Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent What's On Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent What's On Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Jul
24
Jul
24
Cross Insurance Arena
Grammy-winning bluegrass star Billy Strings will bring his Summer Headline Tour to Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena on Friday, 24th July 2026. One of theforemost acoustic artists working today, Billy Strings combines the precise command of the scorching lead guitar with the ability to congregate the diversity of American individuality in his music.
His latest release Highway Prayers Vol. 1: Call Me A Man is his third #1 Album on the Bluegrass Album Chart, following up his 2021 release Taking Water.
The gates for tonight's show will open at 6:30. Show time is 7:30. Tickets start at $183 as Billy Strings redefines the modern bluegrass scene with intensity and musical mastery.
Jul
24
Cross Insurance Arena
Jul
24
Cross Insurance Arena
Jul
25
Cross Insurance Arena
Billy Strings will bring his high-energy bluegrass to Maine’s largest city on Friday, July 24th, 2026. The sold-out show will take place at Cross Insurance Arena with doors opening at 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM.
Billy Strings, the young guitarist and singer described by many as one of the most exciting new artists to emerge out of the bluegrass world, has been performing his hits such as "Dust in a Baggie," "Away From the Mire," "Must Be Seven," "Taking Water," and even traditional bluegrass classics like "John Deere Tractor". His original composition "Taking Water" has become a fan favorite.
Grammy-nominated Billy Strings teams up with friends Doyle Bramhall II, Daniel Rodriguez, and Jeremy Helligar for Highway Prayers, the third album of all-new original material and bluegrass covers released in 2024. Blending the improvisational spirit of bluegrass with elements of jazz, reggae, jam band, rock, and gospel, Billy Strings has written songs that honor the traditions of bluegrass and break new ground.
Cross Insurance Arena is Southern Maine’s premier entertainment venue. Located at 1 Civic Center Square in Portland, Maine, Cross Insurance Arena hosts a variety of events and entertainment that attracts over 700,000 guests per year. Under the management of Oak View Group, the Arena features 6,206 fixed seats but can transform into a general admission setting for concerts, allowing up to 9,500 for musical performances with quality seating for all attendees.
Concession stands are located throughout the venue serving up tasty items such as chicken strips, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, fried dough and fresh popcorn and a variety of beverages from many portable bars. For more information or venue facilities please call 207-791-2200.
Convenient Parking is an adjoining privately owned garage located across Spring Street next to the Holiday Inn by the Bay. Street parking and various lots are available throughout Portland.
These sold out shows start at $183 and tickets can be purchased online at TicketSqueeze.com as well as through the box office. Remember, click on either “buy tickets” link on this site to purchase a ticket.
You can buy Cross Insurance Arena Billy Strings tickets easily by going to TicketSqueeze.com or by clicking the "Buy Tickets" button on this page. Alternatively you can visit the Cross Insurance Arena Box Office directly, or call them on (207) 775-3458.
If Cross Insurance Arena has to cancel the Billy Strings event, your tickets will be fully refunded, providing you purchased them from a legitimate source, such as direct from the Cross Insurance Arena Box Office or TicketSqueeze.com etc. If the Billy Strings event is postponed, your tickets will be automatically valid for the next scheduled date at Cross Insurance Arena. No action is needed.
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, Maine, , US