Rock out Under the Sun Rays: Concerts This Summer
If you currently have no plans for summer, change that: Now you do!
It is my pleasure to serve you the dates of an eclectic blend of summer concerts coming to Portland and across Oregon & environs.
Venue Key:
MC: Moda Center,
WB: Wonder Ballroom
RT: Roseland Theater
MS: Mississippi Studios
Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge
Gorge Amphitheatre
Sat.-Sunday, June 22-23
Ages: 18+
Why not kick off the first week of summer break with an EDM festival?
Mojo Family Fest 2024
Red Mud Ranch in Oregon City, OR
Fri.-Sunday, June 28-30
All Ages
45 East: Bonnie x Clyde
Friday, June 28 at 10 p.m. (WHERE??)
Ages: 21+
Waterfront Blues Festival
Portland, OR
Thurs.-Sunday, July 4-7
All Ages
A world renowned festival, the Waterfront Blues Festival is celebrating its 37th year with baddies Lucinda Williams, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Fireworks!
MS: New Body Electric
Friday, July 5 at 8 p.m.
Ages: 21+
Oregon Country Fair 2024
Veneta, OR
Fri.-Sunday, July 12-14
RT: As I Lay Dying w/SG Chelsea Grin, Entheos
Friday, July 12 | Doors: 6:30 p.m./Show: 7:30 p.m.
All Ages
Guttural Christian metalcore. Best hydrate before this one.
MC: Blink-182
Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m.
All Ages
Will you fall in love with a girl at this rock show?
Pendleton Whisky Music Fest
Pendleton, OR
Saturday, July 13
All Ages
Like the Watershed Festival but different. This country lineup features Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Jo Dee Messina… and Vanilla Ice?
WB: Motion City Soundtrack
Thursday, June 13 at 8 p.m.
WB: Whitey Morgan
Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m.
If you’re looking for a sultry country crooner, this one is for you. If he isn’t already, I imagine his music, at least, would be featured on “Sons of Anarchy” or “Yellowstone.”
Edgefield: Ziggy Marley w/Lettuce
Wednesday, July 10 | Doors: 5 p.m./Show: 6:30 p.m.
WB: Reyna Tropical
Friday, July 12 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m.
All Ages
MC: Ice Cube w/E-40, Mya, Xzibit, Ginuwine+
Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
All Ages
3 words, no… 4: my middle school dances.
45 East: BEAUZ
Friday, July 19 | Doors: 10 p.m.
Ages: 21+
MS: Etran de L’Aïr
Tuesday, July 23 at 9 p.m.
Ages: 21+
A trio of guitarists from Agadez, Niger – performers known for their groovy and electric “desert blues.”
Edgefield: The String Cheese Incident
Thurs.-Saturday, July 25-27 | Doors: 4:30 p.m./Show: 6 p.m.
WB: AZ
Saturday, July 27 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
Ages: 21+
An artist of all trades – rapper, producer, and collaborator – there’s no doubt that AZ will deliver a lyrically fresh and sharp-tongued performance. Shared performances with Nas, and Dr. Dre.
Project Pabst
Portland Waterfront
Sat.-Sunday, July 27-28
Finally, Project Pabst is returning. Two big headliners: Billy Idol and Big Thief, featuring performances by T-Pain, Violent Femmes and Denzel Curry.
RT: Norah Jones w/SG Hurray for the Riff Raff
Thursday, Aug. 1 | Doors: 6 p.m./Show: 7:30 p.m.
All Ages
MC: Alanis Morissette
Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.
Pickathon 2024
Happy Valley, OR
Thurs,-Sunday, Aug. 1-4
MC: The Wallows
Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
MC: Jhene Aiko
Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m.
MC: Olivia Rodrigo
Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
got tix? k. good 4 u.
Oregon Jamboree 2024
Sweet Home, OR
Fri.-Sunday, Aug. 2-4
From Neal McCoy to Tenille Townes, this country festival will be a boot-scootin’ boogie.
Revolution Hall: The Infamous Stringdusters w/Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Tuesday, Aug. 6 | Doors: 6 p.m./Show: 7 p.m.
All Ages
RT: Fitz and the Tantrums
Monday, Aug. 12 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
All Ages
WB: Cults w/Bnny
Tuesday, Aug. 13 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
All Ages
Hailing from New York, Cults band members Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion deliver an indie-pop-rock essence. Euphonious, sexy, and creepy.
Keller Auditorium: Pat Benetar & Neil Giraldo
Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Providence Park: Foo Fighters
Friday, Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
If the song “Everlong” doesn’t make you cry, who are you?
MC: Peso Pluma
Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.
Edgefield: Khruangbin
Sun.-Monday, Aug. 18- 19 | Doors: 5 p.m./Show: 6:30 p.m.
All Ages
This trio is… so &*(#%Y^@ good. Funky and feel-good instrumental.
MC: Lamb of God and Mastodon
Sunday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.
RT: Robert Plant & Allison Krauss
Monday, Aug. 19 | Doors: 5:30 p.m./Show: 7 p.m.
All Ages
Revolution Hall: Elle King w/Catie Offerman
Tuesday, Aug. 20 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
Ages: All
She is a queen of country: smoky, gruff, and powerful. And, cool trivia here, this country fireball is Rob Schneider’s daughter.
WB: Bay Ledges
Wednesday, Aug. 21 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
Ages: 21+
Recently discovered Bay Ledges, and he channels the absolute feel-good summer vibe. Some tunes are catchy lyrics while others are instrumental psychedelic. Reminiscent of Tame Impala, Allah-Las, and Surfaces.
MC: Kings of Leon
Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
MC: Chayanne
Thursday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
MC: Jelly Roll
Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
MC: Def Leppard and Journey
Monday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
RT: Lindsey Stirling w/Saint Motel
Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Doors: 5 p.m./Show: 6:30 p.m.
All Ages
MC: Sum 41
Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
If there isn’t a mosh pit, I will be upset.
WB: Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Monday, Sept. 9 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
Ages: 21+
OK, SEB isn’t just known for the sexiest scene on “Saltburn” – I’m speaking about the ending. Attending this show will be a murder on the dance floor. So… go!
Edgefield: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Wednesday, Sept. 11 | Doors: 5 p.m./Show: 6:30 p.m.
All Ages
Revolution Hall: Future Islands
Sat.-Sunday, Sept. 14-15 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
All Ages
Listen to “Black Out Days” immediately.
MC: Heart and Cheap Trick
Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.
MC: Childish Gambino
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
Providence Park: Green Day w/SG Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas
Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.
WB: Slenderbodies w/Tim Atlas
Saturday, Sept. 28 | Doors: 7 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
All Ages
I could listen to this duo for hours. It’s a weird exploration of nostalgic youth: being weird, getting into trouble, and making core memories – not TikTok videos.
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