Washington Park Summer Festival
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- International Rose Garden Amphitheater, Washington Park
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
The last Washington Park Summer Festival was August 8 to 9, 2026, in Portland, OR. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Washington Park Summer Festival is a two-day event at the International Rose Garden Amphitheater in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon. It is part of the Summer Free for All events run by Portland Parks & Recreation and funded by the voter-approved 2025 Parks Levy. The 2026 festival took place on 8 and 9 August, with Albina Music Trust presenting Time Sound Big Band on Saturday and Ural Thomas and the Pain on Sunday.
How it works
In 2026 events began at 6 pm on both days. Attendees were directed to take TriMet to the Washington Park stop and ride the free Explore Washington Park shuttle to the concert and back, instead of using the packed parking. The last shuttle left the International Rose Test Garden at 8:30 pm on Saturday 8 August and the Rose Garden at 8:30 pm on Sunday 9 August, and all shuttles and stops are ADA accessible.
Who it suits
The 2026 lineup centered on a jazz big band and original soul music. The festival sits within a 2026 program of nearly 50 free outdoor events for all ages, and the shuttle and its stops are ADA accessible.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Washington Park Summer Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport PDX.
How do I get to Washington Park Summer Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Washington Park Summer 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.
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🅿 Parking
Cost $1.60/hour; all-day rate $4.00 (Oct-Mar) or $6.40 (Apr-Sept) per Washington Park's own official parking page. Free parking exists only at gravel trailheads along Kingston Drive and in parts of Hoyt Arboretum, not near the Rose Garden Amphitheater itself. Paid parking is enforced every day of the year including holidays; no event-specific overflow or rideshare-only zone was found for this specific festival (a free two-day city-parks-department event, not a large ticketed festival with its own parking program), using the park's standard year-round parking system.
🚙 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.
Venue
International Rose Garden Amphitheater, Washington Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Washington Park Summer Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 4
729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates809 SW King Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesDowntown Portland, OR (SW area, near MAX Light Rail)
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesDowntown Portland, OR
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 ratesAirbnb & private camping
Downtown Portland and the Goose Hollow/Northwest Portland neighborhoods nearest Washington Park have active Airbnb inventory.
Search AirbnbNo Hipcamp inventory sits within Washington Park or the surrounding dense Portland West Hills residential area itself (urban park, not campable private land). Broader Oregon Hipcamp inventory exists further outside the metro (Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood foothills, coast) as a much lower-relevance alternative for attendees who'd rather combine the trip with a separate camping outing than stay in-city.
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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.
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Quick answers
When is Washington Park Summer Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was August 8 to 9, 2026. The next one is expected in August.
How much are Washington Park Summer Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Washington Park Summer Festival held?
International Rose Garden Amphitheater, Washington Park, Portland, OR.