Polaris Hall is a historic, intimate concert venue in Portland, Oregon, with a 300-capacity space that hosts rotating indie and rock acts. The venue traces its roots back to the Star Ballroom in the 1930s, evolving into the North Star Ballroom before arriving at its current name, Polaris Hall. Expect a typically standing room environment with first-come, first-served seating, although some events may offer seated options noted on the listing. The box office opens about an hour before showtime, and tickets are sold online through Etix, with convenient kiosk options at Bar Bar (Mississippi Studios) and Show Bar (Revolution Hall).

We’ve got you covered with practical details on how to get there, where to park, and nearby lodging and dining options. Polaris Hall sits near Portland’s robust transit network, with bus lines 4 and 72 nearby and a short walk to the MAX Yellow Line. For visitors driving in, plan for limited on-street parking and consider rideshare as a reliable alternative.

Polaris Hall regularly hosts indie and rock acts, including artists like John Craigie, Gia Margaret, Marlon Magnée (La Femme), Spoon Benders, and more. If you’re planning a night of live music in Portland, Polaris Hall offers a memorable, close-up concert experience in a historic setting. When you’re ready, secure your seats through our trusted ticketing partner, and check the event page for seating notes (GA, reserved, or mixed) and any venue-specific details.

Getting There & Parking

Address: 635 N Killingsworth Court, Portland, OR 97217. Main entrance on Borthwick Ave.
Parking: Limited on-street parking. Rideshare or public transit recommended.
Transit: Near bus lines 4 and 72; short walk from the MAX Yellow Line.

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Note: All venue information is subject to change. For up-to-date details, check the event listing and the Polaris Hall page on our site.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 635 N Killingsworth Court, Portland, OR 97217 (main entrance on Borthwick Ave).
Capacity: 300.
Venue type: intimate music venue / concert hall; historic Star Ballroom -> North Star Ballroom -> Polaris Hall.
Seating chart: generally standing room (GA) with first-come, first-served seating; some events may be seated if noted on the listing.
Parking: limited on-street parking; rideshare or transit recommended.
Transit: near bus lines 4 and 72; short walk from the MAX Yellow Line.
Nearby lodging: Interstate Avenue area has historic motels nearby.
Notable events: hosts rotating indie/rock acts; examples include John Craigie (Help! The Lonely Beatles For Sale), Gia Margaret, Marlon Magnée (La Femme) WORLD TOUR PART 1, Spoon Benders, etc.
Renamed/demolished: venue originated as Star Ballroom (1930s) and later North Star Ballroom; current name Polaris Hall.
Ticketing: box office opens about one hour before show; tickets sold online via Etix; kiosk locations include Bar Bar (Mississippi Studios) and Show Bar (Revolution Hall).