Northwest Folklife FestivalMay 22 – 25 | Memorial Day WeekendSeattle Center Campus Seattle’s 55th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival brings Seattle Center to life with a vibrant celebration of music, dance and culture. Each year’s theme is woven throughout the entire four-day gathering. Our Cultural Focus for the 2026 festival is,… [ Keep reading ]
Spirit of AfricaMay 16 | 1:00pm – 9:00pm PTSeattle Center ArmoryFREE Through the universal languages of music, dance, and art, the Spirit of Africa annual family festival celebrates 20 YEARS of culture, community, and excellence! Join us for a full day of rhythm, flavor, fashion, and tradition from across the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Celebrates LET’S PLAY SEA ’26: Unveils World Soccer Fan Celebration at Seattle Center Designated as a primary civic hub for the citywide celebration, Seattle Center becomes Seattle’s unofficial home field for the world’s game SEATTLE, WA — Seattle Center today announced the full program for LET’S PLAY SEA ’26… [ Keep reading ]
A Glimpse of China –Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts FestivalMay 9 | 11:00am – 5:00pm PTSeattle Center ArmoryFREE This lively, family-friendly event fosters understanding, respect, friendship, and appreciation between Chinese and other local communities through arts and culture. Have fun while learning about Chinese folk dances, music, visual arts, cuisines,… [ Keep reading ]
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month CelebrationMay 2 | 11:00am – 5:00pm PTSeattle Center ArmoryFREE Join us as we kick-off Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month! This free festival showcases diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Washington, represented by more than 40 countries with… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle International Film Festival 2026May 7 – 17 The Seattle International Film Festival is returning for an electrifying 52nd year with new cinema phenomena! Happening May 7-17, @SIFFnews highlights independent artists and underrepresented voices from over 70 countries. Discover the SIFF Effect for yourself at siff.net/festival, tickets are on sale… [ Keep reading ]
BLASTFEST 2026 announces Wizkid, Mustard, Shenseea, Tyler ICU, Pheelz & BLAST. Now entering its fourth year, BLASTFEST has quickly become one of the fastest-growing global music festivals in the Pacific Northwest. SEATTLE, WA — The Pacific Northwest’s premier celebration of Afrobeats and global music returns this summer as BLASTFEST announces the… [ Keep reading ]
Drummers performing at Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Photo by Alex Garland Links below will open new windows. Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Celebrates 50 Years at Seattle Center The free, family-oriented festival comes to Seattle Center, April 10–12 SEATTLE— Celebrate Japanese art, culture, and community… [ Keep reading ]
Bumbershoot is returning to Seattle Center Labor Day Weekend | September 5 & 6, 2026 The Bumbershoot team has been busy making this year’s experience better than ever! Thanks to the feedback from you, our incredible community, here’s what’s new in 2026: SIP & STROLL: Enjoy your drink of choice… [ Keep reading ]
Links below will open new windows. The free, family-oriented festival comes to Seattle Center, March 22 SEATTLE— Celebrate the joy of Francophile heritage and culture at Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, coming to Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday, March… [ Keep reading ]
