Summer Beach Party Returns! | New Date Friday, July 24 | at the IHC!
About this Event
🌴 THE SUMMER BEACH PARTY RETURNS! 🌴
Important Update: To give more people the opportunity to attend and enjoy a midsummer night of music, dancing, food, and fun, The Summer Beach Party will now take place on Friday, July 24, 2026. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
One Night. One Dance Floor. One Chance to Relive the Summer of '66.
Get ready for a night of surf rock, dancing, retro drinks, beach vibes, and summer fun at the Italian Heritage Center!
Join us on Friday, July 24, 2026 for an unforgettable evening featuring live music from The Vista Cruisers, one of New England's favorite surf rock bands. Whether you're coming with friends, your significant other, or looking for a fun night out, this is your chance to throw on your best Hawaiian shirt, sundress, or beach attire and celebrate summer in style.
🎸 Featuring Live Music by The Vista Cruisers
💃 Dance the night away from 7:00–10:00 PM
🌭 Cookout-style hamburger and hot dog dinner served 6:00–6:45 PM
🍹 Retro drink specials at the full bar
📸 Fun photo opportunities
🏆 Coolest Kat Costume Contest – Cash Prize!
🎉 Huge dance floor and plenty of room to celebrate
Think:
The Twist • The Watusi • The Jerk • The Mashed Potato • and all your favorite beach party dance crazes!
Schedule
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🌭 Dinner Served: 6:00–6:45 PM
🎸 The Vista Cruisers: 7:00–10:00 PM
🎟 Tickets
$25 IHC Members
$30 General Public
Advance tickets are required. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite, in the Cantina during business hours, or by mailing payment to:
Italian Heritage Center
Attn: Melissa Martin
40 Westland Avenue
Portland, ME 04102
Gather your friends, reserve a table, dress the part, and join us for a summer celebration unlike anything else in the area.
🌴 Summer. Surf Rock. Dancing. Good Friends. Great Memories. 🌴
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 33.85
