Alternative Venues in Portland, OR

The Aladdin Theater was originally called the Geller’s Theatre when it opened in 1928. It became the Aladdin in 1934 and with the birth of film, started serving as a family movie emporium before taking a major detour in the 70’s and into the 80’s as an adult movie theater (the number one exhibitor of the X-rated classic Deep Throat). In 1993 Showman began promoting events in the theater and thus began its rise as a Portland destination for live music and comedy and is owned today by True West.

After over 20 years of being closed to the public, the Alberta Rose Theatre has reemerged as Portland’s premier setting to experience acoustic music, art house films and live performances.

One of Portland's finest small music venues featuring local music 7 nights a week!

Bossanova Ballroom is the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Portland, Oregon. Our venue has hosted concerts and events for subculture and arts communities since 1907.

East Burnside’s Doug Fir is known for great live shows in the Lounge downstairs, enjoyed in the mid-century meets log-cabin dining room. Open show nights, there’s always something to see, eat, or drink. Rock Alternative

Hawthorne Theatre is a live events venue located in Portland, OR that hosts everything from metal shows to art shows, and everything in betwe" Hawthorne Theatre Staff

Holocene is a music venue and multimedia artspace, making your night since 2003.

Kelly’s Olympian is a locally owned bar and venue in the heart of Downtown Portland Oregon. Established in 1902, it is the third oldest continuously open and operated bar/restaurant in PDX. We are host to a rich diversity of faces, styles and genres of all things Portland. We are your neighborhood bar downtown.

The oldest independent music venue in Portland, Oregon. Over 30 years of live music EVERY DAY, averaging usually 14 shows per week.

Mammoth launched in 2006 and produces a wide range of events including concerts and full-scale festivals, along with tour booking. Venues include amphitheaters, arenas, small independent clubs, numerous boutique theaters, and 50+ historic indoor theaters as well as an independently owned venue portfolio. The company is co-owned by Jeff Fortier and Josh Hunt who together have over 55 years of combined music industry experience. Based out of Lawrence, KS and Kansas City, MO Mammoth produces 1,000+ concerts and live events across the country per year." Rock Indie

The little sister of the historic Crystal Ballroom, Lola's Room is located on the second floor, directly below the Crystal. If you're a fan of DJ'd dance events, raging local rock showcases or intimate seated performances, then take a moment and bookmark this page.

A music venue in Portland, Oregon, owned & operated by musicians, hosting nationally and internationally touring acts and local favorites

Importers of Fine Live Music Since 1983." Rock Indie

PGS is a monthly meeting free to the public providing two hours of guitar music. It’s also a nonprofit membership organization providing a place to meet other players, makers, and teachers, and it's a friendly place to discover and share new tunes, techniques, and styles. We welcome all kinds of music and all skill levels. Meetings start with open mic time and end with a half-hour “Featured Performer” set.

Operating since 1974, Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts & crafts market Oregon. Located in Portland’s historic Old Town, the market is one of Portland's most popular destinations.

Revolution Hall is a world class music venue in Portland, OR, located in the historic Washington High School building. Founded in 2014.

The Roseland Theater, owned by Double Tee Concerts, is a staple of the PDX music scene bringing in a wide range of small local acts to large national icons.

Innovative new state of the art 4K laser projection multiplex movie theater, offering a farm to table scratch kitchen menu and live music performances.

Portland music venue & bar. Live local bands, DJs, Open Jams, & Shows EVERY NIGHT!

Est. in 2006, The Hawthorne Hideaway is in the heart of lower S.E Portland. Serving gastropub fare with spirits and some of the cheapest beer in town.

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We are a little diamond in the rough of Old Town Portland. A place for music, art, film screenings, poems, DJs that play records you love but never heard before, first meetings with future friends, hangouts with old ones and, of course, we do love making a great drink." Varied