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

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Now through 4/30/2025

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April …

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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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West Seattle Farmers Market – Sundays

Ongoing

Nestled in the heart of the West Seattle Junction between Alaska and California Avenues, The West Seattle Farmers …

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Moisture Festival

Now through 4/13/2025

The Moisture Festival features an intriguing assortment of entertainment. It is highly skilled performances mixed with many bizarre …

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Festal: Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

5/3/2025

This celebration recognizes Seattle’s strong ties with Asia and the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in …

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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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Opening Day of Boating Season

5/3/2025

Opening Day, the official opening of Seattle’s boating season includes a celebration of many kinds of water activities. …

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Tulip Tunes Music Festival

4/18/2025 through 4/20/2025

Tulip Tunes aims to celebrate the vibrant music scene of the Pacific Northwest while also showcasing nationally recognized …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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