ZAOstock 2026

​ZAOstock is a one-day outdoor music festival built by the community for the community.

​Saturday October 3, 2026 at the Franklin Street Parklet in downtown Ellsworth, Maine. One stage, music from noon to six: The Crown Vics, OPEN X, Grass Rug, Acadia Rising, Michael Anderson, DCoop, LyonsDen Rez Muzik and Tom Fellenz, with our MC and partners between sets. Part of the 9th annual Art of Ellsworth during Maine Craft Weekend.

​Free to attend, rain or shine. Walk in from the sidewalk and stay because it is good.

​

​After-party: at six the street clears and Black Moon Public House next door (142 Main St) hosts the after-party. Doors from 6, music 7 to 10 PM with North Creek, Treelock & HiDef, Sam Savage and Oven Baked Beats DJ Aquavantes. All ages. Details: zaostock.com/afterparty

​Parking: Franklin Street itself has no parking during the parklet season. Use the free Franklin Street Parking Lot or Ellsworth City Hall's lot, both a short walk away.

​Want to support the artists? Chip in at $1, $20 or $50 at zaostock.com/tickets.

​ZAOstock is chapter 4 in the ZAO Festivals series after ZAO-PALOOZA (NYC, April 2024), ZAO-CHELLA (Miami, December 2024), and ZAOville (DMV, July 2026).

​Full running order with set times at zaostock.com/program. Can't make it? Watch live at zaostock.com/live.

​Questions? Email info@thezao.com. Full festival page: https://zaostock.com

​