Venues hosting events during the Bellingham Celtic Festival!

The blue room - 202 E Holly St.

https://www.blueroombham.com/
The Blue Room is located upstairs and access can be found on Holly St. (look for the blue light). This space is all ages, but has alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. This is the location of the feature evening concerts as well as many of the workshops on Saturday and Sunday. All events here are ticketed and most are seated. There is a large set of stairs that leads up from the sidewalk to the venue. If you need access to the private elevator, please arrive at the front door and we will escort you to it.

 

Honey Moon Meadery - 1053 N. State St. Alley

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http://www.honeymoonmeads.com/
Honey Moon Meadery has been an integral part of the Bellingham Celtic Festival since year one! They have a cozy spot with yummy drinks and light food. They are hosting small concerts and sessions throughout the weekend. This is a 21+ venue. All events here are free, but tips are appreciated.

 

Boundary Bay Brewery - 1107 Railroad Ave.

https://www.bbaybrewery.com/
Boundary Bay Brewery’s Beer Garden is the only outside venue utilized as part of the festival. Shows will happen rain or shine as the stage and seating areas are undercover! The beer garden is all-ages and has non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available for purchase. This is a casual, back-yard vibes spot to catch a show. All events here are free.

 

UISCE - 1409 Cornwall Ave.

https://www.uisceirishpub.com/
The Irish pub, and the spot to go for a pint or a dram! 21+, food available. Show the BCF app on your phone to get $1 off your drink, (see bar for exceptions).

 

Ono - 210 E Chestnut St. Alley

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https://www.culturecafebham.com/
Ono is a great place for lunch or dinner and to catch a session! It’s an all ages venue with some great vibes. All events here are free.

 

Hotel Leo - 1224 Cornwall Ave.

The Leo Lounge at Hotel Leo is a newly renovated all ages space in Hotel Leo. Drinks (alcoholic as well as non) and food are available just a few feet away at Amendment 21, and can be brought into the Leo Lounge during events.

 

Northwest Yarns - 1401 Commercial St.

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Of course there is music in the yarn shop! Come listen to some tunes, have a tea, touch some yarn. How pleasant.

 

Presence Studio - 1412 Cornwall Ave.

https://www.presence-studio.com/
A big open room upstairs for workshops and jams! No food or drink here and no shoes :) This is an all ages space. There is a long flight of stairs from the sidewalk to the venue and no elevator.

 

Welcome Road Winery - 300 W Champion St.

https://www.welcomeroadwinery.com/
A delightful spot to catch an acoustic performance! All ages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. Table seating. All events here are free, but tips are appreciated.

 

champlin guitars - 1121 N State St.

https://champlin-guitars.business.site/
Access to this business is in the alley between State St. and Railroad Ave. Local luthier, musician, and store operator Devin Champlin is hosting a series of mini shows throughout the weekend in his awesome little music shop. Seating will be limited to about 10 people, first come, first serve. All ages.

 

Mindport - 210 W. Holly St.

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http://www.mindport.org/
Mindport is a beautiful space with thoughtful and intriguing exhibits to explore. They are hosting an acoustic, daytime show on Sunday. This is an all ages space with seating and lots of standing room.

 

Brandywine Kitchen - 1317 Commercial St.

https://brandywinekitchen.com/
When you’re looking for events at Brandywine, head straight in and up the stairs at the back of the room. Great local food plus beer and wine. All ages and lots of seating. Excellent for lunch and dinner! There is a long flight of stairs from the ground floor up to the second story.

 

admiralty lounge - 100 N. Commercial st.

Check out music during dinner on Friday evening at Admiralty Lounge. Great entrees, small bites, and cocktails. Reservations available for tables and bar seating. This venue is 21+.

 

JUXT Taphouse - 119 W. Holly St.

JUXT is a great place to get a drink or a bite throughout the weekend. This establishment is 21+ and cashless.