Portland to consider proposed 2-day music festival that could draw large crowds to city-owned park

MAINE PUBLIC • December 16, 2024

The Portland City Council will weigh in Monday night on a proposed two-day music and arts festival with national touring artists in Payson Park next summer. Concert organizers are proposing a festival for Aug. 2-3, 2025, and envision that the two-stage event would draw a crowd of about 12,000 people each day. Two years ago, promoters tried to bring a similar concept to the park but faced opposition from neighbors over noise, traffic and parking. If approved, festival organizers say they'll arrange a free shuttle service between Payson Park and offsite parking lots. The METRO bus service would be free for ticketholders.