
2026 Salmon Days Festival
Artist/Band Submissions
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SALMON DAYS
The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce invites musicians and bands to apply to perform at the 57th Annual Salmon Days Festival, taking place October 3–4, 2026, in historic downtown Issaquah. Performances will be featured on the Community Center Stage.
Salmon Days proudly showcases breakthrough and established artists across multiple genres, celebrating music, creativity, and community. The Community Center Stage, now in its 43rd year, brings together a diverse audience of music lovers, artists, and innovators to Washington’s largest two-day festival and is a beloved community event.
Be Part of the Show
This is an exciting opportunity for musicians to share their talent with thousands of Festival attendees. If you believe your sound is a great fit for Salmon Days, we encourage you to apply. The more information you provide, the better. Our selection committee looks forward to learning more about you and your music.
Important Information
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Performance slots are limited.
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A committee carefully curates performers based on the best interest of the festival from artistic, philosophic, programmatic and technical viewpoints.
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Selected artists will be contacted directly.
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Due to the high volume of submissions, only accepted artists will be notified.
Please complete the Artist/Band Submission Form if you are interested in performing at the 2026 Salmon Days Festival. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to discovering new talent and creating an unforgettable Festival experience.
Timeline for Artist Submissions
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3/26/26 – Applications go live
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6/30/26 – Applications close
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7/31/26 – Lineup selected & bands notified
Main stage performances have been a fixture at Salmon Days since 1983!




