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Dante's

Downtown, Portland

Portland's legendary rock and burlesque club, home to Sinferno, the city's wildest weekly variety show, since 1998.

Founded

1998

Capacity

300

Hours

Wednesday–Sunday 8

Area

Downtown

About Dante's

Dante's is one of Portland's most beloved and distinctive venues, occupying a dark, atmospheric space in downtown that has been the home of the city's rock and burlesque scene since 1998. The club is best known for Sinferno, its long-running weekly variety show combining burlesque, rock music, fire performance, and spectacular theatrics that has become a Portland institution in its own right. The 300-capacity venue maintains an intimate connection between performers and audience that makes even the most elaborate spectacles feel personal. Beyond Sinferno, Dante's books quality touring rock and indie acts, maintaining its reputation as one of Portland's most consistent live music destinations across its two-decade history.

History

Dante's opened in 1998 and distinguished itself from other Portland venues by fusing live music with theatrical performance and burlesque. Sinferno, launched in the early 2000s, became one of the most talked-about weekly events on the West Coast, drawing visitors from across the country to experience Portland's unique brand of theatrical nightlife. The venue's survival through multiple economic cycles is a testament to its genuine community following.