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

Washington State Fair

Now through 9/22/2024

The largest single attraction held annually in the state of Washington, The Washington State Fair continually ranks as …

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JLF Seattle

9/21/2024

Experience the energy of the Jaipur Festival as it makes its debut in Seattle this year. Spanning over …

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Seattle Queer Film Festival 2024

10/10/2024 through 10/20/2024

The 29th Annual Seattle Queer Film Festival, is celebrating Queer Joy and what it means to the various …

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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: The Italian Festival

9/28/2024 through 9/29/2024

Offering a spotlight on this inventive nation with food and wine, music and musings – and spirit that …

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Fremont Oktoberfest

9/20/2024 through 9/21/2024

Hailed as one of the Top 10 places to celebrate Oktoberfest in the world, Fremont Oktoberfest is Seattle’s …

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Inspired Natives

9/19/2024

Celebrate Native Art, Culture, and Food at Town Hall Seattle. This event will begin with an engaging panel …

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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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Festal: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias

9/14/2024 through 9/15/2024

Commemorating Latin American independence with art and craft displays, dancing horses, mariachi bands, folk dancers and tantalizing, time-honored …

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