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

Enchant Christmas

11/22/2024 through 12/29/2024

Enchant Christmas is the award-winning and story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed and larger-than-life light sculptures, …

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Roots of Change: The History and Impact of Plant Immigration and Human-Flora Interactions in Iceland

11/14/2024

Inspired by special exhibition “Fischersund: Faux Flora,” join Nordic Museum for a talk on Icelandic flora with Dr. …

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29th Annual Magic in the Market

11/30/2024

Kick-off the holiday season at Pike Place Market as they celebrate the 29th annual Magic in the Market. …

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From Me to We

11/14/2024

The election happened, now what? Join Town Hall Seattle for an evening to gather in community and identify …

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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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Columbia City Night Market

Now through 12/21/2024

On the third Saturday of each month, The Columbia City Night Market is a vibrant gathering of local …

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Boza-Giving

11/27/2024

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Barboza with DJ PRETTY PLEASE.

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We Call it Ballet

Now through 11/9/2024

Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show.

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Fall Seattle Restaurant Week

Now through 11/9/2024

Join Seattle Good Business Network and Seattle Restaurant Week for this biannual celebration of greater Seattle’s culinary community. …

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