Seattle’s best festivals

Every culture vulture needs to add Seattle to their 2024 bucket list.

Famed for its music, food, cultural calendar and authentic arts scene, check out these not to be missed Seattle festivals.

Taste Washington (14-24 March)

Taste Washington, one of the biggest food and wine festivals in the Pacific Northwest is back. From 14-24 March, the event will feature over 250 wineries alongside the state’s best restaurants. This year, the festival presents Pacific Standard – a highly anticipated dinner series – bringing wine lovers and makers together to enjoy a meal prepared by premier chefs. Also worth checking out is The New Vintage, a walk around tasting experience featuring modern cuisine, cocktails, spirits and of course, wine. It’s an excuse to dress up and take a spin around the dance floor. Expect talks, tasting and much more.

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival (12-14 April)

In partnership with Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee, Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival. Deepening the understanding of Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage, the festival educates through hundreds of performances, martial arts, exhibits and demonstrations. There will also be hands-on children’s activities, culinary treats, and more.

Northwest Folklife Festival 2024 (24-27 May)

Northwest Folklife is a large open-air music and arts festival at Seattle Center. There will be buskers, concerts and impromptu jam sessions, which showcase the music culture of the city that has birthed some of the greatest musicians. Team music with food from different cultures, whilst learning from a line-up of workshops and lectures.

Indigenous People Festival (8 June)

Providing a space for Native people to celebrate their unique culture through dance, song and arts, the Indigenous People Festival is presented at Seattle Center Festál, a series of 24 free festivals taking place throughout the year, in partnership with Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB). Take part in engaging activities and share indigenous experiences.

PrideFest (29-30 June)

Located in both Capitol Hill and at the Seattle Center, PrideFest welcomes an array of citywide celebrations. Travellers can expect colourful festivities with bright decor, outfits, excellent music, dancing, performances and special guests.

Capitol Hill Block Party (19-21 July)

Celebrating the Capitol Hill neighbourhood, Capitol Hill Block Party has 100 local and national acts performing at bars, outdoor stages and restaurants in the area. Known for creating the world’s most influential musicians, such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, Seattle is the city for music fanatics and Capitol Hill is where the newest and best in the industry can be found. This year’s headliners are still to be confirmed.

Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival (31 August – 1st September)

Bumbershoot was named after an umbrella to describe the wide variety of arts and performances that the festival encompasses. Returning in 2024, attendees can expect an abundance of comedy, film, dance, theatre, literature and visual arts. The lineup is heavy on music and has previously featured icons such as Bob Dylan and Mary J Blige. Part of the primary focus of the lineup is regional Pacific Northwest talent. Bumbershoot will be held over the Labor Day weekend.

Refract (17-18 October)

Bringing together the art community, Refract will return to Seattle in 2024. The event showcases the medium of glass art in the Pacific Northwest, with around 60 local artists showcasing their talent. Glass art enthusiasts and novices can enjoy artist parties, exclusive open studio tours, special gallery exhibitions, and glass blowing demonstrations at multiple locations.

Cloudbreak (tbc November)

A true celebration of the city’s vibrant music venues, Cloudbreak  returns in late 2024.  The festival is a joint venture between Visit Seattle and King County, inviting travellers and locals to immerse themselves in Seattle’s much-loved live music scene. As part of the music-driven festival, hotel guests at 70 participating Downtown Seattle hotels will gain free access to over 60 concerts across the city. Guests can show their hotel key card along with a special Cloudbreak card on arrival at participating music venues.

To plan a trip to Seattle, visit www.visitseattle.org

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