Live music in Medford, OR
There are 68 live music events coming up in Medford, OR, including Bales & Ales at Common Block, Rogue Blues Society Jam, and Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony.
Wednesday Today
October 14- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Music BingoRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORDJoin us at RoxyAnn Winery for a fun and family-friendly game of Musical Bingo! Play along while sipping on some delicious & award-winning wines, a crisp & refreshing beer from the tap, or a mocktail. Grab all your friends and make a night of it! Music theme will be announced prior to the event and dressing up is encouraged! Best dressed will win a $20 gift card.
- 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandKrank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.
Thursday
October 15- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Body & Mind Fitness, 35Community Meeting Room, Gold Hill LibraryJoin us at the Gold Hill Library for an adult fitness music and movement class! The class includes low-cardio activities to focus on balance and flexibility and will adapt to the fitness level of the participants. Chairs are available if needed; please bring 1 or 2lb ankle weights if you have them, a yoga mat, and water if desired.
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Traditional Irish Music at Dunbar FarmsDunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery · 2881 Hillcrest RdA company of local musicians jams traditional Irish and Celtic tunes in the tasting room. Family friendly and free.
- 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Spotlight on George Harrison @ CamelotCamelot Theatre · 101 Talent Avenue, TalentCelebrate the music and legacy of George Harrison in this original Camelot Spotlight production. From his years with The Beatles to his acclaimed solo career, Spotlight on George features beloved songs, fascinating stories, and unforgettable performances honoring one of music’s most influential artists. An uplifting evening of classic rock, spirituality, and timeless songwriting.
Friday
October 16- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Movers and Groovers! 2 YRSGresham Room, Ashland LibraryChildren ages 2 and up can exercise both mind and body by participating in a range of simple exercises, music games, and lots of dancing fun. This program also allows participants to experience a lot of sensory exploration through items like shakers, scarves, bubbles, and parachute play.
- 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM The Caelumids by DJ HillsSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, AshlandSynopsis: Blythe and Thora sit on Blythe’s porch and talk about the future. Their grandsons, Eddie and Mitchell, stand in Blythe’s yard and talk about the past. And in between them all is the scary, unpredictable present that keeps them rooted in place. Come be a part of the creative process as this new play comes to life through the magic of a dramatic reading.
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Third Friday MedfordDowntown MedfordMonthly downtown night: shop specials, gallery openings, and artists and musicians in local businesses.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Music + Wine Series: DeluxeRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORDClassic rock & roll on demand! They play the hits! Listen to live dance-worthy music while sipping on some delicious & award-winning wines, or crisp & refreshing beer from the tap: grab all your friends and make a night of it! This event is free, but we are taking reservations so please call the Tasting Room to reserve your spot!
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Open Mic Night at Artemisia InstituteArtemisia Institute · 296 N Main St, AshlandGet Ready to Share Your Light! Join us at our ongoing Friday Open Mic night, a truly encouraging space where all voices and creative expressions are deeply welcome. Hosted by key community member Iósua Henryk Muineachán, this special gathering is designed to reinforce the beauty of the creative process—regardless of where you are in your journey.
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Tutunov Piano Series Presents Sebastian PichtSOU Music Recital Hall · 450 S Mountain Ave, AshlandA native of Philadelphia, while still a student of Alexander Shtarkman at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, Sebastian Picht has performed internationally in Switzerland, Mexico, Iceland, Italy, and Spain. Most recently, he appeared at the Carme Contemporary Cultural Center in Valencia as winner of the 2025 Valencia International Piano Academy Competition.
Saturday
October 17- Spotlight 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bales & Ales at Common BlockCommon Block Brewing Co. · 315 E 5th StPumpkin carving and live music on the patio, with a free pumpkin with purchase.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chamber Music Concerts presents the Balourdet Quartet with Adam W. Sadberry, FluteSOU Music Recital Hall · 450 S Mountain Ave Ashland, OR 97520The Balourdet Quartet stands out for their vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth, earning a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. "With bows flying and notes swirling, this quartet has a bright future ahead." (Ponca City News). The quartet is joined by flutist Adam W.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Hayden Grove: Tribute to Frank SinatraCraterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, MedfordThe Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Hayden Grove: Tribute to Frank Sinatra Get ready for a swingin’ night of timeless music as the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra showcases its iconic big-band sound in a dazzling tribute to Frank Sinatra.
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM The Fluid Druids at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandSaturday happy-hour set from the house band before the night's headliners.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Calysta Cheyenne: Live Jazz at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, AshlandJazz standards from the Great American Songbook (Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday), sung among the barrels. Calysta trained for nearly two decades with Ashland vocal coach Ken Orsow and studied vocal jazz at Berklee. No cover; walk in, or reserve to be sure of a seat. All ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink. Pizza from The Allium until 8.
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM The Caelumids by DJ HillsSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, AshlandSynopsis: Blythe and Thora sit on Blythe’s porch and talk about the future. Their grandsons, Eddie and Mitchell, stand in Blythe’s yard and talk about the past. And in between them all is the scary, unpredictable present that keeps them rooted in place. Come be a part of the creative process as this new play comes to life through the magic of a dramatic reading.
- 8:00 PM (lesson 7:15 PM) West Coast Swing Dance PartyVerve Pilates and Fitness Studio · 205 N Phoenix Rd, Ste 315Monthly West Coast Swing social with a lesson first. $15.
Sunday
October 18- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SunFolk Dancing at The GrangeAshland Bellview Grange · 1050 Tolman Creek Road, AshlandEastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
Monday
October 19- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Paul Schmeling Band at Martino'sMartino's Restaurant and Lounge · 58 E Main St, AshlandMonday-night jazz standards from pianist Paul Schmeling's band in a downtown Ashland lounge.
Tuesday
October 20- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Coffee & Crosswords, 55 YRSCentral Point LibraryOlder adults are invited to sit down and enjoy a cuppa and a breakfast treat, play games or work on puzzles, and listen to music. Come alone, or bring a friend! This program is sponsored by the Central Point Friends of the Library.
- 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandKrank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.
Wednesday
October 21- Spotlight 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rogue Blues Society JamGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StOpen blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.
- 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandKrank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.
Thursday
October 22- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Body & Mind Fitness, 35Community Meeting Room, Gold Hill LibraryJoin us at the Gold Hill Library for an adult fitness music and movement class! The class includes low-cardio activities to focus on balance and flexibility and will adapt to the fitness level of the participants. Chairs are available if needed; please bring 1 or 2lb ankle weights if you have them, a yoga mat, and water if desired.
- Spotlight 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Music in the Library: Rogue Valley SymphonyAshland Public Library · 410 Siskiyou Blvd, AshlandTake some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with beautiful music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen. This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.
- 5:30 PM Music Bingo at Wild River Medford2684 N Pacific HwyMusic at 2684 N Pacific Hwy. Check the venue for details.
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Traditional Irish Music at Dunbar FarmsDunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery · 2881 Hillcrest RdA company of local musicians jams traditional Irish and Celtic tunes in the tasting room. Family friendly and free.
Friday
October 23- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Movers and Groovers! 2 YRSGresham Room, Ashland LibraryChildren ages 2 and up can exercise both mind and body by participating in a range of simple exercises, music games, and lots of dancing fun. This program also allows participants to experience a lot of sensory exploration through items like shakers, scarves, bubbles, and parachute play.
- Spotlight 5:30 PM (sign-ups 5:00 PM) SOSA Open Mic at Pony EspressoPony Espresso · 545 N 5th St, JacksonvilleMonthly open mic for original music, hosted by the Southern Oregon Songwriters Association.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rick Millward Presents Open Mic – Finale!RoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORDThe RoxyAnn Open Mic Finale will be this Friday! The top 3 from the previous 8 month’s shows have won this paid date on a Friday Night at RoxyAnn! Here’s how it worked: We had a regular show every month and the 8 monthly winners* were featured in the semi-final September show, each playing 3 songs.
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Ian George and the Knee Pockets presented by the Ashland Folk CollectiveCedarwood Farm Barn Show · 7912 Wagner Creek Road, TalentIan George & the Knee Pockets are a subtly explosive and peculiarly adventurous band delivering the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. There is one motive: ALLOW A GOOD TIME The performance teems with whimsicality, clever arrangements – interrupted by triumphant tangents – and outlandish solos grounded by George’s emotive and gauzy voice and by the simple…
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Yesterday and Today, The Interactive Beatles ExperienceCraterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, MedfordYesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience Yesterday and Today is anything but a typical Beatles tribute show. Making no attempt to perform as the Beatles, the amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew, and Ryan McGuigan, perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely up to the audience.
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Open Mic Night at Artemisia InstituteArtemisia Institute · 296 N Main St, AshlandGet Ready to Share Your Light! Join us at our ongoing Friday Open Mic night, a truly encouraging space where all voices and creative expressions are deeply welcome. Hosted by key community member Iósua Henryk Muineachán, this special gathering is designed to reinforce the beauty of the creative process—regardless of where you are in your journey.
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Rogue Valley Symphony: Masterworks 2SOU Recital HallRogue Valley Symphony: Masterworks 2 Mozart • Beethoven • Bartok Friday, October 23, 7:30pm, Ashland, SOU Recital Hall Saturday, October 24, 3pm, Medford, Craterian Theater Sunday, October 25, 3pm, Grants Pass Performing Arts Center Tickets 541-708-6400 or rvsymphony.org
Saturday
October 24- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM World Snack Tour, 10 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch LibraryDiscover a new country through music, trivia, games, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the samples, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world! While supplies last! Ages 10 . Snacks are from Universal Yums.
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM A Story Aloud with Barret O'Brien, 18 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Jacksonville LibraryA reading of the short story "The Pit and the Pendulum" with actors, a dash of music, and a sprig of sound effects. Hosted by actor and author Barret O’Brien, "A Story Aloud" is a celebration of the twin beauties of riveting writing and public libraries. The event is an hour and admittance is free.
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Masterworks 2Craterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, MedfordTHE PROGRAM: MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto Will Hagen, violin BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni opens with dramatic intensity and theatrical brilliance, setting the stage for an evening of contrast.
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM The Fluid Druids at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandSaturday happy-hour set from the house band before the night's headliners.
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Victoria Lawton: Jazz at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, AshlandA jazz and cocktail-hour set the Saturday before Halloween, from a regular of Ashland’s live music scene. No cover; walk in, or reserve to be sure of a seat. All ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink. Syrah, Malbec and Cab by the glass, flight or bottle; The Allium’s pizza until 8.
- 7:00 PM Company & Clark Dance ConcertSOU Music Recital Hall · 450 S Mountain Ave Ashland, OR 97520I’m at a stage in my life where I’m really focused on making sure dance keeps going strong, even when things get tough, and that we can all find inspiration in each other. I’m drawn to dances that bring joy, a bit of sarcasm, impressive athleticism, and even slapstick humor.
Sunday
October 25- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SunFolk Dancing at The GrangeAshland Bellview Grange · 1050 Tolman Creek Road, AshlandEastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Music + Wine Series: Vanessa Finney Jazz DuetRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORDVanessa is a singer based in Ashland, OR. Join us at RoxyAnn Winery for a Sunday afternoon of dancing and fun as we welcome Southern Oregon’s Vanessa Finney to the tasting room! Listen to live music while sipping on some delicious & award-winning wines, or crisp & refreshing beer from the tap: grab all your friends and make a night of it!
- 5:00 PM Live Music at Tap & Vine ft. David & Phil Blues Duo559 Medford CenterMusic at 559 Medford Center. Check the venue for details.
- 5:00 PM Classical VespersFirst Presbyterian Church · 85 S Holly StFree monthly classical concert in downtown Medford. Donations welcome.
- Spotlight 7:30 PM (doors 7:00 PM) Lyle Lovett & His Small Large BandThe Holly Theatre · 226 W 6th StThe Texas songwriter and his big band at Medford's restored 1930 movie palace. $79 to $115.
Monday
October 26- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Julie Akins talks about her book “Bone Deep: Love and Survival in a Broken Healthcare System”Bloomsbury Books · 290 E. Main St., AshlandWhen everything collapses at once, survival becomes an act of love. After Julie Akins‘s husband, Leo, suffers a devastating stroke, she becomes his caregiver, advocate, and lifeline. Then Julie’s own body begins to fail. A specialist raises the possibility of a slow-moving cancer, but no one provides a clear diagnosis or coordinated path forward.
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Paul Schmeling Band at Martino'sMartino's Restaurant and Lounge · 58 E Main St, AshlandMonday-night jazz standards from pianist Paul Schmeling's band in a downtown Ashland lounge.
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM The Innocents: Allen Otte and John LaneSOU Music Recital Hall · 450 S Mountain Ave, AshlandThe Innocents features acclaimed performers and composers Allen Otte and John Lane. Through found objects, handmade instruments, electronic soundscapes, and spoken text, they create a powerful and immersive performance exploring wrongful imprisonment, exoneration, injustice, and human resilience. Their work combines contemporary music and performance art to engage audiences.
Tuesday
October 27- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Off the Beaten Tracks, 18 YRSCommunity Room, Central Point LibraryDiscover music that lives just outside the mainstream. Join us each month for a relaxed, curiosity-driven listening and discussion group where we explore artists, genres, and sounds you might not encounter anywhere else, and unpack the stories and questions behind the music.
- 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandKrank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.
Wednesday
October 28- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Music BingoRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORDJoin us at RoxyAnn Winery for a fun and family-friendly game of Musical Bingo! Play along while sipping on some delicious & award-winning wines, a crisp & refreshing beer from the tap, or a mocktail. Grab all your friends and make a night of it! Music theme will be announced prior to the event and dressing up is encouraged! Best dressed will win a $20 gift card.
- Spotlight 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southern Oregon Jazz OrchestraGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StAn 18-piece big band swings through the standards on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
- 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, AshlandKrank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.
Wednesday
November 4- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rogue Blues Society JamGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StOpen blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.
Saturday
November 7- Evening YMCA Party with a Purpose: Dueling PianosRogue Valley YMCA · 522 W 6th StThe Y's fundraiser party with dueling pianos.
Wednesday
November 11- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southern Oregon Jazz OrchestraGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StAn 18-piece big band swings through the standards on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Wednesday
November 18- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rogue Blues Society JamGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StOpen blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.
Friday
November 20- Spotlight 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Third Friday MedfordDowntown MedfordMonthly downtown night: shop specials, gallery openings, and artists and musicians in local businesses.
- Spotlight 8:00 PM Chris BottiThe Holly Theatre · 226 W 6th StThe Grammy-winning trumpeter brings his band to the Holly.
Saturday
November 21- 8:00 PM (lesson 7:15 PM) West Coast Swing Dance PartyVerve Pilates and Fitness Studio · 205 N Phoenix Rd, Ste 315Monthly West Coast Swing social with a lesson first. $15.
Sunday
November 22- Spotlight 5:00 PM Classical VespersFirst Presbyterian Church · 85 S Holly StFree monthly classical concert in downtown Medford. Donations welcome.
Wednesday
November 25- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southern Oregon Jazz OrchestraGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StAn 18-piece big band swings through the standards on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Friday
November 27- Spotlight 3:00 PM; Santa's Parade 5:00 PM Ashland Festival of LightThe Plaza · Downtown AshlandAshland's holiday kickoff: music on the Plaza, Santa's Parade down East Main, then the Grand Illumination of downtown's lights.
Wednesday
December 2- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rogue Blues Society JamGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StOpen blues jam on the first and third Wednesdays. Bring an instrument or just listen. Free; donations welcome.
Thursday
December 3- Spotlight 7:00 PM The Nutcracker: Symphony of LightsThe Holly Theatre · 226 W 6th StA light-show take on the Tchaikovsky holiday classic.
Saturday
December 5- Spotlight 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Winter Lights FestivalPear Blossom Park · 312 E 4th StMedford's free holiday celebration: tree lighting, music, treats and Santa downtown.
Wednesday
December 9- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Southern Oregon Jazz OrchestraGrape Street Bar & Grill · 31 S Grape StAn 18-piece big band swings through the standards on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
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