Portland Oregon Events

So, whether it’s an event or festival down on the waterfront, a show at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Portland Symphony or Ballet, or the Portland Rose Festival, come check the events calendar and find out what is going on in the Rose City.

Looking for the freshest things to do in Portland?  Join our online Portland social network and you’ll get the weekly Portland events rundown posted on the blog each weekend so you’ll always know what’s going on in Portland.  Also visit our Portland Music Venues page if you are looking for clubs with Portland live music.

If you’re visiting Portland, don’t miss our Portland Attractions page for a huge list of local attractions and even more things to do.

Our mainstream Portland events venues are listed below, be sure to check the calendar for more local and community events.

Upcoming Portland Events

  • MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,150+): Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree, Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour, Reach for the Sky w/ AWOL Dance & More!

    A round up of what's going on in Portland this weekend including live music, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies & more! The post MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,150+): Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree, Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour, Reach for the Sky w/ AWOL Dance & More! first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,150+): Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree, Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour, Reach for the Sky w/ AWOL Dance & More! appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Portland in the News: Wildflower Hikes; Sunsets After 8PM, Say Nice Things About Portland | April 18, 2024

    It's time to take Portland back from the naysayers! Start by saying nice things about Portland. Speaking of nice things about Portland: Sunsets are now after 8PM until August! And another nice thing: we're surrounded by wildflower hikes. The post Portland in the News: Wildflower Hikes; Sunsets After 8PM, Say Nice Things About Portland | April 18, 2024 first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Portland in the News: Wildflower Hikes; Sunsets After 8PM, Say Nice Things About Portland | April 18, 2024 appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? | A Free Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Tale in NE Portland

    May 4 in NE Portland - Finishing their 2024 spring performances, Blueprint brings a unique concept within the choral and theatrical arena: letting the audience choose what comes next! The post Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? | A Free Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Tale in NE Portland first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? | A Free Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Musical Tale in NE Portland appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Seattle Opera Presents The Barber of Seville @ McCaw Hall | One of the Greatest Masterpieces of Comedy Within Music

    May 4-19 @ McCaw Hill - Full of schemes and hijinks, The Barber of Seville is a "zany creation that is incredibly funny and wildly colorful." (City Arts) The post Seattle Opera Presents The Barber of Seville @ McCaw Hall | One of the Greatest Masterpieces of Comedy Within Music first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Seattle Opera Presents The Barber of Seville @ McCaw Hall | One of the Greatest Masterpieces of Comedy Within Music appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Sasha Rosser, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT

    Mondays @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge - Laugh Basement is The Goodfoot’s stand-up comedy show featuring some of Portland’s funniest comedians. The post Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Sasha Rosser, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Sasha Rosser, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • New Portland Jobs: Multnomah County Drainage District, Community Energy Project, Reed College & More!

    Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including McMenamins & More! The post New Portland Jobs: Multnomah County Drainage District, Community Energy Project, Reed College & More! first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post New Portland Jobs: Multnomah County Drainage District, Community Energy Project, Reed College & More! appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Becky Robinson: SHE GONE TOUR @ Aladdin Theater | “Entitled Housewife”, LGBTQ+ Comedian, Writer, Actor

    May 11 @ Aladdin Theater - Originally from Portland, Becky Robinson is an LGBTQ+ LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star. The post Becky Robinson: SHE GONE TOUR @ Aladdin Theater | “Entitled Housewife”, LGBTQ+ Comedian, Writer, Actor first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Becky Robinson: SHE GONE TOUR @ Aladdin Theater | “Entitled Housewife”, LGBTQ+ Comedian, Writer, Actor appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Win Tickets ($40): CONVERSATION, The Living Skins @ Mission Theater | w/ Barnaby Jones, Wild Ire, Post Hardcore

    April 23 @ Mission Theater - CONVERSATION's sound contains the echoes of early Underoath and Deftones, while still carving out its own punk rock attitude with pop sensibility. The post Win Tickets ($40): CONVERSATION, The Living Skins @ Mission Theater | w/ Barnaby Jones, Wild Ire, Post Hardcore first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Win Tickets ($40): CONVERSATION, The Living Skins @ Mission Theater | w/ Barnaby Jones, Wild Ire, Post Hardcore appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Win Tickets ($60): Bombay Bicycle Club @ Revolution Hall | w/ Gengahr, Indie Rock

    May 5 @ Revolution Hall - Bombay Bicycle Club have lovingly crafted album six – My Big Day. It’s a powerful, expansive body of work, replete with an irrepressible dose of joy, too. The post Win Tickets ($60): Bombay Bicycle Club @ Revolution Hall | w/ Gengahr, Indie Rock first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Win Tickets ($60): Bombay Bicycle Club @ Revolution Hall | w/ Gengahr, Indie Rock appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Win Tickets ($50): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Find Your People Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk Rock, w/ Donovan Woods

    May 6 @ Revolution Hall - Drew Holcomb has always charged listeners’ hearts and minds while inspiring them to find joy and community in their 15 years of nonstop touring. The post Win Tickets ($50): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Find Your People Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk Rock, w/ Donovan Woods first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Win Tickets ($50): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Find Your People Tour @ Revolution Hall | Folk Rock, w/ Donovan Woods appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

Portland Festival Events

Portland Rose Festival

Portland Waterfront Blues Festival

The Portland Oregon Zoo is popular for both locals and visitors.  And don’t miss Zoo Lights Portland Oregon, an annual holiday light show.

There are so many wonderful things to do in Portland, and when the sun comes out, the Tom McCall Riverfront Park is the place to be.  Droves of Portlanders head downtown to the waterfront for Portland Rose Festival Events, the annual Portland Blues Festival, and lots more!

Portland Dance Events

If you are in the mood for classical or modern dance performances, check these Portland dance events for some upcoming local performances.

Oregon Ballet Theatre – OBT

White Bird

BodyVox

Portland Theater Events

Portland theater events abound.  In fact, this is only a short list of the many Portland theaters in town.  From the avant garde, to Broadway, to children’s therater, in Portland, we have a wide range of theater events.  Purchase Event Tickets

Portland Center for the Performing Arts

Portland Center Stage

CoHo Productions

Brody Theatre

Imago

Oregon Children’s Theatre

Portland Music Events

This list covers the mainstream cultural Portland music events and doesn’t even attempt to address our massive live music scene of fantastic Portland bands and musicians playing all over town.  If you enjoy the opera or symphony, then Portland won’t disappoint you, and if your taste leans towards something less mainstream, then Portland has that too. Purchase Concert Tickets

Portland Opera

Portland Symphony

Portland Baroque Orchestra

Portland Symphonic Choir

Portland Taiko

Chamber Music Northwest

Portland Rose Garden Arena – Portland Rose Quarter

Portland Rose Quarter

The home to Portland sports events (the Portland Trailblazers) as well as big music venues, sports competitions, and other events.

Tickets to All Sporting Events

 

If you are looking for more ideas, visit our Things to Do in Portland page. Are we missing your Portland Oregon events or Portland theater from this page?  No problem, just contact us so we can add it, or add your own event to the Portland Oregon events calendar.