SEATTLE – Seattle Center Festál returns for its 28th year in 2025, offering more dynamic celebrations of Seattle’s cultural richness with the addition of A Day in Punjab to its vibrant lineup. Produced by Seattle Center in partnership with community-based organizations, this cherished series now features 25 free, family-friendly events, each showcasing the unique traditions and contemporary expressions of the region’s diverse cultural communities.
“We are so excited to host A Day in Punjab because it’s the only event that allows the Sikh and Punjabi community to share their culture with other communities,” said Manjot Kaur, President of Sevadar. “This celebration honors our heritage and inspires future generations to embrace and take pride in their roots. We look forward to seeing everyone come together and experience the hospitality, service, and joy that defines the spirit of Punjab.”
Each Festál event features a mix of traditional and modern music, dance, art, crafts, food, and interactive experiences. From marking the seasons to celebrating cultural milestones, the festivals highlight the beauty and diversity of Seattle’s heritage while fostering understanding and connection among its residents.
“Seattle Center Festál is at the heart of what makes our city so special,” said Seattle Center Director Marshall Foster. “It’s a celebration of the world brought together right here in Seattle, and we are honored to support this series for another year. We’re especially excited that A Day in Punjab will become a formal part of our Festál lineup.”
In 2024, over 400,000 attendees enjoyed Festál events, immersing themselves in activities ranging from performances to hands-on workshops. The 2025 season promises even more opportunities for learning, engagement, and joy as Festál continues to unite Seattle’s many communities in celebration of culture and tradition.
Join us at Seattle Center to be part of these dynamic celebrations!
Seattle Center Festál Schedule 2025:
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- Têt in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Saturday-Sunday, Jan 25-26
- Irish Festival Seattle, Saturday-Sunday, Mar 15-16
- Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, Sunday, Mar 23
- Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Friday-Sunday, Apr 11-13
- Spirit of Africa, Saturday, May 10
- A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival, Saturday, May 17
- Northwest Folklife Festival, Friday-Monday, May 23-26
- Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, Saturday-Sunday, May 31-Jun 1
- Indigenous People Festival, Saturday, Jun 7
- Seattle Iranian Festival, Saturday, Jun 28
- Polish Festival Seattle, Saturday, Jul 12
- Seattle Arab Festival, Saturday-Sunday, Jul 19-20
- Tibet Fest, Saturday-Sunday, Aug 9-10
- BrasilFest, Sunday, Aug 17
- Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest, Saturday-Sunday, Aug 23-24
- Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Sunday, Sep 7
- Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, Saturday-Sunday, Sep 13-14
- The Italian Festival, Saturday-Sunday, Sep 27-28
- CroatiaFest, Sunday, Oct 5
- Turkfest, Saturday-Sunday, Oct 11-12
- Diwali: Lights of India, Saturday, Oct 18
- Día de Muertos Festival Seattle, Saturday-Sunday, Nov 1-2
- Seattle Hmong New Year, Saturday, Nov 8
For additional information, festival details, and updates, please visit Seattle Center Festál.
About Seattle Center Festál
Seattle Center Festál is where the world gathers to celebrate the people, the places, the stories, and the traditions of diverse ethnic communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. This unique public program series links together 24 free festivals, each offering its own cultural focus, identity, and range of engaging activities to cultivate a deeper understanding of the diversity of our region. Seattle Center Festál is produced in partnership with community groups, presented on weekends from February to November, and supported by City of Seattle, Seattle Center Foundation, and 4Culture. Festál is also part of the ArtsFund Cultural Partners Network.
About Seattle Center
Connect to the extraordinary at Seattle Center, an active civic, arts, and family gathering place in the core of our city and region. Seattle Center’s 74-acre campus, centered around the International Fountain, is part of the Uptown Arts & Cultural District and home to Climate Pledge Arena; more than 30 cultural, educational, sports, and entertainment organizations; and a broad range of public and community programs. In everything it does, Seattle Center’s mission is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments which delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities.
Seattle Center has expanded its role to provide maintenance and public safety services for Seattle’s new Waterfront Park, a series of new public spaces on Seattle’s downtown waterfront between Pioneer Square and the Seattle Aquarium. Seattle Center supports managing these new waterfront public spaces in partnership with the non-profit Friends of Waterfront Seattle, which offers the community a range of recreational and cultural programming.
Thanks to the support of Official Seattle Center Partners – Alaska Airlines, The Climate Pledge, Coors Light, Pepsi, Premera Blue Cross, Symetra, T-Mobile, and WaFd Bank – Seattle Center is the #1 arts and entertainment destination in the Pacific Northwest with 12 million annual visitors, generating $1.864 billion in business activity and more than $631 million in labor income annually. www.seattlecenter.com
