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, October 15 at noon

Mezzo-soprano and composer Lisa Neher and pianist Susan McDaniel perform favorites from operatic repertoire and new works.

Wednesday, October 22 at noon

Halloween special! Join organist Michael Barnes as he performs beloved music from the Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 to sing-a-longs of favorite tv theme songs.