Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
- Dates
- 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Cathedral Park
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 23, 2026
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival comes to Cathedral Park, Portland, OR, 2027. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is a free, all-ages festival held each July under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland's Cathedral Park, presented by the Jazz Society of Oregon. Billed as the longest-running free jazz festival west of the Mississippi, it showcases regional jazz, blues, R&B, and soul
What people love
Attendees enjoy a relaxed day on the grass under the bridge, a consistently strong local lineup, and the free, community-centered atmosphere
Last time around (2026)
The most recent held edition was the 46th annual festival in July 2026, again held under the St. Johns Bridge with a strong local lineup, made even nicer by a new stage and lighting setup
Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Cathedral Park Jazz Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
2027 lineup not yet announced. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport PDX.
How do I get to Cathedral Park Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is PDX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Free (unmetered residential street parking), but scarce. The festival's own event page explicitly tells attendees to 'Get there early to get a good parking spot. . or better yet, take public transit to the park!' the organizers themselves steer attendees away from driving. No paid lot, rideshare-only zone, or prepay platform (ParkMobile/SpotHero/etc.) was found for this venue
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PDX
Not the recommended option for this festival it's a free, walkable neighborhood park event with scarce street parking and the organizers themselves recommend transit/rideshare over driving. Car hire is only worth flagging for attendees combining the festival with a wider Oregon road trip
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Cathedral Park Jazz Festival?
Hotels nearby 4
7654 N Crawford St, Portland, OR 97203
Link coming soonNorth Portland, OR (near Delta Park/I-5)
Link coming soon4319 NW Yeon Ave, Portland, OR
Link coming soon1215 N Hayden Meadows Dr, Portland, OR
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Hipcamp lists private-land camping/glamping options in the wider Portland/Willamette Valley area, though none within the city itself near St Johns a car-hire-adjacent option for attendees willing to drive in, not a walkable one
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