Your guide to the arts in Seattle: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city. Get the most out of the city Celebrating LGBTQ+ stories from across the Nordic region, Ballard’s National Nordic Museum is hosting a 5-day queer film festival starting Sept. 15 Get ready for a week of queer Nordic cinema in Ballard! Seattle movie lovers have a pretty special week ahead. From September 15–19, 2026, the SEA-Nordic Film Festival will bring a lineup of queer Nordic... Seattle’s largest art walk returns this September: 200+ artists taking over 20 city blocks for a day of free performances, music, and hands-on activities For one Saturday in September, downtown Seattle stops being a place you walk through and transforms into a place to pause and become fully immersed in art. WALKDONTRUN — the city's free, open-to-everyon... Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture just unveiled a massive Michael Jackson fashion exhibit—but it’s only here for a limited time Michael Jackson’s influence on pop culture extended far beyond his music. From the instantly recognizable jackets featured in “Thriller” and “Beat It” to the white-and-blue look from “Smooth Criminal” and... Food, lion dances, and free admission: Don’t miss Seattle’s annual CID Celebration this July If you're looking for a fun (and free!) way to spend a summer Saturday in Seattle, head to the CID Celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown-Internat... From Pike Place to Kerry Park: Where ‘Married at First Sight’ filmed in Seattle Seattle is getting another turn in the reality TV spotlight. Season 20 of "Married at First Sight" was filmed in the Emerald City, bringing the long-running relationship experiment to some of the Seatt...

These are the 5 reasons we can’t stop thinking about serial killers, according to science There’s a reason why you can probably name three Jeffrey Dahmer documentaries off the top of your head, and why one more episode always turns into four. Researchers have actually mapped out why true cr... A 16-foot mobile concert hall is rolling into Seattle with free outdoor classical performances with Seattle Chamber Music Society — here’s where to catch it in its final week Summer in Seattle means making the most of the city's stunning parks, waterfronts, and long sunny days. This season, the Seattle Chamber Music Society's beloved Concert Truck is rolling back into town, br... Thousands of glowing candles: Why audiences are leaving five-star reviews for Seattle’s intimate live music experiences Seattle’s love for live music makes it a natural home for Candlelight. The globally acclaimed concert series has captivated audiences across the city by pairing talented musicians with extraordinary candlelit settings,... One of Seattle’s most popular live music events is bringing intimate string performances to historic spaces for a massive series of summer tributes Searching for unique things to do in Seattle? offer a one-of-a-kind live music experience, transforming some of the city's most iconic venues with the glow of thousands of candles. From the striking National Nordic Mus... Hot Rat Summer returns to Seattle with a giant new mosaic and events in Pioneer Square If you've spent time around Capitol Hill, you've probably seen Hot Rat Summer: the colorful glass mosaic perched above the reflection pool at Cal Anderson Park. The piece first appeared in 2024, and the m... TYPE IN YOUR SEARCH AND PRESS ENTER