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 25 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 13 through August 31.

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

OPS Fest: Free Shakespeare in Portland Parks

Find a free summer concert in the park near you!

Free Summer Concerts in the Parks

Thursday, July 13

6:30 p.m.

Mt. Tabor Amphitheater, SE 60th Ave. and Salmon St.

Bloco Alegria: A samba explosion and Brazilian dance party

Friday, July 14

6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Park, SE 135th Ave. and Mill St.

Ben Fowler Quintet: Soulful, high octane take on modern jazz

Saturday, July 15

6:30 p.m.

Sellwood Park, SE 7th Ave. and Bidwell St.

Conjunto Alegre Latin Band: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Chachacha

Wednesday, July 19

11:30 a.m.

Gateway Discovery Park, NE 106th Ave. and Halsey St.

Micah and Me: Kindie dance party band playing upbeat originals and children’s classic covers

Friday, July 21

6:30 p.m.

McCoy Park, N Trenton St. and Newman Ave.

Arietta Ward: Rip City Soul Funk Diva

Saturday, July 22

2 p.m.

Fernhill Park, NE 37th Ave. and Ainsworth St.

Tiger Tiger: A Celebration of Our AANHPI Communities

Wednesday, July 26

3 p.m.

Gateway Discovery Park, NE 106th Ave. and Halsey St.

Olive and Dingo: Hilarious and joyful rockin’ storytime

Friday, July 28

6:30 p.m.

Kʰunamokwst Park, 5200 NE Alberta St.

Rae Gordon: High energy blues and soul

Saturday, July 29

6:30 p.m.

Alberta Park,  NE 22nd Ave. and Killingsworth St.

Pa’lante: Fiery salsa and Latin jazz

Saturday, July 29

6:30 p.m.

Earl Boyles Park, east of SE 107th Ave. and Francis St.

A Celebration of Somali American Communities: A cultural celebration of Black/ African refugees in Portland

Wednesday, August 2

11:30 a.m.

Gateway Discovery Park, NE 106th Ave. and Halsey St.

DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid: High-energy Bollywood/bhangra dance party

Thursday, August 3

6:30 p.m.

Essex Park, SE 79th Ave. and Center St.

The Bayou Boyz: Reinterpreting the Great American Songbook with a Louisiana flair

Saturday, August 5

6:30 p.m.

Gilbert Heights Park, SE 130th Ave. and Boise St.

Donna Jones and the Delegation: Sultry and soulful R&B

Saturday, August 5

6:30 p.m.

Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Ave.

 Iron Prophecy: A message of unity through reggae music

Wednesday, August 9

11:30 a.m.

Gateway Discovery Park, NE 106th Ave. and Halsey St.

Ballet Folklórico Corazones Alegres: Traditional Mexican dances performed by youth from Latino Network

Thursday, August 10

6:30 p.m.

Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way

Dance United: World music festival and dance party

Thursday, August 17

6:30 p.m.

Alberta Park, NE 22nd Ave. and Killingsworth St.

Jujuba: Afrobeat music

Friday, August 18

6:30 p.m.

Pendleton Park, SW 55th Ave. and Iowa St.

Aaron Nigel Smith: Reggae fusion and sweet sounds 

Saturday, August 19

6:30 p.m.

Wilkes Park, 3655 NE 154th Ave.

A Cara O Cruz Band: Latin Band with influences of cumbia and rock

Sunday, August 20

12 p.m.

Ventura Park, 460 SE 113th Ave.

Multicultural Kids Festival NW

Thursday, August 24

6:30 p.m.

Irving Park, NE 7th Ave. and Fremont St.

Mo Philips and the Spaghetti Pants Dance Band: Hilariously good time of dancing like crazy

Friday, August 25

6:30 p.m.

Denorval Unthank Park, 510 N Shaver St.

Outer Orbit: Soul funk dane party

Sunday, August 27

6 p.m.

Rose City Golf Club, 2200 NE 71st Ave.

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

Sunday, August 27

6:30 p.m.

Laurelhurst Park, SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd and Stark St.

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

Thursday, August 31

6:30 p.m.

Woodstock Park, SE 47th Ave. and Steele St.

Medicine Robe: A dynamic quartet of modern jazz

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

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