2024 Free Portland Summer Concerts in The Park Schedule & Info | 2 Dozen Concerts Across the City

Summer Free For All builds community through free, inclusive, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Portland’s diverse cultures and local artists. The 2024 program kicks off July 6 w/ the East Portland Summer Arts Festival.

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From website:
Free Portland Outdoor Concerts, Festivals & Movies
July-August 2024
More info: portland.gov

Each summer, Summer Free For All Cultural Events (SFFA) partners with community groups, artists, nonprofits, culturally-specific groups, and more to produce free concerts, movies, and cultural events throughout Portland. If you are looking to bring an amazing event to your community, our team is ready to help!

This year’s program features more than 50 events for people of all ages, including multicultural festivals, free outdoor movies, concerts, and more fun across the city.

July Events

Saturday, July 6 | 6:00pm— East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Allen Stone, Soul-stirring R&B melodies and energetic vibes | Ventura Park
Sunday, July 7 | 6:00pm—East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Sheila E, World famous singer, drummer, and queen of percussion | Ventura Park
Thursday, July 11 | 6:30pm—Melao de Cuba Salsa Orchestra, The beauty and exuberance of traditional and current Cuban music| Mt. Tabor Park- Amphitheater
Friday, July 12 | 6:30pm—Picante, Traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin Jazz |McCoy park
Saturday, July 13 | 6:30pm—Tequila Highway, Upbeat cumbia and Latin funk rhythms | Gilbert Heights Park
Saturday, July 13 | 12:00pm—Samoan Festival Celebrating Samoan culture through dance, singing, art, food, and more! | Peninsula Park
Sunday, July 14 | 5:00pm—Television in the Park: Martin and The Jeffersons, A reenactment of two hit TV Shows | Mt. Tabor Park- Amphitheater
Thursday, July 18 | 6:30pm—Wamba, World beat with exciting African percussions and danceable grooves | Glenhaven Park
Friday, July 19 | 6:30pm—Ache Son, Traditional and vibrant Cuban Music. | Glenwood Park
Saturday, July 20 | 6:00pm—BridgeCity Soul, Old school and new school R&B, soul, and funk | Knott Park
Friday, July 26 | 6:30pm—King Louie and Andy Stokes, Dynamic sounds of soul, blues, and jazz| Jamison Square
Saturday, July 27 | 6:30pm—Glass of Hearts, Blondie tribute band delivering all the punk, disco, and energy!| Kenton Park
Saturday, July 27 | 12:00pm— Jim PepperFest and the Riveters, Celebrate the legacy of Kaw/Muscogee musician Jim Pepper, featuring Native artists and fry bread | Hoyt Arboretum-Stevens Pavillion

August Events

Thursday, August 1 | 6:30pm—The Norman Sylvester Band, Featuring Lenanne Miller, Join the Boogie Cat for a night of original blues and R&B! | Unthank Park
Saturday, August 3 | 6:30pm—Barrio Mestizo, Classic and contemporary salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, and more | Verdell Rutherford Park
Sunday, August 4 | 6:00pm—Opera in the Park Portland, Romantic, unforgettable melodies from Verdi’s beloved opera, La Traviata | Peninsula Park
Thursday, August 8 | 6:30pm—Beat Frequency, Pop, funk, and R&B duo with sweet, sultry, and soaring vocals | Woodstock Park
Saturday, August 10 | 6:00pm—Rejoice Diaspora Dance, An evening of dance from Afrobeats to Second Line with original music performed by Darrell Grant and an amazing lineup of musicians | Washington Park – Rose Garden Ampitheater
Sunday, August 11 | 6:00pm—Edna Vazquez with Mariachi Portland, A family-friendly evening of traditional Mexican Folk Music | Washington Park – Rose Garden Ampitheater
Friday, August 16 | 6:30pm—Outer Orbit, Soul Funk Dance Party| Alberta Park
Friday, August 16 | 6:30pm—Joshua Josue- El Gringo Mariachi, Americana/Chicano rock, cross-border songs, and stories of the working class | Pendleton Park
Saturday, August 17 | 6:30pm—Kris Deelane & The Hurt, Motown soul revue with horns and dancing backup singers, get ready to move| Sellwood Park
Thursday, August 22 | 6:00pm—Hip-Hop in the Park, Family-friendly, community-driven showcase of local hip-hop artists | Kʰunamokwst Park
Friday, August 23 | 6:30pm—Macey Gard Band, Premier high-energy power pop and a get-down funky dance show!| Thompson Park
Saturday, August 24 | 6:30pm—The Kidz Outside Festival, Third annual family-friendly hip-hop event with interactive activities and vendors| George Park
Saturday, August 24 | 6:00pm—Celebrating Black Arts and Culture, Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center and Patton Square Park come to life with family-friendly arts activities and a concert presented by Albina Music Trust | Patton Square Park
Thursday, August 29 | 6:30pm—Your Song My Song, Fun and interactive live music concert for all ages | Irving Park
Friday, August 30 | 6:30pm—Bottleneck Blues Band, Traditional electric dance blues | Columbia Park
Saturday, August 31 | 6:00pm—Providence Stage Band, Big band sounds from the 40s to today | Grant Park