Lunchtime Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall plus more free concerts

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

The 2026 season invites audiences to view the show at the venue and from home. Each event will be open to the public and livestreamed on Youtube. Here are the performers schedule so far:

• September 9: Brian Michael
• September 16: Trio Musicorum Medicorum
• October 7: Sid Samberg
• October 14: Shelly Rudolph
• October 21: Michael Barnes Hallowe’en

More Free Concerts at The Old Church Concert Hall

During September, there also will be free outdoor concerts from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays:

• September 10: Jazz Night, with Calysta Cheyenne and Sarah Clarke
• September 17: Bluegrass Night, featuring the Josh Cole Band with Blue Flags & Black Grass
• September 24: Latin Night, with Caicedo and Eviana 

On Sunday, September 27, Pianist Philip Mandel will present an afternoon of Grieg and friends, sharing music he loves. The concert is from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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