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2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More
September 18-October 3 – Put on your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy beer, beer and more beer at McMenamins for Oktoberfest!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($110): 2026 Easyfolk Festival @ Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre | Essie & The Hum, Rebecca McDade, Kenzy Peach & More
September 18-19 – This celebration of Portland music spans two nights of music with seven total bands.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($76): Everyone Orchestra Conducted by Matt Butler @ Mission Theater | Danceable Grooves Created on the Fly
October 23 – Everyone Orchestra is a masterfully conducted, fully spontaneous explosion of live music created by a rotating cast of world renowned musicians and led by conductor Matt Butler.
Read MoreEnd of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More
September 19 – Party in the Pearl returns, transforming NW 13th Avenue between Hoyt and Irving into a lively neighborhood celebration.
Read More2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More
September 11-12 – This special fall gathering pairs the fun atmosphere of a Bavarian beer fest with the amazing wildlife found only at the zoo.
Read More2026 Swan Island Dahlia Festival | 50 Acres of Blooms, Food Carts, Live Music
We invite you to celebrate the season of Dahlias! Stroll through almost 50 acres of breathtaking fields and a beautiful display garden of stunning dahlias featuring over 375 varieties.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($130): Portland Weird Fest @ Oaks Park | 60+ Vendors, Rides, Live Bands, Costume Contest & More
September 19 – Portland Weird Fest is back for Year 3 — and Portland is about to get wonderfully weird!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($136): Dogstar w/ The Backfires @ Crystal Ballroom | Keanu Reeves, Alt-Rock
September 17 – Let the record show that here in 2026, Dogstar is clearly All In Now.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($22): Decadent 80s w/ DJ NoN @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland’s Longest Running 80s Night
September 11 – Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!
Read More2026 Time-Based Art Festival @ Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Experimental Performances, Live Music, Dance & More
September 9-13 – This year’s festival brings artists and audiences together for its annual celebration of creative expression that can best be experienced together, in the present moment.
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