El Grito Portland
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Moda Center (1 N Center Court St)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 31, 2026
El Grito Portland's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 15 to 16 September 2026 in Portland, OR. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
El Grito Portland is a free, two-day celebration of Latino culture held each September at the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon. The festival centers live mariachi and regional-Mexican music, Folklorico dancers in vivid traditional dress and the official 'Grito' independence ceremony, alongside a culinary journey through Latin America and the Poderosas Pavilion showcasing Latina-owned businesses. Admission is free and the event doubles as a community hub, offering health resources and family programming
Last time around (2025)
El Grito Portland was celebrated on September 15, 2025 at the Rose Quarter, with organizers adding some online components amid community concerns about federal immigration enforcement. Coverage framed the 2025 edition as a display of solidarity and cultural pride carried out in a 'spirit of joyful resistance.'
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find El Grito Portland on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to El Grito Portland?
By car
Most people drive to El Grito Portland. 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
The MAX Red Line runs directly from Portland International Airport (PDX) toward downtown and stops at the Rose Quarter Transit Center directly across from the Moda Center and its Esplanade, where the festival is held. It's one of the easiest airport-to-venue rail links in the US: no transfer needed, and the Blue and Green lines also serve the same Rose Quarter stop for anyone coming from elsewhere in the metro
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Standard curbside pickup at PDX; app-quoted fares to the Rose Quarter, which sits just east of the Willamette River off I-5. Simple alternative to MAX, especially with luggage or a group, though the Red Line is usually faster and cheaper for a solo traveler
Book / info →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
On site parking available. Prepay via Rose Quarter garages (day/event rates); prepay optional via third-party apps like SpotHero/JustPark. The Rose Quarter has four large garages around the Moda Center Garden Garage (attached to the arena), Annex, East Broadway and West Broadway plus EV charging. Rates run roughly $10-35 by demand; prepay is optional through the Rose Quarter's own directions page or third-party parking apps. Because El Grito is a free festival and the Rose Quarter is a rail hub, the MAX Red Line is often easier than driving. From I-5, take the Rose Quarter exit and follow signage to the garages
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
Low priority for the festival itself it's a free Rose Quarter event with a direct airport rail link, downtown-adjacent walkable hotels and Rose Quarter garages. A rental is relevant mainly for attendees pairing the weekend with wider Oregon travel (Columbia Gorge, coast, wine country)
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
Moda Center (1 N Center Court St)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near El Grito Portland?
Budget stays 1
Near the Convention Center/Lloyd District, roughly 1 mi from the Rose Quarter a short walk or MAX hop. Simple budget base in the same walkable district
≈ $100-150 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
1021 NE Grand Ave, ~0.4 mi / ~8-10 min walk to the Esplanade, directly by the Convention Center MAX stop. Boutique, well-reviewed, with a rooftop restaurant
≈ $170-240 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →900 E Burnside St, ~0.8 mi / ~15 min walk (or one MAX/bus hop) from the Rose Quarter, in the lively lower Burnside/east-side scene
≈ $150-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
375 NE Holladay St, ~0.4 mi / ~8-10 min walk from the Moda Center Esplanade, on the MAX line at the Convention Center stop. The area's largest full-service hotel
≈ $220-320 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Portland's inner east side Lloyd District, Kerns, Buckman and the close-in NE/SE neighborhoods has strong short-stay inventory within walking distance or a short MAX/bus ride of the Rose Quarter, often better value for a group than the Convention Center hotels. Mid-September is a pleasant, moderately busy time in Portland; book a walkable east-side unit early. Link points to the Portland Airbnb search
Search Airbnb →No camping at this urban Rose Quarter event. Hipcamp inventory near Portland is out toward the Columbia Gorge, Mount Hood and the countryside/coast (~30-90 min drive): forest sites, farm stays and glamping for attendees pairing the weekend with an Oregon outdoors trip, not a walkable lodging substitute. Link points to the Oregon statewide directory
Search Hipcamp →Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Official site elgritoportland.com checked; no accessibility, ADA or disabled access information published, and the site has no FAQ or visitor information page. Ask the organiser via the site
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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