The heat is here to stay and we have some great musical festivals for you this month! You’ll find a mix of paid events and free events. We hope to see you there!
First Thursday
Stroll through the art galleries in the pearl for an evening of art, music, and wine! Parking is difficult so public transit is recommended
The Pearl District
Free
July 6th, 5pm – 10pm
Blues Festival
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
$50+ per day – Tickets
July 1st – July4th
Comedy in the Park
Rose Cup Races
Cathedral Park Jazz Fest
Billed as the longest-running jazz-and-blues festival west of the Mississippi, this annual summer favorite is a prime showcase of Portland’s homegrown talent, natural beauty and neighborly charm.Â
Cathedral Park
Free
July 14th-16th starting at 4:30 pm Friday and 1pm Saturday and Sunday
Portland Pride
Known far and wide as a gay-friendly destination, the Rose City is open and accepting to visitors of all stripes. Portland gets friendlier than ever with the annual Portland Pride Festival and Parade, which accompanies LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus) community celebrations all over town.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
FREE
July 15th – 16th
We hope to see you at some of these awesome events!
Looking for something else to do? Check out our best of lists!