Music Events

Music Events

Portland Ovations presents a wide range of music encompassing multiple genres and performance styles including pop, soul, jazz, folk, gospel and more. Embark on a worldwide musical journey with Ovations, showcasing pop, jazz, folk, chamber as well as music that defies categorization. Featuring renowned artists and introducing newer voices, join us for unforgettable musical experiences.

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We Are Water: A Northeast Celebration

October 20, 2025 • 7 PM

Merrill Auditorium

Yo-Yo Ma, Jeremy Dutcher, Mali Obomsawin, and Chris Newell

DakhaBrakha

Co-Presented with State Theatre

November 18, 2025 • 7 PM

State Theatre

Soweto Gospel Choir

November 21, 2025 • 7 PM

Merrill Auditorium

"Peace"

Recycled Percussion

January 22, 2026 • 7 PM

Merrill Auditorium

Samuel James & Michael Kebede

February 5, 2026 • 7 PM

First Parish Church

"Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions

Sunny Jain's "Wild Wild East"

February 18, 2026 • 7 PM

State Theatre

Les Ballets Africains

March 3, 2026 • 7 PM

Merrill Auditorium

The cultural ambassadors to the Republic of Guinea, celebrating Africa’s rich tradition of music and dance

Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All-Stars

March 11, 2026 • 7 PM

Merrill Auditorium

Mali Obomsawin

Co-Presented with State Theatre

March 18, 2026 • 7 PM

State Theatre

"Sugarcane"