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.

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

Kevian Kraemer

7/25/2026

Kevian Kraemer headlines at Barboza.

Young-Chhaylee

7/16/2026

Enjoy live music with Young-Chhaylee, Erin Parkes, Ben Dyleuth at The Sunset Tavern.

BTS Night

7/18/2026

Take in a night of K-Pop at The Crocodile.

The Family Crest

7/8/2026

The Family Crest headline at Tractor Tavern.

Wic Whitney

7/15/2026

Barboza hosts a double bill of live music featuring Wic Whitney with Zach Lloyd.

Jon De Lucia’s Brubeck Octet Project

8/7/2026

Jon De Lucia brings his critically acclaimed Brubeck Octet Project to Seattle for the first time to perform …

Bia Ferreira

7/22/2026

Brazilian singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist Bia Ferreira takes the stage at The Triple Door.

Summer Festival Concert #8

7/24/2026

Seattle Chamber Music Society’s concert features music works from Piazzolla, Adams, and Schubert.

Summer Festival Concert #7

7/21/2026

Join Seattle Chamber Music Society for an evening of works by Dmitri Shostakovich, George Walker, and Johannes Brahms …

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