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

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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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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Enchant Christmas

11/22/2024 through 12/29/2024

Enchant Christmas is the award-winning and story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed and larger-than-life light sculptures, …

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29th Annual Magic in the Market

11/30/2024

Kick-off the holiday season at Pike Place Market as they celebrate the 29th annual Magic in the Market. …

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Boza-Giving

11/27/2024

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Barboza with DJ PRETTY PLEASE.

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Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

Ongoing

Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington …

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Roots of Change: The History and Impact of Plant Immigration and Human-Flora Interactions in Iceland

11/14/2024

Inspired by special exhibition “Fischersund: Faux Flora,” join Nordic Museum for a talk on Icelandic flora with Dr. …

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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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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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