Live Acoustic Music Near Salem, 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 several house concerts being held in and around the Salem 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 Salem 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 and around the Salem area. 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

November 24
The 2024 residency of Phoenix at the Oregon Garden Resort has the duo scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month. Mark your calendar and join us!
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
December 7
Pacific NW songwriting partners Brightwell & Moran perform "eclectic acoustic folk-rock" music. "Really good songs, great harmonies... you got pocket!" David Wilcox.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
December 7
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
The Historic Grand Theater (Small Theater)
Salem, OR
December 8
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
The Whiteside Theatre (Small Theater)
Corvallis, OR
December 22
The 2024 residency of Phoenix at the Oregon Garden Resort has the duo scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month. Mark your calendar and join us!
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
December 28
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
January 11
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
January 11
Winona Grange (Small Theater)
Tualatin, OR
February 8
When you hear John sing his songs, you'll know why his music and voice have touched so many for over 49 years starting with Batdorf and Rodney, Silver, Michael McLean, James Lee Stanley and now solo.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Salem, Oregon

House Concerts

Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hayloft Concerts (Salem)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

Stewarts Hall (Mill City)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)
Willamette Heritage Center (Salem)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Best Cellar Coffeehouse (Corvallis)
Mary's River Grange (Philomath)
West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Andante Vineyard (Dallas)
Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
https://www.divinedistillers.com/ (Independence)
The Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Elsinore Theatre (Salem)
The Historic Grand Theater (Salem)
The Whiteside Theatre (Corvallis)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)

Outdoor Music Series

Philomath City Park (Philomath)
Library Park (Woodburn)
Mill City Park (Mill City)
Englewood Park (Salem)

Bars & Nightclubs

Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
The Barn at Hickory Station (Albany)