Classical Unbuttoned: An Evening w/ Julian Gargiulo @ The Old Church | ‘The Pianist with the Hair’, SNL Meets Carnegie Hall
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Classical Unbuttoned: An Evening w/ Julian Gargiulo
April 17, 2026
6:30pm doors, 7:30pm show | $17-35 | All Ages
Purchase Tickets: events.tocportland.org
The Old Church
1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Join us for an evening with world renowned Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo, in his much-anticipated debut at The Old Church in Portland.
Commonly referred to as the “Pianist with the Hair” because of his distinctive look, Julian is an internationally recognized classical pianist, composer, and humorist who performs all over the world, -in prestigious venues from New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House – and has been featured on Radio and TV stations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and most recently on BBC Radio 3 in London. His compositions have become viral internet sensations, amassing over 8 million streams on Amazon Music. His first recording for Deutsche Grammophon with violinist María Dueñas was released to wide acclaim last year.
“Saturday Night Live meets Carnegie Hall” (Huffington Post)
“He’s the only classical musician I know who could truly be regarded as a rock star as well.” (The Courier Mail)
“Expect to revise any preconceived notions you have about classical music concerts.” (Huffington Post)
“Makes Howard Stern look almost tame” (The New York Times)
Julian invites his audience to abandon all preconceived notions about classical concerts and captivates crowds with both technical precision and personable wit.
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I’m a fan of Julian. He is gifted and a master. Id love tickets to see him.
This is the perfect birthday gift for my best friend who introduced me to this music. I’d love to take her.
Love the venue, comedy AND Piano music? This sounds like a perfect night in Portland!
I love watching skilled pianists, and great hair is always welcome! The Old Church is a gorgeous venue and always brings a mood!
My partner and I would love to attend! We saw George Ko play piano at the old church a few years ago and we’re aware what a treat this venue is.
This looks great, would love to attend! I was sold as soon as I heard one of my favorite Beethoven songs in the background of the YouTube clip.
What an incredible opportunity to see one of the most gifted pianists of our time 🎹✨
I am such a huge fan! This would be a bucket list performer to see live!
This is the perfect birthday gift for the musical teen in my life!
sounds like quite a show!
Yes please! It’s a treat to be able to see such an accomplished artist in Portland.
My fiancée is a classically trained violinist who has toured around to world and recorded with many different artist and would love yo take her to a show just for fun to experience a great pianist.
Looks great, thanks!
Looks fun!
What a cool show! Would love to experience this 😀
This would be such a fun date night!
Reminds me of Victor Borge
Sounds fun!
I’d enjoy seeing Julian & his hair!
I would go see a chia pet perform at the Old Church, what a fabulous venue!
What more could you ask for? A master of the classics, a beautiful setting, humor and the perfect night out for my 75th birthday!
Live music in a great venue, would love to hear this musician.
Love this venue, and Julian is such a talented and entertaining artist! I’d love to see this performance.
WOW! This looks like a great show! I would love to win these tickets.
I would love this – what a great setting for this concert.
This man is amazing! I love his colorful renditions of classical piano!
Never heard of him, but… I have now!
My husband would love this 🙂
birthday show yes please!
I’d love this!
would love to be able to go to this!
An interesting take on the music, probably going to be a good show