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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.

Find many of our top music venues here.

Musical Milestones

Experience Seattle’s music scene at these legendary sites.

Upcoming Music Events

The Devil Makes Three

2/28/2025

The Showbox hosts a double bill featuring The Devil Makes Three with The Bridge City Sinners.

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Amjad Ali Khan and Sons

2/21/2025

Amjad Ali Khan is an undisputed virtuoso of the sarod and one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians.

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Prom Date Mixtape: The Ultimate Live 80’s Tribute

2/14/2025

Friday I’m in Love shares the stage with DJ Evan Blackstone at High Dive.

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Tubaluba

3/4/2025

Tubaluba captures the spirit of New Orleans, and conveys it through their brass street band rhythm and style …

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Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn

3/1/2025

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn share the stage at Fremont Abbey Arts Center.

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Auburn Symphony: The Magical Music of Harry Potter

3/1/2025

Escape to the magical world of Harry Potter through the iconic soundtrack where every piece will conjure the …

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thrown

3/7/2025

Start the weekend at El Corazon for a full lineup of music featuring thrown, Varials, No Cure and …

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Destroy Lonely

3/1/2025

Showbox SoDo will host a double bill of live music featuring Destroy Lonely and Lil88 at Showbox SoDo.

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Caety Sagoian

2/15/2025

Caety Sagoian Band will perform live at Sea Monster Lounge.

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