8th Annual Vanport Jazz Festival – VIP Friday

Friday, August 1, 2025

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Vanport Jazz Festival is Oregon’s largest outdoor smooth jazz festival. The festival honors the historic city of Vanport and pays homage to the voices that formed Portland's jazz community. The festival has been described as having a reunion feel or a cultural revival. We invite you to come out and enjoy the sounds of nationally renowned musicians, local artisan food, merchandise vendors, and northwest wines and spirits.

VIP Friday: $100

• Includes reserved VIP seating for Friday night
• Meet & greet (at the discretion of each artist)
• One complimentary festival drink
• Complimentary food will be served in the clubhouse on Friday from 5-7 pm
  
  

Getting There: 

Parking – Will be $20 CASH ONLY at Lot A and Lot B. Cars leaving the parking lot must pay for parking again if they return. 

ADA – ADA parking is available in Lot A, but is limited based on code requirements and may be filled. ADA shuttle service from Lot B to the festival gates will be available.

Rideshare – We encourage all festival attendees to consider using ride-share services. The drop-off and pick-up location is near parking Lot A, view rideshare drop off on a map.

FAQ's:

How many seats are at each table?
8 seats per round table. 

I want to purchase VIP seats for Saturday too?
Limited quantity Gold Package tickets are available here. Otherwise, you must purchase two separate VIP tickets, one ticket for Friday and one ticket for Saturday. You may add both of these tickets to your cart, and purchase at one time. View all ticket options. 

When do I get details on the artist meet and greet?
Meet and greets are at the discretion of each artist. You will receive details from festival staff members on the day of the event. 

Purchased tickets but didn't receive a confirmation email?  
Email [email protected] to recover your tickets.

More questions? 

• Refer to the Vanport Jazz Festival FAQ's page
• Email [email protected] for ticketing questions

21+ | Tickets are non-refundable.