# What's On In Portland, VI This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Portland, Victoria is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Portland, Victoria this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Portland

- **Event Name**: Writing Quirks -- writing group
  - **Description**: Join Writing Quirks for fun, messy, and creative writing sessions with fellow word lovers in person!About this EventWriting Quirks -- Writing GroupLove to write? Join our Writing Quirks group where fell
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/writing-quirks-writing-group/100001985252512707
  - **Venue**: Glenelg Libraries - Portland
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Portland

- **Event Name**: The Winter Gathering 2026
  - **Description**: Come and get cozy at the Narrawong hall with good food, good music and great people!

This year's Winter Gathering brings you a season of songbirds including the renowned Lisa Mitchell and local lovelies The Fairy Wrens. The wonderful Sun Bear BBQ will be
  - **Venue**: Narrawong Mechanics Institute Hall
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- **Event Name**: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
  - **Description**: Australia’s biggest comedy festival is hitting the road and bringing the laughs to you!

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. With a cur
  - **Venue**: Portland Civic Hall
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- **Event Name**: Ella Hooper at Portland Arts Centre VIC
  - **Description**: Ella Hooper brings her brand new album to The Portland Arts Centre bringing a sharp, heartfelt edge to her ever-evolving take on Americana. 
There are bar room stompers, spectral ballads with a contemporary edge, and hooks sharp enough to draw blood. Ella
  - **Venue**: 4A Glenelg Street, Portland, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3305
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- **Event Name**: When We Were Young '' POP PUNK PARTY ''
  - **Description**: 🖤 WHEN WE WERE YOUNG – POP PUNK PARTY 🖤

We’re taking it back to the days of eyeliner, band tees and screaming every word like it meant everything…

Join us at the Royal Hotel Portland for a full-blown emo & pop punk throwback night — packed with the
  - **Venue**: The Royal Hotel Portland Vic
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- **Event Name**: Custom Skin care workshop
  - **Description**: I’m excited to be getting back into formulating products and team up with an amazing Naturopath and Herbal Medicine teacher with a wealth of wisdom Lynne, to provide a custom skin care workshop, where we will guide you through creating three personalised
  - **Venue**: Rosanna Fire Station Community House
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- **Event Name**: Indie Soup with special guests - Concrete! Live @ The Mac’s
  - **Description**: Local favourites Indie Soup - supported by their special guests CONCRETE! Don’t miss it! 🎸 

📍 Mac’s Hotel
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ From 9pm

FREE ENTRY | AMAZING LOCAL TALENT
  - **Venue**: 39-41 Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Libraries After Dark - Portland Citizens' Brass Band
  - **Description**: Join us for a special performance by the Portland Citizens’ Brass Band — Victoria’s oldest brass band! 

Enjoy an evening of rich brass music and community spirit. 
Bring a friend and settle in for a great live performance! 

Everyone is welcome to attend
  - **Venue**: 32 Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3305
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- **Event Name**: SUNDAY SIPS @ THE MAC'S - 10TH MAY 2026
  - **Description**: Join us from 2pm for Sunday Sips, with Brendan Skinner live on the mic - bringing the perfect soundtrack to your afternoon. 🎶

Enjoy specials from our curated wine list, great company, and the best Sunday vibes as you settle in and unwind.

Then from 4pm,
  - **Venue**: 39-41 Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3305
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- **Event Name**: Santa Ana Rodeo - Live @ The Mac’s!
  - **Description**: 🌄⚡️SANTA ANA RODEO⚡️🌄
….Australian Tour!

FRIDAY MAY 8th - FREE ENTRY!

Santa Ana Rodeo are rolling into town with their gritty, blues-soaked indie rock sound straight from Boulder, Colorado. Fresh off their debut EP Half Baked and a huge West Coast tour,
  - **Venue**: 39-41 Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC, Australia
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** Writing Quirks -- writing group (Sat May 02 2026 at Glenelg Libraries - Portland).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** Writing Quirks -- writing group (Sat May 02 2026 at Glenelg Libraries - Portland).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Portland today May 02, 2026?
  - **A:** Writing Quirks -- writing group (Sat May 02 2026 at Glenelg Libraries - Portland).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Portland this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Writing Quirks -- writing group (Sat May 02 2026 at Glenelg Libraries - Portland).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Portland in May 2026?
  - **A:** Writing Quirks -- writing group (Sat May 02 2026 at Glenelg Libraries - Portland).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Portland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Portland include Glenelg Libraries - Portland.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Portland include Wordalicious Publishing.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Portland?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Portland.

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