After a long Maine winter, people need sunshine and fresh air and live music. Not necessarily in that order.

Now that the nice weather is (fingers crossed) upon us, it’s time to start planning out your concert schedule. There are plenty of big shows scheduled all over the state, including open air shows at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Snow Pond Arts Center in Sidney and Thompson’s Point in Portland. There are plenty of great indoor shows, too.

Here are a few suggestions for big Maine shows through Labor Day weekend to add to your day planner and Google calendars.

John Legend

8 p.m. May 1. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $104.50-$300. porttix.com.

John Legend has won 13 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, Tony and four Emmy Awards, making him a card-carrying member of the EGOT club. The singer, songwriter and pianist delivers a blend of R&B and pop with smooth, soulful vocals. The Portland performance will be an evening of songs and stories.

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights

7 p.m. May 11. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $55-$82. porttix.com.

Music apparently has the power to keep people young. Trumpet legend Herb Alpert is 91 and touring with his new version of the Tijuana Brass. Alpert and six musicians play the group’s instrumental hits from the ’60s and ’70s, including “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “A Taste of Honey” and “Tijuana Taxi.” They also play Albert’s vocal ballad hit, “This Guy’s in Love With You.”

All Roads Music Festival

May 15-16. Portland locations, $60-$90 single day, $125-$150 two-day pass. allroadsmusicfest.com.

The All Roads Music Festival is making its Portland debut in May with two days’ worth of big and small shows all over Portland. Venues include State Theatre, One Longfellow Square and Portland House of Music. The stacked lineup includes a mix of national and local acts including Beaches, Monrovia, Bahamas, Genevieve Stokes, The Brudi Brothers, Becca Biggs and Sister Ray, among many others.

The Beach Boys

7:30 p.m. June 1. The Bowl in the Pines at Snow Pond Arts Center, Sidney, $74.96-$144.15. snowpond.org.

For a couple of generations of teenagers, the Beach Boys were the sound of summer. So it makes sense they’re playing outdoors in Maine, in June. The group’s heyday was in the early- and mid-1960s and today the only original member is singer Mike Love. Songs like “Surfin’ U.S.A” and “I Get Around” to “Good Vibrations” and “California Girls” continue to be crowd-pleasers, some 60 years later.

Kid Cudi

6:30 p.m. June 6. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $49.99-$250.99. waterfrontconcerts.com.

The rapper and singer Kid Cudi (born Scott Mescudi in Cleveland) had his first big hit in 2009 with “Day ‘n’ Nite,” which made it to No. 3 on the Billboard singles chart. He’s released 11 albums during his career. He’s also acted in films and TV projects including “Entergalactic,” “Happy Gilmore 2” and “Don’t Look Up.” He’ll perform in Bangor with M.I.A, Big Boi and me n ü.

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, are in Bangor, with special guest Dylan Gossett. The band is on tour promoting its sixth studio album, “Prizefighter,” which was released in February.

The Breeders

8 p.m. June 18. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $49.50 in advance, $55 day of show. statetheatreportland.com.

These alt-rock icons have been around since the late ’80s, when they formed as a side project of the groups Pixies and Throwing Muses. The band includes twin sisters Kim and Kelley Deal, along with Josephine Wiggs and Jim MacPherson. In 2023 the band released a 30th anniversary edition of their album “Last Splash.” The band’s most well known song is the “Last Splash” track “Cannonball.”

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. Popular songs by the country, rock and hip-hop singer-songwriter 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 inflential rock band started in 1994, play Portland.

Joe Jackson

8 p.m. July 11. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $55.50-$99.50. statetheatreportland.com.

British singer, songwriter and pianist Joe Jackson just released the album “Hope and Fury,” his 20th. The recording features Jackson’s longtime bassist Graham Maby who has been working with him since the debut 1979 album “Look Sharp!” The Grammy winner’s oeuvre includes ’80s staples like “Steppin’ Out,” “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” and “Breaking Us in Two.”

12/OC

6:30 p.m. July 18. The Bowl in the Pines and Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, $27.76. snowpond.org.

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. He’s performing with special guest Puddles Pity Party, a sad clown character who sings covers.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

6:30 p.m. July 21. The Bowl in the Pines at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Sidney, $63.43-$120.06. snowpond.org.

Trombone Shorty has been one of New Orleans’ best-known musical ambassadors for the past couple decdes. 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.

Toto, Christopher Cross and the Romantics

6:45 p.m. July 23. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $35-$235.50. waterfrontconcerts.com.

This ’80s extravaganza will have you sailing to Africa and talking in your sleep. Cross had a string of hit pop ballads in the late ’70s and early ’80s, including “Sailing,” “Arthur’s Theme” and “Think of Laura.” Toto’s 1982 No. 1 hit “Africa” has had a resurgence in recent years, including becoming a favorite of marching bands. The Romantics were known for the 1983 radio hit “Talking in Your Sleep” and the 1980 party favorite “What I Like About You.”

Guster on the Ocean

4 p.m. Aug. 8 & 9. Thompson’s Point, Portland, $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. But this year the event has a twist. It will begin on Aug. 7 with the band playing with the Portland Symphony Orchestra at Merrill Auditorium. Then there will be two outdoor shows, with other bands, at Thompson’s Point on Aug. 8 and 9. Look for the full festival lineup later on.

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.”

Brandi Carlile

7 p.m. Aug. 13. Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, $85-$497. crossarenaportland.com.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s latest record is “Returning To Myself.” The Human Tour, named for its second track, swings through Portland in August. Carlile has performed in Maine many times over the past two decades at venues like South Portland High School auditorium, the State Theatre and Thompson’s Point. One of her first gigs in the state was opening for Indigo Girls at a free concert outside L.L.Bean during the summer of 2007. Carlile has since won 11 Grammy Awards.

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.