Portland concert calendar: Soulja Boy, Paramore, Sam Smith to perform in August
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With PDX Live's concert lineup and many artists finishing out their summertime tours, Portland will present exciting live shows to avid music lovers throughout the month of August.
Greta Van Fleet -- Starcatcher World Tour
When: Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: 300 N Ramsay Wy, Portland, OR 97227
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Formed in Michigan, rock group Greta Van Fleet began their latest tour just a few days after sharing “Starcatcher” with fans. The fourpiece band said its new album “represents boys becoming men.”
Soulja Boy -- SouljaWorld Tour
When: Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: 722 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214
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Soulja Boy will bring “Pretty Boy Swag” to the Central Eastside’s Bossanova Ballroom this weekend. Supporters of the Atlanta-raised rapper, who is behind the chart-topping song “Crank That,” will hear tracks from the three albums that he’s released so far this year.
Beabadoobee -- U.S. Summer Tour
When: Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 715 SW Morrison St Suite 702, Portland, OR 97205
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Following a stint opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, indie-pop singer Beabadoobee will headline a tour across several U.S. outdoor music venues. Pioneer Courthouse Square will host the songstress as she performs music from her latest record “Beatopia.”
Paramore -- This Is Why Tour
When: Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.
Where: 300 N Ramsay Wy, Portland, OR 97227
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After rescheduling the Portland show due to sickness, Paramore is finally stopping at Veterans Memorial Coliseum to promote the release of “This Is Why.” The Grammy Award winners will perform songs from the newest album, along with classic tracks like “Ain’t It Fun” and “Hard Times.”
Tegan and Sara -- Crybaby Tour 2023
When: Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 715 SW Morrison St Suite 702, Portland, OR 97205
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Pioneer Courthouse Square will welcome indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara, identical twin sisters who hail from Calgary, Alberta. The concert’s setlist features ballads that span their 20-year career.
YBN Nahmir -- Live in Portland
When: Friday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.
Where: 13 NW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97209
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Pacific Northwest entertainment promoters Red West Concerts are bringing YBN Nahmir to the Star Theater. The rapper is expected to perform his best-known tracks including “Oppa Stoppa” and “Rubbin Off the Paint.”
Sam Smith -- GLORIA The Tour
When: Friday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.
Where: 300 N Ramsay Wy, Portland, OR 97227
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English singer-songwriter Sam Smith has embarked on a critically-acclaimed tour after securing a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and an award at the 2023 Grammys. Smith will celebrate his wins by taking the stage with popular songs like “Unholy” and “Stay With Me.”