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.

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

December 3
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 3
Roseland Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 7
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
December 8
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
December 9
Join roots rock songwriters JT and Maggie Wise on Saturday 12/9/23 at Edgefield Winery.
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
December 9
Winter Songs is a show inspired by the season with music to honor the shortest days and longest nights. Weaving together songs, instrumentals, traditional and original music. Annual food drive, please consider to donate
Winona Grange (Small Theater)
Tualatin, OR
December 9
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 9
Alberta Street Pub (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 9
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 9
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
December 11
Brothers Cascadia Brewing (Vineyard)
Vancouver, WA
December 14
The songs on my new album, "Seek the Love You’re Yearning" reflect my belief that everyone can reject their past neglect and abuse, which may hold them back from finding their heart’s desire.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 14
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
December 15
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 15
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 15
Tigardville Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
December 16
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 16
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 16
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 17
An evening of music for the season. Phoenix will be inside the historic chapel.
The Grotto Portland (Concert Hall)
Portland, OR
December 22
SAVER THE DATE 12/22/2023 MORE INFORMATION IS COMING. It will be a collage of music!
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 24
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
December 29
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 5
Alberta Street Pub (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 6
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
January 10
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 11
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 12
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 12
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Alberta Abbey (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 12
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 13
The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell, or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship.
Winona Grange (Small Theater)
Tualatin, OR
January 17
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 20
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
January 20
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
January 22
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 23
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 24
McMenamin's Al's Den (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
January 27
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 27
The Prairie Benders are just the weary eyed welcome you seek. In a style that conjures Neil Young, Gillian Welch and John Prine, The Prairie Benders both subvert and travel within the wide weedy roads of the folk rock genre.
The Six (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 27
No Depression magazine writes, “The joy in records like this is finding a true grass roots voice, something Silver Lake 66 has in spades . . . This is music for cold nights and warm whiskey.”
Strum Guitars (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
January 28
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
January 28
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 3
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 7
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
February 9
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (House Concert)
Portland, OR
February 14
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 16
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Forest Grove, OR
February 23
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
February 24
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
February 25
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Portland, Oregon

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hart House Concerts (Beaverton)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
MarxHouse Concerts (Portland)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
Strum Guitars (Portland)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Brothers Cascadia Brewing (Vancouver)
Celestial Hill Vineyard (McMinnville)
Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
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)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Abbey (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Portland)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
Roseland Theater (Portland)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)

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)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Mississippi Studios (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Blue Diamond (Portland)
The Six (Portland)