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 Easter Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,050+): Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Easter Candy & Wine, Ticket to Dine & 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 Easter Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,050+): Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Easter Candy & Wine, Ticket to Dine & More! first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post MANY Portland Easter Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,050+): Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Easter Candy & Wine, Ticket to Dine & More! appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Portland in the News: Wolverines on the Coast; Wildflower Hikes; Oregon Dunes Compare to Dune | March 28, 2024

    There has been an increase in sightings of wolverines in Nehalem, Netarts and Newport recently. The Oregon Dunes were an inspiration for author Frank Herbert's Dune. And starting this week, Portland is hosting part of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. The post Portland in the News: Wolverines on the Coast; Wildflower Hikes; Oregon Dunes Compare to Dune | March 28, 2024 first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Portland in the News: Wolverines on the Coast; Wildflower Hikes; Oregon Dunes Compare to Dune | March 28, 2024 appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • New Portland Jobs: Portland State University, Impact NW, Neighborhood Partnerships & More!

    Here are the latest job listings on PDX Pipeline for this week including McMenamins & More! The post New Portland Jobs: Portland State University, Impact NW, Neighborhood Partnerships & More! first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post New Portland Jobs: Portland State University, Impact NW, Neighborhood Partnerships & More! appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring George Rigden, 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 George Rigden, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Laugh Basement Comedy Show @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring George Rigden, Hosted by Hewitt Pagenstecher, DJ BHOLT appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Win Tickets: Outer Orbit @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Burning Soul, Heavy Funk

    April 2 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge - Outer Orbit brings original burning soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone and The Meters to Aretha Franklin and Emily King. The post Win Tickets: Outer Orbit @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Burning Soul, Heavy Funk first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Win Tickets: Outer Orbit @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Burning Soul, Heavy Funk appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Age of Aquarius in NE Portland | Featuring Songs from the 60s, Free, Dessert

    April 6 in NE Portland - Come join ensembles Aquamarine, Turquoise, Magenta, and Ivory as they take you back… to the 60s! The Age of Aquarius! The post Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Age of Aquarius in NE Portland | Featuring Songs from the 60s, Free, Dessert first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Blueprint Choral Ensembles Present Age of Aquarius in NE Portland | Featuring Songs from the 60s, Free, Dessert appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • 2024 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Indoor & Outdoor Vendors, Presented by 6 Antique Car Clubs

    April 5-7 @ Portland Expo Center - This spring, six local antique car clubs will host the 58th Portland Swap Meet once again. The post 2024 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Indoor & Outdoor Vendors, Presented by 6 Antique Car Clubs first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post 2024 Portland Auto Swap Meet @ Portland Expo Center | Indoor & Outdoor Vendors, Presented by 6 Antique Car Clubs appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Felix Hatfield, Gesine Kratzner, Janet Julian, Martin Anderson

    March 28 @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge - The show features works by N.O. Bonzo, Rob Iggulden, Alan John Bennett, Todd Walberg with music from DJ Kaeli Hertz! The post Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Felix Hatfield, Gesine Kratzner, Janet Julian, Martin Anderson first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Felix Hatfield, Gesine Kratzner, Janet Julian, Martin Anderson appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Pairing Portland Presents Dune Pairing | 9 Wines, Dune Game, Reservations

    Grab a worm and ride on over to Pairings Portland March 25-31 for a flight of 9 natural wines paired to characters from Dune! The post Pairing Portland Presents Dune Pairing | 9 Wines, Dune Game, Reservations first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Pairing Portland Presents Dune Pairing | 9 Wines, Dune Game, Reservations appeared first on PDX Pipeline.

  • Win Tickets ($40): Brendan Abernathy @ Mission Theater | Pop, Folk

    April 21 @ Mission Theater - Unafraid to write about the parts of his story that scare him most, Brendan Abernathy is known for his contemplative lyrics, memorable melodies, and a captivating live performance you will feel in your soul. The post Win Tickets ($40): Brendan Abernathy @ Mission Theater | Pop, Folk first appeared on PDX Pipeline. The post Win Tickets ($40): Brendan Abernathy @ Mission Theater | Pop, Folk 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.