9th Annual Vanport Jazz Festival – General Admission

Friday, August 7 – Saturday, August 8, 2026

Friday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• General Admission Doors 4:00 PM 

Saturday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• General Admission Doors 10:30 AM 

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.

Tickets:

Friday Admission – $75

Saturday Admission – $100

Silver 2-Day Package – $157 (online purchase only)

• Includes 2-day general admission for Friday and Saturday
• Lawn chairs are not provided by the festival

Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. 

Getting There: 

Venue – The Vanport Jazz Festival is located at the University of Portland!

Parking – On-site parking is available for $20, cash only. Offsite neighborhood parking is available.

ADA – ADA parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rideshare – We encourage all festival attendees to consider using ride-share services. Drop-off and pick-up locations are available adjacent to the festival entrance.

FAQ's:

What does General Admission seating look like?

• General Admission seating is comprised of low-back lawn chairs and/or blankets.
• All lawn chairs brought with you should comply with the dimensions listed on the Vanport Jazz Festival FAQ's page. 
• No large beach umbrellas.
• Lawn chairs are not provided by the festival. 

Are minors allowed? 
This event is strictly 21 and over. Minors will not be allowed inside the festival, and tickets will not be refunded.

Is festival re-entry allowed? 
Guests can come and go throughout the day, as long as an unaltered festival wristband is worn. Guests leaving the parking lot in their car will be required to pay a new parking re-entry fee.

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.