Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series 2026

The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series is returning to downtown Bellevue for a massive five-day celebration from October 7-11, 2026. Established in 2008, this annual community tradition includes a mix of local favorites and national talent.

The festival features more than 20 live performances, and most are free or low-cost to attend.

Here is everything you need to know.

The Ticketed Headliners 

Two premier evening headliner performances will be at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre. Tickets are $20 for General Admission and $10 for Students.

• Jazz Overhaul
  • When: Friday, Oct. 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
  • What: This jazz quartet takes classic Seattle grunge anthems from bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden and turns them into jazz arrangements.
  • Link: Click here to buy tickets to Jazz Overhaul
• Lady A
  • When Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
  • What Known for her electrifying live shows, Seattle’s Lady A brings powerhouse blues, soul and gospel expertise to the stage.
  • Link: Click here to buy tickets to Lady A

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Full Day-by-Day Festival Schedule

Here are all the performances. Events are FREE unless a specific ticket price or dining fee is noted.

Wednesday, October 7

• 3 to 7:30 p.m. Free performances featuring the Bill Anschell Peru Reunion Trio at The Bellettini (1115 108th Ave NE), Tracy Moore at Lincoln Square South 2nd Floor, Nelda Swiggett at Lincoln Square North 1st Floor, and Tambor e Cordas at the AC Hotel by Marriott.
• 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tom Kellock at El Gaucho Bellevue (450 108th Ave NE). Admission is free; dining and drinks are separate.

Thursday, October 8

• 4 to 9:30 p.m. Free admission sets featuring various artists at Lincoln Square, El Gaucho Bellevue, and Paddy Coyne’s Bellevue.
• 6 to 8 p.m. Le Petale Jazz at Bellden Cafe (10527 Main St). Cost is $68 for a three-course dinner.

Friday, October 9

• 4 to 6 p.m. Free afternoon sets at Lincoln Square.
• 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tom Kellock at El Gaucho Bellevue (Free admission).
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jazz Overhaul (Headliner) at Meydenbauer Center Theatre ($20 General / $10 Student).
• 8 to 9:30 p.m. West Coast Feed at Bake’s Place Bar & Bistro. Cost is $30 entry + a $30 food and beverage minimum.

Saturday, October 10

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eric Verlinde at El Gaucho Bellevue (Free admission).
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. Lady A (Headliner) at Meydenbauer Center Theatre ($20 General / $10 Student).
• 8 to 9:30 p.m. Greta Matassa tribute to Ray Charles at Bake’s Place Bar & Bistro ($30 entry + $30 minimum).

Sunday, October 11

11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Student Showcase at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre featuring regional school jazz combos (Free admission).

For complete lineups and updates, visit the official Bellevue Downtown Association Lineup Page.

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