Alternative Gigs in Portland
There are 61 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Portland. The next is MAMUSE with Rebecca Elatiki at Star Theater on Thursday 27 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Star Theater, State Theatre, Moda Center, Aladdin Theater, Wonder Ballroom, Dante's.
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27 Aug
MAMUSE with Rebecca Elatiki
MaMuse has spent nearly two decades building a devoted audience through unforgettable harmonies, exceptional songwriting, and performances that leave listeners …
Star TheaterThursday, August 27 — 8:00 PM -
27 Aug
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal plays Wonder Ballroom in Portland on Friday 28 August 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative …
Wonder BallroomThursday, August 27 — 8:00 PM -
30 Aug
CHURCH OF HIVE
CHURCH OF HIVEgothic - industrial - darkwave - dance party SKULLY : AURORA10pm : $5 : 21+
Star TheaterSunday, August 30 — 10:00 PM -
31 Aug
Osees w/ Traps PS
Osees w/ Traps PS plays McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Playing: Osees and Traps PS. …
McMenamins Crystal BallroomMonday, August 31 — 8:00 PM -
3 Sep
Yonder Mountain String Band
Yonder Mountain String Band plays Live at Madrid's in Portland on Friday 4 September 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this …
Live at Madrid'sThursday, September 3 — 8:00 PM -
3 Sep
BLACK LIPS with Escape-ism & Sleeping Beauties
BLACK LIPS with Escape-ism & Sleeping Beauties plays Dante's in Portland on Friday 4 September 2026. Black Lips is on …
Dante'sThursday, September 3 — 9:00 PM -
6 Sep
16 VOLT & ACUMEN NATION
16 VOLT & ACUMEN NATION plays Star Theater in Portland on Monday 7 September 2026. Playing: Acumen Nation and 16 …
Star TheaterSunday, September 6 — 8:00 PM -
6 Sep
CHURCH OF HIVE
CHURCH OF HIVEgothic - industrial - darkwave - dance party 9pm : $5 : 21+
Star TheaterSunday, September 6 — 9:00 PM -
9 Sep
LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem plays Thompson's Point in Portland on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Victoryland is on the bill. Doors from 23:00 …
Thompson's PointWednesday, September 9 — 7:00 PM -
11 Sep
WEEZER: The Gathering
WEEZER: The Gathering plays Moda Center in Portland on Saturday 12 September 2026. Playing: Weezer, The Shins and Silversun Pickups. …
Moda CenterFriday, September 11 — 7:00 PM -
11 Sep
AMP MUSIC FESTIVAL with Is This Real?, Jenny Don't and the Spurs and Pete Krebs
Join us at The Star Theater for a two-day celebration of Portlands incredible music scene in support of youth experiencing …
Star TheaterFriday, September 11 — 8:00 PM -
12 Sep
AMP MUSIC FESTIVAL with Altar Girl, Ogre, The Mistons, Triple Lutz and Grolixes
Join us at The Star Theater for a two-day celebration of Portlands incredible music scene in support of youth experiencing …
Star TheaterSaturday, September 12 — 8:00 PM -
13 Sep
CHURCH OF HIVE
CHURCH OF HIVEgothic - industrial - darkwave - dance party 9pm : $5 : 21+
Star TheaterSunday, September 13 — 9:00 PM -
15 Sep
Manchester Orchestra w/ Brother Bird
Manchester Orchestra w/ Brother Bird plays Aladdin Theater in Portland on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Playing: Manchester Orchestra and Brother …
Aladdin TheaterTuesday, September 15 — 8:00 PM -
17 Sep
THE SPITS with Paradise Cleaners & Amy Beth And Thee Creeps
THE SPITS with Paradise Cleaners & Amy Beth And Thee Creeps plays Dante's in Portland on Friday 18 September 2026. …
Dante'sThursday, September 17 — 8:00 PM -
17 Sep
HARM RETREAT (EP RELEASE) with Dolls Die Twice and A Killing's Worth
HARM RETREAT (EP RELEASE) with Dolls Die Twice and A Killing's Worth plays Star Theater in Portland on Friday 18 …
Star TheaterThursday, September 17 — 8:00 PM -
18 Sep
THE TEAR GARDEN (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key) with Soriah
The Tear GardenStar Theater Presents: The Tear GardenDoors; 8:00pmShow: 9:00pmAges: 21+ The Tear Gardens conception can literally be traced back …
Star TheaterFriday, September 18 — 9:00 PM -
19 Sep
Beck
Beck plays Keller Auditorium in Portland on Sunday 20 September 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative show. It's the …
Keller AuditoriumSaturday, September 19 — 8:00 PM -
19 Sep
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR plays Keller Auditorium in Portland on Sunday 20 September 2026. Beck is on the bill. Doors …
Keller AuditoriumSaturday, September 19 — 8:00 PM -
20 Sep
CHURCH OF HIVE
CHURCH OF HIVEgothic - industrial - darkwave - dance party 9pm : $5 : 21+
Star TheaterSunday, September 20 — 9:00 PM -
23 Sep
Liz Phair
Liz Phair plays State Theatre in Portland on Thursday 24 September 2026. Frankie Cosmos is on the bill. Doors from …
State TheatreWednesday, September 23 — 8:00 PM -
24 Sep
The Growlers
The Growlers plays McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland on Friday 25 September 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative show. …
McMenamins Crystal BallroomThursday, September 24 — 8:00 PM -
27 Sep
DON WEST
DON WEST plays Aladdin Theater in Portland on Monday 28 September 2026. Don West is on the bill. Doors from …
Aladdin TheaterSunday, September 27 — 8:00 PM -
28 Sep
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Originally scheduled for Sep 30, 2025. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
State TheatreMonday, September 28 — 8:00 PM -
28 Sep
MAX FRY with ayewannabe
Max Fry with ayewannabeStar Theater Presents: Max Fry with ayewannabeDoors: 7:00pmShow: 8:00pmAges: 21+
Star TheaterMonday, September 28 — 8:00 PM -
29 Sep
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Originally scheduled for Sep 29, 2025. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
State TheatreTuesday, September 29 — 8:00 PM -
29 Sep
Michelle Branch
Michelle Branch plays McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative show. …
McMenamins Crystal BallroomTuesday, September 29 — 8:00 PM -
30 Sep
JULIEN-K & NITE: THE NEON CHRONICLES II TOUR with Starcourt
Julien-K & Nite with StarcourtStar Theater Presents: Julien-K & Nite w/ StarcourtDoors: 7:00pmShow: 8:00pmAges: 21+
Star TheaterWednesday, September 30 — 8:00 PM -
1 Oct
Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour
Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour plays Moda Center in Portland on Friday 2 October 2026. Playing: NOVELISTS, Bilmuri and Knuckle …
Moda CenterThursday, October 1 — 7:00 PM -
1 Oct
guardin w/ kennedyxoxo, Fijimar
guardin w/ kennedyxoxo, Fijimar plays McMenamins Mission Theater in Portland on Friday 2 October 2026. Playing: Guardin and Kennedyxoxo. Doors …
McMenamins Mission TheaterThursday, October 1 — 8:30 PM -
2 Oct
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour plays Moda Center in Portland on Saturday 3 October 2026. Sombr is on …
Moda CenterFriday, October 2 — 7:30 PM -
2 Oct
Emei
Emei plays Wonder Ballroom in Portland on Saturday 3 October 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative show. It's one …
Wonder BallroomFriday, October 2 — 8:00 PM -
3 Oct
The New Pornographers - The Former Site Of Tour
The New Pornographers - The Former Site Of Tour plays State Theatre in Portland on Sunday 4 October 2026. Playing: …
State TheatreSaturday, October 3 — 8:00 PM -
5 Oct
The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR
The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR plays Moda Center in Portland on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Playing: The Neighbourhood, After and …
Moda CenterMonday, October 5 — 7:00 PM -
6 Oct
Jane Remover - Live Exhibit
Jane Remover - Live Exhibit plays Revolution Hall - Portland in Portland on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Playing: Jane Remover …
Revolution Hall - PortlandTuesday, October 6 — 8:00 PM -
11 Oct
The Black Keys: PEACHES 'N KREAM
All ages are welcome. Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. No refunds or exchanges. All sales …
Cross Insurance ArenaSunday, October 11 — 7:30 PM -
11 Oct
Toad the Wet Sprocket - Rings: The Acoustic Tour
Toad the Wet Sprocket - Rings: The Acoustic Tour plays Aladdin Theater in Portland on Monday 12 October 2026. Playing: …
Aladdin TheaterSunday, October 11 — 8:00 PM -
14 Oct
MUSHROOMHEAD / FEAR FACTORY with guests NINE TREASURES
You must be 18 or over and have a valid ID to attend Doors will open an hour before event …
AuraWednesday, October 14 — 7:00 PM -
22 Oct
Dinosaur Jr w/ Stef Chura
Dinosaur Jr w/ Stef Chura plays Revolution Hall - Portland in Portland on Friday 23 October 2026. Playing: Dinosaur Jr. …
Revolution Hall - PortlandThursday, October 22 — 8:00 PM -
23 Oct
Hawthorne Heights - 20 th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely
You must be 18 or over and have a valid ID to attend Doors will open an hour before event …
AuraFriday, October 23 — 7:00 PM -
23 Oct
VIOLET GROHL BE SWEET TO ME TOUR
Violet GrohlA native of Los Angeles, Violet Grohl has been immersed in music from her earliest days.Whether singing along to …
Star TheaterFriday, October 23 — 8:00 PM -
24 Oct
CHERRY POPPIN DADDIES with Los Mal Hablados and The Skylarkers
CHERRY POPPIN DADDIES with Los Mal Hablados and The Skylarkers plays Star Theater in Portland on Sunday 25 October 2026. …
Star TheaterSaturday, October 24 — 8:00 PM -
27 Oct
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026 with Hideous Monster
Horror punk legends BLITZKID return to the road this fall in support of their long-awaited new studio album, MODERN HEL, …
Dante'sTuesday, October 27 — 8:00 PM -
28 Oct
Everclear
Everclear plays McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland on Thursday 29 October 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative show. It's …
McMenamins Crystal BallroomWednesday, October 28 — 8:00 PM -
29 Oct
Third Eye Blind - Halloween 2026
Third Eye Blind - Halloween 2026 plays State Theatre in Portland on Friday 30 October 2026. Third Eye Blind is …
State TheatreThursday, October 29 — 8:00 PM -
30 Oct
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour plays Moda Center in Portland on Saturday 31 October 2026. Playing: Little Simz, Gorillaz and …
Moda CenterFriday, October 30 — 7:00 PM -
1 Nov
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour plays Moda Center in Portland on Monday 2 November 2026. The …
Moda CenterSunday, November 1 — 8:00 PM -
3 Nov
Blue October
Blue October plays State Theatre in Portland on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative show. It's …
State TheatreTuesday, November 3 — 8:00 PM -
4 Nov
Hot Mulligan North American Fall Tour
Hot Mulligan North American Fall Tour plays State Theatre in Portland on Thursday 5 November 2026. Playing: Hot Mulligan, One …
State TheatreWednesday, November 4 — 7:00 PM -
5 Nov
Buzzcocks (21 and Over)
Buzzcocks (21 and Over) plays Wonder Ballroom in Portland on Friday 6 November 2026. Playing: Grade 2 and Buzzcocks. Doors …
Wonder BallroomThursday, November 5 — 8:00 PM -
10 Nov
An Evening With Band Of Horses
An Evening With Band Of Horses plays Roseland Theater in Portland on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Band of Horses is …
Roseland TheaterTuesday, November 10 — 8:00 PM -
15 Nov
An Evening With Goose
All Ages Show. There is a 4-ticket limit on all purchases. There is a 10-day delivery and transfer delay. $1 …
Cross Insurance ArenaSunday, November 15 — 7:00 PM -
15 Nov
IRON CHIC with special guests
IRON CHIC with special guests plays Star Theater in Portland on Monday 16 November 2026. Iron Chic is on the …
Star TheaterSunday, November 15 — 7:15 PM -
17 Nov
CLARION
CLARION plays Star Theater in Portland on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Doors from 04:00 for this alternative show. It's one …
Star TheaterTuesday, November 17 — 8:00 PM -
23 Nov
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching plays McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Playing: Senses Fail, Initiate …
McMenamins Crystal BallroomMonday, November 23 — 7:00 PM -
4 Dec
L'Rain
L'RainSould Out Presents: LRain with special guests TBADoors: 7:00pmShow: 8:00pmAges: 21+Open Floor / Seating not guaranteed Notes on Seating: Open …
Jack London RevueFriday, December 4 — 8:00 PM -
5 Dec
feeble little horse
feeble little horse plays Wonder Ballroom in Portland on Sunday 6 December 2026. Doors from 04:00 for this alternative show. …
Wonder BallroomSaturday, December 5 — 8:00 PM -
6 Dec
Pete Yorn solo acoustic - 25th Anniversary of musicforthemorningafter
Pete Yorn solo acoustic - 25th Anniversary of musicforthemorningafter plays Aladdin Theater in Portland on Monday 7 December 2026. Pete …
Aladdin TheaterSunday, December 6 — 8:00 PM -
10 Dec
MISSIO: Love & Heartbreak Tour w/ Ryan Oakes, Wrung
MISSIO: Love & Heartbreak Tour w/ Ryan Oakes, Wrung plays Star Theater in Portland on Friday 11 December 2026. Playing: …
Star TheaterThursday, December 10 — 8:30 PM -
12 Dec
The Pineapple Thief
The Pineapple Thief plays Revolution Hall in Portland on Sunday 13 December 2026. Doors from 04:00 for this alternative show. …
Revolution HallSaturday, December 12 — 8:00 PM -
11 Jun
The Airborne Toxic Event
The Airborne Toxic Event plays Revolution Hall - Portland in Portland on Saturday 12 June 2027. Doors from 03:00 for …
Revolution Hall - PortlandFriday, June 11 — 8:00 PM
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Alternative gigs in Portland: your questions
How many alternative gigs are on in Portland?
There are 61 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Portland. The next one is MAMUSE with Rebecca Elatiki at Star Theater on 27 August 2026.
Which venues in Portland host alternative gigs?
Alternative shows in Portland are currently listed at Star Theater, State Theatre, Moda Center, Aladdin Theater, Wonder Ballroom, Dante's.