Downtown Bellevue is turning up the volume this summer as the Live at Lunch Concert Series returns to energize weekday afternoons. Running weekdays from July 9 through September 5, 2025, this beloved series brings free live music to key outdoor venues across the city’s downtown core. Whether you’re a local employee, resident, or visitor, these midday concerts are the perfect excuse to break up the day with music, sunshine, and a strong dose of community spirit.
A Lunchtime Tradition That Moves You
Now a signature part of Bellevue’s summer cultural landscape, Live at Lunch offers midday musical interludes that breathe life into lunch breaks and city strolls. Each concert is carefully timed to run during the lunch hour, making it easy to step away from your desk or errands and experience a bit of downtown magic.
This program is designed to activate public spaces during typically quiet hours, creating a more vibrant, welcoming downtown environment while showcasing the incredible talent of local and regional musicians from across the Puget Sound area.
Where and When to Catch the Music
Dates: Weekdays, July 9 – September 5, 2025
Time: Midday / Lunch Hour Performances
Locations Include:
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Bellevue Downtown Park
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Bellevue Square Courtyard
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City Center and transit-adjacent plazas
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Other rotating outdoor venues throughout Downtown Bellevue
Each day features a new musical act and location, so there’s always something fresh to enjoy—whether it’s your favorite jazz trio, a rising indie singer-songwriter, or a world music ensemble.
Diverse Music Styles for Every Taste
From jazz and classical to folk, rock, and global rhythms, the 2025 series promises a vibrant, eclectic lineup. Performances will be posted weekly on social media and the city’s website, making it easy to plan your next musical lunch outing.
This inclusive programming reflects Bellevue’s cultural diversity and deep appreciation for the arts, offering an opportunity to connect with music you love or discover something new.
Food, Fun, and Fresh Air
Adding flavor to the experience, rotating food trucks will be parked near performance areas, offering everything from quick bites to gourmet lunches. It’s the perfect pairing: fresh food and fresh tunes under the summer sun.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or camp chair and enjoy the show picnic-style, or grab lunch to-go from nearby restaurants and settle in by the stage.
Community Powered, Artist-Driven
The Live at Lunch series is produced through a collaboration of local sponsors, media partners, and venue hosts, with generous support from a 4Culture grant. Local musicians interested in performing can apply via the city’s event website, helping ensure each series reflects the region’s creative talent and diverse voices.
Stay in the Loop
Want updates on performers, food truck schedules, and special downtown deals tied to the series? Sign up online to receive updates and occasional exclusive offers from Bellevue businesses.
This summer, make lunch the best part of your day—with sunshine, song, and the sound of community at the heart of downtown Bellevue.
