Live music in Olympia, WA

Catch Elevator Operator live at Boston Harbor Marina. Expect a mix of classic rock and indie rock energy for an evening show.

A free, family-friendly evening unfolds at Huntamer Park with food trucks, a concert, and a movie as part of the Lacey in Tune series. 13 Til Midnight, a tribute to Taylor Swift, performs songs ranging from big hits to deeper cuts across her catalog. After the music, the night concludes with a screening of Zootopia 2, rated PG.

At Spicy Lounge, this salsa night features DJ LA along with special guest DJs. It begins with a beginner-friendly salsa basics lesson taught by Aisha and Minho that is included with the cover charge. The night continues with a social dance focused on salsa music. The cover is $8. VIP areas can be reserved by texting 360-970-7999.

Enjoy a summer evening at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls with live music, local food for purchase, and a beer garden with beverages available. Friends of the Falls presents Evenings at the Falls, bringing people together in a scenic setting overlooking the falls.

Presented by CapCity Presents, this show at Wild Child features Upon Your Dead Body with Primrose also on the bill. All ages are welcome. Admission is $18 in advance, which comes to $20.34 after fees, or $22 on the day of the show.

Part of Lacey in Tune, a free, family-friendly entertainment series at Huntamer Park, this event features indie singer and songwriter Lindsay Quella Kara. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Lindsay crafts songs shaped by nature and small-town roots, blending Americana, reflective folk and roots traditions, with touches of pop and soul. She began releasing music in 2020 and followed with another single in 2024, and she now collaborates with fellow artists in Portland studios. A multidisciplinary creator, she relies on a resonant voice and grounded presence to spark connection, meaningful relationships and genuine expression.

This weekly dance social at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom features Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, and Cumbia in a friendly, welcoming setting. No partner is required. The lineup includes a beginner Bachata ABC series and a beginner Salsa ABC series, plus a brief introductory Salsa lesson included with admission, followed by open social dancing. Pricing is $10 for general admission with the intro lesson included, $25 for class-series drop-ins, $80 for a four-week series, and $125 for an all-access monthly pass that covers every social dance, live music night, any workshops, and the month’s class series.