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

Drinking In The Rain

4/5/2025 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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Tulip Tunes Music Festival

4/18/2025 through 4/20/2025

Tulip Tunes aims to celebrate the vibrant music scene of the Pacific Northwest while also showcasing nationally recognized …

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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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2025 Seattle Jewish Film Festival

Now through 4/6/2025

Like a pearl formed through resilience and transformation, the Seattle Jewish Film Festival has spent 30 years illuminating …

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Moisture Festival

Now through 4/13/2025

The Moisture Festival features an intriguing assortment of entertainment. It is highly skilled performances mixed with many bizarre …

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Seattle Restaurant Week

3/30/2025 through 4/12/2025

For two weeks, diners are invited to explore Seattle’s diverse and innovative local food scene with curated menus …

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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 …

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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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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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