Take Joy!

Portland Revels celebrates the seasons through song, dance, story and ritual of the past and present, creating community across generations and cultures.

Ithica Tell in Revels production
Ithica Tell in Revels production
Party in a Revels production
Party in a Revels production
Party in a Revels production

Happening Now!

We’re Hiring!

Artistic Director

Portland Revels is embarking on an exciting new chapter and is seeking a visionary Artistic Director to lead us forward!

The Artistic Director is a co-equal leader alongside our Executive Director, working together to shape the artistic vision, programming, and community engagement of Portland Revels. We are committed to building a season of performances that reflect the richness of global traditions and the vibrancy of our diverse Portland community.

Lobby Coordinator

We are looking for a highly-organized, people-person for our 2025 Midwinter Revels Lobby Coordinator.
This is a temporary, seasonal positon.
Click below to learn more!

REVELS MERCHANDISE
Looking for something to remember one of our recent Revels shows?  Check out our online merchandise shop and get yourself a branded T-shirt or sweatshirt, shipped right to your door!

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About

Learn about our people, the history of the organization and our past productions.

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Programs

Find out about each of our programs – their history, the way they create Revels magic, and more.

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Events

Take a look at our annual events and what’s up next.

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Get Involved

Revels is nothing without its community – find out how you can become a part of it!

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Donate

Your tax deductible gift raises the curtain on The Midwinter Revels, and also makes possible our free and low-cost events throughout the year!

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Get in touch – we’d love to hear from you! And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.

Our Core Values

We nurture a sense of community belonging that transcends barriers and fosters connection through cultural exploration and discovery.

We engage in meaningful, impactful collaborations that are mutually enriching. Through inclusion of local artists, organizations, and volunteers, we strengthen the fabric of our community.

We thrive on creativity and artistic exploration, blending tradition with innovation to captivate and inspire our community.

We engage in the joyful pursuit of excellence and revel in our shared journey of creation among our community of professionals, amateurs, and audiences.

We honor our community through transparency, accountability, ethical behavior, and integrity, remaining steadfast in our commitment to our mission.

Revels is pleased to participate in the Arts for All program, through which we offer $5 tickets to individuals with valid Oregon Trail Cards/Basic Food Cards/SNAP documentation, assisted living documentation, or college student IDs.  Individuals can purchase a maximum of 2 Arts for All tickets to any of our productions.  For more about the Arts For All program, CLICK HERE.  To purchase your Arts for All tickets, contact our box office at 503-274-4654 or at boxoffice@portlandrevels.org

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Revels is a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates community, family, and the rhythm of the seasons through song, dance, and storytelling. Revels productions travel the world celebrating different communities and traditions, inviting our audiences to join in the fun!

What’s New?

Portland Revels is hiring!

We’re seeking a collaborative, community-focused Artistic Director to lead our next chapter of celebration, tradition, and community.
Applications open now — full details at the link in our bio!

Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.  #PortlandRevels #ArtsJobs #ArtisticDirector
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It may be the start of summer, but we are already planning furiously for the winter!  We are looking for a highly-organized, energetic people-person to join our team for the season as our Lobby Coordinator.  You can find out more on our website (link in bio.)

Position is open until filled!  Apply today!

#pdxrevels #midwinterrevels
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Join us in keeping
the music alive

The Portland Revels offers our community a unique experience of performing arts – song, dance and storytelling are woven together and offered up throughout the year through our large-scale productions, pub sings and community performances. Year after year, audiences return for the special ritual of celebrating together and raising our voices in song!

"Revels is community magic!"

 – Charley Rowley, Chorus Member, Dancer

“...Revels, more than most shows, is about being a part of something bigger.”

– Mike Cino, Production Team

“...I am proud of the organization’s strength and resiliency, and commitment to the mission of sharing the light.”

– Dave Shepherd, Chorus Member, Former Board Member

“Revels means hope, especially now.”

– Anonymous Audience Member

“You are my light in dark times.”

– Anonymous Audience Member

“Revels is a second family, and has been a light for me both in the winter and always.”

– Dash Fitzgerald, Chorus Member, Actor

“Revels embodies what we need most: music, joy, community….bringing back the light all year round!”

– Sharrong Gargosky, Board member, Revels Parent

“The Revels transport me beyond joyous theatre, moving me deeply in ways I cannot explain, only experience.”

– Barbara Bryant, Volunteer and Support

Miller Foundation
The Kinsman Foundation
Ronni Lacroute
Regional Arts and Culture Council
Regional Arts and Culture Council
Miller Foundation
Portland'5 Center for the Arts

Portland Revels receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon

and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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