River Rhythms - Albany (not curator reviewed)

July-August, Thursday evenings
Location: 489 Water Avenue Northwest: Monteith Riverpark
Why Go There? Summer outdoor free concerts, variety of music genre. Beer garden, food available for purchase or bring picnic; popular (expect crowds).
More Information: River Rhythms

Summer Sounds - Albany

July, Monday evenings 7:00pm
Location: 489 Water Avenue Northwest (Monteith Riverpark)
Why Go There? Outdoor musical performances feature a variety of genres: jazz, swing, orchestras. Free (donations welcomed); vendor food available.
More Information: Albany Visitors + City of Albany + Facebook

Chintimini Chamber Music Festival - Corvallis

June weekend evenings (plus daytime children's concert)
Location: Various
Why Go There? 20+ year chamber music festival feature performers who grew up in the Willamette Valley, many of whom play professionally around the globe. In addition to formal concerts (church setting), an outdoor winery concert and children's concert at a library round out the festival; higher level donors, volunteers invited to special hors d'oeuvres/beverages afternoon music event.
More Information: Chintinimi

Corvallis Community Band Outdoor Concerts - Corvallis

June-August, Tuesday 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: 650 Northwest Monroe (Central Park Gazebo)
Why Go There? Community band provides weekly outdoor free concerts, scheduled guest musicians, vocalists.
More Information: Concert Calendar

Oregon State University (OSU) Theater Arts Department Productions - Corvallis

November - June
Location: 2901 Southwest Campus Way: Withycombe Hall
Why Go There? Student productions range from classics to contemporary, comedy, musicals, drama; low-cost; senior, student discounts.
More Information: University Theater

Concerts on the Plaza - McMinnville

June-August, Thursday evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: US Bank plaza downtown: 335 Northeast Third & Davis Streets
Why Go There? Weekly outdoor family-friendly concerts feature different music genres; beer garden, food vendors. No cost (donations welcomed).
More Information: McMinnville Downtown Association

Abbey Bach Festival - Mt Angel

July, evenings
Location: Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Drive, Saint Benedict
Why Go There? Annual three day classical music festival; spacious, peaceful hillside monastery setting; includes (optional) vespers and abundant outdoor picnic suppers/beer, wine followed by indoor concerts featuring acclaimed international, national musicians.
More Information: Mount Angel Abbey

Tunes on Tuesday - Newberg (not curator reviewed)

July-August, Tuesday evenings
Location: Chehalem Cultural Center: 415 East Sheridan Street
Why Go There? Alfresco evening music concerts, variety of genres, local food/beverage vendors available. No cost.
More Information: Tunes on Tuesday + Facebook

Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival - Newberg (and nearby area)

August, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Various wineries, see schedule
Why Go There? High quality chamber music ensemble performs classic, contemporary pieces in charming winery settings, great acoustics; price includes wine from host winery.
More Information: WV Chamber Music

Music in the Park - Philomath (not curator reviewed)

Summer, Thursday evenings
Location: 299 South 23rd Street: Philomath City Park
Why Go There? Evening outdoor free concert series features variety of music genre. Food available for purchase or bring a picnic.
More Information: Philomath Events

Deepwood Museum & Gardens - Salem

High Teas - see schedule
Wine & Jazz Fest - last Saturday in June
Blues, Brews & BBQ - October
Location: 1116 Southeast Mission Street
Why Go There? Annual wine and jazz festival on lovely grounds of historic house/gardens turned museum features two stages, several local wineries, food options. Annual fall event features live blues music, craft beer, barbecue.
More Information: Historic Deepwood Estate

The Elsinore Theatre - Salem

Location: 170 High Street Southeast
Why Go There? 90 year old classic renovated theater features stained glass windows, 1,778 pipe Wurlitzer organ; venue for live music concerts, classic movies, performing arts, community events.
More Information: Elsinore Theater

Oregon Garden - Silverton

Year-round
Location: 879 West Main Street, Silverton
Why Go There? 80 acres of botanic gardens to stroll through; setting for seasonal music events; Thursday evening movies; craft beer fest, wine and jazz festival, other events; entrance discounts: seniors, groups, active military.
More Information: Oregon Garden

Additional Resources

Albany Civic Theater - Albany
Schedule

Albany Theater - Albany
Community theater, ballet events

Corvallis Guitar Society - Corvallis
501(c)3 non profit guitar society concerts
Facebook

Dark Side Cinema - Corvallis
Independent, art, foreign films nightly

Greenbelt Land Trust - Corvallis
Greenbelt Land Trust fundraiser events

Music à La Carte - Corvallis
Free noon concerts on OSU campus

Oregon State Concerts - Corvallis
Oregon State University School concerts/guest events

George Fox Concerts - Newberg
George Fox University concerts, most are no-cost

Newberg Community Band - Newberg
Community band concerts various venues; annual summer Old Fashioned Festival, Newberg

Elizabeth Chambers Cellar - McMinnville
Winery music evenings

Linfield Arts - McMinnville
Linfield College theater, music performances, low cost

Camerata Musica - Salem
Camerata Music Society free afternoon classical concerts, Loucks Lecture Hall, Salem Public Library, other events. Salem String Quartet: resident quartet

Salem Symphonic Winds - Salem
Community concert band commissioned/known works, indoor/outdoor concerts

Enlightened Theatrics - Salem
Offers seasonal musicals, plays, Grand Theatre

Oregon Symphony Salem - Salem
Oregon Symphony concerts, Willamette University's Smith Hall

Willamette University Arts - Salem
Calendar of concerts, dance performances, plays, films and arts related events hosted by Willamette University; many are free, or low-cost; 900 State Street

Marks Ridge - Sweet Home
Marks Ridge Winery summer Friday evening concerts