Main Street

Music on Main: Aaron Nigel Smith

Jah Bless Africa Live in Portland

Led by a Grammy nominated artist and producer, The Aaron Nigel Smith band brings a lively positive vibe to international audiences. Get ready to move to the rhythm and sing along to the sounds of roots rock reggae featuring dynamic drums, grooving bass, skankin’ guitar, bubblin’ keys and blazing horns! All ages will enjoy the  timeless messages of hope, unity, and social justice in the music that they share in community with audiences at festivals, performing arts centers, and community events. Bring the whole family to rock in a reggae style.

ABOUT MUSIC ON MAIN

On Wednesday evenings in July and August, Portland’5 takes advantage of the summer weather in Portland to present the Music on Main concert series. The free outdoor concerts are held on Main Street next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall—between Southwest Broadway and Park Avenue in downtown Portland—and feature popular local musicians playing a diverse collection of music.

Music on Main is open to the public and the concerts run from 5pm to 7pm. All ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first come, first-served basis—tickets are not required.

FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE

Food and drinks (including alcohol for those 21+ w/ ID) provided by the ArtBar are available to purchase. Tables are reserved for food and beverage patrons. Table service begins at 4pm.

Music on Main Food Menu

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Music on Main is made possible through the generous support of:

: Upcoming Events

Keller
The Book of Mormon title text art with doorbell replacing second "o" in "Mormon"

Broadway in Portland presents The Book of Mormon at the Portland'5 Keller Auditorium May 27–June...

Showing: 05/27 - 06/01
Brunish
Hand drawn art of characters in the play Patience with text reading Patience or Bunthorne's Bride

Light Opera of Portland presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Patience at the Portland'5 Brunish...

Showing: 05/30 - 06/15
Arlene
illustration of foxes, birds and instruments atop a light green background

Oregon Symphony presents their Music for Families concert Peter & the Wolf at Arlene Schnitzer Concert...

Showing: 06/01
Keller
The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour - June 4, 2025 - Keller Auditorium

Children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles bring their Bouncing Balls Tour! to the Portland'5 Keller...

Showing: 06/04
Newmark
Photo of a male dancer in mid-air above an empty stage

Oregon Ballet Theatre presents The OBT Collection at the Portland'5 Newmark Theatre, June 5-8,...

Showing: 06/05 - 06/08
Keller
LIne of Irish dancers fading into the distance with Riverdance 30 logo above them.

Portland'5 presents Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at the Keller Auditorium, June 6-8, 2025.

Showing: 06/06 - 06/08