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Live Entertainment
Music, Movement, Vocals, Culture + Education

Get ready to be dazzled! Our community stage will burst to life with an electrifying blend of performance genres, sparking an exhilarating fusion of art and culture that invites everyone to join the celebration.

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11am   |   NE 6th Street (near BAM)
INOCHI TAIKO
OPENING CELEBRATION
About Living Traditions
Celebrate Opening Day 
With Us!

Fair weekend begins on Friday, July 24  welcoming guests into both the Bellevue Arts Fair and this year’s Living Traditions programming. Inochi Taiko opens the weekend with a performance that is as much visual as it is sonic - choreography, rhythm, energy, and dynamic arrangement coming together in a stunning and empowering experience. “Inochi” means Life, and that is exactly what the ensemble brings to NE 6th Street. As they perform, Living Traditions co-curator, artist Shizu Usami takes the stage with her brush. The final brushstroke completes as the music reaches its close - two traditions, one moment.

LIVE On Sixth Stage

NE 6th Street

Outside of BAM, on the Creative Corridor

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NOTE: Schedule changes may be made prior to July 24.

Use our event app for real-time updates during the weekend.

11:00 AM

Opening Celebration

Inochi Taiko + Shizu Usami

Seattle-based Taiko Drumming Ensemble featuring live sumi-e accompaniment by Calligrapher and Living Traditions Co-curator, Shizu Usami.

FRIDAY

1:20 PM

Music

Mattlock and The Keys

Come ready to move, sing, and be surprised — Mattlock and The Keys are flipping your favorite classics into crowd-pleasing reggae rock that leaves every audience smiling from the first note to the last.

FRIDAY

4:05 PM

Music

Pooja Ganesh

Pooja is practicing and performing under the guidance of Guru Parul Shah and Guru Smt.Nirmala Madhava (Pampa) also working as a collaborative artist with other dance companies on select projects/productions.

FRIDAY

7:00 PM

Event | After Hours

Fashion Friday Designer Showcase

7 - 10 PM | Featuring Designers: Priyanka Chopra, Jacquez Patterson, Carlisia Minnis, Menatti, LA WILTBANK, YOSMINA, Seeweed Designer. Performing Artists: Zodiac, Tory The Villain, Angelica

FRIDAY

12:05 AM

Movement

Double Dutch Divas

Focuses on the growth and promotion of the sport of Double Dutch, by educating students about how their heart works and how to stay healthy, while getting the community active.

SATURDAY

2:45 PM

Music

MiSSMANAGED

MiSSMANAGED isn’t a band for the faint of heart. They're about facing life straight on with all its ups and downs, hits and misses, wins and heartbreaks.

SATURDAY

5:15 PM

Music | After Hours

Ascended Reality

An international hip-hop duo composed of lyricists Ato and Ryk Good, based in Seattle, WA. They are known for a technical, "lyric-forward" style that blends socially conscious themes with science fiction and anime influences - blerd culture.

SATURDAY

11:00 AM

Dance

Rhythms Of India

Bhangra & Bollywood dance. A vibrant and energetic folk dance originating from the Punjab region of India. It features high-energy movements, lively dhol music, and colorful traditional outfits.

SUNDAY

1:10 PM

Music & Dance

Azahar Flamenco

Live flamenco music and dance that ranges from playful to passionate, bringing the essense of Andalusia to local audiences.

SUNDAY

3:40 PM

Music | After Hours

Sasha Mae

Sasha Mae is a Tri-Cities–based singer-songwriter performing story-driven indie pop with acoustic guitar, percussion, and immersive storytelling.

SUNDAY

6:10 PM

Music | After Hours

The Rainbow Warrior Collective

A collective of vibe curators here to inspire.

SUNDAY

11:30 AM

Music

Ranger & the Re-Arrangers

Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing.

FRIDAY

2:15 PM

Music

James Howard

Howard fuses traditional blues with psychedelic roots rock—seasoned with touches of Latin and jazz—to create a sound that’s uniquely his own.

FRIDAY

5:00 PM

Music | After Hours

Arshia Kathpalia

Miss Teen India USA

FRIDAY

11:00 AM

Music & Dance

Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association

Seattle's premier lion dance troupe, specializing in the Hung Sing Choy Lay Fut style Kung Fu and Southern style lion dancing.

SATURDAY

1:05 PM

Music

Monamor

Brings authentic Latin music to Seattle. Specializing in Boleros, Son Cubano, and Cha Cha Cha.

SATURDAY

3:35 PM

DJ | After Hours

Afreesha

Deejaying since 2015 and teaching at Seattle drum school since 2023, Afreesha is on a mission to positively impact perspectives through cross cultural arts engagement.

SATURDAY

6:00 PM

Music | After Hours

K.LA JAY

Singer/Songwriter

SATURDAY

11:45 AM

Music

Maddysen Hope

Maddysen Hope is an 18-year-old Singer-Songwriter primarily writing and performing pop music. She discovered her passion for music at age seven and is excited to share it with the world.

SUNDAY

2:00 PM

Music

Adrian Xavier & Ska Island

Blends reggae roots, dub textures, and global rhythms into an uplifting, high-energy musical journey.

SUNDAY

4:30 PM

Music | After Hours

Anzanga Marimba Ensemble

Anzanga, meaning “to our friends,” draws its spirit and sound from the rich cultural traditions of Africa. The ensemble is honored to share this joyful and vibrant music with audiences, creating performances that entertain, enlighten, and inspire.

SUNDAY

12:25 AM

Music

Sol de Noche

Sol de Noche brings live music from Argentina, Tango and Folklore. Mirta Wymerszberg's velvety vocals, flute and bandoneon, creates a rhythmic and nostalgic partnership with Sebastian Quintero's masterful sounds of his 8-string guitar.

FRIDAY

3:10 PM

Music

Keeth Apgar/ Harmonica Pocket

Using a loop pedal to build layered songs live, the award-winning band blends clean humor, catchy originals, and interactive moments into a joyful indie acoustic folk music experience for kids and grownups alike.

FRIDAY

6:00 PM

After Hours

LIVE Album Debut

6 - 7 PM | Featuring artists: Yolanda Galery, Kesean Prince, Artis Nelson, DeVaugn Augustine, and Brandon Foster

FRIDAY

11:25 AM

Music & Dance

LINDZER

An acoustic music group that effortlessly blends generations of musical influence, with a unique twist on covers from a broad spectrum of genres and eras.

SATURDAY

1:55 PM

Dance

Body Language Studios

Primarily serves youth from Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah, and beyond, in preschool to high school, by providing them with a safe, inclusive space to learn, grow, create, and express through dance.

SATURDAY

4:25 PM

DJ | After Hours

Matt Mogg

Matt Mogg is a Seattle-based artist blending hip-hop, alt-pop, and R&B into high-energy live performances backed by a full band. Bringing a vibrant mix of live musicianship, storytelling, and crowd engagement for an audience of all ages.

SATURDAY

7:00 PM

Event | After Hours

Rooftop Rhythms

Dance the night away at an unforgettable rooftop celebration featuring live Latin jazz, skyline views, sunset energy, and community connection in the heart of Downtown Bellevue.

SATURDAY

12:20 AM

Movement

Double Dutch Divas

Focuses on the growth and promotion of the sport of Double Dutch, by educating students about how their heart works and how to stay healthy, while getting the community active.

SUNDAY

2:50 PM

Music

Chih-yu Chao

Performer, composer, arranger and sound engineer based in Seattle, Chih-Yu's passion for music and interest in tango led her to become a bandoneon player and singer.

SUNDAY

5:20 PM

Vocals | After Hours

Ayana Freeman

Ayana’s goal is to move and connect people through her music. Ayana uses the power of song to inspire connection, understanding, and shared humanity.

SUNDAY

Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend

Downtown Bellevue

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Contact

For more information about the event, feel free to contact us.

 

Bellevue Downtown Association

Info@bellevuedowntown.com

Bellevue Arts Museum

info@bellevuearts.org

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