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, December 17 at noon

Watch David Saffert, a Portland based, classically trained pianist from Wisconsin. 

Wednesday, January 7 at noon

See Sam McGehee, a singer, songwriter, pianist, and teacher originally from Mesa, Arizona. 

Wednesday, January 21 at noon

Listen to pianist David Rothman.

Wednesday, February 18 at noon

This performance features the Orchid Trio, a Portland-based string trio with a mission to share an appreciation of chamber music performance and collaboration.

Wednesday, March 18 at noon

Listen to the voice of composer Sharon Fendrich, who writes vividly thematic music. 

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

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