Doug Fir Lounge Reopening This Fall in New Location

The iconic Portland music venue is moving just 880 yards away to a larger space with enhanced amenities.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:09pm by

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A striking, minimalist illustration featuring bold, geometric black silhouettes representing the Doug Fir Lounge logo and architectural elements, set against a high-contrast background of deep green and bright orange, capturing the venue's iconic identity and its move to a new home.The relocation of the beloved Doug Fir Lounge music venue to a larger, more modern space will allow it to continue serving Portland's vibrant entertainment scene.Portland Today

After 19 years at its original E. Burnside location, the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Oregon is relocating to a new home just a short distance away at 301 SE Morrison Street, the previous site of the late night gastro hub Le Bistro Montage. The beloved music venue is aiming to reopen with a full schedule of shows in the Fall of 2026, featuring a larger 325-capacity space, a new high-end sound system, expanded customer and band parking, and other upgrades.

Why it matters

The Doug Fir Lounge has long been a cornerstone of Portland's vibrant music and nightlife scene, hosting both popular touring acts and beloved local bands. Its relocation to a larger, more modern space will allow the venue to continue serving the community and providing a stage for live music for years to come, even as the city's entertainment landscape evolves.

The details

The new Doug Fir Lounge will feature a 325-capacity space, a new L-Acoustics sound system, enhanced customer and band parking and load-in areas, expanded dressing rooms, an intimate basement bar, and an outdoor patio. The venue is aiming to reopen in the Fall of 2026 after 19 years at its original E. Burnside location.

  • Doug Fir Lounge opened at its original E. Burnside location in 2007.
  • In February 2026, Bridgetown Bites reported that Doug Fir was working towards a Fall 2026 reopening at the new location.
  • The new Doug Fir Lounge is set to open at 301 SE Morrison Street in Fall 2026.

The players

Doug Fir Lounge

A popular music venue and restaurant in Portland, Oregon that has been a cornerstone of the city's entertainment scene for nearly two decades.

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What’s next

Doug Fir Lounge is working towards a Fall 2026 reopening at its new 301 SE Morrison Street location.

The takeaway

The relocation of the iconic Doug Fir Lounge to a larger, more modern space will allow the beloved Portland music venue to continue serving the community and providing a stage for live music for years to come, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the city's vibrant entertainment landscape.