Classical Up Close 2026
Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed, allowing for interactions with the musicians in a way no other concert series in Portland offers.
There are no tickets for these concerts, and seating is first-come first-seated. Bring your family and friends — and expect the unexpected as you enjoy free world-class classical concerts! Keep read for a full list of 2026 events.
All Classical Radio is the Official Media Sponsor of Classical Up Close.
For more information and full programming details, visit classicalupclose.org.
2026 CLASSICAL UP CLOSE EVENTS
THURSDAYS @THREE ON ALL CLASSICAL RADIO
April 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM
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FULL-LENGTH CONCERTS
April 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- Trinity Church of Portland
- 909 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
- Emcee: Christa Wessel, on-air host at All Classical Radio
April 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- Montavilla Church
- 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97216
- Emcee: Christa Wessel, on-air host at All Classical Radio
April 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
- 6700 NE 29th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
- Emcee: Warren Black, on-air host at All Classical Radio
May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- Village Grace Church (formerly Hillsdale Community Church)
- 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
- Emcee: Christa Wessel, on-air host at All Classical Radio
May 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
- 11265 SW Cabot St, Beaverton, OR 97005
- Emcee: Christa Wessel, on-air host at All Classical Radio
May 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- Moreland Presbyterian Church
- 1814 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
- Emcee: Warren Black, on-air host at All Classical Radio
POP-UP PERFORMANCES
April 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM
- Fleur de Lis Bakery and Cafe
- 3930 NE Hancock St, Portland, OR 97212
- Vijeta Sathyaraj, violin and Mariya-Andoniya Andonova, bass
April 17, 2026 | 1:30 PM
- Powell’s City of Books
- 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
- Greg Ewer and Adam LaMotte, violin duo
April 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM
- East Portland Community Center
- 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland, OR 97216
- Francaix Octet: Alicia Waite, French horn; James Shields, clarinet; Kai Rocke, bassoon; Emily Cole, violin; Shin-young Kwon, violin; Haojian Wang, viola; Trevor Fitzpatrick, cello; Mariya-Andoniya Andonova, bass
April 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
- McMenamins Kennedy School Gymnasium
- 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211
- Erin Furbee, violin and Kevin Kunkel, cello
April 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM
- Southwest Community Center
- 6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
- Rose City Brass Quintet: Logan Brown, trumpet; Lars Campbell, trombone; JáTtik Clark, tuba; Joe Klause, trumpet; Dan Partridge, horn
April 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM
- Beaverton Library
- 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005
- Shanshan Zeng and Shengnan Li, violin duo
May 4, 2026 | 1:15 PM
- Sellwood Community House
- 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202
- Emily Cole, violin and Marilyn de Oliveira, cello
KIDS’ CONCERTS
TWO CONCERTS ON ONE DAY!
May 3, 2026 | 2:00 & 3:15 PM
- Hillsboro Community Senior Center
- 750 SE 8th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Kids’ Concerts last approximately 45 minutes and are for children of all ages!
All programs are subject to change.
For more information and full programming details, visit classicalupclose.org.
All Classical Radio is the Official Media Sponsor of Classical Up Close.
