Music and Concerts

There is good reason Seattle is called a City of Music.

While Seattle is well known as the birthplace of grunge, we’re also home to more traditional musical delights, such as one of the world’s most recorded symphony orchestras and our renowned Seattle Opera, both of which enchant audiences year after year with their compelling performances. This “City of Music” offers more than eighty clubs and venues presenting live music on a regular basis, allowing you to choose anything from a sizzling jazz trio to your new favorite rock band. Whatever your taste, Seattle will set the stage for you.

Click here to find many of our top music venues.

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Seattle’s music venues offer something for everyone.

Our city’s music scene is second to none, and every night of the week you’re certain to find something interesting. No matter your interest—rock, hip hop, jazz, grunge, symphonic, and more—there’s something for you! Learn More About Seattle’s Music Venues>>

Shania Shepherd Cloudbreak Performance

Photo: Mike R. Mitchell

Upcoming Music Events

Tigran Hamasyan

3/4/2026

Tigran Hamasyan is considered one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists/composers of his generation.

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Wheel

3/2/2026

Barboza hosts a double bill of live music featuring Wheel with Sound and Shape.

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Badflower

3/3/2026

Badflower takes their tour to The Neptune Theatre.

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Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

3/5/2026

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai will perform live at El Corazón.

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KenTheMan

3/5/2026

KenTheMan hits the stage at Neumos.

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Fellow Travelers

Now through 3/1/2026

A powerful piece of historical fiction, this production launches a national project to bring this story to opera …

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Justin Furstenfeld

2/27/2026

Enjoy an evening of songs and storytelling featuring Justin Furstenfeld at The Neptune Theatre.

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Silence Wang

3/14/2026

Chinese singer-songwriter and record producer, Silence Wang, brings his tour to Climate Pledge Arena.

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The Technicolors

3/6/2026

The Technicolors take the stage at Barboza.

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