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With a music history as deep and diverse as Seattle's, and a community so dedicated to cultivating its future, it is little wonder that Seattle is known as the City of Music. Seattle is on the map as a happening jazz scene, a launching pad for indie rock artists, as well as a hotbed for touring rock, country, folk and international entertainers. Whether rocking out in a historic neighborhood club or applauding our world-famous opera, Seattle music enthusiasts don’t miss a beat.

In addition to the links listed below, one valuable resource is the Seattle Music Map - an insider's guide to Seattle's music history.

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CLASSICAL The twelve-time Grammy nominated Seattle Symphony, known for its sometimes daring, always awe-inspiring programming, presents more than 220 concerts annually in the acoustically divine Benaroya Hall. The Seattle Chamber Music Society treats audiences to internationally renowned musicians in innovative and exciting ensemble performances of traditional, contemporary and seldom-heard chamber music repertoire.
Early Music Guild Gallery Concerts Lake Union Civic Orchestra Orchestra Seattle & Seattle Chamber Singers Seattle Baroque Seattle Chamber Music Society	Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra Soundbridge Music Discovery Center Thalia Symphony Town Hall UW World Series at Meany
ROCK, POP & NIGHTLIFE Famous Seattle bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam got their start in the same neighborhood clubs that emerging talent plays today. Visit a rock & roll club in Pioneer Square, or the newest nightspots in Belltown, Ballard or Capitol Hill. Seattle has a lively bar and club scene, boasting more than 80 hot spots. The Stranger and Seattle Weekly are favorite local resources for entertainment calendars and upcoming events.
Chop Suey Columbia City Theater Comet Tavern The Crocodile Dimitriou's Jazz Alley El Corazon Fremont Abbey Hard Rock Seattle High Dive Moore Theatre Nectar The Neptune Neumos	On the Boards Paramount Theatre Skylark Café & Club Studio Seven Sunset Tavern The Rendezvous/Jewel Box Theatre The Showbox The Vera Project Tractor Tavern Triple Door Resource: The Calendar - The Stranger Resource: Seattle Weekly - Music Calendar
OPERA Seattle Opera is internationally revered for its theatrically compelling and musically accomplished performances since its birth in 1963. Sold out productions dazzle patrons at the exquisite Marion Oliver McCaw Hall year after year. The Seattle Times said, "The sound in the hall is nothing short of amazing."
Seattle Opera
JAZZ & BLUES Seattle's most famous jazz spot, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, has become a very popular west coast jazz destination, attracting internationally recognized artists to perform each week. Well respected Tula's in Belltown receives outstanding reviews for its appreciation for fine music, food and atmosphere. The Earshot Jazz Festival brings important artists to Seattle each fall for more than 50 performances at venues all over the city.
Bake's Place Chapel Performance Space Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Earshot Jazz Festival Egan's Ballard Jam House Gallery 1412 Highway 99 Blues Club New Orleans Creole Restaurant	The Royal Room Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra Triple Door Tula's Resource: Earshot Jazz Resource: Seattle Jazz Scene Resource: Washington Blues Society
FOLK, COUNTRY & INTERNATIONAL Catch a folk or country group and dance the night away at the Tractor Tavern or the Little Red Hen. For an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, Irish and alternative country, visit Conor Byrne's Pub for a pint and a wildly entertaining performance!
Century Ballroom Conor Byrne's Pub Empty Sea Studios Fremont Abbey Little Red Hen Seattle Folklore Society Sunset Tavern	Town Hall Tractor Tavern Triple Door Resource: The Calendar -The Stranger Resource: Seattle Weekly- Music Calendar
ALL AGES Not 21 yet? Have no fear; you can have a social life in Seattle too! Many music clubs and concert venues offer all ages nights, but there are also venues that are strictly all-ages, all the time. The Vera Project is a safe, affordable and rockin' club that acknowledges a passion for music in Seattle that people of all ages should be able to enjoy. The most convenient resource is the calendar of our local alternative weekly newspaper, The Stranger, and filter your search by "all-ages."
El Corazon L.A.B. The Old Fire House in Redmond Showbox in Seattle Studio Seven in Seattle The Vera Project Resource: The Stranger-Calendar-All Ages Action
CHORAL You can delight in a broad array of choral groups in Seattle. Remarkable young talent is on display at a Northwest Boy's Choir or Seattle Girl's Choir concert. Seattle Men's Chorus is not only the largest community chorus in the nation, but has been performing for packed audiences since 1979.
Choral Arts Northwest NW Boys Choir Opus 7 Seattle Choral Company Seattle Girls Choir	Seattle Men's Chorus Seattle Pro Musica Seattle Women's Chorus The Esoterics VocalPoint
CONCERT VENUES & SEASONAL SERIES Some of these venues host shows year 'round, and other prime outdoor venues come alive with summer concert series. Set a picnic on a blanket and spend an evening watching your favorite artist at an award-winning winery, beautiful park, or overlooking the Columbia River at the largest outdoor concert venue in Washington State.
Benaroya Hall Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series Downtown Seattle Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series Everett Events Center Gorge Summer Concert Series KeyArena Kirkland Performance Center	Marymoor Park Moore Theatre Paramount Theatre Seattle Center Sky Church at EMP White River Amphitheatre Zoo Tunes Resource: Seattle Visitor Center & Concierge Services