The week of May 7 promises to be busy: from large festivals and film premieres to intimate dance and music programs — Seattle's listings include concerts, operas and ballets, flower festivals and street fairs, drone light shows and a wine train out of town. For foodies and walking‑tour fans, gastro‑programs and tastings continue, and family weekends are brightened by museum celebrations, a bonsai fest and creative markets. Plan evening neighborhood walks with art installations, check out Seattle Beer Week and SIFF, don't miss premiere productions at McCaw and Cornish Playhouse — and be sure to check Mariners, Sounders and Reign schedules if you want to add some sports excitement. This detailed event selection is based on information from https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Events in Seattle and Surroundings in the Coming Week
| Date(s) | Venue | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 - 10 | Showbox / Jazz Alley / Moore Theatre and others | Concerts: Chet Faker, Spyro Gyra, Boys Like Girls and more at various Seattle and regional venues | |
| May 7 | Seattle and Tacoma, various museums | Free museum evening (first Thursday of the month: SAM, MOHAI, Museum of Flight, Nordic Museum and others) | |
| May 7 - 9 | University District, Meany Center | Mark Morris Dance Group: “Dances to American Music: Soul of America” – contemporary dance with live music | Site, map, video |
| May 7 - 9 | Sequim | Sequim Irrigation Festival: art walks, family day, craft fairs, car cruise and parade | Site, map, photos |
| May 7 - 16 | Seattle, various bars and breweries | Seattle Beer Week – dozens of beer tastings and food pairing nights across the city | Site |
| May 7 - 17 | Seattle, various theaters | Seattle International Film Festival – the region’s largest independent film festival featuring films from around the world | Site, brochure, special programs, video |
| May 7 - 21 | Seattle and Edmonds | Evening art walks in Pioneer Square, Belltown, Ballard, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, University District and Edmonds | Site |
| May 7 - Oct. 31 | Seattle waterfront | Sail excursions on the schooner Bay Lady in Elliott Bay (day and sunset sails) | map, video |
| May 7 - Dec. 26 | Seattle, various neighborhoods | Walking food tours: Pike Place, downtown chocolate, Capitol Hill coffee, wine and cheese tours | |
| May 7 - Dec. 31 | Seattle and Bellevue | Selection of free activities: lock tours, Bellevue Botanic Garden, museums, dance evenings, parks and trails | |
| May 8 | Snoqualmie, Northwest Railway Museum | Wine Train Excursion – wine train: scenery, snacks and 8 wine tastings (21+) | Site, map, photo |
| May 8 | Tacoma, Urban Grace | “The 253 Short Film Party” – screening of 31 short films made in 3 days, audience voting and a reception | Site, map, photos, video |
| May 8 - 9 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | DroneArt Show: Space Chase – evening drone light show with 1,200 drones choreographed to music | Site, map, video |
| May 8 - 10 | Ellensburg and area | Get Intimate with the Shrub‑Steppe: nature walks, birdwatching, rafting and a windfarm tour | Site, map, locations map |
| May 8 - 16 | Seattle Center, Cornish Playhouse | Whim W’Him: “Spring ’26” – contemporary dance by seven local artists, featuring works by three choreographers | Site, map, video |
| May 8 - 17 | Seattle Center, McCaw Hall | Bizet’s opera Carmen in a Seattle Opera production (in French with English supertitles) | Site, map, video |
| May 8 - 17 | Camano Island, studios and galleries | Camano Island Studio Tour – self‑guided tour of 24 art studios and galleries | Site, tour map, photos |
| May 8 - 30 | Belltown, Hotel Andra | Hot Stove Society culinary classes: chef demonstration and tasting dinners | Site, map, video |
| May 8 - June 6 | Ballard, Egan’s / Triple Door | Seattle Cabaret Festival – musical cabaret: rock, blues, opera, satirical and original programs | Site, tickets, map |
| May 8 - Sept. 27 | SoDo, T-Mobile Park | Seattle Mariners (MLB) home games | Schedule, map, tickets |
| May 9 | Seattle Center Armory | A Glimpse of China – Chinese culture festival: food, music, crafts, calligraphy, traditional dress | Site, map |
| May 9 | Seattle Center, Pacific Science Center | Science After Dark: STEM Art Walk – science‑art installations, music and a bar (21+) | Site, map, photo, video |
| May 9 | Various neighborhoods (Beacon Hill, Seward Park, etc.) | Street fairs, festivals, runs, art markets, plant fairs, reptile festival, toy fairs and more across the region | |
| May 9 - 10 | Downtown, Pike Place Market | Pike Place Flower Festival – over 35 farmers selling bouquets for Mother’s Day, live music | Site, map, photos, video |
| May 9 - 10 | Central District, Washington Hall | Seattle Art Book Fair – art book and indie press fair, talks and installations | Site, map, photo, video |
| May 9 - 10 | Bellevue, Meydenbauer Center | Family ballet “Alice in Wonderland” (for ages 3–10) | Site, map |
| May 9 - 10 | Federal Way, Pacific Bonsai Museum | BonsaiFest – hundreds of bonsai, demonstrations, tours, food truck and music | Site, map, photos, video |
| May 9 - June 7 | Everett, EPAC | Musical “Grease” – a retro story of high school life and love in the 1950s | Site, map, photo, video |
| May 9 - Nov. 7 | Pioneer Square, Lumen Field | Seattle Sounders (MLS) home games | Schedule, map, tickets |
| May 10 | Downtown, Moore / various venues | Boys Like Girls concert, Mother’s Day events, screening of Mamma Mia, Brewery Running Series run | |
| May 10 | Downtown, Unexpected Productions | Mother’s Day improv – a comedy evening about parenting | Site, map, photo |
| May 10 | Pioneer Square, Lumen Field | Seattle Reign home match vs. Washington Spirit | Schedule, map, tickets |
| May 6 - 17 | Downtown, 5th Avenue Theatre | Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” – rock opera about the last days of Christ | Site, map |
| May 6 - June 20 | Seattle and region, various theaters | Series of plays: Appropriate, The Mountaintop, fairy‑tale shows at SCT, Barefoot in the Park, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, She Loves Me | |
| May 7 - Dec. 27 | Eastlake, Waterways Cruises | Regular brunch and dinner cruises on Lake Union and Lake Washington with commentary and drinks | Site, map, video |