Northwest Folklife Festival. Photo by Christopher Nelson
Bumbershoot. Photo: Christopher Nelson
Northwest Folklife Festival. Photo by Christopher Nelson

Festivals

Seattle’s Annual Festival Calendar

There’s Always Fun to Be Had

Whether your interests include art, music, heritage, films or food, Seattle is your destination for festivals. We offer arts and cultural celebrations year round, including Northwest Folklife Festival, the Capitol Hill Block Party, Earshot Jazz Festival and FreakoutREFRACT provides an all-access pass to the region’s famous glass art scene. And we’re justifiably proud of Seattle International Film Festival, the longest running, largest and most highly attended film festival in the United States. Here are some of our annual events, find more in our events calendar.

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December

Upcoming Festivals

The Pancakes and Booze Art Show

4/20/2024

Pancakes & Booze Art Show will feature 70+ emerging artists, live body Painting & DJ plus a free …

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Opening Day of Boating Season

5/4/2024

Opening Day, the official opening of Seattle’s boating season includes a celebration of many kinds of water activities. …

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West Seattle Farmers Market – Sundays

Ongoing

Nestled in the heart of the West Seattle Junction between Alaska and California Avenues, The West Seattle Farmers …

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Fremont Sunday Market

Ongoing

Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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Washington State Spring Fair

Now through 4/21/2024

Break out of the winter chill with two full weekends in Puyallup, blooming with rides, fuzzy critters, and …

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Now through 4/30/2024

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April …

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Festal: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

5/4/2024

This celebration recognizes Seattle’s strong ties with Asia and the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in …

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Festal: A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival

5/18/2024

Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival illuminates the colorful and ancient palette of Chinese arts with dance, painting, …

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