From June 23, Seattle and the surrounding area begin to live at a summer pace: from big stadium performances and concerts to intimate shows by the water and in city squares—places where you just want to stroll and catch the right vibe. The lineup for these days is packed with music across a wide range of genres, while family entertainment, food routes, and seasonal festivals continue in parallel. That means the weekend can be built around any plans: active, cultural, or culinary. It’s convenient to follow the latest options and add new ideas in curated picks at https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Events in Seattle and the surrounding area
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | Town Hall, Seattle | Jazz orchestra | |
| Jun 24 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Don Tolliver | |
| Jun 25 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Fuerza Regida (Mexico) | |
| Jun 27 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Dirk(s) Bentley | |
| Jun 30 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | A$AP Rocky | |
| Jun 23 – Sep 13 | Cheney Stadium, Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers baseball games—classic summer fun for the whole family. | Tickets, schedule |
| Jun 23 – Oct 31 | Seattle's Tall Ship, waterfront, Seattle | A sailing trip on the Bay Lady with views of Elliott Bay; daytime and sunset departures are available. | Map, video |
| Jun 23 – Dec 31 | Pike Place Market, downtown Seattle | A culinary tour of Pike Place Market with tastings from eight artisan producers. | Tour |
| Jun 23 – Dec 31 | Various places in Seattle and the region | Free activities and places to stroll: museums, gardens, trails, concerts, and other options for leisure. | |
| Jun 24 – Jul 6 | Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Burien | The Concert Truck—intimate chamber music in a mobile concert truck. | Project, photo, video |
| Jun 24 – Jul 7 | Lumen Field, Seattle | FIFA World Cup soccer matches. | Matches |
| Jun 24 – Aug 28 | Seattle parks, various locations | An outdoor summer movie theater in city parks. | Schedule, program page |
| Jun 25 | Seattle Aquarium, waterfront | An after-hours animal-themed party with a bar that doesn’t serve drinks | |
| Jun 25 – Jun 27 | Driftwood Players, Edmonds | Short plays selected from hundreds of submissions | Festival |
| Jun 25 – Jun 28 | 12th Avenue Arts, Seattle | An acrobatic circus show themed around lunch | |
| Jun 25 – Jul 5 | Various locations | A series of performances about love, dreams, and political tension | |
| Jun 25 – Sep 27 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Summer concerts at the winery: jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music. | Concert series, tickets, video |
| Jun 26 | Tacoma | A historical dinner at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum | Event |
| Jun 26 – Jun 27 | Patterson Cellars Tasting Room, Seattle | Wine and oysters | Event |
| Jun 26 – Jun 28 | Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup | A food festival with dozens of vendors and cooking competitions | Website |
| Jun 26 – Jun 28 | Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton | MotoAmerica motorcycle races | Tickets, website |
| Jun 26 – Jun 28 | Westport | A pirate festival on the coast with live music, vendors, and costumed characters. | Website, photos, video |
| Jun 27 | Hot Stove Society cooking studio, Seattle | A cooking class on Korean kimchi | Class |
| Jun 27 | Lake Union Park, Seattle | A food and drink fair with local vendors | Website |
| Jun 27 | Seattle area | An architecture tour across different city routes | Tours |
| Jun 27 | Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle | A car parade with classic cars, groups, and pirates | Event |
| Jun 27 | Seward Park, Seattle | A run at Seward Park | Race series |
| Jun 27 | Alki Beach Park, Seattle | Seafair Pirates landing | Event |
| Jun 27 | Georgetown, Seattle | The Georgetown Carnival festival with music, art, and a street fair | Website |
| Jun 27 | Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle | An exhibition of wooden boats and classic yachts | Event |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Various locations | Candlelight concerts by candlelight with a chamber ensemble. | Tickets, video |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Seattle, various locations | Pride parade and festivals in Seattle—one of the most prominent summer city events. | Parade video, festival video |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue | The Japan Fair | Website, gallery, video |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Bremerton Boardwalk, Bremerton | A waterfront celebration with fireworks | Website, video |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Kent Commons, Kent | An exhibit of gemstones, minerals, and jewelry | Website, photos, video |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Buckley Log Show Grounds, Buckley | A logging festival and competitions | Event |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville | Slug Fest with races, talks, and kids’ activities | Event |
| Jun 27 – Jun 28 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George | Beyond Wonderland dance festival with pyrotechnics and fantasy stages | Website, photos, video |
| Jun 27 – Jul 25 | Various locations | Garden strolls, artist studios, and performances | |
| Jun 27 – Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus to walking routes | Website, photo, video |
| Jun 27 – Sept 7 | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle | Free summer concerts at the locks on weekends | Listing, photo, video |
| Jun 27 – Oct 31 | Skykomish, WA | A mini-ride on a miniature train across a bridge and through a tunnel | Website, photo, video |
| Jun 27 – Oct 9 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | ZooTunes series—world-class concerts at the zoo | Website, tickets, photos, video |
| Jun 28 | Skål Beer Hall, Seattle | Summer Mead Festival honey-mead tasting | Tickets, event |
| Jun 28 | Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore | The Scandinavian celebration Midsommarfest | Website, FAQ |
| Jun 29 – Sept 27 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home games | Tickets, schedule |
