Unexpected Entertainment
from Morning to Night
No matter your age, ability, or interests, Downtown Bellingham is Whatcom County’s cultural hub. Local and independent entertainment venues make catching a show a one-of-a-kind experience. Nonprofit performance venues offer classes and shows where you just might find out your neighbors have a hidden talent! Learn, move, play, and enjoy Downtown’s arts & entertainment venues.
Theatre & Performance Venue Guide
New Year, New Entertainment! Rediscover Downtown Bellingham’s 9 theaters and performance venues, each promising unforgettable moments and captivating experiences. This winter, enjoy watching local talent perform in "The Snow Queen" at BAAY Theatre and "The Addams Family!" at New Prospect Theatre, in addition to the dozens of other shows and performances happening Downtown!
Mount Baker Theatre
Bellingham’s historical performance venue igniting the imagination since 1927.
The Blue Room
The Blue Room is an all-ages music & arts in the heart of Downtown Bellingham.
BAAY
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth is a nonprofit offering instruction and shows.
Pickford Film Center
Bellingham’s two-screen, non-profit independent cinema.
The Shakedown
Live music venue and bar rocking Downtown Bellingham since 2011.
Upfront Theatre
Spend your night at the best imrprov spot in Whatcom County!
Wild Buffalo House of Music
Downtown’s iconic stage, venue, and bar hosting shows seven days a week.
Make.Shift Art Space
Downtown’s all-ages art gallery and music venue with affordable art studios.
New Prospect Theatre
Ten local theatre companies and other programming call this theatre home.
Family - Friendly Indoor Activity Guide
Beat the cold and escape the house with cozy, family-friendly experiences Downtown. Cuddle 20+ kitties at NEKO Cat Cafe, craft and find engaging, innovative, and educational experiences at the Family Interactive Gallery at Whatcom Museum, or learn all about electricity at the SPARK Museum - all guaranteed to create lasting memories during the winter months.
Rediscover More Of Downtown’s Best
Animal Lounges & Shops
Are You My Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge
1307 Cornwall Ave
NEKO Cat Cafe
1130 Cornwall Ave
Kementari’s Creatures
207 E Chestnut St
Museums & Exhibits
Mindport Exhibits
210 W Holly St
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St
Whatcom Museum - Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora St
Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
121 Prospect St
Arts Studios & Classes
MUD Ceramics Studio
201 E Champion St
Make.Shift
306 Flora St
NW Contemporary Art Gallery
310 W Champion St
Arcades & Games
21st Century Bowl
1411 N State St
Bellingham Axe
1414 Cornwall Ave
Flatstick Pub
902 N State St, Suite 105
The Racket Bar & Pinball Lounge
1220 N State St
Ruckus Room
1423 Railroad Ave
Escape Rooms
The Eureka Room
114 W Magnolia St #105
LockBreaker Escapes
1208 Bay St Suite 105
Unlock the Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave
Fitness & Recreation
VITAL Climbing Gym
1421 N State St
Whatcom Family YMCA
1256 N State St
Bellingham BJJ
1205 W Holly St
Bellingham Yoga Collective
1211 Granary Ave #3
Hatha Yoga Bellingham
1321 Railroad Ave
Kokoro Yoga
1411 Cornwall Ave
TORQUE Martial Arts
1416 Cornwall Ave
Peak Hydration Lounge
216 Bay St
Rock Solid Martial Arts
1101 N State St #107, alley entrance
Theatre & Venue Guide
Treat yourself - or the whole family - to a movie or a show at one of Downtown’s NINE theatres and venues.
Comprehensive Culture & Entertainment Directory
21st Century Bowl
1411 N State St
Are You My Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge
1307 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham Axe
1414 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham Farmers Market - Saturday Market
1100 Railroad Ave
The Blue Room
202 E Holly St Units 301 & 401
The Eureka Room
114 W Magnolia St #105
Flatstick Pub
902 N State St, Suite 105
LockBreaker Escapes
1208 Bay St Suite 105
Make.Shift
306 Flora St
Mindport Exhibits
210 W Holly St
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial St #4408
MUD Ceramics Studio
201 E Champion St
NEKO Cat Cafe
1130 Cornwall Ave
New Prospect Theatre
207 Prospect St
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St
The Racket Bar & Pinball Lounge
1220 N State St
The Shakedown
1212 N State St
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St
Unlock the Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave
The Upfront Theatre
207 Prospect St
VITAL Climbing Gym
1421 N State St
Whatcom Museum - Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora St
Whatcom Museum - Old City Hall
121 Prospect St
Wild Buffalo House Of Music
208 W Holly Street