The festival will be held at a New Venue this year! It will take place at University of Portland, located at 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203.

Paid parking is available on site and is $20 cash only! See site map for parking lot locations.

Yes. A drop off zone will be available for Lyft, UBER and other transportation services. These transportation modes are encouraged.

Yes. All areas of the festival will be ADA accessible.

Easy! Get the lay of the land with this site map of the festival grounds.

VIP ticket holders will enter through the main gate.  Please see site map.

  • Cell phones
  • Blankets/ground cover
  • Lawn chairs: Low back chair policy to be strictly enforced throughout general admission area. Highback chairs and large umbrellas are “PROHIBITED” BEGINNING 2025.  ONLY LOW BACK CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS ALLOWED. BLANKETS ONLY PERMITTED IN THE “Beach Blanket Zone” on the astroturf.
  • Purses and small bags
  • Small personal umbrellas for sun protection (must be down and closed during the artist performance so other guest views aren’t blocked)

  • Weapons of any kind (security scans at entrance)
  • Alcoholic beverages (alcohol will be sold inside the venue)
  • Coolers, large containers, or wagons
  • Tents (they may obscure the view of other guests)
  • Large bags, backpacks, briefcases, or any carrying cases of similar size
  • Outside food or liquids (food and beverage vendors will be available for your convenience. Stay tuned for an updated list of all festival vendors.)All bags and containers will be searched by security prior to entry.

Yes. Guests can come and go throughout the day, as long as an unaltered festival wristband and/VIP lanyard if you’re a VIP is worn. If you leave the parking lot in your car, a new parking fee will be required. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Photographs taken at the festival should be for personal use only. No commercial photography equipment is permitted without festival approval. Vanport Jazz Festival reserves the right to deny photography and video privileges at any time.

Yes. A medical tent with staff will be available onsite.  Please view site map for location.

Send any ticketing questions to info@tickettomato.com

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor for the Vanport Jazz Festival! Please fill out the Vendor Application and follow the instructions. Once your completed application has been received and approved, you will be promptly notified.

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