music

Intimate Space, Powerful Shows

 

We believe that music and art have the potential to make a positive impact on our communities by encouraging creative expression and discussion. Just as the Q Café aims to support artists with its space, artists who use the Café are supporting its efforts to foster community and social change.

Q Café doubles as a great music venue (check the Calendar for upcoming shows and/or sign up for Q Café Live Music Updates). With our +200 persons occupancy, alcohol-free setting, solid sound system, tons of free parking, and a classic Seattle urban café vibe, it’s one of the most unique all-ages venues in Seattle. As an all-ages live music venue, the Q Café is unique in that the focus is squarely on the music. We’ve hosted folk, rock, pop, gospel, hip-hop, jazz, classical, open mics, grammy winners, and of course, many local musicians! Some highlights include:

  • Allen Stone
  • The Head and the Heart
  • Ingrid Michaelson
  • Hoquiam
  • Tyrone Wells
  • Noah Gundersen
  • Josh Garrels
  • Derek Webb
  • Rocky Votolato
  • PickWick
  • Tiny Vipers, and many more!

If you are interested in booking a show with us, please get in touch with booking@qcafe.org.

Tuesday Open Mic

We also host an awesome open mic with Victory Music on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. Come early to sign up from 6:15 to 6:45pm. Set length dependent on participation — all forms of song and musical instrumentation welcome!

Get Involved

Finally, live music wouldn’t happen here at the Q Café without the tireless support of our friends and volunteers! From staffing the doors for ticketing, to assisting with the espresso bar and merch table sales, all the way to setting up our sound equipment and running the boards, we RELY upon the faithful support of those who also believe in the power of music to build our community up. If you are like-minded, and would enjoy the opportunity to assist us with upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to contact us at office@qcafe.org. We’re always looking for more help, and you get to rock out to some great shows for free with us!!!