Portland's Get Down Venue Thrives with New Music Acts

Subterranean Central Eastside venue celebrates two years of hosting live shows

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:23pm by

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and black, capturing the lively energy and underground atmosphere of a music venue.The Get Down's subterranean space in Portland's Central Eastside hosts a diverse lineup of emerging and independent music acts, fostering the city's vibrant live performance scene.Portland Today

The Get Down, a new music venue that opened in Portland's Central Eastside in 2022, has quickly become a hub for live performances. A recent show by the London art rock band Ulrika Spacek highlighted the venue's intimate and vibrant atmosphere, drawing in a crowd eager to experience the up-and-coming acts playing at the subterranean space.

Why it matters

The success of The Get Down underscores the continued demand for live music experiences in Portland, even as the city's music scene has evolved in recent years. The venue's focus on emerging and independent artists provides an important platform for the local music community.

The details

The Get Down opened its doors in 2022, quickly establishing itself as a go-to destination for music fans in Portland's Central Eastside neighborhood. The intimate, subterranean venue has hosted a diverse array of acts, from up-and-coming local bands to touring international artists like the London-based psych-pop quintet Ulrika Spacek, who recently performed a hypnotizing set of songs from their new album 'Expo'.

  • The Get Down opened in 2022.
  • Ulrika Spacek performed at The Get Down in April 2026.

The players

The Get Down

A music venue that opened in Portland's Central Eastside neighborhood in 2022, quickly establishing itself as a hub for live performances by emerging and independent artists.

Ulrika Spacek

A London-based psych-pop quintet that recently performed at The Get Down, playing songs from their new album 'Expo'.

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The takeaway

The success of The Get Down highlights the continued demand for intimate, community-focused music venues in Portland, providing a platform for up-and-coming artists and fostering the city's vibrant music scene.