13 Things to Do in Bend OR This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Led Zepagain at Tower Theatre

A premiere Led Zeppelin tribute band takes the Tower Theatre stage, presented by Rock.It Boy Entertainment with reserved seating.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Tower Theatre, Bend

Riley Green at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Country star Riley Green headlines the outdoor amphitheater with special guests Randy Houser, Kashus Culpepper, and Hannah McFarland.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend

Katacombs Goth Night featuring Cold Spell

Bend's premier goth night returns to The Domino Room with live music from Cold Spell, an all-ages darkwave and post-punk dance event with a $15 cover.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 7:00 PM · The Domino Room, Bend

Food & Drink

Oregon Whiskey Festival

Two-day festival celebrating Oregon craft whiskey at Oregon Spirit Distillers, with tastings, distiller education, and VIP experiences available.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Oregon Spirit Distillers, Bend

Fresh Hop Bingo on the Bend Ale Trail

Grab a bingo card at the Bend Visitor Center or via app, visit local breweries for fresh hop brews, collect stamps, and compete for prizes.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Various Bend breweries

German-American Stammtisch at Bend Oktoberfest

The German-American Heritage group gathers for a Stammtisch (regular meetup) right at the 2026 Bend Oktoberfest celebration.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 5:00 PM · Bend Oktoberfest, Bend

Free Events

RiseUpandGroove Morning Dance at Northwest Tin Pan Alley

Free all-ages Saturday morning dance event with a live DJ, coffee from Thump Coffee, and popcorn from Brown Bag Popcorn Co. — come solo or bring your crew.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM · Northwest Tin Pan Alley, Bend

Arts & Culture

Battle of Bend Live Game Show

A live interactive game show experience at Deschutes Brewery Downtown where teams compete through a variety of challenges — not your typical trivia night.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00 PM · Deschutes Brewery Downtown, Bend

Tanael Joachim at The Domino Room

Stand-up comedian Tanael Joachim performs at The Domino Room in a limited-availability show with tickets from $50.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:30 PM · The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend

Outdoors & Active

Zip & Dip at Mt. Bachelor

Mt. Bachelor's exclusive Zip & Dip adventure combines ziplining with swimming in the high Cascades, running through the end of September.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Mt. Bachelor, Bend

Bend Run Club Tuesday Road Run

Bend Run Club's weekly Tuesday evening run departing from River's Place — a welcoming group run for all paces.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00 PM · River's Place, Bend

Family-Friendly

Central Oregon Residential Construction Career Day

A half-day career exploration event at COCC for anyone interested in the residential construction industry.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:30 AM · COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend

Date Night

RiseUpandGroove at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

RiseUpandGroove returns to the amphitheater for one last weekend of summer — live DJ sets, movement, dancing, and real human connection.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend