Northwest Folklife Festival. Photo by Christopher Nelson
Bumbershoot. Photo: Christopher Nelson
Northwest Folklife Festival. Photo by Christopher Nelson

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

Festal: Spirit of Africa

5/10/2025

Spirit of Africa fosters greater inclusivity, awareness and appreciation for the varied traditions of music, movement and storytelling …

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51st Seattle International Film Festival

5/15/2025 through 5/25/2025

Escape to the reel world at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival. Celebrate independent cinema with screenings in …

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Now through 4/30/2025

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April …

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World Rhythm Festival 2028

4/25/2025 through 4/27/2025

Experience a full immersion in world music, drum and dance featuring multicultural drum and dance performances and workshops …

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Drinking In The Rain

Now through 4/26/2025

Every Saturday in April from 2-6 PM, head up to Little Ben’s Bar on The State Hotel’s rooftop …

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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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Festal: A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival

5/17/2025

This festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, …

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University District Street Fair

5/17/2025 through 5/18/2025

The U District Street Fair returns for its 54th year, kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 15 …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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