music
No Quiet Hours Fundraiser Concert @ Crystal Ballroom | The Kingsmen, The Shivas, Alien Boy & More
August 28 – No Quiet Hours takes over Portland’s historic Crystal Ballroom on Friday, August 28 for an all-ages fundraiser supporting the forthcoming feature documentary on Oregon’s independent music history and the DIY communities that have kept it alive across generations.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($22): Club Curfew – 90s Edition @ Lola’s Room | Happy Hour Dance Party w/ DJ Gregarious
September 18 – Join us for a monthly Happy Hour dance party with DJ Gregarious where your night and your weekend starts EARLY!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($62): Dev Lemons – Eat the Pavement Tour @ Mission Theater | Alt-Pop, Bedroom Pop
November 18 – Equal parts alt-pop artist, songwriter, comedian, and internet personality, she has cultivated a fiercely loyal audience through her sharp wit, fearless authenticity, and genre-blurring music that balances vulnerability with humor.
Read More2026 AMP Music Festival @ Star Theater | Matt Cameron, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, Altar Girl & More
September 11-12 – Join us at The Star Theater for a two-day celebration of Portland’s incredible music scene in support of youth experiencing homelessness. It’s music with a mission!
Read MoreWin Tickets ($60): Noche de Rock en Espanol con Tecolote, Contrabando @ Mission Theater | Rock, Blues, American
September 11 – Tecolote Canyon Band is a local live music group based in San Diego, California.
Read More2026 Portland Songwriters Week | 14 Intimate, Affordable Musical Performances
August 23-29 – Portland Songwriters Week is a citywide celebration of original songwriting and the community that makes it possible.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($74): Floater @ Crystal Ballroom | Alternative Rock
October 30 – With intense and unforgettable live performances, their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication.
Read MoreCANCELLED: The Upkeeps w/ Die Right, Kiss of the Vampire @ Mission Theater | Indie Rock/Pop
August 29 – Influenced from the sounds of early Rock N’ Roll, Punk and Power-pop, The UpKeeps bring their own sounds and flavor to the mouths of the world’s dinner table.
Read MoreWin Tickets ($42): McMenamins Presents Jakki and the Pink Smudge w/ Ogre + Jonny’s Day Out @ Crystal Ballroom | Indie Rock
September 25 – Jakki and the Pink Smudge, colloquially known as Smudge, is an indie rock outfit from Portland, Oregon.
Read MoreBlock Party & Pop-Up Market @ University Station Food Carts | 40+ Local Makers, Immigrant & Family-Owned Businesses, Music & More
August 15 – Celebrate community at the University Station Food Carts Block Party & Pop-Up Market!
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