Ride TriMet to These All-Ages Music Venues

From folk to punk and jazz to hip hop, Portland has always had a vibrant music scene. The all-ages music scenes, especially, are alive and well. Whether you’re at an intimate show for an up-and-coming band or discovering a new spot you may not have heard of, there are so many places to experience the magic of live music, and it’s easy to get there on bus or MAX. Keep reading for a list of all-ages music venues in Portland, Beaverton and Milwaukie, plus how to get there on TriMet.

Clackamas County

B-Side Records & Vintage

We love what you have going on, B-Side Records & Vintage. In addition to the vinyl and fashion, as their name suggests, they also host all-ages shows at their on-site space, The Riff. There’s no barrier between the audience and performers, making the experiences intimate and special. They have sliding scale pricing for many of their shows that doesn’t break the bank. Know what else never breaks the bank? Riding TriMet to shows.

🚌32-Oatfield
🚌33-McLoughlin/King Rd
🚌34-Linwood/River Rd
🚌70-12th/NE 33rd Ave
🚌75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard
🚌152-Milwaukie
🚈MAX Orange Line

📍10801 SE Main St., Milwaukie — Plan your trip

Multnomah County

Atlantis Lounge

We’ve been enjoying shows at the Atlantis Lounge for many years. They have a mix of shows for all-ages and people aged 21+ (note: the lounge is all-ages until 9 p.m.). The cozy space is tucked inside Mississippi Pizza, so you can easily grab a slice while enjoying their all-ages events, which range from music to trivia. They also have a lot of kids’ music, which is surprisingly catchy, even for parents.

🚌 4-Fessenden
🚌44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest 
🚈 MAX Yellow Line

📍3552 N Mississippi Ave., Portland — Plan your trip

Black Water

Black Water is a local institution with vegan food, drinks for those 21+, a record label/store and shows that are always all-ages. They often book heavier bands, with an emphasis on punk and metal, but you can catch synth and other genres, plus DJs, too. There’s a bus stop literally in front, on NE Sandy, so you can skip the hassle of parking and ride there with us.

🚌12-Barbur/Sandy Blvd
🚌75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard

📍5115 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland — Plan your trip 

High Limit Room

Since opening last year, the High Limit Room has become an epicenter for all-ages punk and hardcore shows. The energy exchange between the crowd and performers is powerful and undeniable. There’s usually a mix of local and touring bands, always at affordable prices. It’s DIY to the core. Get here by bus or streetcar.

🚌6-Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
🚌10-Harold St
🚌14-Hawthorne/Foster 
🚌70-12th/NE 33rd Ave
🚈Portland Streetcar B-Loop

📍720 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Floor 2, Portland — Plan your trip

The Off Beat

If you had any doubt that all-ages shows in Portland are alive and well, look no further than The Off Beat, a relative newcomer located on N. Interstate near the Kenton/N Denver Ave MAX Station. They hosted their first show about three months ago and have since continued to have all kinds of events, from open mics to bands (ranging from local experimental to hardcore). The room holds up to 400 people, and they’re proudly all-ages, access for everyone, no booze and no jerks. This is the way.

🚌4-Fessenden
🚌75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard
🚈MAX Yellow Line

📍 8440 N Interstate Ave., Portland — Plan your trip

Revolution Hall

Revolution Hall continues to be one of our favorite all-ages venues in town for many reasons: Great sightlines, well-curated and diverse programming, good sound and a ginger beer on tap that hits perfectly with a squeeze of lime. The 800+ capacity room  has a ton of character and history and was originally constructed over 100 years ago as Washington High School’s auditorium. The parking options in the neighborhood are nearly non-existent, and the roughly $10 parking lot charge interferes with our ginger beer budget, so ride TriMet to save time and money.

🚌15-Belmont/NW 23rd
🚌70-12th/NE 33rd Ave

📍1300 SE Stark St. #203, Portland — Plan your trip

Washington County

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, aka The Reser, is a welcome addition for westside art and music patrons. You can check out hip hop, classical, Cuban music, jazz and more from the comfort of the 550 seats in their main auditorium. They also host theater and dance performances, plus lectures. It’s super close to both Beaverton Central MAX Station and the Beaverton Transit Center, with multiple options for bus and MAX, so getting there car-free is easy.

🚌20-Burnside/Stark
🚌52-Farmington/185th
🚌54-Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
🚌57-TV Hwy/Forest Grove 
🚌58-Canyon Rd
🚌76-Hall/Greenburg
🚌78-Denney/Kerr Pkwy
🚌88-Hart/198th
🚈MAX Blue Line
🚈MAX Red Line

📍12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton — Plan your trip