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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Upcoming Festivals

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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University District Farmers Market

Ongoing

Held Saturdays year round, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle’s oldest and largest “farmers-only” neighborhood market. Founded …

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Capitol Hill Farmers Market – Sunday

Ongoing

After a busy Saturday night, the Capitol Hill Farmers Market is the place to be on Sundays. Don’t …

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Seattle Restaurant Week

Now through 4/27/2024

For two weeks, Seattle Restaurant Week invites diners to explore our diverse and innovative local food scene, through …

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U District Street Fair

5/18/2024 through 5/19/2024

The U District Street Fair returns for its 53rd year, kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 10 …

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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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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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Sensory-Friendly Programs

Ongoing

An opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. All participants …

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Edmonds Spring Fest

5/11/2024

This year’s festival will feature lots of vendors, great food trucks and as always, a GREAT place to …

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