Live music in Kittitas County, WA

NCW Arts Alliance presents an all ages showcase at Warehouse 3 Design Centre that brings together more than ten regional bands along with dancing, records, food, drinks, and art. Performers include Sumguy, Wide Eyes, Umami Dearest, Forest Ray, 23rd Street, Deep Green Sea, Star Anna, Valley Boyz 509, The Timely Tragedy, and Defiant. This fundraiser supports NCW Arts Alliance, with advance tickets at $10 to $15 and door prices $5 higher. The entrance is in the alley.

Two local favorites come together for a concert blending Indie, Americana, and string music. Burgers and drinks will be served by Kittitas Cafe. Admission is free and open to all ages, made possible by community sponsors.

Music and movement fill the South Park Amphitheater at Lake Wenatchee State Park, where the Mountain Melodies Concert Series pairs standout performers with sweeping mountain lake views. This installment features Eclectic Cloggers, bringing Appalachian step dancing with live old-time tunes and offering chances for the crowd to join in singing and dancing, welcoming all ages. Admission is free, and a Discover Pass is required for parking. The series is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Parks Specialty License Plate Fund, the Washington State Parks Foundation and Northwest Public Broadcasting.

Session 2 of the Summer Strings camp, part of the ICCA Chamber Music Festival, welcomes students entering grades 6 through 12 to study with professional musicians and educators from across the country, including artists from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Hoi Ting Davidson and Jenaesha Browder, this week-long experience takes place in a scenic setting and features small ensemble coaching, a deep focus on fundamentals and classical repertoire, private lessons, and faculty-led masterclasses that lead to a final concert at the end of the week. Middle and high school string players with at least two years of experience are encouraged to participate, including violin, viola, cello, and string bass. To help with chamber placement, applicants are asked to submit a one to two minute video featuring a scale of their choice and a short solo or piece they have been working on. Submissions may be sent by email. When recording, ensure the entire body and instrument are visible in the frame. An overnight option is available. Faculty includes Hoi Ting Davidson and Andrew Dunlap on violin, Anthony Parce on viola, and Jenaesha Browder on cello, with string bass faculty to be announced.

Taste of Whisky at Rhein Haus Leavenworth offers an evening of food, drinks, and live music, with views of downtown Leavenworth.

Wildflour hosts a locals-focused evening featuring food and drinks alongside live music by Leanna Shannon.