Nightclubs

Portland, Oregon

Dante's is Portland's most beloved late-night entertainment institution — a West Burnside bar presenting the legendary Sinferno Cabaret burlesque show alongside live music and DJs that have made it the most uniquely Portland entertainment experience in Oregon. Portland's extraordinary acceptance of eccentricity, its thriving burlesque community, and its genuine appreciation for adult entertainment of all kinds find their most complete expression in Dante's extraordinary programming.

350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

Portland, Oregon

Holocene is Portland's most respected independent nightclub — a 550-capacity Southeast Portland venue presenting the finest touring DJs, electronic musicians, and experimental performers for Portland's passionate dance music community. The club's non-profit model, commitment to diverse and adventurous programming, and refusal to book performers whose politics conflict with its values have made it one of the most principled and beloved venues in America's most politically active major city.

1001 SE Morrison St 97214

Portland, Oregon

Holocene is Portland's most important electronic music venue — a Morrison Street club presenting world-class DJs and electronic music producers for Oregon's most progressive music community. Portland's extraordinary LGBTQ+ community, its authentic DIY culture, and its refusal of mainstream entertainment values create an electronic music venue culture that prioritizes genuine artistry over commercial appeal.

1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214

Portland, Oregon

Mississippi Studios is Portland's most beloved intimate music venue — a Mississippi Avenue converted church presenting folk, country, and Americana acts for Portland's creative community. The N. Mississippi Avenue neighborhood's extraordinary transformation from a blighted corridor to one of Portland's most vibrant independent retail and entertainment streets reflects the same forces of creative community investment that Mississippi Studios embodies.

3939 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227

Portland, Oregon

Polaris Hall is Portland's most beautiful new music venue — a Central Eastside converted 1940s industrial building presenting indie, electronic, and alternative acts in a stunning space that reflects Portland's extraordinary commitment to adaptive reuse and creative design. Portland's thriving creative economy and its commitment to preserving industrial heritage while creating beautiful contemporary spaces create entertainment venues that are themselves works of architecture.

635 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Portland, Oregon

Portland's nightclub scene is among the most genuinely creative in America — a city where the combination of cheap rents, progressive culture, and extraordinary artistic talent creates nightlife venues that prioritize genuine creative expression over commercial entertainment. Portland's refusal to be mainstream and its authentic appreciation for independent arts create a nightclub culture of unusual integrity and quality.

Portland, OR 97201

Portland, Oregon

Star Theater is Portland's most historic music venue — a beautifully restored 1913 Old Town theater presenting indie, alternative, and folk acts in one of Portland's most architecturally atmospheric settings. Old Town's extraordinary history as Portland's original commercial district and the Star Theater's preservation of its early 20th-century theatrical character create an entertainment experience of genuine historical depth.

13 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Portland, Oregon

The Goodfoot is Portland's most beloved soul and funk bar — a Buckman establishment presenting live soul, funk, and hip-hop music to Portland's most diverse entertainment community. Portland's African American community's extraordinary contribution to Oregon's music culture (despite the state's historically troubled racial history) and the Goodfoot's genuine commitment to Black musical traditions create a bar of important cultural significance.

2845 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214