Downtown Sounds

 

20th Anniversary Season Logo Designed By Blank Studio

Celebrating 20 years of Downtown Sounds in 2024

Wednesdays July 10 - August 7

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. Over time, this event has not only achieved its initial objective but has also grown exponentially, captivating both locals and visitors alike. Today, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of arts and culture in fostering a strong sense of community where people live, work and play.

 
 

Announcing 2024’s lineup!

Help make the festival happen!

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

Learn more and sign up below!

Order Sounds Swag & Rep Summer Spirit All Year Long

You can purchase stickers, hats, and tote bags with Downtown Sounds new 20th anniversary logo designed by Blank Studio at the festival site inside the beverage garden. Online-exclusive designs and products are available to order with shipping direct to your address!

Series Schedule & Activities

Wednesdays July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, and August 7th 2024

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 including Cicchitti's Pizza, Sammies (vegan), Hank & Bubby’s ice cream, Bry’s Filipino Cuisine, J Glizzy’s, The Nodding Donkey, El Toro Loco, and Icy Town. 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, Gruff, 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.

Two Ways To Skip The Line & Be A VIP

INSIDER Access: Best Value for Locals

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.

VIP Lounge Tickets: Best for Visitors

NEW to 2024, we are offering limited flat fee tickets to the VIP lounge. This is a great option for those visiting Bellingham, joining their INSIDER friends for a show, or just wanting to be a VIP for the night.

VIP Lounge Experience

Other Ways To Get Involved with Downtown Sounds

Thank you to our community sponsors!

Concert Series Sponsor, BECU, Not for Profit, All for Bellingham

VIP Lounge Sponsor, Spindrift and Spindrift Spiked Seltzer, sparkling water with real squeezed fruit.

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

Community event tourism grants made possible by City of Bellingham and Whatcom County.