Come celebrate artists of all kinds at the Artists at the Center series hosted by the Seattle Center. Experience diverse groups of emerging and established performers representing a variety of genres including music, dance, theater, demonstrations and multi-disciplinary work. The weekend performances are held throughout the Seattle Center campus. Read more about the artists at …
Heading to a Kraken game? Get to Seattle Center early for pre-game fun inside the Armory, with activities starting two hours before puck drop. Stop by to enjoy fan favorites, including a live DJ, a massive screen with top-shelf Kraken content, corn hole, floor hockey, face painting, Kraken photo ops, caricature artists and more! Kraken …
NW Record Show is Seattle's longest-running record show! Browse over 50 tables of collectible records, CDs, and other music-related collectibles for sale from dealers & stores from all over the PNW. Check out the Facebook page for mor
Experience the joy, beauty and magic of the Pacific Northwest's largest children's festival! Seattle International Children’s Friendship Festival is run by and for children and features on stage performances, cultural exploration tables and a visual arts showcase. Multiple nationalities are represented through music, folk dancing and art as children celebrate their international friendship through experiencing …
Seattle Center Festál presents the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival in partnership with Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee. The festival deepens the understanding and serves as a vehicle for sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through hundreds of performing and martial arts, exhibits and demonstrations, hands-on children’s activities, …
Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits, private businesses and volunteers from across the State of Washington to produce a free health clinic at Seattle Center. The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare. All are welcome …
Seattle Center Festál presents Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration in partnership with the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition. The festival marks the beginning of the officially proclaimed and recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month of May in the Greater Seattle area. It aims to preserve and promote the culture, heritage, and …
Seattle Children's Theatre is proud to host Honolulu Theatre for Youth, presenting a one-of-a-kind experience steeped in history, culture and healing. The Pa’akai We Bring follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served …
Vintage lovers will unite under the iconic Space Needle for the Seattle World's Vintage Fair on May 10! Vintage dealers from the PNW and beyond will be setting up shop bringing the best-of-the-best vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, textiles, accessories, records sneakers
Seattle Center Festál presents Spirit of Africa in partnership with Spirit of Africa in partnership with Black4Tech. The festival is a celebration of the music, dance and culture of Africa, bringing traditional and contemporary music, a fashion show, art, food, marketplace, dance workshops and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture & Arts Festival in partnership with Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee. The festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, dance, and more! This event is free and open to the
The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. Since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has gathered upwards of 250,000 participants at Seattle Center during Memorial Day weekend. The next festival will be May 23
Seattle Center Festál presents Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival in partnership with the Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington. The festival celebrates Philippine culture, arts, and history through food, exhibits, performing arts, fashion show, martial arts, and more! This event is free and open to t
One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US is coming to Seattle! Pandafest is a three-day celebration of Asian flavors and culture with experiential activities, tastings and more at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion. Tickets include access to over 80 food and merchandise vendors, plus two f
Seattle Center Festál presents Indigenous People Festival in partnership with Seattle Indian Health Board. The festival provides a venue for Native people to celebrate their unique cultures through song, dance, performances, art, food, and the sharing of indigenous knowledge. This event is free and open to t
Find everything you need to plan a dream wedding at the Bridal & Wedding Expo at Seattle Center. Featuring hundreds of vendors, food sampling, photo booths, giveaways and more, it's the ultimate place for all things wedding. Entry passes are free with reg
Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Iranian Festival in partnership with Iranian American Community Alliance. The festival brings together Iranians, Iranian-Americans, non-Iranians in celebration of the culture with poetry, music, food, tea, comedy, and more. This event is free and open to t
Come be part of the Seattle Center tradition of welcoming new United States citizens at the annual 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony. Witness the swearing in of dozens of new citizens from around the globe and welcome them to th
Seattle Center Festál presents Polish Festival Seattle in partnership with Seattle Polish Foundation and Polish Home Association. The festival features authentic Polish food, live music, exhibits, merchants, vodka tasting, beer garden, workshops and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Arab Festival! The festival features traditional Arab foods, drinks, and desserts inside along with a wide array of local and national vendors with fabulous products from or about the Arab world. Visitors will also be delighted by Arabic music, singing, dancing and other stage performances. This event is free and open …
Seattle Center Festál presents A Day in Punjab! This festival celebrates the Sikh/Punjabi culture through free turban tying, Gatka (Sikh martial arts), Bhangra & Giddha (traditional dances), live singing, dhol (drums), poetry, singing, play, Sikh/Punjabi history exhibition, immigrant stories, free langar seva (food), kids’ activities and more. This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Tibet Fest in partnership with the Tibetan Association of Washington. The festival showcases traditional and contemporary Tibetan art, music, dance, art and more. Tibet Fest provides a unique opportunity for the community to embrace their Tibetan identity with pride, and introduce themselves to the public as being a part of the …
Seattle Center Festál presents BrasilFest in partnership with Brazil Center and Show Brazil Productions. BrasilFest invites the broader community to enjoy capoeira, food, music, dance, and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest in partnership with Sundiata African American Cultural Association. The festival focuses on intergenerational activities and promotion of traditional and contemporary African American heritage, showcasing local entertainment, photography, food merchants, historical exhibits, and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center's biggest music and arts festival returns for 2025! Festivities will include roller skating, wrestling, drag queens, pole dancing, performance and visual artists, vintage shopping, large-scale sculpture, karaoke, culinary arts and so much more. Get the latest updates and buy tickets at Bu
Seattle Center Festál presents Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival in partnership with the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival Committee. The festival shares cultural roots and contemporary influences of Hawaii through music, hula, ono food, marketplace, workshops, and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias in partnership with Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Fiestas Patrias commemorates the independence of Latin American countries, many of which celebrate their national independence day in the month of September. Tttendees can enjoy delicious traditional Latin American food, cooking demonstrations, live music, traditional folk dance performances, art …
Seattle Center Festál presents The Italian Festival, in partnership with Festa Italiana. The festival will feature art, music, food, dance and participatory activities for the entire family. Highlights include cooking demos, a classic car show, a dog show and a world-famous “Grape Stomp” which must be seen to be believed! This event is free and …
Seattle Center Festál presents CroatiaFest, in partnership with CroatiaFest. The festival presents Croatian culture through music and dance performances, museum quality exhibits, historical photos, artifacts, traditional costumes and folk instruments. Attendees can also enjoy cooking demonstrations of traditional foods by Croatian chefs! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Turkfest. Turkfest strives to foster friendship, highlight the diversity and richness of Turkish culture and Turkish speaking countries, and cooperate throughout the greater community by organizing educational, entertaining, and engaging cultural programs that celebrate Turkish and Turkic cultures and heritage. This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Diwali: Lights of India, in partnership with Northwest Share. This day of joyful celebration marks the Indian festival of light with art workshops, succulent foods, henna tattooing, folk dancing and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Día de Muertos Festival Seattle. The festival offers performances, elaborate altars, colorful face-painting, sugar skull workshops, visual art, and more! This event is free and open to t
Seattle Center Festál presents Hmong New Year Celebration. The festival celebrates the end of the harvest season with intricate clothing, dance, food, and more! This event is free and open to t