Classical Up Close 2025

Classical Up Close is an annual festival of FREE concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions with the musicians in a way no other concert series in Portland offers. There are no tickets for these concerts, and seating is first-come first-seated. Bring your family and friends — and expect the unexpected as you enjoy free world-class classical concerts!

For more information and full schedule, visit classicalupclose.org.

2025 highlights Include:

• Performance venues include community centers, a world-famous book store, a senior living facility, a library, and churches all around the Portland Metro Area. North, south, east and west — there are free concerts near you!
• On May 16, Oregon Symphony Music Director David Danzmayr performs alongside Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Cello Joseph Johnson, Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Sarah Kwak, and Oregon Symphony Violinist Vali Phillips.
• All Classical Radio host Christa Wessel returns to emcee our evening concerts. A crowd favorite, Christa leads our audiences and musicians through delightful question and answer sessions.

All Classical Radio is the official media sponsor of Classical Up Close.