Live Entertainment in Portland

Aladdin Theater is Portland's essential listening room — a beautifully restored 1928 single-screen movie palace converted into a 620-capacity concert venue in Sellwood that presents the finest folk, Americana, jazz, and world music acts on tour. The theater's intimacy, historic character, and reputation for presenting artists in an ideal acoustic environment have made it one of the most sought-after small venues on the entire West Coast touring circuit.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is Portland's grandest performing arts venue — a 2,776-seat restored 1928 Broadway theatre that is home to the Oregon Symphony and hosts classical, jazz, and pop concerts year-round. Its ornate Spanish-Baroque interior and prime location on the South Park Blocks make it the prestige room for visiting artists choosing Portland alongside the downtown entertainment corridor of bars, restaurants, and music clubs that define the city's vibrant culture.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is Oregon's most beloved performing arts venue — a beautifully restored 1928 Broadway moviehouse presenting Oregon Symphony concerts and major performing arts events in a remarkable Art Deco theater. The "Schnitz's" extraordinary restoration, its outstanding acoustic properties, and its central Portland location make it the most important concert hall in the Pacific Northwest.

The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is the Oregon Symphony's primary home — an extraordinary 1928 Broadway theater whose acoustic properties have been praised as among the finest in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Symphony's consistent excellence and the Schnitz's extraordinary programming of orchestral music, touring performers, and cultural events create a performing arts experience at the heart of Portland's vibrant cultural life.

Artists Repertory Theatre is Portland's most important intimate theater company — a Goose Hollow institution presenting challenging new works and important revivals for Portland's sophisticated theater community. Its extraordinary commitment to producing theater that reflects Portland's progressive values and its consistent production of nationally recognized theatrical work create a theater company of genuine artistic importance.

Cross Insurance Arena is Maine's most important concert and sports venue — a 9,000-capacity Portland arena presenting major touring concerts and the Portland Mariners AHL hockey team. Maine's passionate hockey culture and the arena's consistent programming of outstanding major acts create an entertainment venue of considerable Maine sporting and cultural significance.

Crystal Ballroom is Portland's most beloved historic music venue — a 1,500-capacity hall with a floating "ballo-spring" dance floor built in 1914 that makes the entire room sway when the crowd dances. A McMenamins property with full craft beer bar service, the Crystal Ballroom books the best mid-size touring acts for Portland's notoriously music-obsessed audience and has hosted Grateful Dead, Prince, and generations of Pacific Northwest artists.

Crystal Ballroom presents major touring concerts on a famous 'floating' dance floor built on ball-bearing rockers, a Portland landmark since 1914.

Crystal Ballroom is Portland's most beloved historic entertainment venue — an extraordinary 1914 dance hall whose "floating" sprung hardwood floor (suspended on ball bearings) creates the most extraordinary dancing experience in the Pacific Northwest. Its extraordinary acoustic properties, its remarkable architectural preservation, and its role in Portland's music and dance culture for over a century create a performance space of genuine historical and experiential significance.

Doug Fir Lounge on the East Side presents touring indie and alternative acts in a mid-century-modern log-cabin-inspired venue.

Maine's outdoor concert scene reflects the state's extraordinary natural landscape — summer concerts presented against the backdrop of Casco Bay, the White Mountains, and the Maine wilderness create entertainment experiences shaped by some of the most beautiful natural environments on the East Coast. Portland's outdoor concert culture, from waterfront shows to State Theatre performances, creates a summer entertainment season of unusual beauty and community spirit.

Helium Comedy Club in Portland presents national touring stand-up comedians, part of the Helium comedy club chain.

Jimmy Mak's presented live jazz nightly in the Pearl District, a longtime cornerstone of Portland's jazz scene.

Keller Auditorium is Portland's premier performing arts venue — a 3,000-seat South Park Blocks concert hall presenting Oregon Symphony concerts, Broadway touring productions, and major cultural performances. Portland's extraordinary performing arts culture (home to the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and Portland Opera) and Keller Auditorium's outstanding acoustic properties create one of the Pacific Northwest's finest indoor performing arts experiences.

Maine State Pier presents outdoor summer concerts with extraordinary views of Casco Bay — creating one of the most scenic waterfront concert experiences in New England. Portland's extraordinary harbor setting (Casco Bay's 365 islands, the Portland Head Light, and the Fore River estuary) creates a concert backdrop of remarkable natural beauty that amplifies the emotional impact of outdoor musical performances.

Merrill Auditorium is Maine's premier performing arts venue — a beautifully renovated 1912 civic auditorium presenting Portland Ovations' extraordinary touring season of Broadway shows, international dance companies, and world music alongside the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Its extraordinary acoustic properties, its role as the primary venue for Maine's most important performing arts series, and its beautiful historic preservation make it the cultural jewel of Portland's arts community.

Merrill Auditorium is Portland Maine's most important classical music venue — a beautifully restored 1912 city hall auditorium where the Portland Symphony Orchestra and major cultural events present outstanding performances. The Kotzschmar Organ (one of the finest pipe organs in America) and Merrill's remarkable acoustic quality create a performing arts venue of genuine Maine musical heritage significance.

Oregon Symphony is one of the Pacific Northwest's most acclaimed orchestras — presenting outstanding classical music alongside adventurous new works programming that has earned it a national reputation for musical excellence and community engagement. Its extraordinary programming breadth (from traditional classical repertoire to contemporary film scores) and its role in Portland's rich performing arts ecosystem create a symphony of unusual relevance and community connection.

Port City Music Hall is Portland, Maine's premier live music venue — a 1,000-capacity mid-size club booking national touring acts across folk, rock, electronic, and Americana genres for one of New England's most vibrant small-city bar and restaurant scenes. Maine's entertainment market, while not casino-driven, serves gaming visitors who combine Oxford Casino day trips with Portland's excellent dining and nightlife.

Portland Center Stage at the Gerding Theater is Oregon's most important theater company — a Pearl District institution presenting world premiere productions and nationally acclaimed theatrical work in a beautifully converted 1891 National Guard armory. Portland's extraordinary commitment to the performing arts and PCS's consistent production of adventurous, high-quality theater create a theatrical culture that punches well above Oregon's size in national importance.

State Theatre is Portland's most important mid-size concert hall — a beautifully restored 1929 State Street theater presenting concerts and cultural performances for Maine's cultural capital. The theater's extraordinary atmospheric interior, its outstanding acoustic properties, and its consistent presentation of quality touring acts create one of the most beloved concert experiences in northern New England.

Portland Stage Company is Maine's most important professional theater company — a Congress Street institution producing outstanding theatrical productions that have established Portland as one of the finest small-city theater communities in New England. Portland Stage's extraordinary 50+ year history and its remarkable commitment to producing outstanding new plays and classics create a theater company of genuine Maine performing arts significance.

Portland Symphony Orchestra is Maine's most important classical music institution — presenting outstanding orchestral concerts at Merrill Auditorium for one of America's most culturally engaged small cities. PSO's remarkable programming breadth and its extraordinary community connection create an orchestra of genuine Maine classical music cultural significance.

Portland Symphony Orchestra presents Maine's finest classical music programming at Merrill Auditorium — a professional orchestra serving New England's most creative small city with a full season of symphonic concerts. The PSO's consistent quality and its role in Portland's remarkable cultural renaissance make it one of the most important performing arts institutions in northern New England.

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts encompasses five outstanding venues (Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer, and two convention center theaters) creating the most comprehensive performing arts complex in the Pacific Northwest. Portland's extraordinary investment in performing arts infrastructure reflects a city that understands culture as a civic responsibility, not merely a commercial amenity.

Revolution Hall in a converted historic high school auditorium presents touring indie and rock acts in southeast Portland.

Roseland Theater in Old Town presents touring rock and hip-hop acts in a 1,400-capacity venue central to Portland's live music scene.

Roseland Theater is Portland's most important mid-size concert hall — a 1,400-capacity Old Town venue presenting major indie, alternative, and folk touring acts for Portland's remarkable music community. Portland's extraordinary position as one of America's most musically diverse cities (home to internationally significant musicians in every genre from classical to hip-hop) and Roseland's outstanding acoustic properties create a concert experience that consistently ranks among the Pacific Northwest's finest.

State Theatre is Portland Maine's finest concert venue — a beautifully restored 1,600-capacity 1929 Vaudeville house on Congress Street that books national touring rock, indie, and folk acts for one of New England's most music-passionate small cities. With its ornate painted ceilings, exceptional acoustics, and prime position on Portland's cultural main street, State Theatre represents the ideal combination of architectural grandeur and intimate concert experience.

State Theatre is Portland Maine's most beautiful historic concert venue — a magnificently restored 1929 atmospheric theater presenting outstanding rock, indie, and alternative touring acts. Portland Maine's remarkable independent music scene and the State Theatre's extraordinary 1,900-capacity atmospheric interior create a concert venue of genuine Maine entertainment historical significance.