Alberta Abbey

Amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts. The Abbey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit event space. https://linktr.ee/AlbertaAbbey

The Alberta Abbey is a converted 100-year-old church that now serves the arts, music and creative needs of Portland. A large 400 seat auditorium, 300 person Ballroom and piano lounge all make great event spaces, and the hidden nooks and crannies of the building have been turned into artist studios, offices, and creative spaces.

09/06/2026

Tonight, we want to wish a very Happy 50th Birthday to Casey O’Donnell!

This isn’t a standard Abbey show. It’s a birthday party, a generational celebration, and a night of some damn good rock & roll all rolled into one.

We’re glad you chose to celebrate this milestone with us at The Abbey, and we’re especially excited to have three generations of drummers taking the Abbey stage for this special celebration.

Thanks for celebrating your big 5-0 with us, Casey. Here’s to 50 years and one hell of a show. 🤘🥁

09/04/2026

Main Stage Open Mic is happening NOW! 🎤

The happy hour deals are flowing, the sign-up sheet is out, and we’re getting ready for another night of incredible talent from near and far.

All genres. All experience levels. Musicians, poets, comedians, and more, everyone is welcome to take the stage!

This is an all-ages event, so please keep that in mind when choosing your material. Come sign up, grab a drink, and join us for a great night of live talent!

08/26/2026

Tomorrow: Twisted Whistle reunites for the first time in more than a decade.

Formed in Portland in 2009, Twisted Whistle went their separate ways in late 2013 when Jeff Hays and David Gerow moved away. Tomorrow, Jeff returns to Portland to reunite with Kina Lyn Muir and Matt Franzen for two sets of Twisted Whistle, including the band's signature three-part harmonies.

The evening also features local young musicians supported by Make Waves, the music education nonprofit founded by Kina and based at The Abbey. The concert is a fundraiser for Make Waves and its work supporting music education for students and teachers.

Come on out, enjoy some great music, and support a great cause!

08/06/2026

We're just about 30 minutes out from opening doors for this month's MainStage Open Mic and we can't wait to see who shows up today.

Every month(ish) we welcome people of all ages, genres, and performance experience levels to bring their material to the main Abbey stage. There is some backline available and everyone gets to perform with professional stage lighting and amplification. It's a great chance for experienced performers to test out new material and for new performers to get used to being up on stage.

We also welcome you to come and check it out - even if you don't want to perform! This is a great community of supportive and creative artists and we'd love to welcome you into it.

07/28/2026

Tonight, we invite you to gather with us for an evening of music that nourishes the spirit and celebrates the timeless voice of the kora.

For centuries, the kora has carried stories, history, and devotion across West Africa. With 21 strings and a voice that is both luminous and deeply grounding, it has accompanied generations of griots, the keepers of oral tradition whose music preserves memory, wisdom, and culture.

Grammy nominated kora master Youssoupha Sidibe's music grows from that lineage while weaving together traditional West African music and the Sufi devotional traditions of his Senegalese homeland. His performances are rooted in joy, reverence, and the belief that music has the power to bring people together in love and peace.

Opening the evening is interdisciplinary vocalist and performer Kavita Kat Macmillan, whose work weaves together mantra, ritual, sound yoga, and embodied movement. Rooted in devotional singing and creative awakening, her performances invite deep listening, authentic expression, and connection with ourselves, one another, and the living world.

Doors: 6:30 PM
Music: 7:30 PM

Tickets available at the link on our website or at the door!

07/25/2026

We're about to get started, so this is your last call if you've been thinking about stopping by.

The future of the Moda Center has sparked a lot of conversation this week, and we're glad Alberta Abbey can be a place where those conversations happen in person. Open forums like this give people a chance to listen, ask questions, and share their perspective directly with the people serving our city.

Today's town hall with District 2 Councilors and the City Administrator runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alberta Abbey.

It's free and open to all community members! Some light snacks and drinks will be provided.

07/10/2026

The Abbey just received an organ transplant! A Hammond B3, Leslie speaker and all, has joined our backline and is ready for the musicians who play here.

It comes to us from a very special place. Our staff is made up of artists and artisans, and our facilities manager, Ben Kreusser, is no exception: champion of our 100-year-old building by day, organ collector and restorer by night. Ben was kind enough to provide this beautiful instrument for our onsite collection, and it arrived tuned, restored, and ready to play. Thank you, Ben! 💜

Keep an ear out at our upcoming shows. The warm, swirling sound of the Hammond B3 has been at the heart of gospel, jazz, soul, and rock for seventy years. We're looking forward to hearing it echo through our hallowed halls, and we hope you are too!

07/09/2026

Main Stage Open Mic is tonight! We even pushed it back a week so it wouldn't conflict with the long weekend, so no excuses not to come ;)

As always, we welcome anyone who would like to perform 💜 There are no restrictions on performer age, genre, or experience level.

Come be a part of this supportive community of artists, poets, musicians, and more!

See you on the main stage, tonight!

06/20/2026

📢 Important Update!

A Black Music Month Exclusive: The Ladies Night Soul Tribute, originally scheduled for tomorrow night, has been postponed due to a medical reason. A new date will be announced once confirmed, so stay tuned!

We're so sorry for any inconvenience this causes, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support, we can't wait to celebrate the ladies of soul with you when the new date is locked in! 💜🎶

06/19/2026

🖤 Happy Juneteenth! 🖤

Today we honor freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward healing, for ourselves, our families, and our community.

This evening, we invite you to spend the holiday with us experiencing something deeper than celebration: true reflection and renewal.

Join us for Healing to Love, an intimate one-woman theatrical experience created and performed by Crystal Marion. Through spoken word, storytelling, music, and spiritual reflection, this three-act journey moves from emotional pain to self-restoration and love. It's rooted in one woman's lived experience as a Black woman, yet it speaks to anyone who has ever loved deeply, grieved, or longed for peace and wholeness.

Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-to-love-tickets-1992158225881

This Juneteenth, give yourself the gift of healing. 🤍

Address

126 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR
97211

Website

https://www.albertaabbey.org/

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