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    Keller Auditorium - Balcony left. - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
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    Keller Auditorium - 5/11/2024 - Puccini in Concert by PDX Opera was incredible! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
    Keller Auditorium - 4/14/2024 - Beetlejuice the Musical from Broadway PDX, such a great performance! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
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    Keller Auditorium - 2/21/2025 - Oregon Ballet Theater performed Giselle. It was outstanding! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
    Keller Auditorium - 11/3/2023 - Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro at the Keller Auditorium - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
    Keller Auditorium - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
    Keller Auditorium - 2/21/2025 - Oregon Ballet Theater performed Giselle. It was outstanding! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
    Keller Auditorium - 10/11/2025 - OBT - Dracula was incredible! So happy they brought it back again! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon
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    Keller Auditorium - 2/21/2025 - Oregon Ballet Theater performed Giselle. It was outstanding! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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    Dianna M.

    Beautiful auditorium! Accommodating and personable, employees, and ushers. Comfortable seating. We were here to see Les Miserables and don't believe that there is a bad seat in the house! We did not purchase any food, but the coffee was good.

    Elizabeth A.

    I've been to see the nutcracker and the phantom of the opera. Wow I cried during both performances they were Both were fantastic. The Keller auditorium is such a nice place to host these performances. The staff are helpful and very attentive to the audience. Overall I would love to attend many many more events at the Keller.

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    Hee Y.

    We attended George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (performed by the Oregon Ballet Theatre) 7:30 on a Friday. We arrived in the vicinity 6:35pm and found street parking near SW 3rd Ave near Terry Schrunk Plaza. We only had to pay ~$2 until parking was free after 7pm. We saw after the show that Keller has a parking garage but all the cars were backed up trying to exit. On the Oregon Ballet Theatre website, they say that 1 hr prior to curtain, an OBT historian explains the performance. It's called pre-show or performance perspectives. I highly recommend getting there early to hear it! It made us be more invested in the show and informed. We learned what was underneath the rat costume and that the bed was operates by a person underneath. You just walk into the theater and sit anywhere for the pre-show. We were seated 2nd Balcony Box A, row A (at the front). It's nice because you're in a private section with 9 other people. There's a clear view of the stage as well as the orchestra pit. I did have to lean forward and sit up to see past the railing because I'm on the short side. There are bathrooms on each floor.

    Interior from box level (facing away from stage)
    Andrew C.

    Hate to ape everyone else on this post, but they're all right on the money: The lobby is frighteningly small There's really not a bad seat in the house Sound can be atrocious Drinks are high- priced (but that's expected) Lots of parking options around That said, I've seen a lot of artists in a pretty nice venue that's not too big or too small. All in all Im a fan of the Keller, both for its size and for contributions to the Portland cultural scene.

    Don't throw away your shot to see Hamilton!
    Ron R.

    Finally had the opportunity to check out Keller Auditorium and I gotta say that I was quite impressed with the venue. Except for a few things in which I agree upon with, with other reviewers. First impression, drove past it, and was easy to find being between Clay and Market St. You can't miss it. My friend gave me the perfect parking location, adjacent to it, and it only cost $6. It was next to the park, at the university, and had plenty of spaces. And with a parking attendant for a bit of security. I was actually surprised the lot wasn't fully packed. Main entrance through security was fine. But man, walking into the lobby... I don't know, that lobby area was just too small. The first thing that came to mind was, umm wow fire hazard! Everyone was crammed like sardines just getting to the bar, concessions, and merchandise stand. I feel if they allow folks to take their seats earlier than just 10 minutes before show starts, it would help ease the size with the crowd coming in. Service from the entrance security and venue staff was excellent. From the lady that helped us find our seats, to the coat-check lady (which is free btw), to concessions services. No issues, all helpful. Although it did cost me $32 for two beers and a water. At least you can eat and drink at your seat, as if you were at the movie theaters. There were stairs to get up to the men's restroom, which also made me wonder about folks with a wheelchair. But for the most part, the restroom did seem clean. Inside views, pretty magnificent! Larger than imagined. Maybe even too big of a venue. I've only seen broadway shows in NY and SF, so comparing this auditorium was more "modern impressive" to say the least. As for the seat view, we had seats to watch Hamilton in Section Orchestra F, off to the right of the stage. My preference is always the aisle, so I gotta say that first seat is golden! I saw nearly everything except the brief moments when performers spoke on the upper right side. I felt sorta bad for the three kids behind me, because I think they probably were struggling to see what's happening. Not very kid friendly imo. And being 5' 5", I felt the seat were comfortable enough. As for the sound, it was perfect. It wasn't overly loud. I heard everything just fine. In closing, I'd simply say, I cannot wait to watch another show here.

    Selena N.

    I went here to see Shucked last weekend. Balcony 2 seats , which were fine with me. What wasn't ok was the price of food and drinks. Yikes! The place was clean and the bathrooms nice despite the long lines. It's been awhile since I'd been here so it was nice to see a musical for a change.

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    Jennifer L.

    I've been to a few shows here in 2024 and I love it. Mostly. The Pros: There really isn't a bad seat in the house. There's a parking garage on the corner. Ticketing fees are reasonable. The Cons: The lobby is way too small for the amount of people the theater holds. Add in merch booths and you can hardly move around. There are not enough bathrooms so intermission lines are crazy long. Lines to get food and/or drinks are very long and it's pretty pricy.

    Carlene P.

    Very nice mid-sized theater. Very well organized with a good safety screening process in place. Convenient parking garage diagonally across Clay St. Comfortable seats, but too close together, as most performing arts theater seating tends to be. Ushers were very friendly and helpful. Nice meals offered before performances, full bar and some snacks for sale. Food not permitted in theater, but ample space to sit and eat in lobby. Beverages are permitted in theater.

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    Gwen Z.

    What a great experience! We saw Hamilton and it did not disappoint!! Phenomenal production. My only negative point is the massive lines for the restroom.

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    Jamie L.

    Getting in was really easy. They have the new detectors that don't require you to empty your pockets. Once inside, the bathrooms are on opposite ends of each other. The women's side has a huge rest area before the bathroom if you want to relax next to the bathroom.....lol during intermission, there was a huge line but it seemed to move quickly. The seats were okay. I had trouble getting comfortable. Pretty decent venue. I would see another show here if the price was right

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    Ask the Community - Keller Auditorium

    I bought tickets for Phantom of the Opera, I thought I had bought 1st balcony tickets but I accidentally bought tickets for the 2nd balcony, this is my first time seeing Phantom, will sitting in the 2nd row of the 2nd balcony ruin the experience?

    Ruin? No. Will you be able to see all the finer details? No. But honestly the 1st balcony would not have been much better. Keller has a nice layout that means you can enjoy a performance from most any seat. You're going to have a great time.… Read more

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    Crystal Ballroom - 9/13/2023 - Richard Cheese, Lounge Against the Machine

    Crystal Ballroom

    3.0(408 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown
    $$

    I am writing this review not regarding to the performers, but rather to the absurd policies and…read more unwilling to accommodate concert goers who do not have a personal vehicle to store items. I traveled from Seattle to Portland by train and bus on a day trip, in order to attend the Cultura event on May 10, 2026. I bought a to-go vermicelli entree at Van Nien Temple ( https://vannienvegan.com/ ) earlier in the day. It was a Sunday and Van Nien Cafe closes down at 4pm (hours 10 - 4pm) so I planned to save the entree for my late dinner after the concert, because I did not feel hungry before going to the event. The security rejected me, telling me that 'outside food could not be brought in, you can either discard it or finish it outside' (it was not listed on your policy, and I am not the type of person that would bring outside entree to eat in a music venue). Not wanting to waste the food, I was forced to eat the entree on the street while I was not hungry. I personally feel it is quite insulting, and the venue and their security staff could have done a better job to accommodate event goers who don't have a vehicle to store the food.

    I've given Crystal Ballroom multiple chances, and every time I leave wondering why I keep coming…read moreback. (I've only come back for my favorite bands) The layout of the main performance area is honestly baffling. The floor is completely flat and the stage is barely elevated, so unless you're tall or fighting your way to the very front, you're not actually seeing the show--you're just listening to it in a crowded room. At my first concert here, I genuinely couldn't even locate the stage from where I was standing. Then there's the temperature. At a recent show, the AC was kicked on a few songs in and was blasting so aggressively it felt like standing in front of an open freezer door--or just fully being outside in the 40° weather. People's hair was literally blowing around, and a good chunk of the crowd had to put their jackets back on... indoors. Not exactly the vibe. And the bar situation? Rough. Only serving their own beer might make sense at a brewery, but this is a music venue. Having any alternative--Rainier, PBR, literally anything--would be an improvement. Instead, you're stuck with their terrible, terrible beer (for context--I am a professional beer brewer of +10 years). I want to like this place because the building itself is iconic, but between the terrible sightlines, the chaotic climate control, and the lack of drink options, it's hard to justify coming back I'd recommend opting for another venue in town to see your favorite bands.

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    Aladdin Theater - The stage

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    3.6(175 reviews)
    1.4 miBrooklyn, Southeast Portland
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    My daughter has been getting into the Cure lately and so we went to see a Cure cover band called…read moreThe Lovecats. The opening band was a Depeche Mode cover band called Hiding from Love (lots of "love" in the air tonight). My daughter has been on restriction, but we took a break from it as tribute bands are my guilty pleasure. I used it as an excuse to dive deeper into both bands beforehand. I know most of the hits although not always by name. My daughter and Sarah went up front to dance at the show and we had fun. Something interesting i found out was that Personal Jesus by Depeche is not even in their top 2 songs on Spotify currently. The other two songs are hits that i've heard, and i understand Depeche Mode is not a one hit wonder, but i was shocked to find out their song Enjoy the Silence has twice as many plays as Personal Jesus. Personal Jesus in my experience has always been the stand out hit, even at the show the crowd loved that one the most. Also Personal Jesus was released first as b-side in 1989, and was later released on a studio album the following year. The other big hits on the studio album (Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth, and World in my Eyes) although very 80's sounding, were released in 1990, which i had forgotten. Weird, i think of them as 80's songs. Not only that, but Depeche Mode, I learned very recently, has multiple other great songs that sound like they are from the 80's but were released years or decades after the 80's ended. Last note: They have an album (at least on streaming and it's listed as a "single" even though the collection is 3 hours long) of remixes called Violator: The 12 Inch Singles, and although i generally dislike remixes there are quite a few good ones on there. Many of them could fit well in a movie score.

    My boyfriend and I came here to see Margaret Cho for a Saturday night late show. Tickets were super…read moreeasy to buy online. Tbh, that's always a bonus so I can pick my seats that I want. I'm an aisle girl. I will say parking around here is kind of hit or miss. But you can find parking like we, about a few blocks away from the theater We had seat tickets up in the balcony and because it's a smaller theater it was pretty decent seats in my opinion. The actual seats themselves are old and uncomfortable. Just wanted to note that if you have problems like me. We ordered some drinks from downstairs and prices were typical theater prices. They do have a full bar and cider and beer draft. Also have bathrooms upstairs. Overall, I'll probably be back to see another show

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    Laurelthirst Public House - Garlic Soy Chicken rice bowl with kale, sweet potato and more. Delicious! Hard to choose - large new menu.

    Laurelthirst Public House

    4.1(142 reviews)
    2.3 miKerns, Northeast Portland
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    A classic neighborhood pub that also has live music regularly, often more than one act in a day…read more That combo makes it a very unusual and special place -- most music venues don't have "neighborhood bar" vibes, and most neighborhood bars don't have live music. There are some young people among the clientele, but the majority are in their 40s and up, including many way past 40. From that demographic, you might think this is a quiet, sedate kind of crowd. You would be wrong. You'll see plenty of outlandish attire, tattoos and behaviors from the oldsters here. It's a hippie place, many of the regulars seem like refugees from the '60s, even those too young to have been around then. The music often reinforces the '60s vibe -- lots of folk-rock somewhat reminiscent of the Dead. But excellent! I am not a Deadhead but do appreciate much of the music here. Many of the regular musicians know each other and sit in with one another. The thing that stops me from giving this place the fifth star is I'm afraid to actually enter -- it's a classic cozy, packed pub, the sort of place I loved before Covid but can't relax in now. (Yes, Covid is still with us, as are a host of other illnesses that you could catch in such an environment.) There are outdoor tables, and you can hear the music from outside, so that's an option. Even during bad weather there usually are a bunch of people hanging out outside. I haven't tried the food.

    Came out for live music that did not disappoint! I really enjoy a good divey aesthetic and…read moreLaurelthirst had plenty of it. The older gentleman at the door was welcoming and kind, and very apologetic that the door fee was cash only (tip - bring cash or you'll have to walk a couple blocks to the plaid pantry for atm access). The food we ordered was good (burgers and fries), the bartender seemed a little annoyed or bothered in general, maybe he was having an off night, so he wasn't the friendliest person but he poured cold beer and put our orders in correctly so there's that. Come for the live music and divey aesthetic, and you'll leave feeling quite satisfied! Oh, and parking was a little meh considering the area.

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