PDX Live

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Sign for the series, 2025

PDX Live is an annual outdoor concert series at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon, United States. True West organizes the event. Concerts can accommodate approximately 3,000 people.

Beabadoobee, Explosions in the Sky, Fleet Foxes, Japanese Breakfast, and Patti Smith were among performers in 2023. The 2024 line-up included Sleater-Kinney, Ethel Cain, and Toody Cole. Royel Otis and The Roots were part of the 2025 line-up. Musicians slated to perform in 2026 include Ani DiFranco, Modest Mouse, Vince Staples, and The Hold Steady.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fodor's Oregon. Fodor's. 2026-07-21. ISBN 978-1-64097-936-9.
  2. ↑ Sterling, Sean (2026-02-24). "Ani DiFranco, Modest Mouse and more: 15 concerts coming to downtown Portland this summer". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  3. ↑ "PDX Live returns to Pioneer Square for 5th year bringing new and returning artists". KOIN.com. 2026-02-23. Archived from the original on 2026-03-05. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  4. ↑ "From classical music to pop classics, here's a look at Oregon's remaining summer concert season". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-12-31. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  5. ↑ "beabadoobee takes the stage for a sold-out show in downtown Portland". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  6. ↑ "Explosions in the Sky revisits past songs, previews new album at Portland show". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  7. ↑ "Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner returns to her home state for a sold-out show". opb. Archived from the original on 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  8. ↑ "PDX Live- Beabadoobee". opb. Archived from the original on 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  9. ↑ "Fleet Foxes closes out PDX Live summer concert series". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-06-23. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  10. ↑ "Patti Smith brings poetry and music to Portland's 'Living Room'". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  11. ↑ Acker, Lizzy (2023-02-27). "The Mountain Goats, Japanese Breakfast, Patti Smith and more: Pioneer Courthouse Square concert series returns this summer". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  12. ↑ "Riot, laugh and cry: The evolution of Sleater-Kinney, which opens PDX Live series Aug. 7". Portland Tribune. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  13. ↑ "Ethel Cain performs sold-out show at Portland's Pioneer Square". opb. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  14. ↑ "Pacific Northwest riot grrrl band Sleater-Kinney kicks off PDX Live". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  15. ↑ "At this Portland music festival, many of the stars don't come from too far". opb. Archived from the original on 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  16. ↑ "The PDX Live Summer Concert Series kicks off August 6 with Royel Otis". KGW.
  17. ↑ "Outdoor concert series at Portland's Pioneer Square returns in August. See who's performing". KGW.
  18. ↑ Acker, Lizzy (2025-02-10). "The Roots, Ben Harper, Shakey Graves, Waxahatchee and more coming to Pioneer Courthouse Square this summer". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-04-25. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  19. ↑ "Pioneer Courthouse Square concert series to generate millions in economic activity". Portland Business Journal. 2026-08-03. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  20. ↑ "Shows of the Week: Ani DiFranco Kicks Off the Annual PDX Live Concert Series". Willamette Week. 2026-07-29. Archived from the original on 2026-07-30. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  21. ↑ Parker, Nolan (2026-02-24). "PDX Live Is Back at the Square This August!". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-03-08. Retrieved 2026-08-06.