Rider Alerts

Concerts are held at Thompson’s Point during the summer through October, 2026.
For riders taking Metro bus  service to Thompson’s Point for concerts, please note the following:

• Metro Routes 1 and BREEZ provide direct service to Thompson’s Point and the Portland Transportation Center (PTC). The bus stop at the PTC is a short walk from the concert venue.
• Riders can also take Metro route  5, 7, or  9A/9B to the bus stop on Congress Street and walk down Sewall to Thompson’s Point.
• On concert days, Metro will stop servicing the stop at Thompson’s Point after 3pm.
• Metro will use the bus stop at the Portland Transportation Center (PTC) for Routes 1 and BREEZ unless the service is delayed due to heavy traffic from the concert.
• If the bus cannot access the stop at the PTC, riders should use the temporary stop along Fore River Parkway.

Thompsons Point - 2026 -- REV2 (1)

Metro’s Route 8 service will shift from Middle Street to Commercial Street on a pilot basis beginning June 21, 2026. Bus stops on Middle Street will no longer be served. The Casco Bay Lines bus stop will shift to Commercial Street at Bell Buoy Park.

For more information, visit https://www.gpmetro.org/metro-to-pilot-route-8-service-on-commercial-street/