Discover Exciting Events in Seattle
Seattle is alive with events every day of the year. Whether you’re into art, music, theater, culture, or sports, you’ll always find something exciting happening.
Discover the creative energy that makes Seattle unique. You can experience unlimited opportunities while you’re in town.
Catch live music, see a Broadway show, or visit a local gallery for unique Pacific Northwest art. There’s also a festival for every interest, from wine and beer lovers to music fans.
Looking for other fun things to do in Seattle? Explore our list of annual festivals and events. Or, search exact dates, neighborhoods, or interests below.
For more specific Seattle events, search keywords like “Seattle events this weekend.” It’s easy to find things to do in Seattle.
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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 …
Apollo
Ongoing
The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …
Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest
8/22/2026 through 8/23/2026
This festival focuses on intergenerational activities and promotion of traditional and contemporary African American heritage, showcasing local entertainment, …
Tropical Pacific
Ongoing
Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …
David R. Montgomery
8/6/2026
In his new book, ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health, David R. Montgomery lays out …
Ben Wikler
7/29/2026
In his new book, Ben Wikler draws on decades of experience in everything from school-board races to presidential …
Reframing Seattle’s Southeast Asian Histories
Now through 9/20/2026
This exhibit explores the legacy of the Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant experience and emphasizes the importance of …
Deities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art
Ongoing
Japanese folklore, Shinto (an indigenous religion that reveres nature), and Buddhism have furnished fascinating subjects and ideas for …
Washington: My Home
Ongoing
Many people have called Washington home. Through this poetic exhibition, the Washington State History Museum helps us all …
Thanks to our partners at the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and 4Culture for supporting this calendar of events.
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