Summer Nights in Bothell
About the Event Series
Summer Nights in Bothell is a multi-week event series designed to bring people together, turning Bothell’s parks and public spaces into lively destinations where everyone can connect, explore, and enjoy the summer season. Join us for Music and the Park and Movies in the Park this summer!
View schedule of events by clicking the tabs below.
Come out and enjoy a night of live music in the park! Each event will feature an opening act followed by a headlining performance. Bring your picnic, relax by the amphitheater, and enjoy the music with friends and family. Free to attend.
2026 Dates, Times & Lineup:
- Friday, July 10 | 6-9 p.m.
- Opening Act: Alison Banchero
- Main Act: Laurel Canyon Legacy
- Food Truck Lineup: Sugar + Spoon, Finn Anthony's & Impeckable Chicken
- Friday, July 24 | 6-9 p.m.
- Opening Act: Brian James
- Main Act: Santa Poco Band
- Food Truck Lineup: Finn Anthony's, Brat Bros & Tacos Pirata
- Friday, August 7 | 6-9 p.m.
- Opener: Lucia Flores-Wiseman
- Main: Heart by Heart featuring Steve Fossen & Michael Derosier of Heart
- Food Tuck Lineup: Sugar + Spoon, Brat Bros, Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things & Panama Coffee NW
- Friday, August 21 | 6-9 p.m.
- Opening Act: Caety Sagoian
- Main Act: Nite Wave
- Food Truck Lineup: Fil Up!, Sugar + Spoon, Finn Anthony's & Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things
Further Details:
- Location: Park at Bothell Landing Outdoor Amphitheater
- Showtime: Opening act will begin at 6:00pm, followed by the main act at 7:00pm.
- Seating: Seating is first come, first served. There will be both amphitheater seating and grass seating. Low-back chairs and blankets are encouraged.
- Parking: Free parking is available at Bothell City Hall Parking Garage, Pop Keeney Stadium, and Sammamish River Park. There is also limited parking in the gravel lot near the Park at Bothell Landing.
- Click here to view map of suggested parking locations.
- Food and Beverages: Outside food and beverages are welcome. Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted. If food trucks are present, they will offer food for purchase.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome at the park and event space, but must remain on a leash at all times. Please be aware that the event includes louder sounds and heightened sensory activity.
2026 Sponsors:
Experience the magic of cinema on a 40’ screen, set against a beautiful summer night. Movies will start at dusk (around civil twilight), which means start times will shift as the summer season progresses. Free to attend.
2026 Dates, Times & Movies:
- Friday, July 17 | Movie Start Time at Dusk (~9:15pm)
- Featured Film: Grease
- Friday, July 31 | Movie Start Time at Dusk (~9:00pm)
- Featured Film: The Parent Trap
- Friday, August 14 | Movie Start Time at Dusk (~8:50pm)
- Featured Film: Black Panther
- Friday, August 28 | Movie Start Time at Dusk (~8:30pm)
- Featured Film: Up
Further Details:
- Location: North Creek Sportsfields, Field #3
- Showtime: Movie starts at dusk, guests are welcome to arrive early!
- Parking: Parking is available in the business park lots surrounding the fields after 5:30PM. Click here to view parking suggestions for Movies in the Park.
- Transportation: Attendees can bike, walk, or drive to the event. Bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and similar devices must be parked along the event space.
- Seating: Blankets and low-back chairs are strongly encouraged for comfortable seating. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those with larger lawn chairs, we kindly ask that you move to the back of the audience area or to the side aisles to ensure a great viewing experience for everyone.
- Food & Beverages: Outside food and beverages are welcome. Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted. If food vendors are present, they will offer food for purchase.
- Pets: Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the grass sports field. As per BMC 8.60.240, dogs are prohibited on athletic or sports fields. Exception, service animals.
Stay Connected
- Facebook: @bothellparks
- Instagram: @bothellparksandrecreation
- Community Calendar: www.bothellwa.gov/calendar
- 2026 Summer Schedule Lineup (PDF)
- 2026 Suggested Parking Map for Music in the Park (PDF)
Disclaimers
Food trucks and other scheduled vendors/performers may cancel due to unforeseen circumstances (equipment failure, staffing shortage, weather, etc.). In the event of a cancellation or postponement, we will notify our community as quickly as possible through our usual communication channels, including social media, website, and newsletters if applicable.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our sponsorship opportunities are designed to give partners enhanced visibility, strengthen community recognition, and foster meaningful connections. To explore ways to partner with the City of Bothell Parks & Recreation, please email blaine.land@bothellwa.gov.