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Portland Events / Summer in Portland / July Events / Fourth of July Events

Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival

Music for the community since 1988.

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Downtown
When
July 1–4, 2023
Daily
Cost: Cost Varies
Where
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97204

2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the Waterfront Blues Festival and a jubilant return to downtown Portland. Founded in 1988, this Independence Day celebration has welcomed over 2,000 artists, including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Trombone Shorty, garnering international acclaim and raising over $10 million dollars to fight hunger with Oregon Food Bank. 

The festival is also an unparalleled showcase for Portland’s local music community and features local legends like Curtis Salgado, Liv Warfield and Norman Sylvester. Over the course of four days and four stages, the festival features a dynamic lineup of 100+ blues, soul, funk and R&B artists, as well as some of Portland’s favorite food trucks, wineries, breweries and more. 

Held in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, with views of Portland’s famous bridges and riverfront, the festival is the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend. With family-friendly activities, sunny skies, the world-famous Zydeco dance floor and fireworks over the Willamette River, The Waterfront Blues Festival is not to be missed.

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Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

With acts that have ranged from Al Green to ZZ Top, McMenamins Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn are an annual rite of summer and the hottest ticket in town.

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Zoo Nights

Enjoy magical summer nights in Portland with live music while relaxing among the lush gardens and wildlife at Zoo Nights.

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Pickathon Music Festival

Every August since 1999, Pickathon draws diverse musical performers to celebrate music and the outdoors at the lush Pendarvis Farm just outside of Portland.

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Music Festivals in and Near Portland

Looking for a tuneful way to enjoy your time in Portland? Get your tickets now for these exciting annual celebrations.

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Chamber Music Northwest’s Summer Festival

Chamber Music Northwest’s annual summer festival combines high-caliber classical music with a laid-back atmosphere.

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Summer Concert Round-Up

Portlanders' pent-up desire for sun may explain our skill at making the most of summer's long days and warm nights with outdoor concerts.

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The city’s sunniest season makes it easy to fill your calendar with summer fun.

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