Music
Concerts, orchestras, jazz and chamber evenings.
Tomorrow, November 4 · 7:30 PMThe Philip Glass Ensemble: PowaqqatsiPhilip Glass, Powaqqatsi and a live ensemble: a film without words, where the music tells everything.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall · from $29
Friday, November 6 · 9:00 PMMary in the JunkyardLondon art-rock trio Mary in the Junkyard brings its debut album, a cello and papier-mâché sets.Mississippi Studios
Monday, November 9 · 8:00 PMAterciopelados: La Pipa De La Paz 30 Años TourColombian rock with local roots: Aterciopelados bring their 30th-anniversary tour for La Pipa de la Paz.Aladdin Theater
Thursday, November 5
Buzzcocks: 50 YearsHalf a century of Buzzcocks: the band that fused punk with pop melody still plays with the drive of a band half its age.Wonder Ballroom$33.75–56.25
CHUCK ISRAELS JAZZ ORCHThe bassist from the Bill Evans Trio, who played with Coltrane and Getz, Chuck Israels leads his own jazz orchestra.Jack London Revue
Raphaël FeuillâtreClassical guitar and Latin American music: Raphaël Feuillâtre brings his program “Latin Passions” to The Old Church.The Old Church Concert HallFriday, November 6
INOHASan Antonio, four friends and intricate guitar parts: INOHA bring their first headlining U.S. tour to Portland.Wonder Ballroom$31–45
Jimmie Herrod, Black Belt Eagle Scout and Nick Jaina with 45th Parallel String Quartet: Sight Reading — Musical DialectsBlack Belt Eagle Scout, Jimmie Herrod and Nick Jaina sing together with the 45th Parallel string quartet.First Congregational United Church of Christ
Music @ Midday: Chad R. Bowles, PianoSchubert, Beethoven and Medtner at lunchtime: pianist Chad Bowles at Lincoln Recital Hall.Portland State University — Lincoln Recital HallFreeSaturday, November 7
Dessa with Oregon SymphonyRap, ballads and new storytelling monologues: Dessa takes the stage with the Oregon Symphony.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $25
QuadecaBenjamin Lasky started on YouTube and grew into a bold experimentalist: Quadeca brings the Life 1 tour to Revolution Hall.Revolution Hall
JOSEPH: 10 Years of “I’m Alone, No You’re Not”Oregon’s Closner sisters celebrate ten years of the album whose song “White Flag” took them to television and the Billboard charts.Wonder BallroomSunday, November 8
Aruna QuartetThe saxophone quartet Aruna Quartet brings a program of new works and contemporary music to Milwaukie.Decibel Sound & Drink · Milwaukie
Teddy SwimsTeddy Swims and his old-school soul voice at the Moda Center on The Ugly Tour.Moda Center
Pedro the Lion (Night 2)Thirty years of honest indie rock: David Bazan works through his entire catalog, changing the program from night to night.Polaris Hall
Roger Clyne & The PeacemakersArizona desert rock, punk and mariachi: Roger Clyne, who wrote the theme for King of the Hill, plays Portland.Mississippi Studios
The Tallest Man on EarthGuitar, banjo, violin and a rare stage temperament: Sweden’s The Tallest Man on Earth brings a new album to Portland.Revolution Hall
Tuesday, November 10
The Black AngelsThe Austin band that took its name from a Velvet Underground song: the psychedelic rock of The Black Angels.Crystal Ballroom
Beck: Ride Lonesome TourBeck at Keller Auditorium: the Ride Lonesome tour from a musician who has been mixing every genre at once for thirty years.Keller Auditorium
Friday, November 13
Nathan LaubeOrganist Nathan Laube plays a major anniversary concert as the Rosales organ at Trinity Cathedral turns forty.Trinity Cathedral
Maido MindShinobue flute, tsugaru shamisen and piano: Maido Mind perform at Portland Japanese Garden.Portland Japanese Garden$22.50
Music @ Midday: PSU Chamber ChoirA lunch break with a choir: the Portland State University Chamber Choir sings classical, pop and world music.Portland State University — Lincoln Recital HallFreeSaturday, November 14
Russian CirclesInstrumental post-metal from Chicago: Russian Circles at Crystal Ballroom, without a single word, just power.Crystal Ballroom
The Bach Dynasty: J.S. Bach and SonsA father and two sons on one program: Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel and Johann Christoph Friedrich. Kindred spirits or rivals?Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
Side B: Jimetta Rose presents MettaSun w/ The Cosmic Tones Research TrioJimetta Rose sings Sun Ra, from “Sleeping Beauty” to “Nuclear War,” with The Cosmic Tones Research Trio.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$45
Portland Taiko: KaeruIn Japanese, kaeru means “to return home,” “to change” and “frog”: Portland Taiko’s fall concert with its big drums.Portland State University — Lincoln Performance Hall$28–40Sunday, November 15
A Defiant Voice: Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, Bernstein’s Candide Overture and a world premiere by a student composer, played by the MYS orchestra.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $27.80
Triumph of the SpiritRachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, with young soloists from the Cognizart program, among them pianist Nikita Istratov.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$20–70
Hamilton & FriendsCellist Hamilton Cheifetz gathers musician friends: an evening of chamber music from Friends of Chamber Music at The Old Church.The Old Church Concert Hall
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BOMBARGOTwo pairs of brothers and a drummer: Canada’s Bombargo play vintage pop with soul, and songs the crowd sings along to.Jack London Revuefrom $26.24
EivørThe Faroese voice of The Last Kingdom and God of War: Eivør brings together Nordic folk and electronics.Wonder Ballroom$34.25–61.25
Whitmer ThomasComedian and musician Whitmer Thomas at Polaris Hall: stand-up, songs and home video, all mixed together.Polaris Hall
With Her Own WingsFrom sunset to sunrise: percussion, electronics, painting and light about the women of Iran — new music by three Iranian composers.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$20–35
Gary NumanFor the 45th anniversary of Telekon, Gary Numan brings his goth-industrial ritual to Portland: dark silhouettes, leather and pulsing light.Revolution Hall
The Black Pirate (1926)Douglas Fairbanks leaps across the masts: the silent 1926 film The Black Pirate with live music by Rodney Sauer.Joyce Garver Theater · Vancouver, WA
Music @ Midday: Marsh + Titterington Piano Duo, Beyond 176Two pianos, 176 keys and Gershwin: the Marsh + Titterington duo in Portland State University’s midday series.Portland State University — Lincoln Recital HallFree
Mahler’s Sixth SymphonyMahler’s Sixth, the “Tragic” Symphony: the Oregon Symphony and David Danzmayr.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Pyxis Quartet: The Portland School IIIThe premiere of the film “Habitat” and music by Tomáš Svoboda: Pyxis Quartet presents the third installment of The Portland School series.Polaris Hall
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern JukeboxPop hits dressed as jazz, swing and ragtime, with singers, dancers and tap, in a new show about human creativity.Revolution Hall
Ramon Ayala: Historia De Un FinalThe farewell tour of the king of the accordion: Ramon Ayala and Historia De Un Final at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Veterans Memorial Coliseum
The Music of Hans ZimmerOregon Symphony plays the music of Hans Zimmer: from the sands of Arrakis to Gotham, Interstellar, The Lion King and Gladiator.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $38
Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in HawaiʻiJake Shimabukuro’s ukulele and a Hawaiian Christmas: old hymns, local holiday classics and guest Justin Kawika Young.Newmark Theatrefrom $52.50
Pink MartiniThe Portland band that has toured six continents plays at home again: Pink Martini and their blend of vintage pop, Latin music and big band.Revolution Hall
John Craigie with Oregon SymphonyPortland folk troubadour John Craigie performs with Oregon Symphony for the first time: his songs, including ones from I Swam Here, with orchestra.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $29
Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic ChristmasChristmas Eve in an Irish farmhouse: carols, dancing and stories in Tomáseen Foley’s show.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$47.50–60.50
Saint Nicholas in the East and WestFrom Byzantine chant to Arvo Pärt: Cappella Romana sings music about Saint Nicholas at St. Mary's Cathedral.St. Mary's Cathedral
Lau Noah x Adam NeelyElectric bass and classical guitar: the duo of Lau Noah and Adam Neely brings together jazz, prog rock and Spanish folk.Jack London Revue
YaelokreA fairy-tale world invented by one person: Yaelokre and songs about four masked children at Crystal Ballroom.Crystal Ballroom
Merry-achi Christmas with Mariachi Sol de México® de José HernándezMariachi for Christmas: José Hernández’s Mariachi Sol de México blends the songs of its tradition with holiday classics.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $25
Meow Meow TrioCabaret diva Meow Meow and her holiday show Feline Festive: jazz, chanson and plenty of chaos.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$50–65
The Duke of Cello: Duke Ellington’s Jazz NutcrackerDuke Ellington’s jazz Nutcracker on six cellos: a holiday evening with 45th Parallel Universe at Polaris Hall.Polaris Hall
Handel’s Messiah with Portland Baroque OrchestraHandel’s Messiah on period instruments: the Hallelujah chorus, clear arias and Portland Baroque Orchestra’s chamber sound.Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
Kalani Pe'a: Hawaiian ChristmasChristmas with Hawaiian aloha: Kalani Pe'a sings Hawaiian and Western holiday songs with hula dancers.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$47.50–78.50
Holiday PopsFrom Die Fledermaus to Leroy Anderson’s Christmas pieces: the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert.Skyview Concert Hall, Ванкувер · Vancouver, WA
Holiday Pops SpectacularHoliday Pops: the Oregon Symphony, guest artists, a sing-along with the whole hall, and Santa.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $32
Mississippi Chamber Music Holiday Variety ShowA cello sextet, klezmer clarinets and singers: the 45th Parallel Universe holiday variety show at Mississippi Studios.Venue to be announced
Home for the HolidaysThe ensemble 45th Parallel Universe performs Christmas music and excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.Polaris Hall
Holiday BrassThe Oregon Symphony’s brass and percussion play Christmas music, bright and festive.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Oregon Symphony: Home Alone in ConcertKevin is home alone again: the Oregon Symphony plays John Williams’s score live to the film.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $20
Cedric Watson Creole ChristmasCreole melodies, Cajun and zydeco: Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole play a Christmas evening at The Reser.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$35-$45
Shostakovich and RachmaninoffShostakovich and Rachmaninoff: a symphony about revolution and a virtuoso rhapsodyArlene Schnitzer Concert Hallfrom $40
Calidore QuartetThe Calidore Quartet plays classic and contemporary works in Portland.Lincoln Performance Hall
Anna von Hausswolff: Iconoclasts TourAnna von Hausswolff plays the organ, from gothic to pop.Wonder Ballroom$29–56.25
Young Artists ConcertThe Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (Vancouver, WA) presents a program featuring gold medalists of the Paul and Lottie Christensen National Young Artists Competition.Skyview Concert Hall · Vancouver, WA
Star Wars: A New Hope in ConcertAn orchestra performs John Williams’s score for Star Wars as the film plays.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The Magic of 7: Arcturus Presents Janáček and HindemithArcturus Winds plays Janáček and Hindemith.Venue to be announced
Emanuel Ax Plays BeethovenEmanuel Ax was born in Lviv in 1949 to a family that survived the camps, and came to New York by way of Warsaw and Winnipeg.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Epiphany: Mystical Chant from Old and New RomeAncient and contemporary chants of Rome and Byzantium.St. Mary's Cathedral
Nani VazanaNani Vazana performs songs in the endangered Ladino language, blending folk tales and flamenco.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$30-$40
An Evening with Itzhak PerlmanItzhak Perlman talks about his life and musicArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Naked Classics: Enigma VariationsMusician Paul Rissmann unlocks the secrets of Edward Elgar’s “Variations on an Original Theme.”Newmark Theatre
Oregon Symphony: Enigma VariationsViolinist Sarah Kwak plays The Butterfly Lovers and the Enigma VariationsArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Busch TrioBusch Trio performs works by Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Smetana, with a 1783 Guadagnini violin.Friends of Chamber Music
SangjaruKorean folk-fusion band Sangjaru blends traditional music with gypsy swing, funk and rock.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$35
International Guitar NightAn evening of guitar music with four guitarists from different countries.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$42.50-$63.50
Romance & Devotion with Oregon SymphonyThe orchestra plays music about love, from Berlioz to Tchaikovsky.Rose Auditorium At South Salem High School
Oregon Symphony: Romance and DevotionPortland’s symphony plays Tchaikovsky and Dvořák: love and passion.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
80s KidsA show for grown-ups in the spirit of the ’80s: the duo Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill perform synth-pop hits.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$25-$35
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in Portland: the farewell tour of the legendary big band’s leader.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Simon Trpčeski: Bizet & BoléroPianist Simon Trpčeski plays Bizet and Ravel.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Olga Kern and the Vancouver Symphony: Rachmaninoff’s Third ConcertoOlga Kern performs Rachmaninoff’s Third Concerto with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at Skyview Concert Hall.Skyview Concert Hall · Vancouver, WA
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in ConcertThe Oregon Symphony performs John Powell’s music live during a screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The Music of JourneyOregon Symphony performs Journey’s hits in arrangements by Brent Havens.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Kassia: Lenten Music by the First Woman ComposerThe music of Kassia: 9th-century hymns by the first known woman composer.St. Mary's Cathedral
Empire WildThe cello ensemble Empire Wild joins jazz pianist Addison Frei for a concert at The Old Church Concert Hall.The Old Church Concert Hall
A Musical Journey Through the GalaxyThe orchestra plays music from Star Wars and space-themed classics.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony and Beethoven’s Triple ConcertoMendelssohn’s symphony and Beethoven’s concerto from the Oregon Symphony.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Liberation: Bach’s Ich habe genugA countertenor sings Bach: consolation in music, with the oboe as guide.Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
Maxwell QuartetThe Scottish string quartet known for pairing the classical repertoire with Scotland’s folk heritage.Friends of Chamber Music
GoitseThe Irish folk quintet Goitse, whose award-winning members include an All-Ireland champion. Their music was featured in the Apple TV series Bad Sisters.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$44.50-$54.50
Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3Rachmaninoff’s symphony: Russian Romanticism with an American accent.Rose Auditorium At South Salem High School
Rachmaninoff’s Third SymphonyRachmaninoff’s symphony and Bernstein’s violin concertoArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Black Violin and Oregon SymphonyViolinist Kevin Sylvester and violist Wilner Baptiste of the duo Black Violin perform with Oregon Symphony.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Metropolis in ConcertThe film classic Metropolis is screened with live music by a symphony orchestra.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The LimelitersThe Limeliters, a group with a history of more than 60 years, known for vocal harmonies and humor. Part of the 1960s folk scene.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$45-$65
Todo Cambia: Vivaldi and Son Jarocho with Vijay Gupta and La MarisoulTodo Cambia: Vivaldi and son jarocho in a new light, featuring La Marisoul and violinist Vijay Gupta.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$45-$55
Don QuixoteZlatomir Fung was born in Corvallis, two hours from Portland, and at twenty became the youngest winner in the history of the Tchaikovsky Competition.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
A Little Night Music: Mozart and BoccheriniMozart and Boccherini: Portland Baroque Orchestra closes its 2026/27 season at Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational.Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
Sibelius and Saint-SaënsA symphonic concert with conductor Salvador Brotons and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (Washington).Skyview Concert Hall · Vancouver, WA
Red BaraatRed Baraat, a world music band, performs at Patricia Reser Center for the Arts.Patricia Reser Center for the Arts · Beaverton$35-$55
Cappella Romana: Music of Orthodox PentecostFor its 35th season, Cappella Romana presents Tongues of Fire, a program of music for Orthodox Pentecost.St. Mary's Cathedral
Mozart’s Mass in C MinorMozart and a Buddhist sutra: a concert in an elegant Portland hall.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
From Jealousy to Collaboration: Greg Ewer and Zach GalatisTwo violinists play music that moves from jealousy to collaboration.Venue to be announced
Mahler’s ResurrectionMahler’s Second Symphony, “Resurrection,” performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra under Salvador Brotons.Skyview Concert Hall · Vancouver, WA
Mahler’s ResurrectionMahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony — a vast canvas of life and death.Skyview Concert Hall, Ванкувер · Vancouver, WA
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™ in ConcertThe orchestra plays the score of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Oregon Symphony: Stravinsky’s PetrushkaThe orchestra plays Stravinsky’s Petrushka and a Gershwin concerto with pianist Thibaudet.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Tchaikovsky: Stella Chen and the Oregon SymphonyViolinist Stella Chen and the Oregon Symphony perform works by Tchaikovsky, Scriabin and Mussorgsky.Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall