SEEK THE DARK, FIND THE LIGHT
Imagination comes to life at Fire & Story winter folk festival in Bellingham, Washington. Over three nights in January, fire, light, music, storytelling and performance transform the dark Pacific Northwest winter into a place of wonder. Fantastical worlds appear, strange stories unfold and everything feels possible.
Come curious. Stay awhile. See what you discover.
the experience
Five artfully curated stages filled with entertainment set the mood for immersive moments that transport you to another world.
SONG
STAGE
An intimate musical stage where songs take you on a global journey of folk, rock, soul, Americana, roots, punk and metal, with powerful sounds that carry you somewhere new.
LORE
PAVILION
Feel the heat, follow the rhythm. Fire dancers, glassblowers and metalsmiths bring flame to life in a mesmerizing display of movement, craft and artistry.
STORY
STAGE
Gather 'round this intimate stage for stories that have been passed down, lived through and imagined into being. Hear Indigenous stories, poetry, true tales, comedy and more.
FABLE
LOUNGE
Our 21+ lounge brings colorful entertainment, interactive marching bands, DJ bingo, live music and late-night curiosities together with beer, cocktails and hot drinks.
WONDER
DOME
A world of wonder, made for little ones. Playful performances and hands-on activities spark imagination and invite curiosity. Opening early and located near food and drinks, the Wonder Dome is the perfect place to start your night.
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 Kevin Grgurich |  SARAH LERTZMAN opening ceremony performer 2026 |  Sham Cummings |  petermeddick_602x602 |
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 Taran Ailey |  DJ Neeks |  Chet Redmon |  WickingGround |
 Sulai |  Loveli |  MouseBird |  Katie Robison |
 TuckYates |  Eric |  Traesti |  Toni Duune |
 Ladyboss |  Checker Bloom |  Tim Felton |  Hot Tomatoes |
 Ethan Tucker |  Andie Main |  Sean Hall |  Danielle Pfaff |
 DJ Tru-ah |  fireandstory2 |  Ali Wasti Brick Wall Square V1 - Tamar Ilana & Ventanas AZADI |  Von Wildenhaus |
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 Boots Yeppesen |  Amica Hunter - ANATOMICA (Photo Credit_ Jennifer Bennett)Photo(12) |  longshadow_twins |
