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Summer is back, and so is Summer at the Center. Seattle Center comes alive with free, fun-filled experiences for all ages — from cultural festivals and high-energy concerts to open-air movies, fitness classes and more.
Stroll through gardens, marvel at outdoor art installations, or dance in the splash of the International and DuPen Fountains.
Kids can climb, swing, and slide at the imaginative Artists at Play playground, while teens and adults can enjoy workshops or cool down with flavors at the Seattle Center Armory Food and Event Hall.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up:
• Panda Fest — June 6-8: One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. comes to Seattle Center for its first year. Includes experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcase food, art, and cultural traditions from Asia.
• Workout Wednesdays — June 18-Aug. 20:
5:30 p.m. – Gentle yoga
6:30 p.m. – Zumba class
6:45 p.m. – Pilates mat class
All classes are free, taught by certified instructors, and held outdoors
• Washington Brewer’s Festival — June 20-21
• PrideFest — noon to 8 p.m. June 29: Celebrate love and equality at the nation’s largest free Pride festival, immediately following the downtown Pride Parade, featuring three stages, beverage gardens,100-plus artists and exhibitors.
• Naturalization Ceremony — noon to 1 p.m. July 4: Seattle Center hosts the 40th annual Naturalization Ceremony at the Fisher Pavilion and invites the public to observe as The Honorable David G. Estudillo, Chief U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Washington, swears in over 400 candidates as new citizens of the United States of America.
• BLASTFEST — July 19: Seattle’s premier Afrobeats festival returns for its third year at Fisher Pavilion, featuring global stars Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Odumodublvck, Wande Coal, Daliwonga, Moliy, BLAST and more.
• Bite of Seattle — July 25-27: The iconic food and beverage festival returns with over 300 local vendors, 65 live music performances, and beer and wine gardens to explore.
• Movies at the Mural: Catch your favorite films under the stars on a 40-foot screen with the Space Needle overhead. Bring a blanket.
Ratatouille (in partnership with BITE of Seattle) – July 25
The Princess Bride – Aug. 1
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – Aug. 8
Say Anything – Aug. 15
Wicked – Aug. 22
• Seattle Tattoo Expo — Aug. 15-17: An annual event celebrating tattoo culture, featuring over 250 tattoo artists from around the world, live music, burlesque performances, and a vendor village. Held at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, the expo will offer enthusiasts an opportunity to experience top-tier artistry and entertainment.
• Bumbershoot — Aug. 30-31: One of the nation’s longest-running arts and music festivals celebrates its 52nd year with a lineup across music, visual arts, comedy and more.
• Seattle Center Art Tour: Take a self-guided stroll through Seattle Center’s public art collection and discover hidden gems around every corner.
• Artists at the Center: Celebrate local talent with free live performances by emerging and established artists, set against the newly revitalized Seattle Center campus.
• Seattle Center Festal: Experience the heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest’s diverse communities through 25 free cultural festivals from January through November. Summer highlights include: Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival (May 31-June 1), Indigenous People Festival (June 7), Seattle Iranian Festival (June 28), Polish Festival Seattle (July 12), Seattle Arab Festival (July 19-20), A Day in Punjab (Aug. 2), Tibet Fest (Aug. 9-10), BrasilFest (Aug. 17), Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest (Aug. 23-24), Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival (Sept. 7), and Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias (Sept. 13-14).
For information or a full schedule, visit https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/summer-at-the-center.