An immersive, day-long global and cultural experience.
Thousands of people gather to sample ethnic food, dance and listen to music at the Festival of Nations at Deering Oaks in Portland.
The festival features family-oriented cultural activities to celebrate Maine’s ethnic diversity and traditions. The festival is co-hosted by the city of Portland, the Mugadi Foundation, Women In Need Industries and the Poland Spring bottled water company.
Countries represented at festivals previous have included Ireland, Cambodia, India, Sudan, Germany, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Cameroon, Peru, Sweden, Benin, Ethiopia, Nigeria and the United States. Native Americans have also been represented.
Live music with J-Wizdum and guests Freddy Stone, and Riley Lamarre at 33 By Hand!
142 High Street, Portland, Maine.
Saturday July 27th
Doors @ 7pm
Portland House of Music
Saturday, July 27
9:30PM
21+
Join us for live music by The Smith Collaboration at Ri Ra Pub in Portland!
Public Dance with Won Pound at Bar Publica!
Music in the dancefloor tradition of DISCO.HOUSE.FUNK.SOUL.HIP-HOP.R&B AND BEYOND.
Curated and Played by local DJ’s, every Friday and Saturday night 10PM-1AM!
Join us for live music at Three Dollar Deweys with the Phil In The Blanks!
Every Sunday this summer, we will have drink specials, raffles, music, fun! Join us as we build a community.
Join us for Live Music with Jim Sharkey!
Singer-songwriter Jim Sharkey is an Irish and Americana folk musician. Jim’s original songs
blend Celtic traditional ballad influences with contemporary issues that are often set in the area
he resides. Jim has released four albums of original songs. His latest “Our Old Village”, was
released in February 2024.
No cover, rain or shine + family friendly! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoon and
Monday evenings throughout the Summer.