The power of music cannot be contained.

Well, it can be, sort of. Holding a concert indoors is a way to keep the music and the energy of the fans boxed in, enclosed by walls and a ceiling. But an outdoor concert allows the music to be heard far and wide, sometimes to the chagrin of quieter folks, while fans can deeply breathe in the fresh air and scream their delight to the heavens.

Now that summer is nearly here, it’s a good time to start planning your outdoor concert adventures at one of Maine’ s major outdoor music venues, including Thompson’s Point in Portland, Bowl in the Pines in Sidney and Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor.

Thompson’s Point overlooks the Fore River, Maine Savings Amphitheater is located along the Penobscot River and Bowl in the Pines sits on the shores of Messalonskee Lake, as part of the Snow Pond Center for the Arts campus. All three are scenic spots to share your love of music with thousands of like-minded fans.

Here are some of the summer outdoor concerts coming up around Maine.

Jo Dee Messina

6:30 p.m. June 13, Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $51.90-$97. bowlinthepines.com

Country star Jo Dee Messina is a New England native who grew up in the western suburbs of Boston before heading to Nashville when she was 19. Since then she’s had a string of No. 1 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including “Bye Bye,” “I’m Alright,” “Stand Beside Me,” and “That’s the Way.”

Mumford & Sons

6 p.m. June 16. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $63.75-$159.75. waterfrontconcerts.com.

It was 14 years ago that Mumford & Sons brought their “Gentlemen of the Road Stopover” festival to Portland’s Eastern Prom, and people there are still talking about it. This time the British folk rockers, known for electric live performances, will play Bangor, with special guest Dylan Gossett. The band is on tour promoting its sixth studio album, “Prizefighter,” which was released in February.

Jelly Roll

7:30 p.m. June 20. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, 85.25-$223.95. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Jelly Roll is the professional name of Jason Bradley DeFord, a singer-songwriter who blends country, rock and hip-hop. His better-known songs include “Need a Favor” and “Son of a Sinner.” His latest release is the 2024 album “Beautifully Broken,” which earned him a Grammy for Best Contemporary Country Album. This summer, Jelly Roll hits the road on what’s being called The Little Ass Shed Tour with country, blues, rock and folk artist Kashus Culpepper.

Wilco

7 p.m. June 21. Thompson’s Point, Portland, $62 in advance, $70 day of show. statetheatreportland.com.

Another great example of how all the cool kids want to live in Maine. Bassist John Stirratt has had a home in the Midcoast for nearly a decade. He was involved with the restoration of the 1930s Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro a few years back, and played a fundraising concert for the effort. So he’ll probably have the shortest car ride when he and Wilco, the influential rock band started in 1994, play Portland.

Lord Huron

6 p.m. June 23. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $59.50-$99.50. waterfrontconcerts.com

Los Angeles-based Lord Huron was one of the headliners of the first Back Cove Music and Arts Festival in Portland last summer. This year the Back Cove festival is taking a break, with plans to return to Portland in 2027. But Lord Huron will still meet its Maine fans where they live, by playing Bangor. The band’s also been on several of the big late-night talk shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.

Alison Krauss & Union Station

6 p.m. July 11. Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $70-$153. snowpond.org.

Alison Krauss & Union Station have been in the forefront of bluegrass and roots music for more than 40 years. With a show that will include songs from their latest album, “Arcadia,” you can look forward to a fantastic performance from the multiple Grammy winners. The band includes Krauss (fiddle, vocals), Jerry Douglas (Dobro, lap steel), Ron Block (banjo, guitar, vocals), Barry Bales (bass, vocals) and Russell Moore (guitar, mandolin, vocals). Theo Lawrence opens the show.

12/OC

6:30 p.m. July 18. Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $52.73-$84.61. bowlinthepines.com.

This on-the-rise Maine country band headlined Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena in December and then toured across the country with singer Dylan Scott. The group was founded by Portland brothers Will and Reid Nichols, who started playing gigs when they were 10 and 13.

The band has been building a loyal following in Maine for several years and moved to Nashville about two years ago. The show is a benefit for the Travis Mills Foundation, with Kelsey Hart opening.

Weird Al Yankovic

7:30 p.m. July 19. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $56.75-$213.45. waterfrontconcerts.com.

The undisputed king of pop song parodies, Yankovic’s career has already spanned more than 45 years. With his polka vibe and trademark accordion, he has won Grammys and charted in the Billboard Top 40. Some of his biggest hits were parodies of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” (“Eat It”) in 1984, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” (“Like a Surgeon”) in 1985 and “Ridin” by Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone (“White & Nerdy”) in 2006. He has sold more than 12 million albums and won five Grammy Awards.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

6:30 p.m. July 21. Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $63.43-$120.06. snowpond.org.

Trombone Shorty has been one of New Orleans’ best-known musical ambassadors for the past couple decades. His live performances blend rock, funk, soul, jazz, blues, hip-hop and Caribbean influences. He’s played everywhere from the White House and the Grammy Awards to Madison Square Garden and the 2025 Super Bowl. JJ Grey & Mofro will open the show.

Trampled by Turtles

6 p.m. July 26, Thompson’s Point, Portland, $53-$61. statetheaterportland.com

This band from Duluth, Minnesota, has been around more than 20 years and their albums regularly show up at the top of the bluegrass charts, though they take inspiration from folk and other genres too. The band is a regular on the festival circuit, playing Coachella and Lollapalooza, among others. The band’s 2022 album “Alpenglow” was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. The Portland show also features Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners.

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors

6 p.m. July 28, Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $49.50-$105. bowlinthepines.com

This show features some of the hit-makers of 90’s radio, and because everybody loves the songs they grew up with, you can still hear these bands on the radio today. The jam band Blues Traveler’s best-known songs, all in the early ’90s, included “But Anyway,” “Run-Around” and “Hook.” Gin Blossoms’ string of hits include “Til I Hear It from You,” “Follow You Down,” and “Hey Jealousy.”

The Revivalists

6 p.m. Aug. 2, Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $61 to $112. bowlinthepines.com.

Formed in New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, the Revivalists combine indie rock, soul, folk and just a dash of hip-hop. Their new album, “Get It Honest,” comes out July 24. One of Maine’s best-known bands over the last three decades, Rustic Overtones, will also be performing.

Guster on the Ocean

4 p.m. Aug. 8 & 9. Thompson’s Point, Portland, $70-$75, $130 adult two-day pass, $30 kids. statetheatreportland.com.

This will be the eighth year that the rock band Guster has made Portland the home of its summer festival. At least part of the reason is that Guster singer and guitarist Adam Gardner lives in Cape Elizabeth. There will be two outdoor shows, with other bands, including Iron & Wine, The Barr Brothers, Dave Butler and Friends, Bebe Stockwell, Cilla Bonnie, Watchouse, Neal Francis, Eggy and Khatumu.

Billy Idol

7:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, 44.50-$181.50. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Billy Idol may be known as much for his sneer as for his iconic ’80s rock songs. It’s hard to separate Idol’s look and attitude from hits like “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” “Dancing With Myself” and “Eyes Without A Face.” It’s also hard to hear his name and not quote Adam Sandler in “The Wedding Singer”: “Billy Idol gets it.”

Lake Street Dive

7 p.m. Aug. 16, Thompson’s Point, Portland, $63-$70. statetheatreportland.com

Formed at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Lake Street Dive has gained a loyal following for their blend of soul, pop, folk, rock and jazz. Their 2024 album “Good Together” was nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award in the category of best traditional pop vocal album. The band is actually playing two consecutive nights at Thompson’s Point, but at this writing the Aug. 15 show was already sold out.

Indigo Girls

7 p.m. Aug. 25. Thompson’s Point, Portland, $53 in advance, $61 day of show. statetheatreportland.com.

Indigo Girls is the folk duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. Their 1989 breakthrough album features the song “Closer to Fine,” which enjoyed a revival after being featured in the 2023  “Barbie” movie. The Indigo Girls are known for their vocal harmonies, songwriting artistry and musicianship. Their 15-album career includes several crowd favorite songs including “Least Complicated,” “Kid Fears” and “Galileo.”

Ghostland

5 p.m. Sept. 6. Thompson’s Point, Portland, $55 in advance, $65 day of show, free for kids 3 and under. statetheatreportland.com.

This festival is a reunion for one of Maine’s best-loved bands and their fans. The Ghost of Paul Revere, started by childhood friends from Buxton and Hollis, were together for more than a decade and toured nationally before breaking up in 2022. The band hosted its own annual festival, Ghostland, usually at Thompson’s Point. They’ll play the Thompson’s Point show with Futurebirds, Weakened Friends and Mikaela Davis.