Project Pabst Returns to Portland’s Waterfront July 26 – 27, 2025
Last summer Project Pabst returned after a seven-year hiatus to Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park. This year, the festival from Pabst Blue Ribbon makes its return and will take place from Saturday, July 26 through Sunday, July, 27 with a lineup that is intriguing for any generation of music!
It was great to see Project Pabst, that debuted in Portland back in 2014 and went on a four-year run, make the decision to return and invest in downtown Portland, a city that can use a bit of love these days. And for 2025, organizers have pulled together a stacked lineup that is headlined by Iggy Pop on Saturday and Death Cab for Cutie on Sunday. Count us in!
But it’s not just the headliners that are going to bring thousands to the waterfront each day. Joining Iggy Pop, the Godfather of Punk, on Saturday is Devo, The Damned, The Chats, Mannequin Pussy, The Exploding Hearts, Gustaf, Gouge Away and local icons Nasalrod.
Then to close out the fest, it’lll be a day of indie rock with Japanese Breakfast, Built to Spill, Cap’n Jazz, Wednesday, Say She She, Sam Austins and Dustbunny. joining Death Cab for Cutie.
“Project Pabst has always celebrated the spirit of creativity and community, and we’re thrilled to bring together this incredible lineup for 2025,” said festival organizers in a press release. “With a mix of legendary artists and emerging talent, this year’s festival will be one to remember.”
Here’s a rundown on the artists performing at 2025 Project Pabst.
Project Pabst 2025 Band Lineup
Saturday, July 26
Iggy Pop
Devo
The Damned
The Chats
Mannequin Pussy
The Exploding Hearts
Gustaf
Gouge Away
Nasalrod
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Sunday, July 27
Death Cab for Cutie
Japanese Breakfast
Built to Spill
Cap’n Jazz
Wednesday
Say She She
Sam Austins
Dustbunny
Project Pabst is more than just music and PBR as the two-day festival will showcase immersive art installations, local vendors and some of Portland’s favorite food trucks! This lineup includes Frybaby, Romega Taqueria, Nacheaux, MidCity Smashburger, Rosa’s Churros, Crepe-O-Holics, Wienerwurst, Donut Drop Cobra Dogs, Pidgin Hole, BEASTRO by Marshawn Lynch, Atlas Pizza, Chasin’ Tots, Savor Meats and Provisions and more! Last year was a blast and reminded us of how much we missed this festival and are happy that Pabst chose to bring this one back to the Rose City for the city to enjoy!
Tickets to Project Pabst are currently on sale and are available in two options. Weekend passes are now priced at $200.02 each with fees and daily passes are priced at $112.34 each with fees. Entry is for those 21 years of age or older. Tickets and additional information on Project Pabst can be found here.
About The Author
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D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.