International Fountain Closure | June 1-5
June 1, 2026
International Fountain Closure: June 1-5 Seattle Center’s International Fountain will be closed June 1-5 for regular maintenance and cleaning. Check www.seattlecenter.com for more updates.
New Report Shows Seattle Center Generates Nearly $3.3 Billion in Economic Impact, Supporting 19,400 Jobs
April 9, 2026
Nearly 12 million visits in 2024 generated more than $37 million in local tax revenue SEATTLE, WA — A new independent economic impact analysis shows that Seattle Center generated nearly $3.3 billion in total economic output in 2024, supporting 19,400 jobs and nearly $1.1 billion in labor income across King… [ Keep reading ]
Irish Festival Seattle Brings Irish Culture, Music & Dance to Seattle Center | Mar 14 & 15
February 23, 2026
Photo by: Susan Fried Note: Links below should open new windows. SEATTLE— Get a taste of what it means to be Irish at Irish Festival Seattle, returning to Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall on Saturday, March 14, from noon–6 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.,… [ Keep reading ]
Campus Advisory: High Traffic Impacts and Event Impacts | Oct 18
October 17, 2025
High Traffic and Event Impacts! Saturday, Oct. 18 Seattle Center will host several large events on Saturday, October 18, including the No Kings Rally & March, which is expected to draw significant crowds to the campus and surrounding streets. Visitors should anticipate traffic congestion, limited campus access, and parking constraints… [ Keep reading ]
Honor the Past and Celebrate Life at Día de Muertos at Seattle Center | Nov 1 & 2
October 14, 2025
Note: Links below will open new windows. Honor the Past and Celebrate Life at Día de Muertos at Seattle Center The free, family-oriented event returns to Seattle Center, November 1 & 2 SEATTLE— Celebrate Day of the Dead and honor loved ones at Día de Muertos Festival Seattle at Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Turkfest Brings Turkish Treasures, Tastes, and Tales to Seattle Center | Oct 11-12
October 7, 2025
Note: Links below will open new windows. Turkfest Brings Turkish Treasures, Tastes, and Tales to Seattle Center The free, family-oriented event returns to Seattle Center, October 11-12 SEATTLE— Discover the traditions of Türkiye and Turkic peoples at Turkfest, returning to the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall on Saturday,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center’s International Fountain Closed for Repairs | Oct 6-10
October 2, 2025
International Fountain closed: October 6-10 Beginning Monday, Oct. 6 through Friday, Oct. 10, Seattle Center’s International Fountain will be closed for repairs. The fountain’s waterworks will be shut off during this time. Campus will remain open to the public.
Updated: International Fountain Alert – closed for cleaning Aug 4-12
July 31, 2025
Beginning Monday, Aug. 4 through Tuesday, Aug 12, Seattle Center Technical Facility Management Teams will be doing a deep clean on the International Fountain and the surrounding pavers. The fountain will be down, and the area is closed for the duration of the work.
Traffic Advisory
July 31, 2025
Seattle Center expects increased traffic during the I-5 preservation project, Jul 18 – Aug 18. If driving, please plan to arrive early. Consider alternate forms of transportation. Click here for more information
BrasilFest Honors Brazilian Women’s Strength, Beauty, and Diversity | Aug 17
July 29, 2025
BrasilFest The free, family-oriented event returns to Seattle Center on August 17 Note: Links below will open new windows. SEATTLE— BrasilFest returns to Seattle Center Festál from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Pavilion Rooftop with a… [ Keep reading ]
