Bellevue International Festival 2026 Call for Performers

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  The City of Bellevue is accepting applications for performers and cultural groups“The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications from performers and cultural groups for the 2026 Bellevue International Festival, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, at Crossroads Park.”
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  The applications are for the 2026 Bellevue International Festival“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications from performers and cultural groups for the 2026 Bellevue International Festival, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, at Crossroads Park.”
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  The 2026 Bellevue International Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 8“The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications from performers and cultural groups for the 2026 Bellevue International Festival, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, at Crossroads Park.”
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  The festival is at Crossroads Park“The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications from performers and cultural groups for the 2026 Bellevue International Festival, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, at Crossroads Park.”
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  The festival highlights cultural diversity and artistic expression“The annual celebration highlights the rich cultural diversity, artistic expression and global traditions of Bellevue’s community.”
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  The festival invites submissions from individuals and groups offering performances“Bellevue welcomes submissions from individuals and groups offering performances that:”
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  The performances celebrate global traditions“The annual celebration highlights the rich cultural diversity, artistic expression and global traditions of Bellevue’s community.”
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  The performances support inclusivity“Performers selected for the festival will help create an inclusive, welcoming environment that fosters cross-cultural connection and belonging.”
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  The performances fit within festival staging requirements“Fit safely within festival staging and technical capacities”
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  Selected performers will foster cross-cultural connection through live performances“Performers selected for the festival will help create an inclusive, welcoming environment that fosters cross-cultural connection and belonging.”
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  Selected performers will foster cross-cultural connection through art“Performers selected for the festival will help create an inclusive, welcoming environment that fosters cross-cultural connection and belonging.”
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  Selected performers will foster cross-cultural connection through food“null”
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  Selected performers will foster cross-cultural connection through interactive activities“Performers selected for the festival will help create an inclusive, welcoming environment that fosters cross-cultural connection and belonging.”
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  Applications must be submitted by July 24“Performers can review details and submit their application by July 24 at Call for Performers.”
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  The city encourages submissions that include live elements“Preference may be given to performances that include live elements, visual vibrancy, audience engagement or representation of Bellevue’s diverse cultural communities.”
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  The city encourages submissions that include visual vibrancy“Preference may be given to performances that include live elements, visual vibrancy, audience engagement or representation of Bellevue’s diverse cultural communities.”
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  The city encourages submissions that include audience engagement“Preference may be given to performances that include live elements, visual vibrancy, audience engagement or representation of Bellevue’s diverse cultural communities.”
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  The city encourages submissions that include representation of Bellevue's diverse cultural communities“Preference may be given to performances that include live elements, visual vibrancy, audience engagement or representation of Bellevue’s diverse cultural communities.”
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  Performances typically last 10-30 minutes“Performances typically run 10 to 30 minutes, depending on programming needs.”
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  Performances are based on programming needs“Performances typically run 10 to 30 minutes, depending on programming needs.”