Free events in Gresham, OR

Music Mondays returns to Gresham Arts Plaza Splash Pad with live performances, tasty food options, and kid-focused activities in a free, family friendly setting. The MHCC Jazz Combo starts things off, followed by headliner Eldon T. Jones. Food vendors will be on site, and a dedicated children’s activity area adds to the fun. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for comfortable seating, and enjoy an evening centered on community, entertainment, and togetherness.

This Monday happy hour series brings live music with PLS on Sixth and The Hotel Zags. For this event, Redray Frazier teams up with Matt Brown. No tickets are required to attend, and if the weather is rainy the performance will shift indoors.

Enjoy live music with no cover at the Hostel Cafe. Each week highlights a local performer alongside an open microphone segment. Expect original songs from singer songwriters and opportunities for performers to take the stage. Pair the sounds with brews crafted in Portland and dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Seating is available inside and outside.

Music on Main is open to the public and welcomes all ages for a performance by The Bundy Band. This longtime collective draws inspiration from New Orleans traditions and the Pacific Northwest, featuring musicians who have played together in different lineups for nearly three decades. The music can span New Orleans traditional jazz, second-line brass, funk, standards, and imaginative originals, with occasional covers from artists like Charles Wright, The Band, and Phish. Improvisation is central to the show, with organ passages that surge, flute features that push into adventurous territory, and clarinet tones shaped by effects for unexpected textures. Seating is first come, first served, and tickets are not required.

Part of the SUMMER/SETS rooftop music series, this free gathering unfolds atop The Society Hotel in Portland with golden hour skyline views and a relaxed setting for mingling. Handpicked DJs rotate weekly with genre-defying live sets that keep the vibe going as the sun sets over the city. The bar features craft cocktails, matcha and coffee, local beers, hard kombucha and seltzer, along with many non-alcoholic choices. The open-air rooftop offers unobstructed views. There is no cover and no RSVP is required. Capacity is limited, so early arrival is recommended.