Bellevue is booming with many exciting events and things to do this September! Whether you’re interested in fashion, live music, health & wellness or arts & culture – we have a fun event for you!

  • Bellevue Fashion Week
  • Live at Lunch

  • NW Ukrainian International Festival

1) Live at Lunch: Free Summer Concert Series in Downtown Bellevue

September 3rd-12th, 2019 from 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Various Dates & Locations (see below)

Jam to some live tunes during your lunch hour in Downtown Bellevue every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1:30 pm. Concert-goers can snag some free swag or enter to win free lunch for a year from The Bellevue Collection, with over 80 dining options! See the rest of the schedule below:

2) Free Beer Tasting

September 4th, 2019 from 5 PM – 8PM
Cépaé Tasting Room: 258 106th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004

Head to Cepae, located in Soma Towers, from 5PM-8PM to enjoy a free beer tasting of La Boisse, a craft beer from France that is making its first-ever appearance in the US.

3) Living Room Live: La Fonda

September 4th, 2019 from 6PM – 8PM
W Bellevue: 10455 NE 5th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004

Listen to Live Music on Wednesday, September 4th from 6-8PM at the Living Room. La Fonda is a lyrically-driven indie dream-pop band, defined by sister singer-songwriters Veronica and Valerie Topacio. The sisters explore love, longing, and loss with honest lyrics and harmonically rich vocals.

4) Good Sweat with Rachael’s Good Eats

September 4th, 2019 from 7 PM – 9PM
W Bellevue: 10455 NE 5th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004

Get your sweat on at W Bellevue on Wednesday, September 4th from 7-9PM with Rachael DeVaux-– a Seattle-based trainer, dietitian and founder of Good Sweat, a week-by-week training program designed for all fitness levels. The event will include a workout session, on-site vendors, swag bags, and raffle prizes.
You can purchase tickets for the event via Eventbrite. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

5) Free First Friday of Arts

September 6th, 2019 from 11 AM – 8 PM
Bellevue Arts Museum: 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

BAM’s Free First Friday program offers free admission to the Museum the first Friday of each month. The Museum has extended hours from 11am – 8pm, and offers special lectures, tours, presentations, and programming throughout the day. There are new rotating exhibits, so be sure to check it out!

6) Science-Fiction Convention

September 6 – 8, 2019
Bellevue Hilton: 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Explore the halls of Rustycon, a science-fiction and fantasy convention that focuses on literature, science, art, costumes, and gaming at Hilton Bellevue.

7) NW Ukrainian International Festival

September 7, 2019 from 10 AM – 8 PM
Crossroads Park: 16000 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98008

Enjoy traditional Ukrainian foods and customs, vendors, a family-fun area, live entertainment, and more at this annual cultural festival. It takes place from 10AM-8PM on September 7th and admission is free!

8) Bellwether 2019

September 13th – 22nd, 2019
Downtown Bellevue (Various Locations)

For 10 days and nights, art takes over downtown Bellevue! This annual arts festival includes site-specific installations, live music, talks, culinary events and more.

This year’s theme is Taking Root, activated by a team of curators and artists who explore notions of identity and cultural exchange. Bellwether 2019 is co-curated by John Boylan, Michelle de la Vega, Janet Galore, SassyBlack, Ellen Ito, Elisheba Johnson, Angelina Villalobos, Anthony White and Jonathan Zwickel—with artist-trio SuttonBeresCuller providing overall creative direction.

9) Fashion Week at the Bravern

September 14, 2019
The Shops at The Bravern: 11111 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

The Shops at The Bravern will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with Fashion Week, a signature weekend of high-end fashion event.

There will be an inspiring fashion show at Neiman Marcus highlighting fall designs and a festive carnival-themed after-party with decadent dessert bars and cocktail tastings. All in-store events and the after-party are open to the public and complimentary. To purchase tickets for the fashion show, please click here – all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Save the Children.

10) Free Zumba Class

September 14, 2019 from 2:30PM – 3PM
Macy’s Bellevue Square: 400 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004

Partake in a Free Zumba Class hosted by Instructors from 24 Hour Fitness.

11) Ready, Set Go… Run 5K and Kids4Kids 1K

September 15, 2019
SHOES-n-FEET: 15015 Main St #102, Bellevue, WA 98007

The 1st Annual Ready, Set, Go…Run 5K and Kids4Kids1K will be a fun, family-friendly, timed running and walking event.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Eastside Baby Corner and in support of their back-to-school Ready, Set, Go campaign. Click here to register!

12) Cycle the WAVE

September 16, 2019
Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007

Join WAVE (Women Against Violence Everywhere) for an all-women bicycle ride and walk benefitting domestic violence prevention and treatment causes.

13) Japan Day

September 18, 2019 from 10 AM – 5PM
Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007

The public is invited to attend one day of Japan Week from 10AM-5PM for games, music, workshops, and activities at Bellevue College. The event is free, including parking. Click here for the full schedule.

14) Living Room Live: Chris King and the Gutterballs

September 18th, 2019 from 6 PM – 8 PM
W Bellevue: 10455 NE 5th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004

Listen to Live Music on Wednesday, September 18 from 6-8PM at the Living Room. Chris King & The Gutterballs have crafted a record that mixes Americana, Country, and Rock & Roll. They released two acclaimed EP’s (Hidin’ Out in 2014, followed in 2016 by Cocktails) which landed them spots on the prominent local Upstream, Freakout Fest, and Bigass Boombox festivals and more.

15) 8th Annual in Concert For Cancer Benefit

September 20, 2019
Meydenbauer Center Theatre: 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Attend the 8th annual In Concert for Cancer benefit featuring two-time GRAMMY nominee singer/songwriter/saxophonist Mindi Abair and powerhouse blues rock band The Boneshakers! Special guest appearance by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, guitarist Roger Fisher, co-founder of the band Heart. 100% of the concert net proceeds funds lifesaving immunotherapy cancer treatment and research at Seattle Children’s. Doors open 6:30 pm and event begins 7:30 pm. Buy your tickets here!

16) Fall Farm Fun

September 21, 2019 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Education Barn: 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98005

Meet a sheep, feed a chicken, and pet a bunny!  Enjoy a fall morning on the farm in the company of Kelsey Creek Farm’s animals.  Activities include animal petting, crafts, and snack time with a story. 

17) Miss Africa Washington State Pageant: 4th Annual Coronation Ceremony

September 21, 2019 from 6 PM – 11:30 PM
Red Lion Hotel Bellevue: 11211 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

Miss Africa Washington State Pageant is hosting their 4th Annual Coronation Ceremony on September 21st at the Red Lion Hotel in Bellevue. Buy tickets for the event here!

18) Chinese Culture Celebration

September 22, 2019 from 8 AM – 4 PM
Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden: 12001 Main St 
Bellevue, WA 98005

Celebrate and learn about Chinese culture with booths representing 4 regions: Beijing, Shanghai and Jiangnan, Canton and SW China. They will share their cultures, tea, plants and flowers. Performances will include music, dance, and Taiji. Free.

19) Yappy Hour at W Bellevue

September 23rd, 2019 from 4 PM – 6PM
W Bellevue: 10455 NE 5th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004

Join W Bellevue on Monday for a special Yappy Hour on The Porch featuring specialty cocktails by Tito’s Vodka. Proceeds benefit the Seattle Humane Society. Dogs from the Seattle Humane Society will also be available for adoption at the event. Free admission.

20) Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection

September 25th – 29th, 2019
Bellevue Collection: 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Discover the latest fall style trends with Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection. Experience high-energy runway shows, exclusive parties, trend reports, and irresistible shopping, all featuring the brands you desire. This year’s Fashion Week lineup includes the Posh Party Trend Show and the Collective Runway Show.

21) Nordstrom Fall 2019 Beauty Trend Show

September 25th- October 1st, 2019
Nordstrom Bellevue Square: 100 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004

See the latest trends for fall and enjoy complimentary makeup, skincare and fragrance consultations, plus receive a luxe beauty tote when you attend the show. Tickets are $20 and redeemable toward your Nordstrom Beauty purchase. Click here to reserve your spot!

22) The Realistic Joneses

September 26- September 29, 2019 from 8PM – 9:30 PM
Theatre33: 1632 116th Avenue Northeast, Suite D, Bellevue, WA 98004

Eastside Actors’ Lab presents The Realistic Joneses a comedic broadway play by Will Eno about two couples, both with the last name Jones, who wrestle with major mid-life issues. Touching and hilarious, this quirky play strikes a balance between the tragedy and the comedy of life in the 21st century.

Named best American play of 2014 by The Guardian!

23) Sip & Succulent Pumpkin

September 30th, 2019 from 6 PM – 8PM
Suite Restaurant/Lounge: 10500 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

Create a pretty succulent pumpkin at Suite Restaurant & Lounge, located in the Hyatt Regency. There will be several sizes and colors of live pumpkins to choose from. Tickets ($45) include all plant supplies, step-by-step instructions and first drink!