Mid-September will turn Seattle and its surrounding areas into a vast outdoor stage, with film and music festivals, theater premieres, fairs, wine walks, art tours, and free city celebrations. Sports fans can look forward to games featuring the Seattle Storm, Seattle Kraken, Mariners, Sounders, and Washington Huskies, while family activities will include markets, farm festivals, parades, boat rides, and exhibitions. A complete event guide and current details are available at Events12: https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Seattle-Area Events: September 16–23, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16–19 | National Nordic Museum, Seattle | A film festival with LGBTQ+ themes celebrating Nordic cinema. | Festival website, Map |
| Sep 16–20 | Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley | A gypsy-jazz festival with concerts and workshops. | Festival website, Schedule, Map |
| Sep 16–27 | The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle | The musical A Chorus Line about auditions for a new Broadway show. | More information, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 16–27 | Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup | The Washington State Fair with animals, rides, rodeo events, food, and concerts. Closed Tuesdays. | Fair website, Concerts, Map |
| Sep 16–Oct 18 | Village Theatre, Issaquah | The musical Ragtime about three immigrant families in 1902 New York. | More information, Video, Map |
| Sep 16–Oct 18 | Various theaters | Theater lineup including Conscience, Ragtime, The Chinese Lady, A Chorus Line, Much Ado About Nothing, Pippin, Cabaret, and other productions. | — |
| Sep 16–Oct 31 | Seattle’s Tall Ship, Seattle | A two-hour sailing trip aboard the schooner Bay Lady, with views of Elliott Bay. | More information, Video |
| Sep 16–Dec 31 | Seattle and surrounding areas | Tours including a harbor cruise, a Mount Rainier tour, a food tour of Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and other attractions. | — |
| Sep 16–Dec 31, 2027 | Seattle and surrounding areas | Free attractions and activities including the Ballard Locks, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, gardens, and walking routes. | — |
| Sep 16 | WaMu, Seattle | Foster the People concert. | — |
| Sep 16 | Neptune Theatre, Seattle | Manchester Orchestra concert. | — |
| Sep 17 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Home game for the Seattle Storm women’s basketball team against the Las Vegas Aces. | Team website, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 17 | Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle | Taste of the Sound tasting event featuring food and drinks from 75 local producers. Ages 21+. | More information, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 17 | Skål Beer Hall, Seattle | A festive Viking feast with a beef dinner, dessert, and an optional beer tasting. | Event, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 17 | Bellevue | Old Bellevue Wine Walk with a wine glass and 12 tastings at local shops. | More information, Photos, Video |
| Sep 17 | Tacoma museums | Free evening at Tacoma museums: Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | — |
| Sep 17 | U.S. national parks | Free admission day at national parks. | Information |
| Sep 17–18 | Various locations | Free art walks: September 17 in Edmonds and September 18 in the University District. | More information |
| Sep 17–20 | Chandler’s Cove, Lake Union, Seattle | Boats Afloat Show featuring powerboats, sailboats, yachts, music, food, and boat rides. | Show website, Photos, Video |
| Sep 17–27 | Various Seattle venues | Candlelight concerts featuring classical pieces and popular music by the glow of electronic candles. | Tickets and schedule, Video |
| Sep 17–28 | Farms in Duvall and Snohomish | Walks through sunflower fields with photo areas, wagon rides, and activities for children. | — |
| Sep 18 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Beck concert at the winery’s outdoor venue. | Schedule, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 18 | West Seattle | Wine walk with a glass and 14 tastings at shops in the West Seattle Junction. Ages 21+. | More information, Tickets, Photos |
| Sep 18 | The Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland | Kirkland Fashion Show with light snacks, drinks, and local brands. Ages 21+. | Website, Tickets, Photos |
| Sep 18 | Snoqualmie Depot, Snoqualmie | Wine train ride with scenic views, snacks, a glass of wine, and eight tastings. Ages 21+. | Tickets, Photos, Map |
| Sep 18–19 | St. Benedict School, Seattle | Family-friendly Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival with food, beer, games, children’s rides, and music. | More information, Photos |
| Sep 18–20 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont Oktoberfest with 100 varieties of beer and cider, contests, dancing, and DJ music. | Festival website, Festival map, Photos |
| Sep 18–26 | Base Camp Studios 2, Seattle | Interactive All In show in a speakeasy-style casino setting, with games, mysteries, live music, and puzzles. | Tickets, Review |
| Sep 18–26 | Seattle neighborhoods | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours of the city’s historic and contemporary neighborhoods. | Tour schedule, Video |
| Sep 18–27 | Northwest Film Forum, Seattle | Local Sightings festival with new films from the Pacific Northwest, workshops, and discussions. | Festival website, Photos |
| Sep 19 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Monster Jam—a show featuring giant trucks, with an additional pit party. | Show website, Tickets, Video |
| Sep 19 | Seattle Center and Pioneer Square | Free Walk Don’t Run exhibition featuring works by 200 artists, music, and performances across 20 blocks. | Event website, Map, Video |
| Sep 19 | Green Lake, Seattle | Free Luminata lantern parade with illuminated costumes and musicians. | More information, Route, Video |
| Sep 19 | Columbia City, Seattle | Free night market with food trucks, handmade-goods vendors, music, and a beer garden. | Market website, Photos |
| Sep 19 | Rainier Beach Urban Farm, Seattle | Free urban farm festival with tours, workshops, animals, performances, and a farmers market. | More information, Photos |
| Sep 19 | BelRed Light Rail Station, Bellevue | BelRed Arts Night Market with cultural performances, 30 vendors, and food trucks. | More information, Photos |
| Sep 19 | Lake Boren Park, Newcastle | Free Newcastle Days festival with a parade, car show, children’s activities, and a beer garden. | Festival website, Photos |
| Sep 19 | Fleming Arts Center, Issaquah | TEDxIssaquah, featuring short talks about the people, places, and experiences behind great ideas. | Event website |
| Sep 19 | Bothell City Hall, Bothell | Making Local market with nearly 100 vendors selling gifts, food, clothing, art, and home goods. | More information |
| Sep 19 | Morrill Meadows Park, Kent | Free refugee and immigrant festival with music, cultural performances, food, and family activities. | More information, Video |
| Sep 19–20 | Seattle and West Seattle | Free West Seattle studio tour featuring 50 artists in 16 studios, meet-and-greets, and demonstrations. | Tour website, Venue map |
| Sep 19–20 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Free Fiestas Patrias Latin American festival with mariachi music, dancing, games, food, and crafts. | Festival website, Parade, Video |
| Sep 19–20 | Edmonds | Free self-guided tour of 19 studios and galleries featuring work by 40 artists. | Tour website, Map, Video |
| Sep 19–20 | Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, Snohomish | Seattle Spartan competition with 1-, 5-, 10-, and 21-kilometer races and obstacle courses. | Competition website, Photos |
| Sep 19–20 | Husky Stadium, Seattle | Home game for the Washington Huskies against Eastern Washington. | Schedule, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 19–20 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Seattle Kraken home game against the Vancouver Canucks; a September 20 game against the Calgary Flames is also listed. | Team schedule, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 19–Oct 11 | Union Arts Center, Seattle | Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, about political intrigue, madness, and revenge. | More information, Map |
| Sep 19–Oct 31 | Great Northern & Cascade Railway, Skykomish | Free miniature train rides on Saturdays, crossing a bridge and passing through a tunnel. | Railway website, Kitsap Live Steamers, Video |
| Sep 20 | MOHAI, Seattle | Dance party aboard the floating ferry The Hiyu, with music, food, and bars. Ages 21+. | Events, Photos, Video |
| Sep 20 | Montlake, Seattle | Free Montlake Yard Sale with 75 neighborhood sale locations. | More information, Seller map |
| Sep 20 | Fall City | Free apple festival with pies, cider, music, crafts, and children’s activities. | Festival website, Photos |
| Sep 20 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Seattle Storm home game against the Las Vegas Aces. | Team website, Tickets |
| Sep 20 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Seattle Kraken home game against the Calgary Flames. | Schedule, Tickets |
| Sep 22–27 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home series against the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels. | Schedule, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 23 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Sounders home game against Real Salt Lake. | Schedule, Tickets, Map |
| Sep 23 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | The Rock Orchestra concert as part of Candlelight Concerts. | Candlelight Concerts |
| Sep 23 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Seattle Storm home game against the Dallas Wings. | Team website, Tickets |
