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
- Lan Su Chinese Garden Celebrates Chinese New Year—Year of the Rat | Extended Hours, Lion Dances, Cultural Performances, Martial Arts & More!
January 25-February 9 @ Lan Su Chinese Garden – Learn more about Chinese New Year, the most colorful and joyous of all Chinese festivals during Lan Su’s two-week celebration featuring lion dances, cultural performances, martial arts, calligraphy, family-friendly craft activities and much more!
- Flamenco Pacifico @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Driving Rhythms, Dynamic Percussion, Innovative Bass, Passionate Vocals, Dance & More!
January 24 @ The Old Church – Based in the majestic state of Oregon, Flamenco Pacifico is a dynamic, professional performance group dedicated to bringing the art of flamenco music and dance to audiences in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
- New Portland Jobs: Powell’s Books, CwM-H2O, Western Rivers Conservancy & More! | January 21, 2020
Here are the latest Portland job listings on PDX Pipeline including Steris, Axiom Custom Products, Regional Arts and Culture Council & more!
- Win Tickets ($36): TORRES @ Lola’s Room | Grungy Indie-Rock , Folk, Rock
April 1 @ Lola’s Room – TORRES’ music has long navigated the space between the physical and the metaphysical.
- Win Tickets ($70): Einstürzende Neubauten The Year of the Rat Tour @ Crystal Ballroom | German Experimental Music Group, Industrial, Avant Rock
October 18 @ Crystal Ballroom – Einstürzende Neubauten is a German experimental music group, originally formed in West Berlin in 1980.
- Find Romance & Beautiful Views w/ Portland Spirit 2020 Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise | Beautiful River Views, Live Music
February 14-15 @ Portland Spirit – Enjoy spectacular river views of the Portland skyline, live music and a fantastic four course meal.
- Rose City Rollers: Season 15 @ Oaks Park | Break Neck Betties vs. Heartless Heathers, High Rollers vs. Guns N Rollers
January 24-25 @ Oaks Park – This weekend! Don’t miss Break Neck Betties vs. The Heartless Heathers on Friday & High Rollers vs. Guns N Rollers on Saturday!
- Cascade Brewing Barrel House presents Hama Hama Oyster Pop Up | Featuring a Raw Bar, Beer & Food Pairing
The Cascade Brewing Barrel House will be presenting an Oyster Pop Up featuring fresh Hama Hama Oysters on January 25.
- Find the Perfect 2020 Valentine’s Day Gift @ Pix Patisserie | Heart-Shaped Macarons, The Great Diamond Earring Giveaway, Chocolates, Specials
February 14 @ Pix Patisserie – When the doors open on Valentine’s Day, a single box of Pix handmade chocolates will also hide a pair of 14 karat, white gold stud earrings with 12 ¼ carat round cut diamonds.
- Leap Day Walking Tour of Portland’s Sinful Past: Shanghaiers, Saloons and Skullduggery | Downtown Portland, w/ Kick A** Oregon History Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin
February 29 in Downtown Portland – In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that
Portland Festival Events
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.
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 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 Rose Garden Arena – Portland Rose Quarter
The home to Portland sports events (the Portland Trailblazers) as well as big music venues, sports competitions, and other events.
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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.