From June 27 to July 6, 2026, Seattle and its surrounding area promise a packed lineup for weekends and the first days of the new week: everything from major festivals and parades to outdoor concerts and atmospheric shows in different neighborhoods. In summer, the region is especially heavy on music—from the wineries at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Ballard Locks to venues in Bellevue and Tacoma—while tours, strolls through private gardens, and a variety of cultural programs continue alongside. Follow the schedule, compare venues, and plan your day to match your mood—those June dates reveal themselves best this way. The selection is compiled from the events listing at https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Events in Seattle & the Surrounding Area — June 27–July 6, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 27 | Woodinville (Chateau Ste. M) | Dierks Bentley concert as part of the summer concert series at Chateau Ste. Michelle. | Tickets, site |
| June 27–28 | Seattle (various venues) | Pride Celebration: parade and festivals — the largest LGBTQ+ event in the Pacific Northwest, with a fairground, bars, restaurants, and multiple stages. | Parade, festival |
| June 27–28 | Bellevue (Meydenbauer Center) | Japan Fair: Japanese art, food court, 70 vendors, entertainment, and a taiko drum show. | Site, photos, video |
| June 27–28 | Bremerton (waterfront) | Bremerton Bridge Blast festival and fireworks: live music, a beer garden, 90 vendors, and a salute from the Manette bridge. | Site, video |
| June 27–28 | Kent (Kent Commons) | Gem and mineral show: 34 vendors, a kids’ area, and demonstrations of cutting and polishing stones. | Site, photos, video |
| June 27–28 | Puyallup (Washington State Fair Events Center) | Food fair The Taste Northwest with 70 food vendors, tastings, workshops, and entertainment. | Site, photos, video |
| June 27–28 | Buckley (Buckley Log Show Grounds) | Buckley Log Show for lumberjacks, with competitions, a beer garden, and family areas. | Event, photos, video |
| June 27–28 | Seattle (Ballard/Westlake/other places) | Candlelight music: Candlelight Concerts featuring famous melodies performed by a string quartet. | Site, video |
| June 27–28 | Seattle (various venues) | Live theatre: several productions, including the musical comedy The Play That Goes Wrong at Seattle Rep. | |
| June 27–25 July | Various locations | Garden walks: tours of private gardens, artists’ studios, and live music; these dates include the Montlake garden and art tour, as well as the West Seattle Garden Tour and others. | |
| June 27–July 25 | Various locations | Garden walks and other summer routes featuring private gardens, artists’ studios, and music venues. | |
| June 27–August 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on weekends and to separate holidays. | Site, photos, video |
| June 27–September 7 | Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) | Free summer concerts on the lawn by the locks; you can bring blankets, chairs, and picnic food. | Listing, photos, video |
| June 27–September 13 | Tacoma (Cheney Stadium) | Tacoma Rainiers baseball—home games of the MiLB season. | Schedule, tickets |
| June 27–September 27 | Woodinville (Chateau Ste. Michelle) | Summer concerts featuring well-known performers; Dierks Bentley is listed for June 27. | Site, tickets, video |
| June 27–October 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Bay Lady ship cruise with views of Elliott Bay; daytime and sunset departures are available. | Video |
| June 27–October 31 | Skykomish (Great Northern & Cascade Railway) | Free minetrain rides across a bridge and through a tunnel on Saturdays. | Site, photos, video |
| June 27–December 31 | Downtown, Seattle | Pike Place food tour with tastings from eight craft vendors. | Tour |
| June 27–December 31 | Various locations | Free classes and places to visit: Ballard Locks, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Frye Art Museum, Kubota Garden, Olympic Sculpture Park, and more. | |
| June 28 | Capitol Hill (12th Avenue Arts) | Chinese acrobats in the Rice on Repeat: AAPI Circus performance—acrobatics and a story about dinner time. | Site, photos, video |
| June 28 | Ballard (Skål Beer Hall) | Adult 21+ Summer Mead Festival mead tasting. | Tickets, event, photos, video |
| June 28 | Kenmore (Saint Edward State Park) | Skandia Midsommarfest Scandinavian festival with music, dancing, and raising a 35-foot May pole. | Site, FAQ, photos |
| June 28–October 9 | Fini Ridge (Woodland Park Zoo) | ZooTunes concerts with international artists. | Site, tickets, photos, video |
| June 30 | Bellevue (various venues) | A$AP Rocky concert at Climate Pledge Arena. | |
| June 30 | White River (White River Amphitheatre) | Machine Gun Kelly concert. |
