Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall

Photo courtesy of The Old Church

Portland’s Sanctuary of Sound’s free lunchtime concerts invite Portlanders to an afternoon of music. 

Built in 1882, The Old Church in downtown Portland is on the National Register of Historic Places. The concert venue hosts events meant to enhance the cultural life of the community and celebrate the building’s historic architecture.

Here’s how you can you see a show for free at the historic venue. 

Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall

On the first and third Wednesdays of the month at noon, The Old Church concert hall hosts free Lunchtime Concerts.

The 2025 season invites audiences to view the show at the venue and from home. Each event will be open to the public, livestreamed on Youtube and broadcast on TV.

Each concert program is one hour unless indicated below. Here’s the list of upcoming events that have been announced:

Wednesday, June 18 at noon

Enjoy a recital by Mezzo-Soprano Dr. Lisa Neher and her students who perform classical and musical theatre solos and duets that span the Renaissance to the present day.

Wednesday, July 2 at noon

For 22 years, Pacific Northwest house concert band Corral Creek has brought the audience into the set with verbal dialogue sprinkles and sing-a-longs. Join a toe tapping fiddle, songs of farms and Oregon, and perhaps some Gospel, too.

Wednesday, July 16 at noon 

Concert pianist Ben Gimm performs classical and contemporary works from the piano repertory.

Wednesday, August 20 at noon

Concert pianist Marlise Stroebe honors women composers, playing a variety of styles to include classical, folk and jazz.

Wednesday, September 3 at noon 

Wen’ipt (Songs) is an Indigenous led contemporary jazz combo that highlights Indigenous artistry through jazz.

The Old Church is at 1422 SW 11th Ave. in Portland. For more information, visit TOC’s website.

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