Applications to table at Portland Zine Symposium open every spring. Applications for PZS 2025 are now closed. Follow us on social medi to get updates about future application openings!

The Portland Zine Symposium will take place on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom at Portland State University (1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR)

PZS will be open to the public from 11 AM to 5 PM on both days.

Yes! The Portland Zine Symposium is free and open to the public.

The entrance to Smith Memorial Student Union is on SW Broadway St., between SW Montgomery and SW Harrison.

Yes. Elevators are available on the first floor near the student store and can be used to reach the third floor, where the event will take place. There are stairs located at the north and south sides of the building.

Yes, please wear a mask. There will be some at the event in case you forget. Please review our Covid Policies for more details.