Outdoor Music
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As spring blooms into summer, Portland puts the top down, converting our city into the Northwestâs outdoor music mecca. Thereâs no need to journey all the way to the Gorge Amphitheatre when we have so many distinct open air venues here in the city.
The Oregon Zoo
In 1979, our own Oregon Zoo became the first in the nation to host a summer concert series. This year, join them in celebrating 35 years of world class music at the zooâs lush sanctuary setting.
Early show highlights include:
June 19th - Old Crow Medicine Show June 30th - Ziggy Marley July 6th - Huey Lewis and the News July 7th - The B-52âs and the Go-Goâs
Check out the full line-up: www.zooconcerts.com
McMenamins Edgefield
Set on seventy-four sweeping acres of farmland, the McMenamins Edgefield has established itself as Portland's premier outdoor venue. Hosted at the historic lodge, the Concerts on the Lawn live music series draws big name acts spanning a myriad of generations and genres.
Early show highlights include:
June 16th - Tony Bennett June 27th - Steve Miller Band July 6th - Rodrigo y Gabriela
Check out the full line-up: www.edgefieldconcerts.com/events
Concerts in the Park
Our beautiful city is home to a plethora of parks and retreats. Beginning Monday, July 8th, they will be filled with free music from smooth jazz to rollicking Irish pub tunes to rhythm and blues to indie folk. Get out and shake your tail feather in the summer weather!
Check out the full line-up: www.portlandoregon.gov/parks
Pioneer Courthouse Square
For the twenty-third consecutive year, Pioneer Courthouse Square hosts its traditional Noon Tunes Concert Series, entertaining lunchtime crowds numbering in the thousands. The shows run for an hour, starting at high noon each Tuesday and Thursday beginning July 11th. Visit a signature Portland food cart and then spice up your week with some free live music!
Check out the full line-up: www.thesquarepdx.org/calendar.shtm