Portland’s favorite volunteer-run local music celebration is back. PDX Pop Now! 2026 brings three full days of live local music, food carts, and community vibes to downtown Portland. Music genres range from folk and shoegaze to indie rock, hip-hop, and post-punk.
Whether you’re a long-time supporter of the local music scene or looking for a fun, budget-friendly weekend activity, here is your ultimate guide and daily lineup for this year’s festival.
Event Highlights
- Dates: Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Admission: FREE
- Venue: Midtown Beer Garden
- Address: 431 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97204
- More information: https://pdxpopnow.com/
Festival Hours
- Friday, August 7: 5 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday, August 8: Noon to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, August 9: Noon to 8 p.m.
Performance Schedule
Friday, August 7
- 6 p.m. So Sorry (Folk)
- 7 p.m. Change Life [Former Woolen Men] (Indie Rock)
- 8 p.m. Black Shelton & The American Dream (Rock)
- 9 p.m. Motrik (Electronic)
Saturday, August 8
- 12 p.m. Lil Jerzy (Rap)
- 1 p.m. Lackadaisy (Rock/Alternative)
- 2 p.m. High Glow (Rock)
- 3 p.m. Merwulf (Indie Rock)
- 4 p.m. As Above (Shoegaze)
- 5 p.m. G.A.B. (Indie Rock)
- 6 p.m. Orange Cat IQ Test (Rock/Alternative/Punk)
- 7 p.m. Laughing About Nothing (Punk)
- 8 p.m. The Thesis: Showcase (Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B)
Sunday, August 9
- 12 p.m. Shannon Wiancko (Singer/Songwriter)
- 1 p.m. Cameron Kirkman (Singer/Songwriter/Blues)
- 2 p.m. Aqua Celestia (Indie Pop)
- 3 p.m. Rayon (Post-Punk)
- 4 p.m. Myriads (Indie Rock)
- 5 p.m. Karyn Ann (Folk/Pop)
- 6 p.m. Hannah Glavor (Indie Folk Rock)
- 7 p.m. Bendre The Giant (Folk)
Venue Location & Transportation
This year’s festival returns to the Midtown Beer Garden in downtown Portland.
- Public Transit: TriMet buses, MAX Light Rail, and the Portland Streetcar all have stops within a few blocks of the venue.
- Bicycles: First-come, first-served bike racks are available on-site for lockup.
- Parking: Street parking is limited and metered (payment required 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday). The nearest parking garage is located one block away at 322 SW 4th Ave.
Food, Drinks & 21+ Refreshments
Enjoy local food and drinks from Midtown Beer Garden’s food carts:
- Food: Tokyo Sando, Bing Mi, Stretch The Noodle, Mr. Taco, Monster Mac and Wings, Small Pharaoh, Love Verona Slice and Spice Pizza and many more.
- 21+ Alcohol: On-site craft beers and spirits served by Fracture Brewing. Valid government-issued photo ID required.
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