The week of May 24–31 promises to be busy: from intimate tributes and cozy candlelit concerts to large outdoor amphitheater shows and open‑air festivals. On the evening of May 24 Royal Room hosts a Bob Dylan tribute, and that same day Chateau Ste. Michelle kicks off its summer concert series with Yellowcard; downtown at Seattle Center the large Folklife festival unfolds with music, dance, and street food. Theater fans can see The Phantom of the Opera and Blue Man Group; family events include HONK! Fest West and Orca Fest; and outdoor enthusiasts will find bike and running events, guided walks and bus trips to trailheads. Seasonal programs run throughout the week — from sailing cruises and concerts at the Ballard Locks to food tours and wine tastings in Woodinville; rugby and baseball games, cabaret festivals, and a big lineup of concerts at the Gorge and Benaroya Hall round out the calendar. Details and schedules are available at events12.com/seattle. Source: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Selected events in Seattle and the surrounding area (May 24–31)
| Date(s) | Venue | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | Royal Room, Seattle | Bob Dylan tribute concert at the intimate jazz club Royal Room. | Venue info |
| May 24 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Pop‑punk band Yellowcard performing at the winery amphitheater Chateau Ste. Michelle. | Tickets, Concerts site |
| May 24–25 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Folk music and dance festival Folklife with dozens of stages and street food. | Site, Schedule, Photos, Video |
| May 24 | The Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera — the iconic musical about a mask, love, and obsessive desire. | Show site, Tickets, Video |
| May 24 | Woodinville (start at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge) | 5K/10K run/walk Run or Wine with wine (or beer/cider) tasting and post‑race snacks. | Site, Photos |
| May 24–25 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Northwest Folklife Festival — one of the largest free folk festivals in the U.S. with music, dance, and workshops. | Site, Schedule, Photos, Video |
| May 24–30 | Arctic Club Hotel, Nordic Museum, Langston Hughes, other venues | Candlelight Concerts series: a string quartet performs hits by Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Hans Zimmer and more by “candlelight.” | Series site, Video |
| May 24–June 7 | Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett | The musical Grease — a 1950s‑style high school love story with rock ’n’ roll and dance. | Site, Photos, Video |
| May 24–Aug. 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus service to mountain trails (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si) on weekends and holidays. | Site, Photos, Video |
| May 24–Sept. 27 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Seasonal Summer Concerts outdoors on the winery grounds; May 24 — Yellowcard. | Concert list, Tickets, Video |
| May 24–Oct. 31 | Seattle's Tall Ship, Elliot Bay waterfront | Two‑hour sailing cruises aboard the schooner Bay Lady with views of the bay and downtown Seattle; daytime and sunset sails. | Map listing, Video |
| May 24–Dec. 26 | Seattle (various neighborhoods) | Taste of Seattle walking food tours: Pike Place Market, chocolate, coffee, wine and specialty tastings. | Sample tour |
| May 24–Dec. 31 | Seattle and the Eastside | A selection of free activities: Bellevue Botanical Garden, Olympic Sculpture Park, Ballard Locks tours and more. | Info |
| May 24 | Various cities in King County and Puget Sound | Memorial Day ceremonies honoring veterans at cemeteries and parks. | General info |
| May 24 | U.S. National Parks | Free entrance to national parks for Memorial Day: Mount Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades and others. | NPS site |
| May 24 | Various venues, Seattle region | MLB season: Seattle Mariners games (part of long home and away schedule). | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| May 24 | Various stadiums | MLS season: Seattle Sounders home and away matches throughout the year. | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| May 24 | Chicago (away), Starfire Sports, Tukwila | MLR season: Seattle Seawolves rugby games, including the May 31 home match vs New England Free Jacks. | Schedule, Map, Tickets, Video |
| May 25 | Various locations, Seattle and suburbs | Official Memorial Day ceremonies in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and elsewhere. | Info (example) |
| May 25 | U.S. National Parks | Free entrance to national parks for Memorial Day. | Details |
| May 28 | Moore Theatre, Seattle | Joe Jackson concert featuring piano rock and pop hits. | Venue info, Map |
| May 28 | Auburn, WA | Rick Springfield concert with ’80s rock hits. | Tour info, Map |
| May 28–June 6 | Egan's Ballard Jam House, Seattle | Seattle Cabaret Festival — dozens of intimate shows: rock, blues, opera, political satire cabaret and more. | Site, Schedule, Map |
| May 29–30 | Remlinger (near Carnation) | The Black Keys concert at the outdoor amusement park Remlinger Farms. | Tour info, Map |
| May 29–31 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George (WA) | Series of concerts by Brandi Carlile at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre above the Columbia River. | Site, Map |
| May 29–30 | Benaroya Hall, Seattle | Jazz orchestra concert at Benaroya Hall (program on both days). | Site, Map |
| May 29 | The Collective Seattle, South Lake Union | Dining in the Dark experimental dinner: three‑course blind tasting to heighten flavors. | Site, Map, Video |
| May 29 | The Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland | Wine evening Rosé Revival & Cool Whites: rosé and white wine tasting by Lake Washington. | Site, Map, Photos |
| May 29–30 | Yaw Theater, Georgetown, Seattle | Family circus show Revolt of the Tails by youth troupe Celestial Circus with aerial acrobatics. | Site, Map |
| May 29–30 | Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup | Stamp & Scrapbook Expo: vendors and workshops for scrapbooking and stamping. | Site, Map, Video |
| May 29–31 | Various Seattle neighborhoods | Street brass band festival HONK! Fest West with orchestras from the U.S. and abroad in Georgetown, Columbia City and Pratt Park. | Site, Photos, Video |
| May 29–31 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Blue Man Group — a multimedia show with music, comedy and special effects. | Site, Map, Tickets, Video |
| May 29–31 | Glazer’s Camera, South Lake Union | PhotoFest — free talks and workshops on photography, gear demos and photo walks. | Site, Map |
| May 29–31 | Wing Luke Museum, Langston Hughes Institute, Seattle | Seattle Asian American Film Festival — screenings, panels and an opening‑night reception. | 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, Photos, Video |
| May 29–June 14 | 12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill, Seattle | The Circus of Second Chances by Acrobatic Conundrum: contemporary circus with aerial acts, juggling and live music. | Show site, Map, Tickets, Photos |
| May 29–Sept. 27 | T-Mobile Park, SoDo, Seattle | Home games for the Seattle Mariners as part of the long MLB season. | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| May 30 | Hotel Andra, Belltown, Seattle | Culinary class Pizza from Scratch with Hot Stove Society: watch the chef and taste the results. | Site, Map, Video |
| May 30 | Seattle (various neighborhoods) | Walking architecture tours by Seattle Architecture Foundation (Queen Anne, waterfront and more). | Tours site, FAQ, Video |
| May 30 | Hellbent Brewing, Lake City, Seattle | 5K Brewery Running Series – Beer Run with a beer glass, music and food trucks at the finish. | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 30 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Bike ride Flying Wheels Summer Century on 50/70/100‑mile routes with scenic views, snacks and a finish‑line lunch. | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 30 | 21 Acres, Woodinville | Eco‑festival Pollinator Fest about bees and other pollinators: talks, farm walks and kids’ activities. | Site, Map, Campus map, Photos |
| May 30 | ShoWare Center, Kent | Kent International Festival: global cuisine, dance, music, culture booths and kids’ activities. | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 30 | Bothell Furniture, Bothell | Bothell Block Party and BrewFest: beer, cider and wine tastings, food trucks and concerts on two stages (21+). | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 30 | Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, Federal Way | Arts Explosion — an art fair with artists, performances, food trucks and voting for favorite artists. | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 30 | Carnation Farms, Carnation | Farmview Dinner: a three‑course farm‑to‑table dinner with wine pairings and a welcome cocktail. | Site, FAQ, Map, Photos |
| May 30–31 | Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle | Renegade Craft Fair — 180 indie makers selling jewelry, ceramics, textiles and street food in the hangar. | Site, Map, Photos |
| May 30–31 | Patterson Cellars Tasting Room, Woodinville | Wine & Oysters tasting: six Hama Hama oysters and a three‑wine flight (3 oz pours). | Site, Map, Photos |
| May 30–31 | Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett | Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: monster truck racing, stunts and special effects for the whole family. | Site, Map, Tickets, Photos, Video |
| May 30–Sept. 7 | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Ballard, Seattle | Free summer concerts on the lawn by the Ballard Locks on weekends and Labor Day. | Concert schedule, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 30–Oct. 31 | Skykomish, WA | Mini‑train rides on the Great Northern & Cascade Railway across a bridge and through a tunnel on Saturdays. | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 31 | Town Hall Seattle, First Hill, Seattle | A Celebration of Community by Orquesta Northwest: Latin American classics, mariachi and traditional music. | Site, Map |
| May 31 | KEXP, Queen Anne, Seattle | Family event Orca Fest: music, sidewalk chalk, face painting, info booths and a community cleanup honoring orcas. | Site, Map |
| May 31–June 7 | Starfire Sports, Tukwila | Home matches for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby. | Schedule, Map, Tickets, Video |
