SEPTEMBER 11 -12, 2026

AMP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026
Music + Community + Resilience

September 11 & 12, 2026

Join us at The Star Theater for a two-day celebration of Portland's incredible music scene in support of youth experiencing homelessness. It's music with a mission!

Our 2026 festival is a face melter. Night one features Is This Real? with two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Matt Cameron (Soundgarden and Pearl Jam), supported by Jenny Don't and the Spurs and local legend Pete Krebs ( Hazel).

Night two is packed with local favorites Grolixes, Triple Lutz, The Mistons, Ogre (Willamette Week’s Best New Band of 2025), and Altar Girl (Willamette Week’s Best New Band of 2026).

pick your pass

Select a festival pass below to check out on the Star Theater's ticketing page.

Sept

11

Is This Real?

Judy Don't & The Spurs

Pete Krebs

$50

Sept

12

Altar Girl

Ogre

The Mistons

Triple Lutz

Grolixes

$25

WEEKEND PASS 🤘

Entry to both days

AMP T-Shirt

Limited Edition
Wokeface Festival Poster

$100

raffle tickets

Enter the raffle for a chance at winning these unbelievably cool prizes. Tickets are available for purchase online until Monday, September 14th at 11:59pm, or onsite at The Star Theater during both shows. There is no limit on how many tickets you can purchase! 👀

Prize #1

Lay your eyes upon the glorious Gibson Hummingbird Standard in translucent teal!

Mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck with a Rounded profile, rosewood fretboard with 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, pickguard with Hummingbird graphics, L.R. Baggs VTC electronics, hardshell case.

(Value $3,999)

ENTER RAFFLE

Prize #2

Prepare yourself for this one-of-a-kind custom electric guitar designed by Wokeface!

This strat-style electric guitar is custom built and hand painted by one of Portland's most beloved and prolific artists, Wokeface! We'll also set you up with a full accessory kit courtesy of Ernie Ball including: neck rest, rechargeable 9V and AA batteries, Regular Slinky strings (12 packs), purple 20ft flex instrument cable, 2 embroidered straps, musician's toolkit, pedalboard patch cable pack, 2 packs of .73mm picks, and a clip-on tuner.

(Value: Priceless, duh!)

ENTER RAFFLE

Prize #3

Kick back and relax in a hot tub boat with Yacht Tubs!

Plan the perfect date night, celebrate an unforgettable anniversary or create a memorable outing with friends. Good for a standard, 2-hour rental for up to six people.

(Value: $399)

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What is AMP?

The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing homelessness through music, education, and mentorship.

For over 30 years, AMP has been a lifeline for marginalized and isolated young people, offering a safe, inclusive space where they can build confidence, foster community, and heal from trauma.

Alongside music and arts education, AMP provides essential support services, including nutritious meals, health and safety supplies, resource navigation, and workforce training, ensuring that every participant has the tools they need to move through and out of homelessness.

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