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About Tao Event Center

Welcome to AVENUE Portland, the modern, AV-forward event space housed in the former Tao Event Center. Located at 631 NE Grand Ave in Portland's Lloyd District, just across from the Oregon Convention Center, this versatile 8,500 sq ft venue is designed to support a wide range of events—from intimate gatherings to larger productions. With advanced audiovisual capabilities, flexible seating configurations, and a prime location near transit and hotels, AVENUE Portland is built to simplify planning and deliver memorable experiences.

Note: The Tao Event Center branding has largely transitioned to AVENUE Portland since 2023, reflecting ongoing updates and enhancements while preserving the venue’s core versatility and community connections.

Whether you’re hosting concerts, corporate events, festivals, or private functions, AVENUE Portland offers capacity up to 550 standing or about 350 seated, with layouts tailored to your program. Parking options include the Metro Parking Garage (~120 spaces), Liberty Centre Garage, Umpqua Bank Lot, and available street parking. The venue is well-served by public transit, with MAX, Portland Streetcar, and bus lines within blocks. The Convention Center MAX Station is roughly 0.2 miles away, making it easy for attendees to reach events from across the city.

Nearby lodging and dining options help you plan a complete event weekend. In the Lloyd District near the Oregon Convention Center, you’ll find several hotels such as Courtyard Portland Downtown/Convention Center, Crowne Plaza Downtown Convention Center, and Hyatt Regency Portland at OCC. For meals and hospitality, area restaurants offer a range of tastes to suit your guests. We’ve highlighted reputable affiliate partners to simplify accommodations and dining bookings—helping you secure comfortable stays and great meals without the hassle.

For reference, notable past events at the broader venue footprint include regional favorites like the PDX Tequila Taco Festival and El Gran Combo concerts, reflecting the center’s capability to host diverse, high-energy events with strong production values.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232 (Lloyd District, across from Oregon Convention Center).
  • Renamed to AVENUE PORTLAND (opened as AVENUE in 2023; Tao Event Center branding largely replaced).
  • Venue type: AV-forward, 8,500 sq ft main event space designed for versatile events with advanced AV capabilities.
  • Capacity: main space up to 550 standing; up to about 350 seated (seating/dining layouts vary by event; see venue capacity pages).
  • Parking/transit: multiple nearby parking options (e.g., Metro Parking Garage ~120 spaces; Liberty Centre Garage; Umpqua Bank Lot; street parking); MAX/Portland Streetcar and Bus lines within blocks; Convention Center MAX Station ~0.2 miles away.
  • Nearby hotels: several options in Lloyd District near OCC (e.g., Courtyard Portland Downtown/Convention Center, Crowne Plaza Downtown Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Portland at OCC).
  • Notable events hosted (historical): PDX Tequila Taco Festival and El Gran Combo concerts.