Summer Free for All Concert/Performance Schedule

Editor's Pick

When

July 2–Sept. 6, 2025

Days vary, Times vary

Where

Portland

Various Locations

Summer is here! Come down to the park and experience free concerts, festivals, and special events.

July Concert/Performance Events 

• July 2| 11:30 a.m.—DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid – Learn a few South Asian dance moves at this high-energy Bollywood/bhangra dance party | Gateway Discovery Park
• July 9| 11:30 a.m.—Hip Hop Soulsation Academy – Enjoy a dance showcase and lesson with Portland’s premier, family-oriented dance studio | Gateway Discovery Park
• July 10| 6:30 p.m.— Son de Cuba – Salsa, timba, son, merengue, cumbia, bachata, Música Norteña | Mt Tabor Park-Amphitheater
• July 11| 6:30 p.m.—The Norman Sylvester Band, feat. Lenanne Miller – Join the Boogie Cat for a night of funky blues, soul and R&B | Jamison Square Park
• July 12 | 6:00 p.m.—Edna Vasquez: Best of Both Worlds (La Mejor de Ambos Mundos) – Rock and mariachi band performances | Ventura Park
• July 13 | 6:00 p.m.—Portland Taiko and Friends – Unforgettable evening of powerful drums, flowing dance, and musical storytelling | Ventura Park
• July 16| 11:30 a.m.—Joe Kye – Come hear unique, cross-cultural electro-folk sounds and digital looping with songs | Gateway Discovery Park
•  July 17 | 6:30 p.m.—Vibra Quintet – Passionate and spirited salsa of Cuba and Puerto Rico, to joyful Dominican merengues | Glemwood Park
•  July 19 | 6:30 p.m.—Wamba – World beat with exciting African percussions and danceable grooves| Kenilworth Park
• July 23| 11:30 a.m.—Zbu Hoopism – Join a hula hoop dance artist sharing her unique blend of flow, movement, freedom, and play in an accessible way | Gateway Discovery Park
• July 25 | 6:30 p.m.—Picante Latin Jazz – Traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin jazz| Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
•  July 26 | 6:30 p.m.—Iron Prophecy – Spreading the message of love and unity through reggae music | Rose City Park
• July 26 | 6:30 p.m.—BridgeCity Soul – Old school funk and R&B | Kenton Park
• July 30| 11:30 a.m.—Prismagic – Make balloon animals and do face painting, and then enjoy a heartfelt aerialist performance | Gateway Discovery Park

 

August Concert/Performance Events 

• August 1| 6:30 p.m.—Conjunto Alegre – Salsa, merengue, bachata, and chachacha | Woodlawn Park
• August 2|6:30 p.m.—King Louie and Renato Caranto – Amazing sounds and a soulful saxophonist | Columbia Park
• August 6| 11:30 a.m.—The Awesome Possum Party Band – Come on down for this feel-good family music project | Gateway Discovery Park
• August 8| 6:30 p.m.—Barrio Mestizo, Classic and contemporary salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, and more | Pier Park-Playground Meadow
• August 9| 6:00 p.m.—Portland Cello Project: Radiohead – Unique explorations of Radiohead’s iconic songs, from epic to intimate |Washington Park-Rose Garden Amphitheater
• August 10| 6:00 p.m.—Tempos Contemporary Circus – Stretching the limits of reality with acrobatics, experimental theater and quirky humor | Washington Park-Rose Garden Amphitheater
• August 13| 11:30 a.m.—Mariachi Chapala – Gather ’round for this mariachi ensemble playing regional Mexican rancheras | Gateway Discovery Park
• August 15| 6:30 p.m.—Ache Son– Traditional and vibrant Cuban music | Glenhaven Park
• August 16| 11:30 a.m.—Tonga Day Festival – Celebrate Tongan heritage through community, family, cultural performances, live music, and food | Gateway Discovery Park
• August 16| 6:30 p.m.—Mo Phillips and the Spaghetti Pants Dance Band – Hilariously good time of dancing like crazy | Grant Park
• August 17| 5:00 p.m.—Into the Woods – A beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine | Luuwit View Park
• August 20| 11:30 a.m.—Jujuba – Featuring master talking drum player Nojeem Lasisi from Nigeria, and master Kpanlogo drummer Alex Mensah from Ghana | Gateway Discovery Park
• August 21| 6:30 p.m.—Arietta Ward – Rip City Soul Funk Diva | Unthank Park
• August 22| 6:30 p.m.—Red Yarn – Roots rock music, puppetry, and a high-energy, interactive performance for all ages  Pendleton Park
• August 23| 6:30 p.m.—The Kidz Outside Festival – Fourth annual family-friendly hip-hop event with interactive activities and vendors| George Park
• August 24| 6:30 p.m.—Too Loose – Zydeco, Cajun, southern-style music that is guaranteed to make you dance | Sellwood Park
• August 28| 6:30 p.m.—Rogue Moon – Acoustic, bluegrass, and folk music from the Great Northwest | Hoyt Arboretum-Stevens Pavilion
• August 29| 6:30 p.m.—LaRhonda Steele and Friends – Irresistible soul music with the First Lady of Portland Blues| Peninsula Park
• September 6| 4:00 p.m.—Portland Global Music Party – Enjoy live local global music and family-friendly activities| Gateway Discovery Park