Portland Arts & Lectures

Literary Arts is thrilled to present their 40th annual Portland Arts & Lectures season welcoming the world’s most celebrated writers, artists, and thinkers giving original talks in the historic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Subscriptions start at just $115 for the five-part series.

Portland Arts & Lectures 2024/25

  • Amy Tan: October 9, 2024
  • Abraham Verghese: November 19, 2024
  • Timothy Egan: January 16, 2025
  • Masha Gessen: February 13, 2025
  • Emily Wilson: April 15, 2025

Full event details are available on the event pages listed below.

“I most enjoy hearing from authors that I "should" know—but don't. Literary Arts speakers are all amazing—each brings a unique story and tale about themselves and their work. I am also a huge fan of seeing those authors that I do know and am star-struck by... Both ends of the spectrum make my subscription worth it 100%.” — Portland Arts & Lectures subscriber

Series subscriptions ($115–$450, five-part series) are available from Literary Arts. Portland Arts & Lectures is a subscription-based series. Single tickets are not available to purchase in advance. Call Literary Arts at 503-227-2583 or email la@literary-arts.org with questions.