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Summer Free for All - Cultural Events

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Welcome to Summer!

Summer is here! Come down to the park and experience free movies, concerts, festivals, and special events.

We also thank Portland voters for supporting the 2020 Parks Local Option Levy, which provides Summer Free For All with the necessary funding to bring these free, welcoming events to communities all across the city.

Types of Events

  • Festivals: Music, food, dance, activities, and more! Begin at varied times.
  • Concerts: Live performances from a local band, artist, or performer. Begin at 6:30pm, unless otherwise noted below.
  • Movies: Movies under the stars with free popcorn. All movies are subtitled. Movie screenings begin after dusk and the event starts at 7:30pm.
  • Special Events: Dance, theater, comedy, spoken word, mini-festivals, or community gatherings. Begin at varied times.

2025 Schedule of Events

Date/TimeType of EventCultural EventLocation
July 10
7:30pm
MovieGuardians of the Galaxy (2014) PG-13Elizabeth Caruthers Park
July 10
6:30pm
ConcertSon de Cuba - Salsa, timba, son, merengue, cumbia, bachata, Música NorteñaMt. Tabor Park-Amphitheater
July 11
6:30pm
ConcertThe Norman Sylvester Band, feat. Lenanne Miller - Join the Boogie Cat for a night of funky blues, soul and R&BJamison Square Park
July 11
7:30pm
MovieThe Sandlot (1993) PGOverlook Park
July 12
6:00pm
FestivalEast Portland Summer Arts Festival

Edna Vazquez: Best of Both Worlds (La Mejor de Ambos Mundos) - Rock and mariachi band performances
Ventura Park
July 13
6:00pm
FestivalEast Portland Summer Arts Festival

Portland Taiko and Friends - Unforgettable evening of powerful drums, flowing dance, and musical storytelling
Ventura Park
July 17
6:30pm
ConcertVibra Quintet - Passionate and spirited salsa of Cuba and Puerto Rico, to joyful Dominican merenguesGlenwood Park
July 17
7:30pm
MovieGalaxy Quest (1999) PGColonel Summers Park
July 18
7:30pm
MovieDespicable Me 4 (2024) PGBrentwood Park
July 19
6:30pm
ConcertWamba - World beat with exciting African percussions and danceable groovesKenilworth Park
July 19
7:30pm
MovieWon't You Be My Neighbor (2018) PG-13 - English w/Spanish subtitlesFarragut Park
July 25
6:30pm
ConcertPicante Latin Jazz - Traditional Afro-Cuban music with a fusion of Latin jazzVerdell Burdine Rutherford Park
July 25
7:30pm
MovieCoco (2017) PG - English w/Spanish subtitlesSpring Garden Park
July 26
6:30pm
ConcertIron Prophecy - Spreading the message of love and unity through reggae musicRose City Park
July 26
6:30pm
ConcertBridgeCity Soul - Old school funk and R&BKenton Park
August 1
7:30pm
MovieMufasa: The Lion King (2024) PG - English w/Spanish subtitlesMcCoy Park
August 1
6:30pm
ConcertConjunto Alegre - Salsa, merengue, bachata, and chachachaWoodlawn Park
August 2
6:30pm
ConcertKing Louie & Renato Caranto - Amazing sounds and a soulful saxophonistColumbia Park
August 2
7:30pm
MovieBring Them Home (2024) NRKʰunamokwst Park
August 7
7:30pm
MovieInside Out 2 (2024) PGWilshire Park
August 8
6:30pm
ConcertBarrio Mestizo - Classic and contemporary salsa, cumbia, cha cha cha, merengue, and morePier Park-Playground Meadow
August 9
6:00pm
FestivalWashington Park Summer Festival

Tempos Contemporary Circus - Stretching the limits of reality with acrobatics, experimental theater and quirky humor

Washington Park-Rose Garden Amphitheater

August 10
6:00pm
FestivalWashington Park Summer Festival

Portland Cello Project: Radiohead - Unique explorations of Radiohead's most iconic songs, from truly epic to breathtakingly intimate
Washington Park-Rose Garden Amphitheater
August 14
7:30pm
MovieBarbie (2023) PG-13 - English w/Spanish subtitlesIrving Park
August 15
6:30pm
ConcertAche Son- Traditional and vibrant Cuban musicGlenhaven Park
August 15
7:30pm
MovieMoana 2 (2024) PG - English w/Spanish subtitlesMt. Scott Park
August 16
6:30pm
ConcertMo Phillips and the Spaghetti Pants Dance Band - Hilariously good time of dancing like crazyGrant Park
August 16
7:30pm
MovieThe Goonies (1985) PGSewallcrest Park
August 17
5:00pm
Special EventInto the Woods - A beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and James LapineLuuwit View Park
August 21
6:30pm
ConcertArietta Ward - Rip City Soul Funk DivaUnthank Park
August 21
7:30pm
MovieThe Wild Robot (2024) PG - English w/Spanish subtitlesParklane Park
August 22
6:30pm
ConcertRed Yarn - Roots rock music, puppetry, and a high-energy, interactive performances for all agesPendleton Park
August 23
6:30pm
ConcertThe Kidz Outside Festival
Fourth annual family-friendly hip-hop event with interactive activities and vendors
George Park
August 23
7:30pm
MovieRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981) PGLuuwit View Park
August 24
6:30pm
ConcertToo Loose - Zydeco, Cajun, southern-style music that is guaranteed to make you dance!Sellwood Park
August 28
6:30pm
ConcertRogue Moon - Acoustic, bluegrass, and folk music from the Great NorthwestHoyt Arboretum-Stevens Pavilion
August 29
6:30pm
ConcertLaRhonda Steele & Friends - Irresistible soul music with the First Lady of Portland BluesPeninsula Park
August 29
7:30pm
MovieA Goofy Movie (1995) PGHolly Farm Park
August 30
7:30pm
MovieBeetlejuice  (1988) PGWoodstock Park

Opportunities for Tablers

For information about tabling at Summer Free For All events, please visit the Opportunities for Tabling and Contributions page.

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