Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Mar 4 to 13, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Newmark Theatre, Revolution Hall, The Old Church Concert Hall, Alberta Rose Theatre
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 14, 2026
Biamp Portland Jazz Festival returns to Portland, OR, Mar 4 to 13, 2027, with Emmylou Harris, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jazzmeia Horn, plus 23 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is a ten-day citywide celebration presented by the nonprofit PDX Jazz, running March 4 to 13, 2027. More than 25 ticketed performances are spread across Portland venues, mixing jazz with Americana, Latin roots music, blues and soul. Emmylou Harris plays the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on March 5 and Lila Downs the Roseland Theater on March 6, with Stanley Clarke and Hiromi, Larry Carlton, Daniel Lanois and Bobby Torres, the 2027 Portland Jazz Master, also announced. Free community performances are planned at hotels, neighborhood venues and all-ages events.
How it works
There is no single festival site. Each ticketed concert has its own venue and ticket, at places including the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Roseland Theater, Revolution Hall, Aladdin Theater, Alberta Rose Theatre, The Reser and Star Theater. Public sales opened on October 16, after a member presale with discounts, and the full schedule and venue details are on the festival's lineup page. Free community performances will be announced in the coming months.
Who it suits
This suits jazz fans and anyone curious about the genre's neighbors, since the bill reaches into country, folk, Latin, blues and soul. Visitors can pick single concerts across several theaters rather than commit to a full pass. The free community program and all-ages events let families and casual listeners take part, and the organizer also runs free educational outreach for students in the Portland area.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Biamp Portland Jazz Festival?
There is no single festival site, so getting there really means getting between theaters: every concert has its own venue and its own ticket. Portland is easy to move around without a car. TriMet buses, MAX light rail and the Portland Streetcar are the main ways to move between venues, with taxis and the Biketown bike share as extras. Check the venue on each ticket before you head out, then see the options below.
Nearest airport PDX.
By car
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
The Red Line runs directly from PDX into downtown Portland, where the festival's core venues (Newmark Theatre, Revolution Hall, The Old Church, Alberta Rose Theatre) sit within a few MAX/bus stops of each other or downtown proper, this citywide multi-venue jazz festival has no single last-mile leg, downtown MAX drop puts a rider within walking/short-transfer distance of most venues.
Book / infoTaxi & 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.
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🅿 Parking
Cost Varies by venue, no single lot for this multi-venue citywide festival. PDX Jazz runs across multiple independent venues (Newmark Theatre, Revolution Hall, The Old Church, Alberta Rose Theatre, others), each with its own parking situation, not a single festival lot. Newmark Theatre has no on-site parking. Portland's SmartPark garages (city-run, short walk) are the standard downtown option. Revolution Hall has a small guest lot off SE 14th Ave, $12/spot, available after 6pm, plus ADA-placard-only free spots; street parking near Revolution Hall is residential-permit-heavy. Attendees should check each specific venue's page for the show they're attending rather than relying on one parking answer for the festival.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PDX
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Portland. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venues
This festival runs across several venues. Map centers on the town; each venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
A downtown base is the easy choice for festival week: shopping, restaurants and Pioneer Courthouse Square are close, and several downtown hotels sit steps from MAX light rail and from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Old Town, Portland's original downtown, is full of bars and restaurants, and the east side near the Oregon Convention Center sits just across the river from downtown. Hotels around town have offered festival guests a special rate, so the options below are worth comparing.
Where can I stay near Biamp Portland Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 1
Typically $120-220 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 3
Airbnb & private camping
The 2027 edition runs March 4-13, outside Portland's peak summer tourist season. General downtown Portland Airbnb availability is typically good in March.
Search AirbnbMulti-venue indoor citywide jazz festival with no camping component. Hipcamp is not a relevant alternative here beyond a generic regional-camping note.
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What to bring
Ten days of concerts in Portland theaters and clubs in early March, so most of your time is indoors and the walking is between venues.
Full rule
Check every ticket for the right performance, date, time and seat when it arrives. If something is wrong, contact the ticketing company that issued it or the PDX Jazz office.
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 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival 2027?
Mar 4 to 13, 2027
Who is playing Biamp Portland Jazz Festival 2027?
26 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.