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Portland Karaoke
Sing the night away at Portland's best karaoke bars.
Katelyn Best
It should come as no surprise that Portland, a city packed to the gills with musicians, takes karaoke seriously. From tried-and-true favorites to innovative upstarts, these Portland karaoke options will let you release your inner rock star.
Karaoke Bars in Portland
Sing your heart out at these top Portland karaoke bars.
Baby Ketten Klub
Let’s be clear: There’s nothing wrong with “Margaritaville,” “Love Shack,” or “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” But if you crave something different, don’t miss Baby Ketten, which “The New York Times” called “America’s greatest karaoke night.” It’s the pet project of a Portland musician who spends his free time painstakingly crafting karaoke versions of deep cuts by the likes of Bikini Kill, Neutral Milk Hotel and Childish Gambino. After years of hosting pop-ups, the karaoke pop-up opened its first brick-and-mortar, Baby Ketten Klub, in Southeast Portland, offering ’80s and ’70s themed private rooms for rent, a full vegan menu and daily public karaoke.
The selection is largely classic rock, but also includes a sprinkling of Frank Sinatra, the Beastie Boys and X.
Karaoke From Hell
If you want to feel like a rock star for the night, there’s no better option than Karaoke From Hell. This live karaoke band, formed in 1992, will back you on a 700+-song catalog spanning A-ha to ZZ Top. The selection is largely classic rock, but also includes a sprinkling of Frank Sinatra, the Beastie Boys and X. With weekly sessions, you can jam Monday nights at Dante’s, Thursday nights at Spare Room, Friday nights at O’Dear Bar & Grill and every second Sunday at Six Shooter in Vancouver, WA.
Voicebox
Credit: Courtesy of Voicebox
If you don’t love the idea of embarrassing yourself in front of 50 strangers, gather your friends and book a private suite at Voicebox. With twin locations in Portland’s Nob Hill and Central Eastside, this Asian-style karaoke spot lets you throwback sake Jell-O shots and belt out Whitney Houston’s hits in private, rentable “boxes.” The playful menu includes cheesy tots, tofu wimpies (a vegetarian take on Sloppy Joes) and bowlfuls of classic candies.
Pepe’s Restaurant and Karaoke Bar
Grab a burrito and grab the mic at Pepe’s Restaurant and Karaoke Bar on SE Powell. The karaoke room has a well-appointed sound system, a large dance floor, lots of karaoke monitors and excellent acoustics for songs sung in both English and Spanish.
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
When it comes to classic Portland karaoke, The Alibi Tiki Lounge, with its tropical drinks, generous Hawaiian fare and classic tiki decor, is top of the line. On any given night, the clientele is equal parts lonely hearts, birthday revelers and wannabe “American Idol” contestants. Stay late — the kitchen staff sometimes sets out a free buffet tray of kalua pork before closing time.
HallwayPDX
In Old Town Chinatown, shake off the cobwebs at HallwayPDX, a full-time karaoke dive bar offering cocktails, hot dogs and an extensive songbook for up to 49 patrons in a venue inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining.”
Karaoke Events in Portland
Take the stage, grab the mic and sing your heart out at these karaoke bars & events.
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