Celebrate Southend arts, music, and culture at SEEDArts’ second annual 98118 Fest on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 2 until 8 p.m. in Columbia Park: free and open to everyone! SEEDArts presents this free festival featuring live music, artist demonstrations, local artisans, food trucks, kids' … [Read more...] about 98118 Fest
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ShoreLake Arts 6th Annual Battle of the Bands
Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts presents the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, a free, dynamic showcase of emerging and developing bands from across Washington State on August 22 beginning at 5 p.m. on the lawn of Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park. This … [Read more...] about ShoreLake Arts 6th Annual Battle of the Bands
Cambodian Cultural Celebration 2026
Enjoy a day of traditional dance, martial arts, and live music at the 17th annual Cambodian Cultural Celebration on August 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., in Saltwater State Park. This free event will feature: Traditional Performances: Watch classical and folk dances by Cambodian Classical and Folk … [Read more...] about Cambodian Cultural Celebration 2026
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival is back for its 46th year at Seattle Center! This free, family-friendly festival highlights all art forms from the African diaspora and will run from 1 until 8 p.m. on August 22 and August 23, 2026. Festival Sundiata not only celebrates the arts, but educates the community about … [Read more...] about Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival
Encanto Music Festival
Feel the rhythm and mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration of Latino music, culture, dance, and community on Seattle’s beautiful waterfront. The Encanto Music Festival arrives at Pier 62, Waterfront Park (1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle) on August 22, with the free, family-friendly party going all day from 1 until … [Read more...] about Encanto Music Festival
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of (mostly) free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy, check their website before you head out. Free outdoor entertainment is usually cancelled for rain or thunderstorms. Seattle outdoor summer concerts Here are the major … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer music concerts
15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle
Get ready to vibe with the best beat makers as the Beat Masters drop their freshest beats live! (Say that three times fast...) The 15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle is a free, all-ages event where hip-hop beat makers compete for thousands of dollars and bragging rights on August 27 and 28, 2026. Hosted … [Read more...] about 15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle
Free live music in the Puget Sound region
This list of free music includes everything from classical concerts to folk music sing-alongs with free admission to no cover rock bands at bars and pretty much anything in-between, from country to jazz and soul to alternative. If it's free, we'll find it and put it here for you. "No cover" events can … [Read more...] about Free live music in the Puget Sound region
Our big list of live music venues
These bars, clubs, cafés, lounges, and performance halls are popular live music venues in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area in all genres of music from rock to jazz to classical. Since we assume people prefer specific styles of music, we’ve arranged the list to help narrow your entertainment choices. We grouped the … [Read more...] about Our big list of live music venues
