Live Acoustic Music Near Portland, Oregon

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Portland area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Portland host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Portland. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

June 9
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
June 9
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
June 9
Hill Country West House Concerts (House Concert)
Tigard, OR
June 9
Mississippi Studios (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
June 10
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
June 10
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
June 13
Mississippi Studios (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
June 16
Tigardville Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
June 17
Moulton Falls Winery (Vineyard)
Yacolt, WA
June 17
We are delighted to return to the historic Butteville General Store for a special Father's Day event. Dinner seating at 5:30 PM : Live Music starts at 7:00 PM For reservations call 503.678-1605 / 10767 Butte St., Butteville, OR 97002
Butteville General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Aurora, OR
June 21
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
June 22
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
June 22
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
June 23
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
June 23
Stumptown Swing (Tim Connell, mandolin & voice; Mike Burdette, guitar; Ben Blechman, violin & Keith Brush, upright bass) hosts an evening of jazz and swing violin magic featuring four local masters of the form
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (House Concert)
Portland, OR
June 24
Laurelthirst Public House (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
June 24
Hart House Concerts (House Concert)
Beaverton, OR
June 24
Kray Van Kirk is a singer-songwriter/balladeer/folk/Celtic musician who plays six-and twelve-string guitar. He is currently based in the coastal redwoods of Northern CA. Kray plays concerts whenever he can,and continues to write and record his songs.
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (House Concert)
McMinnville, OR
June 25
The Old Church (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
June 26
Sisters Natalie (cello) and Brittany Haas (fiddle)
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (House Concert)
Portland, OR
June 26
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring the husband-and-wife team of Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Come let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
June 28
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
June 29
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
July 2
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Portland, OR
July 3
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Portland, OR
July 4
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Portland, OR
July 6
The Musers foot-stomping, high energy performances are punctuated by laughter and infectious grooves. Their soaring harmonies, multi-instrumental arrangements, and sassy covers span a variety of acoustic styles, all served up with verve and heart.
Alberta Street Pub (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 8
Moulton Falls Winery (Vineyard)
Yacolt, WA
July 10
Mississippi Studios (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
July 11
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 12
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 14
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
July 18
An affable country rocker exploring his roots as a rancher and rodeo rider while striving to adapt this traditional identity to the challenging modern world
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
July 20
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 21
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 22
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
July 22
Butteville General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Aurora, OR
July 23
Tigardville Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
July 28
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
July 29
Come on out for an afternoon of wine, music and fun!
Celestial Hill Vineyard (Vineyard)
McMinnville, OR
July 29
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
July 30
Hart House Concerts (House Concert)
Beaverton, OR
August 3
Pendarvis Farm (Vineyard)
Happy Valley, OR
August 4
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (House Concert)
McMinnville, OR
August 5
Butteville General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Aurora, OR
August 10
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
August 11
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
August 12
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
August 14
Mississippi Studios (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
August 16
Mississippi Studios (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Portland, Oregon

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hart House Concerts (Beaverton)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
MarxHouse Concerts (Portland)
The Holler (Portland)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Mississippi Studios (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
Strum Guitars (Portland)
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro)

Folk Music Societies

Portland Folk Music Society (Portland)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Brothers Cascadia Brewing (Vancouver)
Celestial Hill Vineyard (McMinnville)
Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
Lange Estate Winery (Dundee)
Methven Family Vineyards (Dayton)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Butteville General Store (Aurora)
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Doug Fir Lounge (Portland)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Forest Grove)
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Spare Room (Portland)
Spinella's Restaurant (Gresham)
The Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Libraries

Hollywood Library (Portland)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
Roseland Theater (Portland)
The Old Church (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Hawthorne Theatre (Portland)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
The Blue Diamond (Portland)