First Friday is designed to showcase the downtown art and retail scene. Downtown retailers and restaurants feature artists, musicians, exclusive activities, product launches and specialty food and beverage on the first Friday of each month.
January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11*, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
*Second Friday
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise listed
Downtown First Friday happens inside the 80 block area served by the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District.
First Friday promotions are paid for by the Ratepayers of the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID). Venues located outside of the BID are eligible for BID specific First Friday promotions via two options:
Email info@downtownspokane.org to inquire about First Friday fees.
Downtown Spokane does not place artists for First Friday. Staff recommend that venues seeking new artists resource the Artist Roster through Spokane Arts.
If you are interested in having a local musician perform in your business on First Friday, visit the Professional Musicians AFM Local 105.