Downtown Sounds

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Bellingham’s Free Live

Music Festival

Wednesdays July 9 - August 6, 2025

Looking back at 20+ years, we reflect on Downtown Sounds being born with a simple yet powerful goal: to bring vibrancy and vitality to our community through music and cultural engagement. Today, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of arts and culture in fostering a strong sense of community where people live, visit, work and play.

Interested In Performing At Downtown Sounds This Year?
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Sponsor Downtown Sounds 2025 Season

Thanks to the confidence we have in our sustaining title sponsors, BECU and Julian & Company, we are able to offer affordable opportunities to invest in the 21st anniversary season of Downtown Sounds. Sponsor self-service today, or contact Jenny with questions.

Concert Series Sponsor, Julian & Company, your one-stop source for Bellingham, WA real estate.

Thank You To Our Local Community Sponsors:

Community event tourism grants made possible by City of Bellingham.

Help Make The Festival Happen!

Volunteering: Volunteer shifts are available each week for set-up, during the show (ID checking and security, beer pouring, cashiering), and tear-down.

Volunteer

Food Vending: We’re looking for a variety of local food vendors to feed the crowds each week! To secure a food vendor spot at Downtown sounds, apply here.

Food Vendor Application

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Hosted In August Made Possible By:

And Bank of the Pacific

Series Schedule

& Activities

Wednesdays July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and August 6th, 2025

Intersections of Bay, Holly, and Prospect streets

Event Hours: 5:30-9:00 PM

Opening Bands: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Headline Bands: 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Downtown Sounds general entry is free and opens at 5:30PM each evening. Opening acts begin at 6:00PM with headlining acts taking the stage at 7:30PM. Each Downtown Sounds concert includes local food truck vendors. Additional activities include the popular photo booth, glitter tattoos, face painting, and street chalk.

For 21+ goers, the beer, wine, and cider garden will impress with local pints from Boundary Bay, Aslan, Wander, Structures, and Kulshan breweries. 🦮 Please note that pets, including dogs, are not permitted in the garden. Cider fans will enjoy rotating flavors from Bellingham Cider Company, and wine drinkers can choose from white, rosé, and red options. The main entrance is located at the corner of East Champion and Bay Street.

⚠️ Vending and tabling is by invite only ⚠️

Skip The Line & Be A VIP

The VIP Garden, with limited access for donors and supporters of the Downtown Bellingham Partnership - including $25+/mo INSIDERS, appears near the rocket sculpture.

Downtown Bellingham INSIDERS contribute a monthly donation to the Downtown Bellingham Partnership and receive discounts at over twenty downtown retailers and restaurants all year long, in addition to exclusive perks at Downtown Sounds and Wine Walk.

Locals are encouraged to become INSIDERS, starting at a donation level of $5 per month to skip the entrance line to the beer garden, and $25+ monthly donors are also welcomed to the VIP lounge.

Become An Insider Today