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

27th Annual Daffodil Day at Pike Place Market

3/19/2024

Celebrate the first day of spring at Pike Place Market’s 27th Annual Daffodil Day. Visit the under Clock …

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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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The Moth Seattle GrandSLAM

3/22/2024

The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from their open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for …

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Seattle Restaurant Week

4/14/2024 through 4/27/2024

For two weeks, Seattle Restaurant Week invites diners to explore our diverse and innovative local food scene, through …

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Festal: Seattle’s French Fest

3/24/2024

Seattle’s French Fest celebrates the places of French language, culture and joie de vivre in over 30 countries …

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Fremont Sunday Market

Ongoing

Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …

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Monster Jam

3/30/2024

Monster Jam features high octane spontaneous entertainment and intense competition, featuring the most recognizable trucks in the world.

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Washington State Spring Fair

4/11/2024 through 4/21/2024

Break out of the winter chill with two full weekends in Puyallup, blooming with rides, fuzzy critters, and …

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Taste Washington: Dinner Series

3/21/2024 through 3/23/2024

Taste Washington is teaming up with local chefs who are passionate about using the best ingredients the Pacific …

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