rock band Toto, known for ’80s hits like “Africa” and “Rosanna” are hitting the road this summer for a tour that includes a stop in Maine. Fellow hitmakers Christopher Cross and The Romantics will open the show.

Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms

July 28. Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $49.50-$99.50. snowpond.org.

Rock bands Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are touring this summer. You can see them outside in Sidney on July 28, along with their friends Spin Doctors. The ’90s will be alive and well all night long as the bands plays tunes like “Hook, “Run-Around,” “But Anyway,” “Hey Jealousy,” “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong.”

Men at Work

July 29. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $57-$212.25. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Australian hitmakers Men at Work are hitting the road this summer, with a stop in Bangor on July 29. Familiar songs include “Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now” and “It’s a Mistake.” American alternative rockers Toad the Wet Sprocket and Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife fill out the bill.

AUGUST

Lake Street Dive

Aug. 15 & 16. Thompson’s Point, Portland, $63 in advance, $70 day of show, $116 two-day pass, kids three and under free. statetheatreportland.com.

When Lake Street Dive first performed in Portland many years ago, it was at the listening room One Longfellow Square. These days they’re selling out the huge outdoor venue Thompson’s Point. The band’s latest album is 2024’s “Good Together.” Boston-based pop, soul and R&B band Couch opens both shows.