Upcoming Events

Raised between the rugged lines of Tennessee and the long shadows of Michigan, Cruz Contreras has spent nearly thirty years forging his path through the Americana musical landscape. He's a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, bandleader, producer, and storyteller whose voice cuts through noise like a well-honed blade. Tickets are $20 and available on the Gallery Stage website […]

ONTOLOGICS is an experimental, multi-instrumentalist duo that has been recognized for fusing genres like progressive rock, hip-hop, electronica, and jazz with sharp lyricism and an explosive live presence. Their lyrical depth and highly structured nature of their genre bending has been compared to the meticulous arrangement of the jazz-inflected work of Frank Zappa. Originally based […]

The Cumberland Area Bikes for the World Collection will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Bring us your repairable bikes and portable sewing machines! For more information, please visit https://www.bikesfortheworld.org/ *Bikes should be in repairable condition. Sewing machines must be portable (no sewing tables please). We suggest a $10 donation to help offset the […]

The Cumberland Living Arts Festival's mission is to establish a space where the creative community of Cumberland can come together and connect with city residents and visitors while re-centering Cumberland's Arts community as a highlight of the city. The festival will be a collaborative event with different artists across a multitude of fields, such as […]

Showcasing Cumberland's authors as a legacy from The Book Centre and long-time owners Lee Schwartz and Gayle Griffiths. Local author and internationally acclaimed historian Russell Shorto. More details coming soon!

The Close is a trio of introspective lyricists known for genre-blending melodies and rich harmonies. Their sound lives at the crossroads of country, folk/rock, and Americana with a pop sensibility that feels familiar yet fresh. Live, The Close creates an intimate experience that lingers long after the final song. Tickets are $20 and are available […]

Before the festival gates open, the music will take over Downtown Cumberland. Join the free one-night street celebration featuring DelFest performers with the best of Western Maryland performing cover songs we all know and love. Check out Dre Anders, The Gibson Brothers, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Cody Kilby, Megan Jean, The Plate Scrapers, Gilbert Lee, […]

Let's Beautify Cumberland is hosting a free community concert on Sunday, May 24th at the Canal Place Festival Grounds. This USO-style event begins at 3:00pm to salute our community's veterans and kick off America's 250th Birthday. The afternoon will feature live music from the Chinese Bandits, playing rock'n'roll hits from the 50s through the 80s, […]

The 5th Annual Mountain Maryland Museum Week returns June 12-21, 2026. This 10-day promotion highlights Allegany County's history and heritage story through our museums and history and heritage attractions. We invite you to travel back in time as you explore our museum attractions and history and heritage-focused experiences celebrating America's early transportation milestones as told […]

Bushwick Mountain Boys was formed in 2023 to fit a rare niche: traditional Bluegrass in New York City. The band shares over 40 years of professional bluegrass experience, and features four of the northeast's finest acoustic musicians. Tickets are $20 and available on the Gallery Stage website: www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/2116641

The City of Cumberland will hold a parade to celebrate America's 250th on Saturday, June 27, 2026 beginning at 1:00pm. Applications to participate in the parade are available on the City's website here: www.ci.cumberland.md.us/1829/Americas-250th-Parade After the parade, downtown will hold a celebration with food trucks, music by DJ Jimmy Hook, and kid's activities until 6:00pm. […]

Come celebrate the America 250 and Allegany County's unique history with your neighbors at this FREE community celebration. Live entertainment and speakers, the burial of a time capsule and planting of the Liberty Tree. Ride the rails for a one of a kind history lesson on one of the Freedom Trails. Art & Photo Competition […]

Nashville duo Haunted like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music. With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman's granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark's background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, […]

Experience the soulful magic of Juliet Lloyd live! With a voice likened to Patty Griffin an Carole King, Juliet blends folk, pop, soul, and rock in captivating performances. Her 2024 album Carnival has been hailed for evocative storytelling and raw honesty. Don't miss this award-winning singer/songwriter whose dynamic sound has enchanted audiences across the country! […]

By popular demand, Not Reely Dan returns to the Loft 129 stage for a two night residency on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. Both shows start at 8pm. NRD, a nine member Steely Dan Tribute Band, includes some of the region's finest musicians and vocalists and features exclusively the music of the classic […]

To the Loft from New York City...singer-songwriter Dustin Lowman. Dustin Lowman writes antisensical songs: lyric-driven tunes that deconstruct the nonsense of living. He is a self-taught singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and lyricist who patterns his style on troubadour types - Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Aimee Mann, Adrianne Lenker, Cass McCombs. Based in Brooklyn, Dustin performs […]

Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival is a charity event raising money for the Allegany County Animal Shelter, a municipal no-kill shelter located in Cumberland, MD and serving the surrounding area. Two events are featured - a half-marathon and a 5K race. Both courses are out and back format. Registration for each event begins on March […]

The Duo of Ashley and Dave Beth are the heart and soul behind Sugar Lime Blue, a band long known for its genre-defying blend of Americana, blues, folk, and jam-infused rock. Now touring as a duo, the couple has distilled over a decade of musical chemistry, road-tested experience, and deep artistic connection into a raw, […]

Food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, live music, historic displays and re-enactments. Visit: https://heritagedaysfestival.com/

Cumberland Pride celebrates LGBTQIA+ culture and community. Visit https://www.facebook.com/cumberlandpridefest for event updates.