Bend’s Best Indie & Alternative Concerts This August
If your playlist jumps from synth‑pop to psych rock to acoustic confessional tracks, August in Bend will feel like it was booked just for you. From open‑air headliners at Hayden Homes Amphitheater to up‑close sets at Midtown Ballroom and Silver Moon Brewing, the city is packed with performances that showcase the best of indie and alternative music. Whether you’re visiting Central Oregon or planning a local night out, here’s your go‑to guide to indie and alt‑rock concerts in Bend this August.
August 2 – Caamp @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Lush harmonies and campfire‑ready folk‑rock make Caamp a mellow but moving start to the month.
Opener: Futurebirds
August 5 – My Morning Jacket @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Genre‑bending, jam‑friendly, and atmospheric—My Morning Jacket brings a full‑spectrum live experience.
Opener: Melt
August 6 – Mark Battles @ Midtown Ballroom
An alt‑leaning hip‑hop artist known for emotional depth and dynamic beats. Not traditional “indie,” but fits the boundary‑blurring ethos.
August 9 & 10 – LCD Soundsystem @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
James Murphy’s dance‑punk collective headlines two nights of cathartic, communal energy.
Opener: TV on the Radio
August 11 – Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Soulful vocals and genre‑defying arrangements mark this band’s standout performances.
Opener: Medium Build
August 13 – She’s Speaking Live @ Tower Theatre
A showcase of original songs from female singer‑songwriters across the indie‑folk and pop spectrum. Expect variety and vocal power in an intimate setting.
August 16 – Glass Animals @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Their kaleidoscopic pop‑electronica is tailor‑made for a late‑summer night outdoors.
Opener: Orla Gartland
August 17 – Tropidelic & Shwayze @ Domino Room (Midtown Annex)
Funk‑fusion, alt‑rap, and beachy vibes in an indoor venue with danceable energy.
August 22 – Mt. Joy @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Warm, melodic indie rock with emotional resonance and festival‑stage confidence.
August 29 – Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Nostalgic alt‑rock from two ‘90s/early‑2000s icons. Hooks, heartbreak, and outdoor singalongs.
Opener: Dashboard Confessional
August 30 – Japanese Breakfast @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Experimental dream‑pop that layers emotion and rhythm with precision.
Opener: Ginger Root
Where to Stay
Whether you’re headed to a sold‑out amphitheater show or stumbling on an unexpected set at Silver Moon Brewing, Riverhouse puts you close to the stage. Nestled along the Deschutes River with easy access to the Old Mill District and downtown venues, it’s the ideal spot to crash, recharge, and repeat.