Washington Park Summer Festival

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When
Aug. 11–13, 2023
Daily, 6 p.m.
Free
Where
4033 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is proud to announce the return of the beloved Washington Park Summer Festival, featuring world-class performances at the gorgeous Rose Garden Amphitheater in Washington Park. The festival is part of the bureau’s Summer Free For All program, which offers free cultural events and the Free Lunch + Play series in Portland parks all summer long.

  •  August 11 — Dance at Washington Park. Performances by NW Dance Project and Mexican folk dance troupe Ballet Papalotl with a live mariachi band. Also, an interactive dance class with Dance Church.
  • August 12 —  Portland Cello Project presents Purple Reign: The Music of Prince. Joined by musicians who have worked with Prince for a lively evening of music that influenced, or was influenced by, The Purple One.
  • August 13 — Opera in the Park Portland presents Verdi's Rigoletto, featuring Luis Ledesma and Aubry Ballaro, with Maestro Keith Clark conducting.