The week in Seattle promises to be full: from intimate concerts at the Moore Theatre and Royal Room to large festivals at Seattle Center — Folklife and Northwest Folklife, street celebrations HONK! Fest West and Bite of Greece, and the return of major headliners to outdoor stages (The Black Keys, Brandi Carlile, Yellowcard and more). Theatre and circus programs keep pace: The Phantom of the Opera and Blue Man Group at the Paramount, new circus productions and family shows across the city. For those who prefer active recreation and tastings — bike rides, beer and wine festivals, Bay Lady sightseeing cruises and Candlelight Concerts in historic halls. Plan ahead: some events are sold out, and many take place outdoors and at popular regional venues. Sources: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Key Seattle events for the coming week
| Date(s) | Venue | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Moore Theatre, Seattle | The Paper Kites – indie‑folk concert in the historic Moore Theatre. | |
| May 22–24 | Jazz Alley, Seattle | Blood, Sweat & Tears – the legendary jazz‑rock band in an intimate club. | |
| May 22–25 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Folklife Festival – a large street celebration with music, dance, and workshops from world cultures. | |
| May 24 | Royal Room, Seattle | Bob Dylan tribute concert in the cozy jazz club Royal Room. | |
| May 24 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Yellowcard – pop‑punk/alt‑rock outdoors at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. | Tickets, Video |
| May 28 | Moore Theatre, Seattle | Joe Jackson – singer‑songwriter of new wave and pop‑rock hits. | |
| May 28 | Auburn, Washington | Rick Springfield – concert by the rock musician and author of “Jessie’s Girl.” | |
| May 29–30 | Remlinger, Carnation | The Black Keys – blues‑rock duo at the outdoor concert venue Remlinger Farms. | |
| May 29–31 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George | Brandi Carlile – a series of large concerts at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre. | |
| May 30 | Neptune Theatre, Seattle | Andrés Cepeda – Latin pop and ballads at the Neptune Theatre. | |
| May 30–31 | Benaroya Hall, Seattle | Jazz orchestra – sympho‑jazz programs in the city’s main concert hall. | |
| May 21 | various venues (e.g., Edmonds) | Evening art walks Seattle Art Walks with free exhibitions and galleries. | Art Walks site |
| May 21 (SOLD OUT) | The Golf Club at Newcastle, Newcastle | Best of 425 – a social party and awards ceremony celebrating the Eastside’s best places (event sold out). | Site, Tickets, Video |
| May 21 | Tacoma museums | Free evening admission to Tacoma museums (Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum). | |
| May 21–22 | Emerald City Trapeze Arts, SoDo, Seattle | Protégé Show – a spectacular performance by students featuring aerial acrobatics, trapeze, juggling, and unicycling. | Show site, Photo, Video |
| May 21–24 | The Paramount Theatre, Downtown, Seattle | The Phantom of the Opera – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s cult musical about the mysterious Phantom of the Opera. | Info, Tickets, Video |
| May 21–30 | Arctic Club Hotel, Nordic Museum, Langston Hughes and others | Candlelight Concerts – hour‑long chamber concerts by a string quartet lit by hundreds of “candle” lights, from ABBA and Queen to Hans Zimmer. | Site, Video |
| May 21–June 6 | Egan’s Ballard Jam House, Ballard, Seattle | Seattle Cabaret Festival – a cabaret festival with rock, blues, opera, chanson, and singer‑songwriter performances. | Site, Schedule, Map |
| May 21–June 7 | Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett | Musical Grease – a vibrant rock‑and‑roll story of high‑school love in 1950s style. | Site, Photo, Video |
| May 21–June 20 | various theaters (Taproot, Issaquah, Centerstage, Edmonds) | A series of plays: Barefoot in the Park, We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up, She Loves Me, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. | |
| May 21–Oct. 31 | Seattle’s Tall Ship, waterfront, Seattle | Bay Lady – two‑hour daytime and sunset sailing cruises on Elliott Bay with city views. | Map, Video |
| May 21–Dec. 26 | Seattle | Themed culinary walking tours (Pike Place Market, chocolate, Capitol Hill coffee, wine & cheese). | |
| May 21–Dec. 31 | Seattle and surroundings | A selection of free activities: Ballard Locks tour, Bellevue botanical garden, museums, parks and walking trails. | |
| May 22–25 | Seattle Center, Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | Northwest Folklife Festival – one of the largest free folklife festivals with music, dance, food and crafts. | Site, Schedule, Photo, Video |
| May 23 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Center | Stars on Ice – a figure skating show featuring top U.S. skaters set to classic rock. | Site, Tickets, Video |
| May 23 | Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle | Annual traditional Chinese dance showcase by UW students. | Info, Video |
| May 23 | Springbrook Church, Renton | Children’s Business Fair – booths where kids aged 5–17 sell food, toys and art. | Site, Photo, Video |
| May 23 | Bothell City Hall, Bothell | Outdoor market Making Local Market – nearly 100 craft and food vendors. | Site, Map |
| May 23 & 25 | various cities in the region | Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies at parks and veterans’ memorials. | |
| May 23 & 30 | Seattle and neighborhoods | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours of waterfront, Mount Baker and Queen Anne. | Site, FAQ, Video |
| May 23–Aug. 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct – $2.75 buses to popular mountain trails (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si) on weekends. | Site, Photo, Video |
| May 23–Aug. 30 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Summer concert series Marymoor Live; May 23 – Claypool Gold. | Site, Map, Tickets, Photo |
| May 23–Oct. 31 | Skykomish, Washington | Free Saturday rides on the mini‑train Great Northern & Cascade Railway. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 24 | Woodinville, Washington | Run or Wine – a run/walk with wine or beer tasting after the finish. | Site, Map, Photo |
| May 24–Sept. 27 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Summer Concerts series at the winery amphitheater; May 24 – Yellowcard. | Site, Map, Tickets, Video |
| May 25 | U.S. national parks | Free entrance day to national parks for U.S. citizens and residents (Mount Rainier, Olympic, and others). | Info |
| May 29 | The Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland | Rosé Revival & Cool Whites – rosé and white wine tasting with views of Lake Washington (21+). | Site, Map, Photo |
| May 29–30 | Hot Stove Society, Hotel Andra, Belltown | Cooking classes with tastings: pork dinner with dairy pairings (May 29) and pizza from scratch (May 30). | Site, Map, Video |
| May 29–30 | Yaw Theater, Georgetown, Seattle | ReVolt of the Tails – family circus show by young acrobats Celestial Circus. | Site, Map |
| May 29–30 | Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup | Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – a trade show for stamping and scrapbooking enthusiasts. | Site, Map, Video |
| May 29–31 | Seattle neighborhoods (Georgetown, Columbia City, Pratt Park) | HONK! Fest West – a street festival of brass and marching bands with free performances. | Site, Photo, Video |
| May 29–31 | Paramount Theatre, Downtown, Seattle | Blue Man Group – a wordless show combining music, comedy and visual effects. | Site, Map, Tickets, Video |
| May 29–31 | Glazer’s Camera, South Lake Union, Seattle | PhotoFest – free talks, workshops and photo walks, meetups with camera brands. | Site, Map |
| May 29–31 | Wing Luke Museum, Langston Hughes, Seattle | Seattle Asian American Film Festival – screenings of Asian‑American filmmakers’ work and Q&A sessions. | Site, Wing Luke map, B.P.H. map, Video |
| May 29–31 | Church of the Assumption, Capitol Hill, Seattle | Bite of Greece Seattle – a cozy Greek festival with food, wine and live music. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 29–June 14 | 12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill, Seattle | The Circus of Second Chances – a new circus show by Acrobatic Conundrum featuring aerials and juggling to live music. | Site, Tickets, Photo, Map |
| May 29–Sept. 27 | T‑Mobile Park, SoDo, Seattle | Home games for the Seattle Mariners during the MLB season. | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| May 29–Dec. 27 | Waterways Cruises, Eastlake, Seattle | Lunch and dinner cruises with onboard dining on Union and Lake Washington. | Map, Video |
| May 30 | Hellbent Brewing, North Seattle | Brewery Running Series – a 5K run with beer at the finish, music and food trucks. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Flying Wheels Summer Century bike rides of 50/70/100 miles with aid stations and a finish lunch. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | 21 Acres, Woodinville | Pollinator Fest – a family festival about bees and pollinators with talks, farm walks and kids’ workshops. | Site, Map, Photo |
| May 30 | ShoWare Center, Kent | Kent International Festival – a multicultural festival with food, dance and cultural booths. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Bothell Furniture, Bothell | Bothell Block Party and BrewFest – beer festival and concerts on two stages (21+). | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center | Arts Explosion – an art fair with music, food trucks and kids’ activities. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 30 | Carnation Farms, Carnation | Farmview Dinner – a refined three‑course farm dinner with wine pairings. | Site, FAQ, Map, Photo |
| May 30 | Shelton, Washington | Forest Festival – a full Saturday family day with a run, parade, logging show, fair and fireworks. | Site, Photo, Video |
| May 30–31 | Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle | Renegade Craft Fair – a large fair of independent makers and designers with food trucks. | Site, Map, Photo |
| May 30–31 | Patterson Cellars, Woodinville | Wine & Oysters – a flight of 6 Hama Hama oysters and tastings of three wines. | Site, Map, Photo |
| May 30–31 | Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett | Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – a loud family show with monster‑truck stunts and special effects. | Site, Map, Tickets, Photo, Video |
| May 30–Sept. 7 | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Ballard, Seattle | Free summer concerts on the lawn by the locks; picnics welcome. | Poster, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 31 | Town Hall Seattle, First Hill | Concert A Celebration of Community by Orquesta Northwest with Latin classics and mariachi. | Site, Map |
| May 31 | KEXP, Queen Anne, Seattle | Orca Fest – a family festival supporting orcas with live music, art zones and shoreline cleanups. | Site, Map |
| May 31–June 7 | Starfire Sports, Tukwila | Home matches for the Seattle Seawolves rugby team (Major League Rugby). | Site, Map, Tickets, Video |
