Every note, larger than life
November 11 & 12, 2026
Portugal. The Man with the Oregon Symphony
Special Concerts
Overview
Portugal. The Man takes the stage at the Schnitz for the first time with the Oregon Symphony, delivering amped-up orchestral rock to close out their U.S. tour. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of In the Mountain in the Cloud alongside their newest album, SHISH, with live performances featuring music from both albums. They’ll be joined by artists Quinn Christopherson, Onry, Redray Frazier, and Sarah Clarke for a one-of-a-kind performance created just for Portland.
About the Show
Info
This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only).
Concert begins promptly at the time listed.
Feel It Still
2026/27 Season
Sounds Like Portland
We’re doubling down on our commitment to art by Portland for Portland with the continuation of our Sounds Like Portland series. This season, we welcome voices from an expanded roster of local legends to the Oregon Symphony stage.
Piazzolla & Edna Vazquez
Piazzolla’s nuevo tango style meets mariachi flair in this exploration of Latin American folk traditions, featuring Héctor Del Curto on bandoneón and the rich vocals of Portland’s own Edna Vazquez.
Kahane, Still & Copland
Explore the American spirit with Still’s Fourth Symphony, storytelling from Portland resident Gabriel Kahane, and the fusion of music and literature in Copland’s eloquent portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Portugal. The Man with the Oregon Symphony
Experience Portugal. The Man’s unstoppable alt-rock energy in two electric performances, amplified by the power of their hometown orchestra.
The Mountain That Loved a Bird
When a mountain meets a visiting bird named Joy, its life changes forever. Witness this heartwarming story of friendship and love as the Oregon Symphony performs Caroline Shaw’s musical interpretation of the book, live with narration!
John Craigie with the Oregon Symphony
Portland’s folk troubadour John Craigie joins the Oregon Symphony for a night of Americana with an orchestral kick, teeming with the sincerity and lyricism that have made Craigie’s music resonate with audiences across the country.
Gospel Christmas
Experience the joy and uplift of gospel music with this beloved concert, featuring the region’s premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony.
Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
Mendelssohn’s effervescent “Italian” Symphony is joined by Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, featuring soloists from Chamber Music Northwest. Portlander Kenji Bunch’s 2022 fanfare, inspired by Oregon’s state motto, celebrates independence and individual strength.