Live Music Venues in Portland, Oregon

From gritty rock to velvety jazz, Portland’s live music scene offers tunes for all types.

You can find live music listings for the current week on the Portland Mercury and Willamette Week websites.

Here are a few favorite venues around town:

Aladdin Theater

This former vaudeville hall offers an intimate setting for a wide assortment of performers.

3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave.
503.234.9694
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

This grand Italian rococo theater is not only home to the Oregon Symphony, it also welcomes big-name touring acts.

1037 S.W. Broadway
503.248.4335
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Crystal Ballroom

This historic venue in downtown’s West End features a floating dance floor along with big rock and pop acts.

1332 W. Burnside St.
503.225-0047
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Dante’s

In addition to local and national acts, this rock club’s weekly “Karaoke from Hell” night lets patrons sing with musical backing from a live band.

350 W. Burnside St.
503.266.6630
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Doug Fir Lounge

Indie bands perform nightly amid log-cabin décor and fine acoustics.

830 E. Burnside St.
503.231.9663
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The Heathman Hotel

Piano and jazz music can be heard Wednesday through Saturday in this elegant 1927 hotel’s Tea Court.

1001 S.W. Broadway
503.241.4100
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Jimmy Mak’s

One of the premier jazz venues in the Northwest and — according to Down Beat magazine — the world.

221 N.W. 10th Ave.
503.295.6542
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Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

Live music nightly, including a Gaelic house band every other Saturday evening.

112 S.W. Second Ave.
503.227.4057
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Mississippi Studios

This intimate venue and recording studio features a diverse range of local and national acts.

3939 N. Mississippi Ave.
503.288.3895
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Rose Garden

This arena, home to the NBA’s Trail Blazers, is also Portland’s largest live music venue, attracting big-name acts and productions.

300 N. Winning Way
503.235.8771
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Roseland

This Old Town venue hosts national acts, from hip-hop to hard rock, pop to punk.

8 N.W. Sixth Ave.
503.221.0288
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Wilfs Restaurant

This retro restaurant and piano bar in Portland’s historic train station hosts live jazz Wednesday through Saturday evenings.

800 N.W. Sixth Ave.
503.223.0070
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Wonder Ballroom

Wooden floors and cozy quarters offer an intimate setting for a variety of artists.

128 N.E. Russell St.
503.284.8686
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