Free Summer Concerts in the Parks

Photo courtesy of Portland Parks and Recreation

Enjoying music outdoors is a quintessential summertime activity. Portland Parks and Recreation is hosting 30 outdoor concerts at parks throughout the city. 

Every event features a new musician or band, genre and park. This is a great way to spend time at your nearby park or explore parks around Portland. 

Concerts are held multiple times a week from July 6 through August 31.

Also, make the most out of your park concert by bringing all the essentials, including low back chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks. And don’t forget your dancing shoes or bare feet!

All of these events are free to attend. Concerts are held on various days and times listed below.

Here’s some more summer park events: 

Free Summer Movies in the Parks

Free Comedy in the Park at Laurelhurst Park

Hollywood Theatre’s Outdoor Movies in Oregon State Parks

Find a free summer concert in the park near you!

Free Summer Concerts in the Parks

Saturday, July 6

6 p.m.

Ventura Park, 460 SE 113th Avenue

East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Allen Stone, Soul-stirring R&B melodies and energetic vibes. 

Sunday, July 7

6 p.m.

Ventura Park, 460 SE 113th Avenue

East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Sheila E., World famous singer, drummer, and queen of percussion.

Thursday, July 11

6:30 p.m.

Mt. Tabor Park Amphitheater, SE 60th Avenue and Salmon Street

Melao de Cuba Salsa Orchestra, The beauty and exuberance of traditional and current Cuban music.

Friday, July 12

6:30 p.m.

McCoy Park, N Trenton Street and Newman Avenue

Picante, Traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin Jazz.

Saturday, July 13

6:30 p.m.

Gilbert Heights Park, SE 130th Avenue and Boise Street

Tequila Highway, Upbeat cumbia and Latin funk rhythms.

Saturday, July 13

12 p.m.

Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way

Samoan Festival Celebrating Samoan culture through dance, singing, art, food, and more.

Sunday, July 14

5 p.m.

Mt. Tabor Park Amphitheater, SE 60th Avenue and Salmon Street

Television in the Park: Martin and The Jeffersons, A reenactment of two hit TV shows.

Thursday, July 18

6:30 p.m.

Glenhaven Park, NE 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street

Wamba, World beat with exciting African percussions and danceable grooves.

Friday, July 19

6:30 p.m.

Glenwood Park, SE 87th Avenue and Claybourne Street

Ache Son, Traditional and vibrant Cuban Music.

Saturday, July 20

6 p.m.

Knott Park, NE 117th Avenue and Knott Street

BridgeCity Soul, Old school and new school R&B, soul, and funk. 

Friday, July 26

6:30 p.m.

Jamison Square, 810 NW 11th Avenue

King Louie and Andy Stokes, Dynamic sounds of soul, blues, and jazz.

Saturday, July 27

12 p.m.

Columbia Park Annex, N Lombard Street and Woolsey Avenue

Jim PepperFest 2024: Speak/Sing Native, Celebrate the legacy of Kaw/Muscogee musician Jim Pepper, featuring Native artists and fry bread.

Saturday, July 27

6:30 p.m.

Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Avenue

Glass of Hearts, Blondie tribute band delivering all the punk, disco, and energy.

Thursday, August 1

6:30 p.m.

Hoyt Arboretum-Stevens Pavilion, 3119 SW Fairview Blvd

Ashleigh Flynn and The Riveters, All-female rock, country, and folk band.

Thursday, August 1

6:30 p.m.

Unthank Park, 510 N Shaver Street

The Norman Sylvester Band, Featuring Lenanne Miller, Join the Boogie Cat for a night of original blues and R&B.

Saturday, August 3

6:30 p.m.

Verdell Rutherford Park, SE 165th Avenue and Market Street

Barrio Mestizo, Classic and contemporary salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, and more.

Sunday, August 4

6 p.m.

Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way

Opera in the Park Portland, Romantic, unforgettable melodies from Verdi’s beloved opera, “La Traviata.”

Thursday, August 8

6:30 p.m.

Woodstock Park, SE 47th Avenue and Steele Street

Beat Frequency, Pop, funk, and R&B duo with sweet, sultry, and soaring vocals .

Saturday, August 10

6 p.m.

Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater, 410 SW Kingston Ave

Washington Park Summer Festival: Rejoice Diaspora Dance, An evening of dance from Afrobeats to Second Line, with original music performed by Darrell Grant and an amazing lineup of musicians.

Sunday, August 11

6 p.m.

Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater, 410 SW Kingston Ave

Washington Park Summer Festival: Edna Vazquez with Mariachi Portland, A family-friendly evening of traditional Mexican Folk music.

Thursday, August 15

6:30 p.m.

Essex Park, SE 79th Avenue and Center Street

Yankl Falk’s Carpathian-Pacific Express, Klezmer groove, Eastern European fiddle, multilingual raucous exuberance.

Friday, August 16

6:30 p.m.

Alberta Park, NE 22nd Avenue and Killingsworth Street

Outer Orbit, Soul Funk Dance Party.

Friday, August 16

6:30 p.m.

Pendleton Park, SW 55th Avenue and Iowa Street

Joshua Josue-El Gringo Mariachi, Americana/Chicano rock, cross-border songs, and stories of the working class.

Saturday, August 17

6:30 p.m.

Sellwood Park, SE 7th Avenue and Miller Street

Kris Deelane & The Hurt, Motown soul revue with horns and dancing backup singers. Get ready to move! 

Thursday, August 22

6 p.m.

Kʰunamokwst Park, 5200 NE Alberta St

Hip-Hop in the Park, Family-friendly, community-driven showcase of local hip-hop artists.

Friday, August 23

6:30 p.m.

Thompson Park, NE 138th Avenue and Thompson Street

Macey Gard Band, Premier high-energy power pop and a get-down funky dance show.

Saturday, August 24

6:30 p.m.

George Park, N Burr Avenue and Fessenden Street

The Kidz Outside Festival, Third annual family-friendly hip-hop event with interactive activities and vendors.

Saturday, August 24

6 p.m.

Patton Square Park, N Interstate Avenue and Emerson Street

Celebrating Black Arts and Culture, Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center and Patton Square Park come to life with family-friendly arts activities and a concert presented by Albina Music Trust.

Thursday, August 29

6:30 p.m.

Irving Park, NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street

Your Song My Song, Fun and interactive live music concert for all ages.

Friday, August 30

6:30 p.m.

Columbia Park, N Lombard Street and Woolsey Avenue

Bottleneck Blues Band, Traditional electric dance blues.

Saturday, August 31

6 p.m.

Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue and US Grant Place

Providence Stage Band, Big band sounds from the 40s to today.

For more information about Concerts in the Parks, visit Portland Parks and Recreation’s website.

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