Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Apr 21 to 25, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Mt. Hood Community College
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival returns to Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR, Apr 21 to 25, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival is a five-day jazz festival held each spring, primarily on the Mt. Hood Community College campus in Gresham, Oregon, just outside Portland, with additional concerts and events in East County and Portland. It combines professional performances by world-renowned artists with a large competitive festival for high school and middle school jazz ensembles, plus masterclasses. The 2027 festival is set for 21 to 25 April 2027.
How it works
For on-campus performances, doors open no earlier than 20 minutes before the show. Food trucks are on campus on Saturday and the college dining spaces are open, but no food or beverages are allowed in performance spaces. Guests can reach the Gresham campus by TriMet and there is ample onsite parking, with unmarked spots in lots C, D, E, F and G. All sales are nonrefundable, and every person who enters is subject to a security search.
Who it suits
The festival brings together nationally recognized performers, rising student musicians, educators and jazz fans, whether lifelong enthusiasts or newcomers to the music. Support animals are allowed, and guests who need disability accommodations are asked to email the festival at least two weeks before the event.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport PDX.
How do I get to Mt. Hood Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Mt. Hood 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
TriMet is a named sponsor of the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival and the festival's own plan-your-visit guidance explicitly encourages riding TriMet. From PDX, take the Red Line to Gateway Transit Center, then transfer to Line 20 or Line 25, both serve the MHCC Gresham campus directly, with the nearest stop at SE Stark & SW 257th. Line 25 also has a dedicated stop opened at the campus itself. Venue-specific transfer/last-mile added here.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Direct ride from PDX to the campus, avoiding the transit transfer; standard app-quoted PDX pickup.
Book / infoTaxis 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. Ample onsite parking in unmarked spots across campus lots C, D, E, F, and G, first-come first-served; a limited number of ADA spaces are available. Enter via Entrances D or E on Kane Road/257th Avenue for Friday/Saturday concerts. No published parking fee found.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PDX
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Mt. Hood Community College
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Mt. Hood Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 6
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates24124 Southeast Stark Street, Gresham, OR 97030
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates23705 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Troutdale, 97060, Gresham, OR
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates544 Southeast Lechner Street, Washougal, 98671, Gresham, OR
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
1060 Northeast Cleveland Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3800 West Powell Loop, Gresham, OR 97080
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates405 Northeast 4th Avenue, Camas, 98607, Gresham, OR
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
12712 Southeast 2nd Circle, Vancouver, 98684, Gresham, OR
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
7025 Northeast Alderwood Road, Portland, OR 97218
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Portland metro (including Gresham) has a well-established Airbnb market with steady whole-home and private-room inventory.
Search AirbnbNo camping is associated with this event (community-college campus, Portland-metro venue), but the greater Mt. Hood/Columbia Gorge area east of Gresham is a real Hipcamp market for private-land camping and glamping, offered here only as a scenic-alternative note for attendees extending their trip toward the mountain, not a practical substitute for lodging near the actual venue.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Mt. Hood Jazz Festival 2027?
Apr 21 to 25, 2027
Where is Mt. Hood Jazz Festival held?
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR.