For classic rockers like yours truly, the summer of 2026 promises to be a good one on the Bangor waterfront, with some classic rock heavy hitters taking the stage at the Maine Savings Amphitheater.

With huge names like Mötley Crüe, ZZ Top, and Billy Idol on the bill, plus legends including George Thorogood, classic rock lovers like us -- and you! -- are in for a summer to remember.

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Plus, this summer, Bangor will host the likes of Tesla, Toto, Christopher Cross, Extreme, the Romantics, and blues legend Joe Bonamassa.

We here at I-95 are your classic rock concert connection, and we give you lots of ways to win these highly sought-after tickets.

First off, be sure to listen to the I-95 Morning Show with Cori. It's a great way to start your day—listening to the best classic rock with your friends. Plus, Cori loves taking your calls and hooking you up with free tickets to one of these great shows.

One other thing we like to do is pick -- and call -- lucky winners from those of you who entered here on the site or the app. (You should really have our app. It's a great way to listen anywhere you are and enter our contests, plus keep up with everything going on in our great state of Maine.)

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Below are some of this summer's shows. Enter your info for a chance at winning. This round of contests runs through May 31. Make sure you're in the mix. (If you've already entered, watch for our call!)

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Lord Huron -- June 23

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TOTO, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics -- July 23

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Mötley Crüe & Tesla with Extreme -- July 25

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Men At Work & Toad the Wet Sprocket -- July 29

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Joe Bonamassa & Gov't Mule -- July 31

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Billy Idol — August 11

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ZZ Top (with George Thorogood & The Destroyers) -- September 6

So, keep scrolling to see all the performers announced for the Maine Savings Amphitheater on the Bangor Waterfront in the summer of 2026!

2026 Maine Savings Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup

Each year, Waterfront Concerts delivers an amazing lineup for the summer concert season at the Maine Savings Amphitheater, drawing fans from all over to Bangor’s waterfront. Keep scrolling to see the full list of artists scheduled to perform in the Queen City of the East in 2026. We’ll keep this list up-to-date as more announcements roll in, so be sure to check back often!

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