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The Best Things to Do in Portland Under $20

For under $20 in Portland, you can catch a cult film at Clinton Street Theater, Karaoke From Hell at Dante's, a night at Showdown Saloon, free jazz at Keys Lounge on Killingsworth, trivia at Grand Fir Brewing, or one of dozens of free group bike rides. Most events below are free; the rest cost $20 or less to get in.

Prices come from each organizer's own listing and use the cheapest advertised ticket, so a $15–$45 show makes the cut because its cheapest seat is $15. A listing with no price at all is left off rather than guessed.

Last updated Nov 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM528 matching events currently listedsourced from Portland venue calendars

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What can you do in Portland for free?

At any given moment Portland has hundreds of free events scheduled: outdoor summer concerts, First Thursday gallery openings, Shift2Bikes group rides, markets, library and community events, and no-cover music nights. The free-things-to-do page lists all of them; this page adds everything under $20.

Is Portland an expensive city for going out?

It doesn't have to be. Portland's event scene skews cheap — a large share of listed events are free, and much of the rest is under $20 including comedy, film, and live music. The list above shows current exact prices so you can plan a full night out for coffee money.

Where can I find cheap live music in Portland?

No-cover and low-cover music happens weekly: jazz nights at Keys Lounge, free summer concert series in parks, and small-room shows under $15. Filter the FunPDX calendar by Music plus the Free or Under $15 price buckets for the current lineup.

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