12 Can’t-Miss Concerts in Portland this Month (September)

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September is here, and the City of Roses is gearing up for a spectacular musical month. From the enchanting sounds of Janelle Monáe to the legendary tunes of Arctic Monkeys, Portland’s concert scene is heating up. Get ready to dance, sing, and groove your way through a month filled with electrifying performances that will leave you begging for an encore. Whether you’re into indie rock, EDM, or soulful melodies, there’s something for every music lover in the vibrant lineup of concerts in Portland this September.

September Concerts in Portland

Janelle Monáe

Get ready to groove and move as Janelle Monáe brings her electrifying talent to RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater on Saturday, September 2nd. With her genre-blending beats and undeniable stage presence, this is one show that’s bound to have you dancing in style. Get your tickets, and let’s make September 2nd a night to remember with Janelle Monáe

Sat. Sept. 2 | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

KAYTRAMINÉ with Lou Phelps & Madison LST

Get ready for an epic collision of beats and vibes as Animé and Kaytranada join forces in their electrifying collab, aptly named KAYTRAMINÉ! They’re hitting McMenamins Edgefield on Saturday, September 9th, and you won’t want to miss this sonic spectacle. Grab your tickets now and get ready to groove your way into a seriously unforgettable night!

Sat. Sept 19 | McMenamins Edgefield

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Sansara Festival

Get ready to unleash your inner party animal at Sansara Festival, hitting The Northwarehouse on Saturday, September 9th! We’ve got a lineup that’s hotter than a jalapeño in a sauna, featuring heavy-hitting EDM legends like The Floozies, Chris Lorenzo, and a slew of other bass-thumping maestros. It’s a guaranteed eargasmic experience you won’t find anywhere else! Mark your calendars because this is one epic soirée you don’t want to ghost

Sat. Sept 9 | The North Warehouse

ATLIENS

Prepare for a close encounter of the bass kind as the Atliens invade Roseland Theater on Friday, September 15th. These extraterrestrial beats are ready to abduct your senses and take your night to a whole new stratosphere. Beam yourself up and get ready to party with the otherworldly Atliens – it’s going to be an intergalactic dance frenzy you won’t want to miss!

Fri. Sept. 15 | Roseland Theater

King Krule

King Krule is taking over the Roseland Theater on Monday, September 18th, and guess what? It’s officially a royal affair because it’s sold out, folks! If you managed to snag a ticket, you’re in for a night of sonic sovereignty. For those who didn’t, don’t fret – you can still bow down to his tunes from afar. Long live King Krule!

Mon. Sept. 18 | Roseland Theater | Sold Out

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Cascade Equinox Festival

Get ready to shake the mountains and stomp the desert because the Cascade Equinox Festival is hitting Bend, OR from September 22nd to 24th! It’s three days of non-stop fun, music, and good vibes that’ll have you groovin’ like a Sasquatch on a dance floor. Grab your camping gear, your wildest friends, and let’s turn Bend into a party vortex you won’t forget!

Sept. 22 – 24 | Deschutes County Fairgrounds

Jungle

Ladies and gentlemen, get your dancing shoes and safari hats ready because Jungle is swinging into McMenamins Edgefield on Thursday, September 14th! These musical explorers are about to take you on a wild ride through their electrifying beats and funky rhythms. It’s going to be a night so hot, even the rainforest would be jealous! Don’t miss out – let’s turn this Thursday into a Jungle adventure you won’t soon forget!

Thurs. Sept. 14 | McMenamins Edgefield

Booka Shade

Get ready to groove and move as the legendary German duo, Booka Shade, graces The Get Down on Thursday, September 14th. Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier have been laying down electronic beats longer than you’ve been saying “I need more cowbell!” Join us for a night that’s sure to be so lit, that it might just set the dance floor on fire. Secure your spot and let’s make September 14th a night of epic beats and good times!

Thurs. Sept. 14 | The Get Down

Osees

Get ready to have your eardrums thoroughly rocked because Osees are crashing into the Crystal Ballroom on Friday, September 8th! These garage-rock gurus are known for melting faces and leaving audiences in a glorious state of musical chaos. So, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to join the sonic frenzy with Osees – it’s going to be a night of unruly riffs and musical mayhem you won’t want to miss!

Fri. Sept. 8 | Crystal Ballroom

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily : Love in Exile

Prepare to embark on a musical odyssey like no other as Love in Exile, the dynamic trio of Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily, takes over the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts on Friday, September 22nd. These musical mavericks are about to redefine the boundaries of sound, creating a sonic experience that’s truly mind-bending. Arooj Aftab sums it up perfectly: “self-exile, freedom, identity, love, and music.” Don’t miss your chance to be part of this sonic quest – get your tickets now and let’s get lost in the music!

Fri. Sept. 22 | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

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Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are coming to rock your socks off at the Moda Center on Sunday, September 24th! These British indie legends are about to turn your night into a frenzy of guitar riffs and slick tunes. So, put on your dancing shoes and prepare for an Arctic blast of pure musical awesomeness. It’s a gig you’ll be talking about until monkeys fly

Sun. Sept. 24 | Moda Center

Local Natives

Local Natives are hitting the stage at the Grand Lodge on Wednesday, September 27th, and you won’t want to miss their indie rock magic! These Californian maestros of melody have been stealing hearts with their infectious tunes and mesmerizing harmonies. So, gather your tribe, and let’s make Wednesday unforgettable with Local Natives – it’s going to be a night of indie bliss you’ll be talking about for ages

Wed. Sept. 27 | Grand Lodge

Thundercat

Thundercat is unleashing his groovy, bass-heavy vibes at McMenamins Edgefield on Thursday, September 28th! This Grammy-winning funk sensation, known for his mind-bending bass skills and cosmic tunes, is here to whisk you away on a musical voyage that’s funkier than a disco-dancing astronaut. Grab your tickets and prepare to have your mind blown by Thundercat – it’s going to be a night of sonic wizardry you’ll be telling your grandkids about!

Thurs. Sept 28 | McMenamins Edgefield

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