The week of July 25 to August 2, 2026 in Seattle promises a packed schedule for every taste: from culinary weekends and summer outdoor concerts to festivals, modern art exhibitions, and theatrical productions in city venues. Harbor cruises, night markets, and outdoor movie screenings sit alongside craft fairs and major sports events, and by the water and in the parks it’s easy to find something for families, get-togethers with friends, or simply a walk full of impressions. For more event schedules and details, check the roundup on https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Seattle Events: July 25 — August 2, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25–Oct 8 | Tacoma (Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park) | Outdoor concerts with views of Puget Sound, food, and drinks. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25 | Westlake (Lake Union) | A festive fireworks display over Lake Union in honor of Seafair 4th of July. | Website |
| Jul 25 | International District (Hing Hay Park) | Lunch specials in Seattle’s Chinatown with affordable dishes at Asian restaurants. | Website |
| Jul 25 | Waterfront (Pier 62) | The 5K Seafair Torchlight Run ahead of the Torchlight parade. | Website, course map |
| Jul 25 | SoDo (Emerald City Trapeze Arts) | Circus Cabaret show with aerial acrobatics, comedy, and group acts. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25 | Northlake (Gas Works Park) | Day Trip festival with house music, disco, and techno. | Website |
| Jul 25 | Renton | Children’s business fair: young entrepreneurs, food, art, and toys. | Website |
| Jul 25 | Redmond | Derby Days — fair, rides, parade, drone show, and evening bike races. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 25 | Carnation | Taste of the Valley food and drink festival with farm tastings and an auction. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25–26 | Seattle (Downtown) | The musical Hell’s Kitchen — a coming-of-age story in New York with music by Alicia Keys. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25–26 | Lower Queen Anne (Seattle Center) | Bite of Seattle: hundreds of restaurants and vendors, cooking demonstrations, and dozens of acts. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Capitol Hill (Reverie Ballroom) | Northwest Balboa Festival dance festival with workshops and live music. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 25–26 | SoDo (Lumen Field Event Center) | Seattle Art Fair — an international showcase of contemporary art. | Website, photos |
| Jul 25–26 | Capitol Hill (Volunteer Park) | Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival: street theater, Shakespeare, and comedy performances. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Sand Point (Magnuson Park) | Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show fair with handmade goods and food. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Bellevue | Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend — a major art fair and interactive art. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Renton (Cedar River Park) | Renton River Days — fair, food, entertainment, a parade, and a drone show. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Kent (Pacific Raceways) | Drag racing at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Puyallup | Pacific Northwest Nationals display of classic cars. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Eastside | Outdoor movies in the Bellevue and Kirkland parks. | — |
| Jul 25–26 | Seattle | A Taste of Seattle walking tour with food, chocolate, coffee, and wine tastings. | — |
| Jul 25–26 | Woodinville (Chateau Ste. Michelle) | Summer concerts at the winery: Boyz II Men, Fitz & the Tantrums. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25–26 | Waterfront | A Bay Lady schooner walk on Elliott Bay. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Skykomish | A trip on the Great Northern & Cascade Railway mini-train. | Website |
| Jul 25–26 | Seattle | A classic concert with Candlelight Concerts by candlelight. | Website |
| Jul 25–28 | Bellevue & Kirkland | Summer outdoor movies on a giant screen. | — |
| Jul 25–Aug 15 | Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City | Shakespeare in the Park by GreenStage. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 25–Aug 16 | Puget Sound area | Shakespeare’s Macbeth by Wooden O. | Website |
| Jul 25–Aug 16 | Snohomish | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire. | Website, photos |
| Jul 25–Aug 29 | Tacoma | Theatrical productions and musicals in various locations. | — |
| Jul 25–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus to mountain trails on weekends. | Website |
| Jul 25–Sep 7 | Seattle and suburbs | Free concerts in parks and at landmarks. | — |
| Jul 25–Sep 11 | Redmond (Marymoor Park) | Marymoor Live — a series of major summer concerts. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25–Sep 27 | Woodinville (Chateau Ste. Michelle) | Summer winery concerts featuring big-name artists. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 25–Oct 31 | Waterfront | A sea cruise on the Bay Lady schooner. | — |
| Jul 25–Oct 31 | Skykomish | Great Northern & Cascade Railway mini-train on Saturdays. | Website |
| Jul 25–Dec 26 | Seattle | A Taste of Seattle walking food tour. | — |
| Jul 26 | Downtown (Seattle Convention Center) | Wekfest Seattle car show — tuning, rare builds, and aftermarket vendors. | Website |
| Jul 26 | First Hill (Town Hall Seattle) | A chamber music concert for the Summer Festival. | Website |
| Jul 26 | Seward Park | The Filipino festival Pista sa Nayon with food, a stage, and kids’ games. | Website |
| Jul 27–30 | Lower Queen Anne (SIFF Cinema Uptown) | Screenings from the 48 Hour Film Project. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 28–Aug 30 | Seattle (multiple locations) | Dancing ‘til Dusk: a lesson followed by music and dancing. | Website |
| Jul 28–Sep 13 | Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers baseball at Cheney Stadium. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 28–Sep 23 | Seattle Center (Climate Pledge Arena) | Basketball: Seattle Storm home games in the WNBA. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 29 | Ballard (Olympic Rooftop Pavilion) | An evening of Beatles songs with views of the city. | Website |
| Jul 29–Aug 28 | Seattle (multiple locations) | Open-air film screenings by Center City Cinema in city parks. | Website |
| Jul 30 | Fremont | The Fremont On The Rocks cocktail crawl with tastings. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 30–Aug 2 | South Seattle | Blue Angels events: practice, airshow, and special programs. | Website |
| Jul 31 | Issaquah | Eastside wine walk — wine tastings, art, and shopping on Front Street. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 31 | Bothell | Night Bites night market with food, drinks, and handmade goods. | Website |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Magnolia | Magnolia Summerfest with music, a parade, and family activities. | Website, schedule |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Mount Baker (Stan Sayres Memorial Park) | Seafair Weekend Festival: seaplanes, an air show, and a car show. | Website, tickets |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Redmond | Redmond Arts Festival — art booths and entertainment. | Website |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Bremerton | Kitsap Rock & Blues Festival with blues, beer, and food. | Website |
| Jul 31–Aug 2 | Anacortes | Anacortes Arts Festival — a major art fair. | Website, map |
| Jul 31–Aug 13 | Renton | Seahawks training camp: team open practices. | Website |
| Jul 31–Aug 15 | Belltown | An interactive show: All In with games, music, and mysteries. | Tickets |
| Jul 31–Aug 21 | Seattle Center | Outdoor movies: Movies at the Mural. | Website |
| Jul 31–Sep 27 | SoDo (T-Mobile Park) | Seattle Mariners baseball games at home. | Tickets |
