FEMME FATALE FEST 2026
August 21–22, 2026 • Twilight Cafe and Bar, Portland OR
August 21–22, 2026 • Twilight Cafe and Bar, Portland OR
A benefit concert to raise money for Rose Haven PDX, while shining a spotlight on women/femmes in the portland alternative music scene. Femme Fatale Fest is a celebration of women/femmes in local alternative music. We want to put together a bill of killer bands that feature at least one female/femme member. Women have and always will be such an important part of rock music and we want to celebrate that! This festival is also a means to raise money to be donated to Rose Haven PDX, a local women’s shelter that does amazing work in our community.
All proceeds benefit Rose Haven. Rose Haven's Mission is to provide day shelter, resources, emotional support and community connections to women, children and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty. Fact: Oregon faces the 2nd highest rate of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the country.
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Femme Fatale Fest is a celebration of women/femmes in local alternative music. We want to put together a bill of killer bands that feature at least one femme member. Femmes have and always will be such an important part of rock music and we want to celebrate that! This festival is also a means to raise money to be donated to Rose Haven PDX, a local women’s shelter that does amazing work in our community.
When: August 21st and August 22nd at the Twilight Cafe and Bar. Show time TBA!
Where: Twilight Cafe and Bar, Portland OR
Who is Playing: Lineup TBA but will feature 8+ local bands with at least one female/femme member. Check back for lineup announcements in the coming months!
Our Vision: A community where everyone has safety, stability, love, health and home. Our Mission: To provide day shelter, resources, emotional support and community connections to women, children and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty. Our Commitment to Equity: Equity and inclusion are central to our programming, and we focus our efforts on those most vulnerable and marginalized. We welcome guests of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, class, ethnicity, faith, culture, language, marginalized gender identity, sexual identity, ability, citizenship status and other identities and experiences. Our Values: • Compassion • Individual Worth • Reconciliation • Zeal: (Love in action) • Community
Money Given to Rose Haven from Event: $4,500+
Ticket Purchase: All money earned from event ticket sales goes to Rose Haven after the event. Festival Merch Purchase: All money earned from festival merch sales (not individual band merch sales) goes to Rose Haven after the event. Raffle Ticket Purchase: All money earned from selling raffle tickets goes to Rose Haven after the event. Venue drink/food sales: Money goes directly to venue. Band specific merch sales: All money each band earns by selling merch at the event is theirs to keep (obviously).
Raffle prizes TBA!
The festival is asking each band who participates to donate their time and talent to our charity, and at this time will not be monetarily compensated from the festival
Questions? Want to sponsor or volunteer? Reach out below!
