Seattle Center

09/03/2026

There’s something special about coming home. 🎶💙

Death Cab for Cutie returns to Seattle Center this weekend to headline Bumbershoot, adding another chapter to a relationship with the festival that stretches back decades.

In a new interview with The Seattle Times, frontman Ben Gibbard reflects on Bumbershoot, the band’s Seattle roots, their new album I Built You a Tower and what it means to return to a festival that has long been part of the city’s creative story.

From emerging artists finding an audience to hometown bands returning as headliners, Bumbershoot has helped generations of Seattle artists and music lovers find one another right here at Seattle Center.

Welcome home, Death Cab. 💙

Read the full interview in The Seattle Times: Ben Gibbard on Bumbershoot and Death Cab for Cutie’s new album

08/30/2026

🎶🎨 Seattle's biggest celebration of music, art, and creativity is back. 🌲✨

Bumbershoot returns to Seattle Center this Labor Day Weekend—and it's bringing two unforgettable days of music, visual art, comedy, dance, food, fashion, and the wonderfully unexpected.

For more than 50 years, Bumbershoot has celebrated the creative spirit of the Pacific Northwest, bringing together legendary artists, emerging talent, and thousands of festivalgoers for one of Seattle's most iconic annual traditions. This year is no exception, with an incredible lineup featuring Turnstile, Death Cab for Cutie, Japanese Breakfast, Orville Peck, De La Soul, Bikini Kill, Blood Orange, and many more.

🎸 Live music across multiple stages
🎭 Comedy, dance & performance art
🎨 Visual art installations & creative experiences
🍴 Local food & drinks
🌲 A weekend unlike anywhere else

📅 Sept 5–6, 2026
📍 Seattle Center
🔗https://bumbershoot.com/

Whether you're coming for your favorite artist, discovering someone new, or simply soaking in the creative energy that makes Seattle special, Bumbershoot is where Labor Day Weekend comes alive.

🎟️ Get your tickets and start planning your festival weekend.

08/30/2026

Today, presents free performance by notmilky!

Sunday, Aug 30, 1pm, Upper Northwest Courtyard

Experience notmilky’s 'biography of a lotus'.
Through her expressions, notmilky explores the tumultuous life of a lotus as a representation of the human form.
Featuring Yumeji Vigo: singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and music producer; and Michael Bailey: drummer.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GX439APLY/

Special thanks to program funders Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken and partners Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition.

08/27/2026

Cardboard? Check. Creativity? Unlimited.

Bring the kiddos out to Seattle Children’s Museum for Beyond the Box, an exhibit where young builders turn everyday materials into their own mini city! It’s a chance to dream big and create in community with STEAM-inspired play and experimentation.

📅 July 15 – Sept 7, 2026
📍 Seattle Children’s Museum
🎟️ Tickets and info at: SeattleChildrensMuseum.org

08/26/2026

On Sunday, presents a free performance by notmilky!⁠
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Aug 30, 1pm, Upper Northwest Courtyard⁠
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Experience notmilky’s 'biography of a lotus'.⁠
Through her expressions, notmilky explores the tumultuous life of a lotus as a representation of the human form.⁠
Featuring Yumeji Vigo: singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and music producer; and Michael Bailey: drummer.⁠
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More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GX439APLY/

Special thanks to program funders Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken and partners Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition.

08/26/2026

On Sunday, presents a free outdoor pop-up performance by notmilky!

Aug 30, 1pm, Upper Northwest Courtyard

Experience notmilky’s 'biography of a lotus'.
Through her expressions, notmilky explores the tumultuous life of a lotus as a representation of the human form.
Featuring Yumeji Vigo: singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and music producer; and Michael Bailey: drummer.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GX439APLY/

Special thanks to program funders Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken and partners Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition.

Join us for pop-up performances across campus throughout the year, presented by area artists and performing groups.

08/24/2026

☀️ Make this summer your strongest yet. ☀️

Join us every Wednesday for FREE Summer Fitness featuring:

🧘 5:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga
Stretch, breathe, and find your calm.

💃 6:30 p.m. – Zumba®
Feel the beat and dance your way through an energizing workout.

💪 6:45 p.m. – Mat Pilates
Strengthen your body with a challenging, low-impact class for all experience levels.

Whether you're meeting friends after work, trying something new, or simply enjoying a beautiful Seattle evening, Summer Fitness is the perfect way to stay active all season long.

📅 Wednesdays through Aug 26, 2026
📍 Seattle Center
🎟️ Free to attend • Certified instructors • Participate at your own risk

Learn more at SeattleCenter.com.

08/24/2026

Let’s party like it’s 1999 with Morris Day & the time 🎤🕰️🖤

08/22/2026

🐼🥟 One weekend. Hundreds of flavors. Countless reasons to come hungry. 🥢✨

Panda Fest is coming to Seattle Center!

One of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. is taking over Fisher Pavilion for three days of incredible food, vibrant culture, live entertainment, shopping, and unforgettable experiences. Explore the rich traditions and flavors of Asia while sampling everything from beloved classics to exciting new favorites.

🍜 60+ food vendors
🥟 200+ Asian street food dishes
🛍️ Merchandise market
🎭 Cultural experiences & activities
📸 Plenty of photo-worthy moments

Whether you're a dedicated foodie, looking for your next favorite dish, or simply want to experience one of the most exciting festivals of the summer, Panda Fest is the place to be.

📅 Aug 28–30, 2026
📍 Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
🎟️ Ticketed event - https://seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/panda-fest-2026-x47111

Bring your appetite—and your friends.

Learn more and get tickets: Panda Fest at Seattle Center

08/22/2026

Seattle Center continues to support staff, partners, and community members affected by the July 26 incident on our campus. Over the past few weeks, we have seen tremendous compassion and resilience from our employees, resident organizations, event partners, first responders, vendors, and the Seattle community.

The investigation remains open, and we continue to work closely with SPD and our public safety partners as their work moves forward.

We have already begun implementing changes. Last week, Seattle Center met with the producers of Bumbershoot to review emergency protocols and incorporate new security measures into this year’s festival. In addition, the Seattle Center Foundation has stepped in to provide local vendor support and financial assistance to help those affected as recovery continues. Additional conversations with future event partners are planned in the weeks ahead.

Seattle Center remains committed to learning from this moment, improving campus‑wide safety protocols, and preserving what has always made this place special: an open, welcoming, community‑centered space for all.

We appreciate the collaboration and care shown across our campus and will continue to share updates as this work moves forward.