The Portland Folk Music Calendar
Contents
The Portland Folk Music Calendar is a complete listing of folk music events in the Portland, Oregon area.
Upcoming events
Here is a list of upcoming folk music events in the Portland area. If you know of an event that is not listed, please add it to the comments!
-July 12:First Thursdays Concerts in the Park, free outdoor concerts featuring bands from a variety of genres including folk, bluegrass, and Americana. Concerts are held in various parks around Portland.
-July 13: The Stumptown Jug Busters play at The Blue Diamond, a bar in Northeast Portland known for its live music. The Jug Busters play old-time music on fiddle, banjo, and guitar.
-July 14: The Foghorn Stringband, a nine-piece bluegrass band from Portland, plays at the Alberta Rose Theatre
Featured events
The Portland Folk Music Calendar is a monthly e-newsletter featuring folk music events in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Subscribe for free online to receive the latest issue each month, or pick up a print copy at one of our distribution points around town.
Portland-area events
The Portland Folk Music Calendar is a good source for finding out about upcoming events in the area. In addition to listing events, the calendar also has information about venues, directions, and contact information.
Out-of-town events
There are plenty of great out-of-town events on the Portland Folk Music Calendar! Here are some of our favorites:
The Newport Folk Festival is one of the most iconic folk music festivals in the country, and it takes place just a few hours south of Portland in Newport, Rhode Island. The three-day festival features tons of great folk musicians from all over the world, and it’s definitely worth the trip if you’re a fan of the genre.
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is another great option for folks looking to travel a bit for their music fix. The festival takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia (just a few hours north of Portland) and features an eclectic mix of folk, world, and roots music. If you’re looking for something a little different, this is definitely the festival for you.
Finally, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is a bit further away than the others on this list (it’s located in…you guessed it…Philadelphia), but it’s definitely worth the trip if you’re able to make it. The festival boasts an impressive lineup of folk musicians each year, and there’s also plenty of great food and drink to be had.
Online events
Are you looking for something fun and different to do this weekend? Check out the Portland Folk Music Calendar for a list of online events happening in the area! You can find concerts, workshops, open mics, and more. There’s something for everyone!
Venues
The Portland Folk Music Calendar is a monthly guide to folk music in the Portland area. In addition to listing folk music events, the calendar also lists venues that host folk music events.
Some of the venues that regularly host folk music events in the Portland area include:
-The Aladdin Theater
-Big Bottom Brewery
-Bin 22
-Bit House Saloon
-The Blue Monk
-Bunk Bar
Concert series
The Portland Folk Music Calendar is a guide to folk music concerts and events in the Portland area. We list concerts and events happening throughout the year, so you can find the perfect one for you and your family.
We also publish articles on folk music topics, interview folk musicians, and provide reviews of folk music CDs and concerts.
Festivals
The Portland Folk Music Calendar is a listing of folk music festivals in the Portland, Oregon area. The calendar includes events happening in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Most of the festivals listed on the calendar are day-long events, though some are multi-day festivals. The genres of music represented at these festivals include Americana, Celtic, bluegrass, old-time and singer/songwriter.
Workshops
Portland Folk Music Calendar lists over 30 different music workshops taking place in the Portland area each month. These workshops are a great way for beginning and experienced musicians alike to learn new techniques, hone their skills, and meet other folk music enthusiasts.
Miscellaneous
The Portland Folk Music Calendar covers a wide range of music events happening in the Portland area. If you’re looking for something specific, you can use the search function to narrow down your results. You can also browse by date or venue.
