Rick Ross & Oregon Symphony at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall will host Rick Ross and the Oregon Symphony for their special collaboration, which will take place on Friday, May 8th, 2026. The special hip-hop symphonic performance will start at 7:30 PM, while guests can begin entering the venue at 6:30 PM. The Portland, Oregon show presents Ross performing rap music with orchestral backing. This has actually become a specialty of Rick Ross; he's a master at these types of events. 

Rick Ross

Crowds can look forward to hearing famous tracks like "Hustlin'", "B.M.F"., "Aston Martin Music", "Stay Schemin'", and "The Devil Is a Lie" reimagined with full orchestral accompaniment. The 2021 studio album "Richer Than I Ever Been" from his discography includes work with leading hip-hop artists, which has led to numerous BET Hip Hop Awards. His albums "Port of Miami" and "Teflon Don" reached platinum status, which made him a rap legend according to music industry standards. Ross worked as a correctional officer before starting his entertainment career, but he initially hid this fact until he decided to include it in his life story.

Oregon Symphony

The Oregon Symphony began its operations in 1896. This ensemble performs more than eighty shows throughout the year, which proves their ability to play both classical library music and their current collaborative musical works. Their releases include "This England" from 2020, with standard projects through 2026. The orchestra received a Grammy nomination, and ASCAP awarded them multiple times because of their experimental concert choices. Remarkably, the Oregon Symphony became the first American orchestra to present a coast-to-coast televised concert in 1987. Their dedication to boundary-pushing events like this collaboration with Rick Ross exemplifies their forward-thinking approach to orchestral music.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Overview

Situated at 1037 SW Broadway in Portland, Oregon, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall first opened in 1928 as the Portland Publix theater. This landmark venue received important renovation in 1984 and now functions as within the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts. The building's famous "Portland" marquee which stands outside functions as a recognizable landmark for the city. You can easily find great seats to witness the full package that is this Rick Ross concert. 

Parking Information

Multiple parking garages exist near the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, including SmartPark at SW 10th and Yamhill. The area lacks sufficient street parking, so planners need to arrive at the site before starting their work. The venue recommends you take public transportation. Alternative parking lots throughout downtown Portland present short walking distances to the facility.

Ticket Availability

Tickets for this special event begin at $81. You can purchase your tickets through two available options, which include buying them online from Ticket Squeeze or obtaining them at the box office. Click the "buy tickets" link to process your purchase. Given the rare nature of this hip-hop symphonic partnership, tickets are selling quickly. Do not hesitate to purchase your entry to this exclusive performance.