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

Sensory-Friendly Programs

Ongoing

An opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. All participants …

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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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Columbia City Night Market

Now through 12/20/2025

On the third Saturday of each month, this open-air market features local makers, global flavors, live music, a …

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Festal: Turkfest

10/11/2025 through 10/12/2025

Turkfest is an annual cultural festival in Seattle, whose mission is to foster friendship, to highlight the diversity …

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Festal: Croatiafest

10/5/2025

This festival presents Croatian culture through music and dance performances by the finest Croatian musicians, singers and dance …

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2025 Talk of the Town

10/10/2025

Town Hall Seattle has curated unique dinners and parties in signature locations across the region with Seattle’s foremost …

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Festal: The Italian Festival

9/27/2025 through 9/28/2025

This festival is the largest Italian American event in the Northwest. It features art, music, food, dance and …

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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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