Arts events in Salem

Check out happening arts events all around Salem, OR

34th Annual Carousel Cruise Car Show

 Sat, 30 Aug at 08:00 am 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301-3446, United States

The All-American Rejects in Salem

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

Halestorm, Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica in Salem

 Thu, 11 Sep at 06:30 pm Salem Civic Center

Punx in the Park 2025

 Sun, 31 Aug at 11:00 am Salem's Riverfront Park

Get Outta My Swamp!

 Sun, 17 Aug at 11:00 am Salem Convention Center

Dinner with the Pilots & a Tuskegee Descendent

Fri, 22 Aug at 06:00 pm B-17 Alliance Museum & Restoration Hangar

76th annual Salem Art Fair & Festival

 Fri, 12 Sep at 10:00 am Bush's Pasture Park

Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Salem Pride in the Park 2025

 Sat, 20 Sep at 11:00 am Riverfront Park

Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees in Salem, OR

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Jeff & Sheri Easter in Salem

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm Eagles Nest Art Center

HAIRSPRAY, THE MUSICAL (fundraiser)

 Wed, 20 Aug at 07:30 pm Pentacle Theatre Rehearsal

Sean Paul in Salem

 Sun, 24 Aug at 05:00 pm The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

Petty Fever [Tom Petty tribute] at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Lady Carnarvon: Life at Highclere Castle — The Real Downton Abbey

 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Come party with the LAN Party Band

 Sat, 06 Sep at 05:00 pm 1510 Fabry Rd SE, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97306

HYPROV: Yes, It's Real Tour

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Salem

 Fri, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm The Dehn Bar USD 13 to 18

KING OF THE MIC

Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Tiki Lounge Lancaster

Straight No Chaser in Salem

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Justin Hayward's Blue World Tour

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Paint Night at Vortex Eatery & Taphouse

 Thu, 28 Aug at 06:00 pm Vortex Eatery + Taphouse USD 39

Paws & Purrsonality Dinner and Auction

 Sat, 25 Oct at 05:00 pm Salem Convention Center

September Paint Night at Vortex Taphouse & Eatery

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm Vortex Eatery + Taphouse USD 39

Hairspray Benefit Fundraiser

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm Pentacle Theatre Free

The Beach Boys in Salem

 Mon, 01 Sep at 04:00 pm The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

Hairspray: the Broadway Musical (captioned performance)

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:30 pm Pentacle Theatre - Salem, OR

Brush & Box Office

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am Northern Lights Theatre Pub

Back to School Event!

Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 401 Center Street Northeast

August Paint Night at Tiki Lounge in Salem

 Mon, 25 Aug at 06:30 pm Tiki Lounge Lancaster USD 39

Paint and Sip At Heroes Taphouse

 Sun, 31 Aug at 01:00 pm Heroes Tap House USD 35

Overcoming the Stigma

 Sat, 11 Oct at 05:00 pm Willamette Heritage Center

REcreate at the Fussy Flea

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am The Fussy Duck

Paint Your Pet at Ratchet Brewing in Salem

 Sat, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm Ratchet Brewery USD 55

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis at Elsinore Theatre

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Live Music: Joanne Broh Band

 Sat, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm 5475 River Road South, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97302

Nate Jackson at Elsinore Theatre

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Gala of Colors featuring Jessie G

Sun, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Justin Hayward at Elsinore Theatre

 Wed, 10 Sep Elsinore Theatre

Warren Zeiders in Salem

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm Salem Civic Center

"Dinner with the Pilots".

Fri, 22 Aug at 06:00 pm B17 Lacey Lady

Carlos Barata in Salem, OR

 Sun, 17 Aug at 08:00 pm Taproot Lounge & Cafe

Oregon State Fair

 Sun, 24 Aug at 10:00 am Oregon State Fairgrounds

The people’s urban art fest

Sun, 21 Sep at 03:00 pm Salem Riverfront Park

Mollie Hunt at the Oregon State Fair

 Fri, 29 Aug at 10:00 am Oregon State Fairgrounds

Giselle | Salem | September 15, 2025

 Mon, 15 Sep at 07:00 pm Salem's Historic Grand Theatre and Event Center

Light Treason Presents: Ghost Light Act I

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Grand Theater

Oregon State Fair

 Fri, 22 Aug at 10:00 am Oregon State Fairgrounds

Bush House Museum Historic Architecture tour

 Sun, 17 Aug at 01:30 pm 600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97302

2025 Art Fair Plant Sale, Fri/Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm

 Fri, 12 Sep at 10:00 am 600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97302

Paint Night at Tiki Lounge

 Mon, 15 Sep at 06:30 pm Tiki Lounge Lancaster USD 39

The Icarus Paradox (captioned performance)

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:30 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem

Russell Dickerson in Salem

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:30 pm The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

Michael Carbonaro at Elsinore Theatre

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour in Salem, OR

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Lady Carnarvon: The Real Downtown Abbey at Elsinore Theatre

 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

HOUSE OF WHORRORS: Under The Spell of Burlesque

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm The BAD Space USD 29 to 39

Phil Rosenthal at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

The Nutcracker at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Francesca Varela at the Oregon State Fair Authors Table

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Oregon State Fair

Cuban Style Labor Day Weekend Celebration

Sun, 31 Aug at 12:00 pm 1754 Best Rd NW, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97304

Live Music w/Forest Bailey

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm Chemeketa Cellars

Paint Night at Vortex Eatery & Taphouse

 Mon, 18 Aug at 06:00 pm Vortex Eatery + Taphouse USD 39

World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Downton Abbey: A New Era at Salem Cinema

 Sun, 24 Aug at 01:00 pm 1127 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301

Leonid & Friends- A Tribute to the Music of Chicago: 2025 or 6 to 4 Tour in Salem, OR

 Sun, 26 Oct at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees

 Fri, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Michelle Lambert at Salem Art Fair & Festival

 Sun, 14 Sep at 04:00 pm Bush's Pasture Park

Sketch the Soul

 Mon, 25 Aug at 06:00 pm 4400 Salem Dallas Hwy. NW, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301

Sketching at the Yard Food Park

 Wed, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm The Yard Food Park

Oregon State Fair

 Fri, 29 Aug at 10:00 am Oregon State Fair

You Should Be Dancing - A Tribute to the Bee Gees

 Sat, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm Salem's Historic Grand Theatre

Joanna Serenko and Tyler Dale

 Sun, 07 Sep at 02:00 pm 1510 Fabry Rd SE, Salem, OR

Oregon Opry Vol.12 w/ Robert Henry & The Repeaters, Jake & The Hill People, & Kourtney Branchfield

 Sat, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm 187 High St NE, Salem, OR

Paint & Sip at Coria Estates

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Cória Estates USD 39

Salem Holiday Marketplace at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center Free

Fall Wreath Workshop

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm 5711 Gaffin Rd., Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97317

The Princess Bride – A Reel Change Benefit for Center Stage Theatrics at Salem Cinema

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:30 pm 1127 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301

Petty Fever - A Tribute to Tom Petty

 Thu, 16 Oct Elsinore Theatre

Barracuda [Heart tribute] at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Curtis Salgado in Salem

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm Salem's Historic Grand Theatre

Story Pirates at Elsinore Theatre

 Sun, 19 Oct at 02:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

The All American Rejects

 Thu, 21 Aug at 04:00 pm Oregon State Fairgrounds

Lady Carnarvon: The Real Downtown Abbey

 Fri, 26 Sep at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Capital City Comics, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Swap!

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am Salem Convention Center

Nate Jackson

 Fri, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Dawn of Impressionism – Great Art On Screen At Salem Cinema

 Tue, 09 Sep at 06:30 pm 1127 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301

Straight No Chaser at Elsinore Theatre

 Sat, 22 Nov Elsinore Theatre

Leonid and Friends at Elsinore Theatre

 Sun, 26 Oct at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour

 Sun, 19 Oct at 02:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Cheap Trick in Salem

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm The Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

Salem Color Craze Run

 Sat, 18 Oct at 09:00 am Salem

Michael Carbonaro

 Fri, 03 Oct at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Leslie Jones at Elsinore Theatre

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Paradise of Samoa Creative Art Basket Making Event

 Mon, 25 Aug at 10:00 am Salem Scottish Rite Center

Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

The Trouble With Angels: Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery

 Thu, 11 Sep at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy (Salem, OR)

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:30 pm Elsinore Theatre

Story Pirates

 Sat, 18 Oct at 04:00 pm Elsinore Theatre

Brad Williams at Elsinore Theatre

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm Elsinore Theatre