Festivals - Visit Seattle 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 Freakout
25 Things To Do in Seattle in 2025 Celebrate Seattle’s vibrant arts and culture with outdoor festivals including Northwest Folklife (May 23-26), Day In Day Out (Jul), Capitol Hill Block Party (Jul 18-20), and Bumbershoot (Aug 30-31)
Seattle Stands Out as a Dazzling Holiday Destination Full of Classic . . . For even more festive performances, don’t miss Seattle Symphony’s family-friendly lineup at Benaroya Hall, with crowd favorites like Holiday Pops (Dec 12-14), “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (Dec 5-7), and “Holly Jolly Jingle” with Seattle Men’s Chorus (Dec 13-23)
Spectator Sports - Visit Seattle Home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks as well as major league soccer’s Seattle Reign (NWSL) and Seattle Sounders (MLS), there are sports to watch year-round at Lumen Field
Fantastic Festivals - Visit Seattle Powered by donations, this annual event at Seattle Center celebrates the stories, music, dance, crafts, and traditions of the people who call the Pacific Northwest home
Literary Events Lectures - Visit Seattle Dive in to the always-popular lecture or poetry series at Seattle Arts and Lectures, or visit the Seattle Public Library for an author reading and discussion Town Hall Seattle presents lectures on science, culture, and civics as part of its active program schedule
Native American Heritage Month: Acknowledging . . . - Visit Seattle Seattle welcomes several new and upcoming Indigenous highlights, from shops to art exhibits A public art installation in the entrance of the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion showcases the work of Seattle-based glass artist and Lummi Nation member, Dan Friday