Downtown Sounds started as a small gathering hosted in an alley, turning the underutilized space into something extraordinary. And extraordinary it became. With each year the event grew, now taking up three entire city blocks on Bay, Prospect, and Holly Streets. Downtown Sounds draws bands from across the country and folks from Whatcom County and beyond to share in their love of music.

This summer celebrates the 19th year of this beloved, award-winning, urban music experience that is firmly cemented as Downtown Bellingham's hottest summer attraction. Thank you to Premier Sponsor, WECU, for their commitment to making it happen year after year.

2023 Lineup
July 12: REPOSADO + The Cosmic Neighborhood
July 19: Five Alarm Funk + North Sound Soul
July 26: Outer Orbit (with special guests!) + The Harris Twins
August 2: Petty or Not + Smooth Kiwi
August 9: Polyrhythmics + Groovebot

SERIES SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES
Event Hours: 5:30-9:00 PM
Opening Bands: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Headline Bands: 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Downtown Sounds opens at 5:30 PM each evening and welcomes attendees with a variety of food vendors and tasty beverages in the 21+ beer/wine/cider garden. Look for the WECU Game Zone located next to the stage that features a giant jenga, corn hole, and more. Additional activities include the popular photo booth, glitter tattoos, face painting, and street chalk.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
It takes a lot of people-power to make a pop-up concert series happen every week! Interested in joining our amazing team of volunteers, helping create a stronger community, and just having a good time? Send a message to nathalie@downtownbellingham.com.

THANK YOU!
Downtown Sounds is supported by our Premier Sponsor, WECU, with additional support from Julian & Company, Springhill Suites and Townehill Suites, Boundary Bay Brewery, Groove Merchant NW, SPARK Museum, Bellingham Cider Co., Bayou on Bay, and the City of Bellingham.

Photo by Trevor Andrews Photography