
Portland Events
Winter Events
From winter lights to a season of musical festivals, find a new reason to love the City of Roses.
Black History Festival NW
After experiencing the loss of a founding committee member and festival website during the pandemic,…
Portland Winter Light Festival
Brighten your February with glowing sculptures and thousands of twinkling lights at Portland’s ann…
Portland Night Market
The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, c…
Trail Blazers: Celebration of Black History
Join Portland’s NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers, at their annual Celebration of Black History o…
Black Love Day Comedy Show & Fundraiser
Black Love Day is an international holiday. The intention behind Black Love Day is to express and sh…
Portland ValenTango
Portland’s legendary dance event, ValenTango, is North America’s largest and longest-running tan…
Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show
The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show is the largest sportsmen’s show west of the Mississippi a…
NW Black Comedy Festival
Bigger, blacker, and funnier with more showcases and live podcasts than ever before. eleven showcase…
Winter in Portland is peak cozy season, when Portlanders perfect the art of Pacific Northwest hygge. Rain jackets and boots may be essential, but the Rose City is the coziest place to celebrate the change of seasons with spirited festivals, artisanal shopping experiences, and comforting eats.
Upcoming Events
Check out these highlights from our events calendar; search above to find more.
Black History Festival NW
After experiencing the loss of a founding committee member and festival website during the pandemic,…
Portland Winter Light Festival
Brighten your February with glowing sculptures and thousands of twinkling lights at Portland’s ann…
Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Join Emmy award-winning host Luke Burbank for the taping of Live Wire, the fastest-growing entertain…
Cascade Festival of African Films
The Cascade Festival of African Films shows us Africa through the eyes of Africans, rather than a vi…
Portland Indigenous Marketplace
Food and drinks available to order through Bar Carlo Family and Children are welcome. There will be …
Portland Night Market
The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, c…
Trail Blazers: Celebration of Black History
Join Portland’s NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers, at their annual Celebration of Black History o…
Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour
Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour – with beer tasting Book a tour in the heart of the legendary Shanghai …
Events in Portland Today, Tomorrow and This Weekend
Things to Do in Portland Today
Today is a beautiful day to explore all that Portland has to offer. This page lists the best Portland events, festivals, concerts, tours and exhibitions that are happening today.
Things to Do in Portland Tomorrow
Are you going to be in town and looking for something to do tomorrow? There are so many fun things to do in Portland and tomorrow is the perfect day to explore.
Things to Do in Portland This Weekend
Looking for what to do in Portland this weekend? This page lists the best Portland events, festivals, concerts, tours and exhibitions that are happening this weekend.
What Interests You?
Whether you are a history buff, a wine connoisseur, just learning how to paddleboard or love watching a great game of basketball you’ll find what you’re looking for — or maybe a new passion — in Portland.
Something for Everyone
Discover events in Portland that are tailored to your tastes, no matter how eclectic.
Events by Season
Portland is welcoming and lively year-round, with every season offering its own allures.
Winter in Portland
Portland's arts and culture scenes are in full swing during the long nights of winter when the city comes to life with special activities and events.
Spring in Portland
Springtime in Portland brings plenty of showers and new growth, along with only-in-Portland activities and celebrations of beer, food, fiestas and flowers.
Summer in Portland
In the summertime, Portland pulls out all the stops, with festivals celebrating craft beer, music, contemporary art and the city’s culinary scene.
Whether it’s your first time visiting Portland or you’re looking for something new to discover, there are plenty of events to entertain and welcome you to the City of Roses. With something happening every month, the biggest challenge is narrowing down the abundance of choices. Perhaps these handy tours and itineraries can help find things of interest and plan your next trip to Stumptown. But, with a never-ending roster of events in Portland, you’re sure to find plenty worth celebrating every month of the year.
Events by Month
No matter what time of year you visit, there's always something fun to see and do in Portland.
We love this city, and we love to celebrate it together. The many annual festivals thrown throughout the year are one way Portlanders do just that. You can sample the area’s bounty and explore your love of food at the many farmers’ markets and food festivals throughout the year. Also, with beer festivals and events happening every month, you can quench your thirst while discovering new favorites. Maybe you love film, theater, culture or something a little offbeat; you can bet that Portland loves it, too. Find a festival or celebration that is just right for you in Portland.
Annual Festivals
Eat, drink and be merry at these annual festivals in and around Portland.
Portland’s Best Annual Festivals
With a never-ending roster of events in Portland, you’re sure to find plenty worth celebrating every month of the year. Here are 54 of our favorites.
Portland’s Best Food Festivals
We’ve collected PDX’s best foodie events to help you make the most of what our sweet and savory city has to offer all year round.
Beer Festivals in Portland
Portland isn't shy about its love of beer — the city has nearly as many beer festivals as it does breweries.
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