40 Local Shows Set for Skagit County This Week
Venues in Anacortes and Burlington will host free and paid performances, with Halloween-themed events scheduled for October 31.
By Thabo Hoffmann ·
Live music venues across Skagit County have released a schedule for the week ending November 1, 2026. The lineup includes 40 distinct sets spread across bars, breweries, and community halls in Anacortes, Burlington, and Sedro Woolley. Many of the events are free or ask for suggested donations, while others charge cover fees ranging from $10 to $25.
The week begins on Wednesday, October 28, with two free performances. The Socket Sawtooth will play at Double Barrel BBQ from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Lucky Dogs will follow at Anacortes Rockfish Grill from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Both venues welcome all ages and rely on audience tips.
Thursday, October 29, features Chris Eger at Farmstrong Brewing. The set runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a $10 cover charge. All ages are permitted for this all-ages event.
Friday, October 30, brings multiple options for adults. Stewart Woods performs at Arcadian Public House from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with no cover charge. Ben Starner plays piano at Terramar from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wes Jones performs at The Old Edison from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guemes Island Store hosts a Halloween Costume Party featuring Ebb, Slack & Flood from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Adults in costume pay $10, while those without costumes pay $15. Children under 16 enter for free.
Saturday, October 31, is the busiest day of the week with 12 scheduled acts. Petunia & the Vipers and Buddy Mac & his Ten-Gallon Troubadours perform at Arcadian Public House starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Stewart Woods returns to Farmstrong Brewing for a free all-ages set from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pavlov Jones and Nurhachi perform a Halloween Party at Montoya House Of the Arts from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a $25 ticket price. Other venues include The Old Edison, Lyman Tavern, Boots Bar & Grill, and the Eagles clubs in Burlington and Sedro Woolley.
Sunday, November 1, features The Bow Diddlers at The Old Edison from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The schedule continues the following week with Honest No and the Whistle Lake Jazz Quartet playing free sets at Double Barrel BBQ and Anacortes Rockfish Grill on Wednesday, November 4.
The venue list includes Arcadian Public House, Farmstrong Brewing, Terramar, The Old Edison, Double Barrel BBQ, Anacortes Rockfish Grill, Guemes Island Store, Montoya House Of the Arts, Lyman Tavern, Boots Bar & Grill, Skagit Valley Eagles, and Sedro Woolley Eagles. Musicians and businesses can submit future events by email to the roundup organizer.
Source: Skagit Breaking
