Portland vs Eugene (Live Music Scene)

Portland is seen as the hot city of Oregon, and it definitely gets the pull of big events. However, Eugene has a more intimate version of live music. So what’s the better draw?

Eugene

Eugene doesn’t get the same media attention that Portland does, but that doesn’t mean Portland is better by any means. Portland gets the big draw of bigger artists and bigger shows. Eugene gets big shows, just not Portland level. However, Eugene offers a more intimate experience. Eugene is a college town that offers a lot of local band concerts that could be more fun if that’s your scene. The sense of community is more alive in the smaller town. Eugene still sees big artists come through, it’s just a little more rare than a Portland buzz.

Rapper Cordae in Eugene Oregon

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Over the current years, Eugene has seen a good amount of artists. Artists such as Cordae, Isaiah Rashad, Willow Smith, and others have taken the stage in Eugene. This scene could grow too, while offering the sense of community.

Bryce Vine performing in Portland,OR

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Portland

Portland is the main city of Oregon, and acts as our more prestige city. With Portland being the more popular city, it draws the more popular artists. Portland has had names such as Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Post Malone, and other big names. The Moda Center is where the big shows happen mostly, but their theaters have seen names such as Baby Keem, Bryce Vine, Denzel Curry, and others. If you’re a big show type of person, Portland would be your go to for live music.