The week of June 5–12, 2026 around Seattle promises a busy lineup: from large summer concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle and the outdoor Gorge Amphitheatre to a variety of city festivals — Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival at Seattle Center, Pride in the Park in Volunteer Park, musical and cabaret whirlwinds in Ballard and On the Boards, family events like Fire Day at MOHAI and Duck Daze, as well as garden and waterfront celebrations in Everett, Tacoma and Anacortes; active‑recreation fans will find races, rugby matches and Free Fishing Weekend, and for those who prefer relaxed evenings — Candlelight concerts, sailing cruises and Pike Place food tours. Details and links to tickets and schedules can be found in the event list — per events12.com/seattle.
Notable events near Seattle this week
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5–6 | George (Gorge) | Rüfüs Du Sol concert on the outdoor Gorge Amphitheatre stage | |
| Jun 5–6 | Woodinville (Chateau Ste. Michelle) | Bob Dylan concert at the Chateau Ste. Michelle amphitheatre | |
| Jun 8 | Redmond (Marymoor Park) | The Human League outdoor concert at Marymoor Live | Marymoor Live shows, Tickets, Photos, Video |
| Jun 5–6 | Queen Anne, Seattle | Northwest New Works Festival — experimental performance art at On the Boards (8 artists, two venues) | Festival, Map |
| Jun 5–6 | Ballard, Seattle | Seattle Cabaret Festival — musical cabaret festival (rock, blues, opera, chanson, satire) at Egan’s Ballard Jam House | Festival site, Schedule, Map |
| Jun 5–7 | Downtown Everett | Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival — garden festival: art, plants, music, food trucks, talks | Festival, Map, Video |
| Jun 5–7 | Everett | Musical "Grease" at Everett Performing Arts Center — a retro story about school and first love | Show, Map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 5–7 | Tacoma | Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show — tournaments and 400 pinball and arcade machines at Tacoma Convention Center | Show site, Map, Photos |
| Jun 5–28 | Multiple venues, Seattle | Candlelight Concerts — hour‑long string quartet concerts by candlelight with programs from Joe Hisaishi to ABBA, Queen and Hans Zimmer | Concerts, Video |
| Jun 5–Jul 5 | Seattle and suburbs | Various plays: Barefoot in the Park, Comedy of Macbeth, She Loves Me, Dream, Carl, Dream, The Play that Goes Wrong, Wish You Were Here | |
| Jun 5–Oct 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Sailing cruises on the schooner Bay Lady in Elliott Bay (day and sunset sails) | Map, Video |
| Jun 5–Dec 21 | Waterfront, Seattle | Splash parties at the Seattle Aquarium (open bar, desserts, dancing, behind‑the‑scenes) — 2026 sales closed | Event site, Map, Tickets, Photos |
| Jun 5–Dec 26 | Seattle | Walking food tours in Seattle (Pike Market, chocolate, coffee, wine and deli tours) | |
| Jun 5–Dec 31 | Seattle | Tours: harbor cruise, Mount Rainier tour, Space Needle + Chihuly, Pioneer Square underground tour | |
| Jun 5–Dec 31 | Seattle and area | Selection of free activities: Ballard Locks tour, botanical gardens, museums, dance groups, walking trails | |
| Jun 6 (10:00–20:00) | Downtown Seattle | Cascade PBS Ideas Festival — live podcast recordings (The Atlantic, CNN, NPR), talks, food trucks, DJ, meet‑the‑journalists at Amazon Meeting Center | Festival, Map, Tickets, Audio |
| Jun 6 (10:00–13:00) | Westlake, Seattle | Fire Day at MOHAI: tours of fire engines and a fireboat, games and activities for families, free first‑floor admission | Event, Map, Photos |
| Jun 6 (12:00–19:00) | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Pride in the Park — LGBTQ+ music festival in Volunteer Park: stage, speakers, food trucks, marketplace | Festival, Map, Video |
| Jun 6 (17:00–20:00) | Ballard, Seattle | Ballard Cocktail Trail — cocktail "stroll" through shops with 10 tastings | Event, Map, Tickets |
| Jun 6 (10:00–14:00) | Bellevue | Paws & Pride Dog Walk — LGBTQIA+ dog parade and celebration with music, booths and beer/mimosa bar | Event, Map, Photos |
| Jun 6 (09:00–17:00) | Lynnwood | Washington State Sports Collectors Show — sports cards and memorabilia fair | Show site, Map |
| Jun 6 (12:00–19:00) | Kent | Kent Nerd Party — street "nerd" festival: cosplay, miniatures, LEGO museum, geek market | Festival, Map |
| Jun 6 | Duvall | Duvall Days — small town festival: parade, fireworks, live music, rides | Festival, Map, Parade map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 6 (10:00) | University Place | Duck Daze — duck parade and family festival with music, market and activities | Event, Map, Video |
| Jun 6 | Blaine | Bellingham Scottish Gathering — Scottish heavy athletics, bagpipes, pubs and fair | Festival, Map, Video |
| Jun 6–7 | Multiple locations | Free Fishing Weekend — no license required and no Discover Pass needed for fishing | Info, Free parking days |
| Jun 6–7 (11:00–19:00) | Seattle Center | Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival — Filipino cultural celebration with concerts, exhibits and food | Festival, Map, Video |
| Jun 6–7 | All state parks | Discover Pass Free Days — free entry to Washington state parks | Info, Dog rules |
| Jun 6–7 | Edmonds | Puget Sound Bird Fest — birding festival with tours, talks and family programs | Site, Map, Photos |
| Jun 6–7 | Monroe | Fiber Fusion Northwest — natural fiber fair: spinning, knitting, weaving, animals and workshops | Site, Map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 6–7 | Tacoma | Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival — flower and garden celebration with tours, talks, market and tastings | Festival, Map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 6–7 | Gig Harbor | Maritime Gig Festival — waterfront festival with parade, concerts, fair and car show | Festival, Map, Video |
| Jun 6–7 | Anacortes | Anacortes Waterfront Festival — free waterfront festival with boat rides, music and food trucks | Festival, Map, Photos |
| Jun 6–14 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Seattle International Dance Festival — international contemporary dance festival at Broadway Performance Hall | Festival, Map, Video |
| Jun 6–14 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Acrobatic Conundrum: "The Circus of Second Chances" — contemporary circus and aerial performance at 12th Avenue Arts | Show, Map, Tickets, Photos |
| Jun 6–27 | Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking classes at Hotel Andra (various cuisines, tastings) | Classes, Map, Video |
| Jun 6–Aug 30 | Seattle / Bellevue / North Bend | Trailhead Direct — bus service to popular trails (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si) on weekends | Site, Photo, Video |
| Jun 6–Sept 7 | Ballard, Seattle | Free summer concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Sat, Sun and Labor Day) | Schedule, Map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 6–Sept 27 | Woodinville | Summer Concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle — major summer concert series at the winery | Concerts, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Jun 6–Oct 31 (10:00–16:00, Sat) | Skykomish | Great Northern & Cascade Railway mini‑train — free 10‑minute rides and a souvenir shop | Rail attraction, Map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 6–Dec 12 (16:00–20:00, select days) | Snohomish | Snohomish Wine Walk — tasting wine stroll through downtown | Event, Map, Photos |
| Jun 7 | Waterfront, Seattle / Bainbridge Island | The Great Ferry Race half marathon — starts from the Seattle ferry, scenic route on Bainbridge | Race, Map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 7 (18:30) | Seattle Center | Season Encore Performance — Pacific Northwest Ballet gala evening with six ballet pieces | Event, Map, Photos |
| Jun 7 (18:00) | Tukwila | Seattle Seawolves home rugby match vs. California Legion at Starfire Sports | Team, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Jun 7 | Redmond | Big Backyard 5K/10K and kids 1K at Marymoor Park to support parks | Race, Map |
| Jun 8 (19:30) | Downtown Seattle | Free concert of young composers at Benaroya Hall (Merriman‑Ross Family Young Composers Workshop) | Event, Map |
| Jun 8 (18:00–20:30) | Seattle Center | "Supper Fan Club: Willy Wonka" dinner at Museum of Pop Culture with themed menu and surprises | Event, FAQ, Map, Photos |
