Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall

Photo courtesy of The Old Church

Portland’s Sanctuary of Sound’s free lunchtime concerts return in 2024.

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 2024 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, August 21 at noon

The Ellis/Bergman Duo features flutist Linda Bergman and organist/pianist Martin Ellis. The duo’s goal is to feature music from the broader classical repertoire for flute and organ/piano, and expand to new music written for both instruments together by living national and international composers.