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

June 20
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
June 20
Tigardville Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
June 20
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
June 20
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
June 20
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
June 21
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
June 23
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
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
June 23
Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The band was nominated for Group of the Year at the Juno Awards in 1990 and 1991.
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
June 25
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Concert Hall)
Portland, OR
June 25
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
June 26
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Neighborhood Bar)
Vancouver, WA
June 26
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
June 28
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
June 28
The Prairie Benders are an original singer-songwriter, folk rock band based in Portland, Oregon. The Prairie Benders deliver compelling lyrics steeped in psychedelic escapism, catchy melodies and sharp songwriting.
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
June 28
A weekly event that serves up gourmet food and great music - both inside and outside. It's always an honor to perform at this event, and Phoenix is delighted to return on Saturday, June 28th.
Butteville General Store (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Aurora, OR
July 1
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 2
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 3
Organically gripping and raw, Hayley Lynn’s sultry timbres extend through the various depths of her vocal range as she is soft-spoken but packs a punch when her lyrical motifs drop.
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Lake Oswego, OR
July 4
Willamette Week, 2023 Best of Portland issue: “They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells—all things backwoods—with devotion and delicacy.”
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
July 5
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
July 5
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Portland, OR
July 6
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 9
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Kalama, WA
July 10
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
July 12
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
July 15
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 17
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
July 18
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
Overlook Park (Festival)
Ridgefield, WA
July 18
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 19
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 20
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
July 20
The food is divine, the deserts are delicious, and the music is fun! Join Phoenix from 7-10 p.m. at the Oregon Garden Resort (in the lounge) for their monthly appearance. You can even spend the night!
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
July 21
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 21
The Prairie Benders are an original singer-songwriter, folk rock band based in Portland, Oregon. The Prairie Benders deliver compelling lyrics steeped in psychedelic escapism, catchy melodies and sharp songwriting.
Portland Hostel Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
July 23
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 24
The frontman, founder, and driving force behind The Black Lillies
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 24
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
July 24
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 24
An American blues guitarist, musician, and singer. His playing combines a number of blues styles, primarily Delta blues.
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 24
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 25
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 25
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 25
Avery Hill is a performing artist, songwriter, storyteller, and music teacher. Her singular style of songwriting integrates intricate melodies with insightful, storytelling lyrics. Avery’s voice is direct and searching, telling and investigating.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
July 26
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
July 26
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 26
Emanar Cellars (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
July 28
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
July 29
A weekly summer concert series that takes place is a beautiful (and shaded!) park in front of the Woodburn Library is the place to be on Tuesday evenings all summer long. Phoenix takes the stage on Tuesday, July 29th at 6:30.
Library Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Woodburn, OR
July 29
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
July 30
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
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)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)

Listening Rooms

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

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region-West) (Vancouver)
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
Portland Hostel Cafe (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)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)
Library Park (Woodburn)
Shaniko (Portland)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
Haymaker (Portland)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)