From July 8 to July 15, Seattle and the surrounding area become a big summer stage: from jazz evenings and classics in outdoor spaces to open-air cinema, food tours, and unhurried walks through art locations. During these days, it’s easy to build an itinerary to match your mood—some people will soak up the atmosphere of free concerts in parks, while others will head to themed festivals and music-filled strolls through neighborhoods where each evening starts a little later than the workday and ends with a pleasant aftertaste.
Hints on what’s happening in the city during this period can be checked in event listings and curated collections from events12.com/seattle/.
Events in Seattle from July 8 to July 15, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8 | Jazz Alley, Seattle | Jazz concert: Rebirth Brass Band. | |
| Jul 8–15 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend, Ballard, Downtown Seattle and other venues | Free outdoor concerts in parks and public places across the region. | Schedule, flyer |
| Jul 8–15 | Seattle, Tacoma, Eastside | Free cultural events and walks: music-guided ballad tours, museums, art galleries, dance areas, and walking routes. | |
| Jul 8–15 | Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien | The Concert Truck: free classical music at various locations. | Website, photo, video |
| Jul 8–15 | Seattle (multiple locations) | Center City Cinema: free outdoor movies in Seattle parks. | Schedule, website |
| Jul 8–15 | Waterfront, Seattle | Sailing trip on the Bay Lady schooner on Elliott Bay. | Website, video |
| Jul 8–15 | Downtown, Seattle | Food tour of Pike Place Market with tastings. | Tour |
| Jul 9–12 | Carnation | BrodieNation Music Festival with camping. | Website, tickets, video |
| Jul 9–18 | Multiple locations | Seattle Art Walks — evening gallery and cultural venue strolls. | Website |
| Jul 9–26 | Downtown, Seattle | Summer chamber music festival by the Seattle Chamber Music Society. | Website, video |
| Jul 9–26 | Multiple locations | Shakespeare in the park: Macbeth performances in regional parks. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 9–31 | Belltown, Seattle | Cooking classes by Hot Stove Society. | Website, video |
| Jul 10 | Marymoor, Redmond | Blues Traveler + Gin Blossoms concert. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 10 | Tacoma Dome, Tacoma | Forrest Frank concert. | |
| Jul 10–11 | Remlinger, Carnation | Head & the Heart as part of a farm concert series. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 10–12 | Ballard, Seattle | Ballard SeafoodFest — a seafood festival with music and a market. | Website, map |
| Jul 10–12 | West Seattle | West Seattle Summer Fest — a street festival with food, music, and a kids’ zone. | Website, map |
| Jul 10–12 | Kent | Kent Cornucopia Days — a family festival with a parade, a 5K, and a fair. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 10–12 | Shelton | Bluegrass from the Forest Festival. | Website, video |
| Jul 10–12 | Bellingham | Northwest Tune-Up — mountain bikes, breweries, and music. | Website, video |
| Jul 10–26 | Multiple locations | Candlelight concerts with live music by candlelight. | Website, video |
| Jul 10–26 | Seattle area | Seattle Architecture Foundation architecture tours. | Website, FAQ |
| Jul 10–Aug 15 | Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City | GreenStage: Shakespeare in the park. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 10–Aug 15 | Seattle, Everett, Redmond, Tacoma and others | Stage and theater productions for a broad audience. | |
| Jul 10–Sep 11 | Redmond | Concerts at Marymoor Park. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 10–Sep 25 | Carnation | Concerts at Remlinger Farms. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 11 | Seattle Center | Polish festival: music, dancing, food, and workshops. | Website |
| Jul 11 | Beacon Hill, Seattle | Beacon Arts Street Fair — neighborhood fair with music and an art market. | Website, map |
| Jul 11 | Wallingford, Seattle | Wallingford Parade — a family parade with bands and floats. | Website, route |
| Jul 11 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day — a huge sale and flea market. | Website |
| Jul 11 | Mercer Island | Summer Celebration — parade, food trucks, and fireworks. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 11 | Bellevue | Children’s Business Fair — a fair for young entrepreneurs. | Website, video |
| Jul 11 | Redmond | Beer Run — a 5K race with beer and live music. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 11 | Snoqualmie | SipFest — wine, beer, and cider tastings. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 11 | Tacoma | Seattle All-Star Classic — celebrity softball. | Website, video |
| Jul 11 | Tacoma | Taste of Asia Pacific: Fiji cuisine. | Website, upcoming events |
| Jul 11–12 | University District, Seattle | Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic — a ride to Portland. | Website, video |
| Jul 11–12 | Mill Creek | Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair. | Website, shuttle |
| Jul 11–12 | Puyallup | Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show. | Website, video |
| Jul 11–12 | Bremerton | Bremerton Airshow. | Website, map |
| Jul 11–12 | Ballard, Seattle | Concerts at the locks: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. | Photo, video |
| Jul 11–12 | Skykomish | Mini-train ride on the Great Northern & Cascade Railway. | Website, video |
| Jul 12 | Edmonds | PorchFest — a musical festival with neighborhood porches and decks. | Website, map |
| Jul 12 | Woodinville | Avants Classics on the Green — classic cars and wine. | Website, video |
| Jul 12 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | FIFA World Cup match: U.S.A. & Belgium. | Matches, watch parties |
| Jul 12 | Seattle Center | Fourth of July — Seattle: fireworks celebration and a family zone. | Website, North map, South map |
| Jul 12 | Westlake, Seattle | Fireworks-viewing party. | Website, photo |
| Jul 12–25 | Multiple locations | Garden walks and tours of private gardens. | |
| Jul 12–Sep 13 | Westlake, Seattle | The Hiyu floating dance party on Lake Union. | Website, photo |
| Jul 12–Nov 1 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Seattle Reign — home matches for the women’s soccer team. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 14–Aug 27 | Bellevue & Kirkland | Summer movie screenings in Eastside parks. | |
| Jul 15 | Ballard, Seattle | Motown music on a rooftop — a concert with city views. | Website, video |
| Jul 15–19 | Olympia | Capital Lakefair — a big summer festival with a carnival and fireworks. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 15–19 | Long Beach | Sandsations — sand sculpture festival. | Website, photo |
| Jul 16 | Belltown, Seattle | DANCE This — a dance show. | Website, video 1 |
| Jul 16 | South Lake Union, Seattle | Dining in the Dark — dinner in the dark. | Tickets, video |
| Jul 16 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | Jungle Party: Voices of the Wild — a charity night at the zoo. | Website, photo |
| Jul 16–19 | Jazz Alley, Seattle | Jonathan Butler — jazz concerts. | |
| Jul 16–19 | Enumclaw | King County Fair — animals, rodeo, and rides. | Website, entertainment |
| Jul 16–19 | Tacoma | A free museum night in Tacoma. | |
| Jul 16–Aug 28 | Seattle parks | Movies in Seattle parks. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 17 | Waterfront, Seattle | After Hours: Pride Celebration at the Seattle Aquarium. | Website, photo |
| Jul 17–18 | Snohomish | Kla Ha Ya Days — a city festival with a parade and a street fair. | Website, photo |
| Jul 17–19 | Magnolia, Seattle | Seafair Indian Days Powwow — traditional dancing and drumming. | Website, FAQ |
| Jul 17–19 | Alki, Seattle | Alki Art Fair — an arts fair along the waterfront. | Website, photo |
| Jul 17–19 | Kirkland | Kirkland Uncorked — wine, food, art, and shopping. | Website, photo |
| Jul 17–19 | Lynnwood | GeekFest West — games, cosplay, and pop culture. | Website, video |
| Jul 17–19 | Tulalip | HOOT Music and Arts Festival. | Website, gallery |
| Jul 17–19 | Sequim | Sequim Lavender Festival — lavender, a fair, and music. | Website, farm map |
| Jul 17–19 | Darrington | Darrington Bluegrass Festival. | Website, gallery |
| Jul 17–26 | Snoqualmie | Day Out With Thomas — a ride with Thomas the train. | Website, photo |
| Jul 17–Sep 13 | Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers — baseball at Cheney Stadium. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 17–Sep 27 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle Mariners — home baseball games. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 18 | Seattle Center | Blastfest — Afrobeats concert with Wizkid. | Website, video |
| Jul 18 | International District, Seattle | CID Celebration — an international festival with activities for the whole family. | Website, video |
| Jul 18 | Fremont, Seattle | About Last Night: Dating Disaster Stories — comedic dating stories. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 18 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | Summer Beer Taste — craft beer tasting. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18 | Columbia City, Seattle | Columbia City Night Market — a night market with food and music. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18 | West Seattle | West Seattle Grand Parade — Seafair’s big parade. | Website, route |
| Jul 18 | Burien | Olde Burien Block Party — a street party with music and food. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18 | Bothell | Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk — a tasting route through shops. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18 | Bothell | Redfellow Music Festival — outdoor music. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18 | Carnation | Feast in the Field — a farm dinner. | Website, FAQ |
| Jul 18 | North Bend | North Bend Downtown Block Party — a small city festival. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18–19 | Tacoma | Tacoma Porchfest — music on porches and in homes. | Video |
| Jul 18–19 | Central District, Seattle | Bon Odori Festival — a Japanese festival with dancing and taiko drumming. | Website, video |
| Jul 18–19 | Vashon | Vashon Island Strawberry Festival — a strawberry festival with a parade and rides. | Website, map |
| Jul 18–19 | Tacoma | Brigade Encampment — historical reenactment. | Website, photo |
| Jul 18–19 | Gig Harbor | Summer Art Festival — an art fair with music and food trucks. | Website, shuttle |
| Jul 18–Aug 16 | Snohomish | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire — a Renaissance fair. | Website, map |
| Jul 19 | International District, Seattle | Chinatown Seafair Parade — a Chinese parade with lion and dragon dances. | Website, route |
| Jul 19 | Seward Park, Seattle | Seafair Triathlon — a triathlon with 1,500 participants. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 19 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | ZooTunes — a Pavement concert at Woodland Park Zoo. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 21 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | The Fray at the winery’s summer concerts. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 21–24 | Waterfront, Seattle | Seafair Fleet Week — ships, demonstrations, and tours. | Website, map |
| Jul 21–26 | Downtown, Seattle | Hell’s Kitchen — Alicia Keys’ new musical. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 21–Sep 27 | Woodinville | Summer Concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 22–25 | Carnation | Timber Outdoor Music Festival — a forest music festival with camping. | Website, map |
| Jul 23–26 | Vancouver | Four Days of Aloha — a Hawaiian festival near Portland. | Website, photo |
| Jul 24 | Marymoor, Redmond | Wynonna Judd & Etheridge concert. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 24–26 | Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | Bite of Seattle — a major food festival. | Website, plan |
| Jul 24–26 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle Art Fair — a contemporary art fair. | Website, floor plan |
| Jul 24–26 | Bellevue | Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend — an art fair. | Website, map |
| Jul 24–26 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Northwest Balboa Festival — swing dancing and workshops. | Website, video |
| Jul 24–26 | Renton | Renton River Days — a city festival with a parade and a drone show. | Website, brochure |
| Jul 24–26 | Kent | NHRA Northwest Nationals — drag racing. | Website, video |
| Jul 24–26 | Puyallup | Pacific Northwest Nationals — a show of classic and custom cars. | Website |
| Jul 24–26 | Enumclaw | Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering. | Website, photo |
| Jul 24–Aug 21 | Seattle Center | Movies at the Mural — films on a 40-foot screen. | Website |
| Jul 25 | Waterfront, Seattle | Seafair Torchlight Run 5K. | Website, race map |
| Jul 25 | International District, Seattle | Food Walk — cheap lunches in Seattle’s Chinatown. | Website, video |
| Jul 25 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont On The Rocks — a cocktail route. | Website, video |
| Jul 25 | Northlake, Seattle | Day Trip Festival — dance music festival. | Website, video |
| Jul 25 | Snohomish | Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow — glowing hot air balloons. | Tickets, video |
| Jul 25–26 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival — an outdoor theater festival. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Sand Point, Seattle | Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show — a crafts fair. | Website, video |
| Jul 25–26 | Redmond | Ananda Mela — India festival. | Website, photo |
| Jul 25–26 | Tacoma | Mosaic — an art and culture festival. | Website, video |
| Jul 25–Aug 13 | Renton | Seahawks Training Camp — open practices by the Seahawks. | Website, bag policy |
| Jul 26 | Downtown, Seattle | Wekfest Seattle — a custom car show. | Website, photo |
| Jul 26 | University District, Seattle | Library Whites & Seafood Wine Dinner. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 26 | Seward Park, Seattle | Pista sa Nayon — a Filipino festival. | Website, photo |
| Jul 27 | Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | The 48 Hour Film Project screening — films made in 2 days. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 30 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont On The Rocks — a cocktail stroll with shops. | Website, video |
| Jul 30–Aug 2 | South Seattle | Blue Angels events — performances and special Seafair events. | Website, map |
| Jul 31 | Issaquah | Downtown Issaquah Wine & Art Walk. | Website, photo |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Magnolia, Seattle | Magnolia Summerfest — neighborhood summer festival. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Mount Baker, Seattle | Seafair Weekend Festival — seaplanes, air shows, and an auto show. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Redmond | Redmond Arts Festival — an art fair. | Website, photo |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Anacortes | Anacortes Arts Festival — a major arts festival. | Website, map |
