East Portland Summer Arts Festival

Photo courtesy of Samuel Prather and Portland Parks and Recreation

Celebrate music and expression at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival. 

At this year’s festival, you’ll be treated to a blend of performance and storytelling as performers fill a Portland park with an evening of music and good vibes. 

The event is part of Portland Parks and Recreation’s Summer Free For All program, including Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park, and other free special events across the city.

Here are the details about this new summer event.

East Portland Summer Arts Festival

The East Portland Summer Arts Festival is July 12-13, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. each night. This festival is free and open to all. 

On Saturday, July 12, Edna Vazquez: Best of Both Worlds performs a dynamic musical journey exploring the worlds of mariachi and rock.

On Sunday, July 13, Portland Taiko and Friends performs a powerful evening of drums, dance and musical storytelling.

The event takes place at Ventura Park, 460 SE 113th Ave. in Portland. For more information, visit the Portland Parks and Recreation’s website.

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