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About The Shakedown

The Shakedown is a two-story live music venue and bar in the heart of downtown Bellingham, WA, hosting indie and underground acts since 2011. With an attached side bar and pinball lounge called The Racket, this intimate space creates a close-up experience for fans. Capacity varies by show, with most events being standing room and occasional upstairs seating when available. If you’re looking to catch touring artists or DIY acts in a raw, authentic setting, The Shakedown is a trusted local hub.

Plan ahead with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations. We’ve got you covered with nearby hotels, dining options, and insider tips to help you secure your seats and make the most of your night out.

Venue address: 1212 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Parking is available in downtown options, including paid garages like the Commercial Street Garage (1300 Commercial St) and metered spots. For easy travel, the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) bus network and Downtown GO Blue routes serve the area. Nearby hotels include The Laube Hotel (Laube Hotel Apartments) at 1226 N State St, Coachman Inn (~1 mile away), and Leopold Hotel at 1224 Cornwall Ave. The Shakedown welcomes a range of indie and underground acts, from Jarv The Palmer Squares to Palmtrees and recent shows like Filth is Eternal with Dryland and Mount Saturn. Secure your seats with our trusted, straightforward booking and enjoy a great night out—no fluff, just reliable access to live music in Bellingham.

Need help planning your visit? We can connect you with trusted local amenities and provide current show details as they’re announced. Remember, events can vary in seating—most shows are standing with occasional upstairs seating when available.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1212 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Venue type: two-story live music venue and bar (The Shakedown) with an attached side bar/pinball lounge named The Racket
  • Capacity: around 150 (varies by event; no single published official capacity on the venue site)
  • Seating chart: no official public seating chart published by The Shakedown; most shows are standing with occasional upstairs seating
  • Parking: downtown parking with paid options; nearby garages like Commercial Street Garage (1300 Commercial St) and other paid meters
  • Transit: served by Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) bus network; GO Blue/other route lines serve Downtown Bellingham
  • Nearby hotels: The Laube Hotel (Laube Hotel Apartments) at 1226 N State St; Coachman Inn (~1 mile away); Leopold Hotel (1224 Cornwall Ave)
  • Notable events hosted: hosts indie/underground acts; examples include performances by Filth is Eternal with Dryland, Mount Saturn, Melancholia (Nov 23, 2024) and other touring/DIY acts such as Jarv The Palmer Squares, Palmtrees (2025).
  • Demolished/renamed: The Shakedown is not demolished or renamed; active since 2011