Entertainment Guidelines
Applications for 2026 Festival entertainers open January 8
The Anacortes Arts Festival is in its 65th year, hosting more than 220 booth artisans, producing a highly acclaimed fine art show, and averaging around 80,000-100,000 visitors during the first weekend in August. The 2026 Festival will be held July 31-August 2.
Our Festival offers FREE entertainment to our guests on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Festival weekend. Each year’s lineup highlights local and regional talent representing a wide variety of musical styles. We regularly feature over 30 acts throughout Festival weekend.
2026 Festival Dates & Stage Hours:
Friday, July 31 11am - 8pm
Saturday, August 1 11am - 8pm
Sunday, August 2 11am - 5pm
Our two stages and locations:
The Main Stage - located on 3rd Street next to the Hideout Bar. Featuring lively music extending into evening hours on Friday & Saturday.
The Jazz Stage - located on10th Street next to the Reunion Wine Bar. A variety of softer sounds including contemporary and traditional jazz, running until 8pm on Friday night. Programming provided by Manieri Foundation. If this is the stage you are interested in performing on, please contact the Manieri Foundation directly, at vmfejeran@gmail.com.
Applications will be accepted through May 28, 2026. You will be asked to provide a website link or upload music files into the application for our committee to hear a sample of your music. Applicants will be notified by June 18, 2026 if space is available.