Portland Baroque Orchestra
World-class musicians evoke the timeless beauty of Baroque and Early Classical music in an intimate concert setting. Join us for orchestra, chamber concerts, and special events by one of the oldest and largest period performance ensembles in the US.
Looking for something to do in Portland? A unique date night? Portland Baroque Orchestra (PBO) will enthrall you with masterpieces by Handel, Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Telemann, alongside lesser-known gems from music’s most prolific period of discovery and innovation. Plus, we’ve got a range of affordable ticket options and discounts for students and groups, and $5 Arts for All tickets.
What to do in Portland this weekend? Discover something new at a PBO concert and experience great music. Ever heard of the theorbo or listened to a harpsichord? Our historically informed performances are played on period instruments or replicas of instruments used between 1600 - 1840. Artistic Director and keyboard virtuoso Julian Perkins leads the ensemble. Plus, check out our digital concerts on YouTube.
2025/26 Season
Julian Perkins, Artistic Director
We’re thrilled to unveil a season filled with discovery, joy, and deep musical roots. Dubbed Grounds for Optimism, this season will use the ground bass as a grounding root system to guide us on our musical journey. We start the season off with a special summer performance of Bach’s Lost Passion, follow it up with an All Ages Concert designed for curious young ears and their grownups, and delight your senses with Hidden Women of Rome, a research-led project shining light on overlooked voices of the past.
Join PBO for world-class, historically inspired performances. One of the nation’s oldest period orchestras, PBO is known for intimate concerts full of artistry, playfulness, and spontaneity.
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Explore the full season lineup and share your optimism with us!
18 Oct. 2025
Ground Bass: Pachelbel, Purcell & Handel
Baroque music is built on ground bass and this highlights the greatest from Pachelbel, Purcell and Handel … Learn more
7:00 pm
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
19 Oct. 2025
Ground Bass: Pachelbel, Purcell & Handel
Baroque music is built on ground bass and this highlights the greatest from Pachelbel, Purcell and Handel … Learn more
3:00 pm
Kaul Auditorium, Reed College
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
24 Oct. 2025
Cupid’s Arrow: Strozzi, Frescobaldi & Scarlatti
Explore the heartache and passion of Baroque music by Strozzi, Frescobaldi and Scarlatti. … Learn more
7:00 pm
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
15 Nov. 2025
All Ages Concert
Special one-hour All Ages Concert of Johann Sebastian Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach playfully playing on two harpsichords in dramatic fashion … Learn more
2:00 pm
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
15 Nov. 2025
Father vs. Son: Two Bachs & Two Harpsichords
Johann Sebastian Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach playfully playing on two harpsichords in dramatic fashion … Learn more
7:00 pm
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
16 Nov. 2025
Father vs. Son: Two Bachs & Two Harpsichords
Johann Sebastian Bach and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach playfully playing on two harpsichords in dramatic fashion … Learn more
3:00 pm
Kaul Auditorium, Reed College
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
