The soundtrack to an Oregon summer
The Cuthbert opened in Alton Baker Park in June 1982. Its setting makes the landscape part of the experience, trading a theatre ceiling for open sky and the changing light of a summer evening.
The local concert record includes a 1983 Rocks for Parks benefit and appearances by artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray and Bonnie Raitt in 1986. Those nights connect the park to a much wider musical story.
The venue continues as a seasonal outdoor concert destination. Check its own calendar when planning a visit: the season and event-specific arrangements are part of listening outdoors.
A DETAIL TO NOTICE
The light changes as the set unfolds. That movement from afternoon into evening is part of what makes an outdoor show feel different.
- 1982The amphitheater opens in Alton Baker Park
- 1983Rocks for Parks benefit concert
- 1986Blues greats appear on the local concert record
History: Lane County Music History Project · Cuthbert. Checked October 12, 2026.
Original AI line illustration simplified from venue photography; selected details animate gently within the drawing. Photo reference ↗