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
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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
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
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
Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)
The Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is an annual week-long kite celebration and competition in breezy Long Beach, WA. Held during the third full week of August, starting on Monday and ending on Sunday, WSIKF is presented by the World Kite Museum and the City of Long Beach, Washington. Kitelife … [Read more...] about Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)
98118 Fest
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
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
Seattle Design Festival 2026
Discover how design shapes our world at the 16th Annual Seattle Design Festival, August 15-20 at Lake Union Park from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The weeklong celebration kick-offs with the Seattle Design Festival Block Party on August 15 and 16, a free two-day street fair featuring large-scale installations, performances, … [Read more...] about Seattle Design Festival 2026
Free outdoor summer dance lessons in Seattle
Dancing 'Til Dusk presented by Dancing for Joy offers free dance lessons, followed by free music and dancing in July and August at selected Seattle parks. For each event, the first hour will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. No experience or partner is required. Each lesson will start at the … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer dance lessons in Seattle
Lynnwood Luau 2026
Grab your best Hawaiian shirt and head on over to the Lynnwood Luau on Saturday, August 15, from 2 until 8 p.m., at Lynnwood Plaza (3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood)! Now celebrating its fourth year, this free, family-friendly event features live music, hula lessons, Polynesian dancing, food trucks, a tiki lounge, a … [Read more...] about Lynnwood Luau 2026
2026 WABA Korea Expo & Festival
Experience a free, family-friendly Korean cultural festival featuring a marketplace, delicious food, and a live "grand finale" K‑pop performance at Pier 62 on the waterfront in downtown Seattle! Happening August 14 through the 16th from 12 until 8 p.m. each day, the 2026 WABA Korea Expo & Festival is the premier … [Read more...] about 2026 WABA Korea Expo & Festival
Get Sauced! Hot Sauce & More Festival
Ready to put your spice levels to the test? The Get Sauced! Hot Sauce & More Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Plaza Marketplace (5602 232nd St SW) in Mountlake Terrace. Admission is free. This free, one-day event features: … [Read more...] about Get Sauced! Hot Sauce & More Festival
South Lake Union Block Party 2026
Bring the whole family (dogs included!) to the lawn of the South Lake Union Discovery Center on August 14, 2026, for the all-day South Lake Union Block Party! Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Enjoy the community fair, beer and cocktails, lawn games, street scramble, food trucks, and two music stages with … [Read more...] about South Lake Union Block Party 2026
CHOMP! Sustainable Food Festival
Celebrate all that is fresh, delicious, local, and sustainable in King County at CHOMP! Sustainable Food Festival 2026. Happening August 15 at Willowmoor Farm inside Marymoor Park, this free event supports King County's Local Food Initiative by highlighting local farms and farmers; chefs and restaurants using … [Read more...] about CHOMP! Sustainable Food Festival
Celebrate Shoreline 2026
Join the City of Shoreline on August 15 to celebrate its birthday! Happening at Cromwell Park (18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline) from 12 until 9 p.m., this free, family-friendly festival has two stages with live music and shows, a beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on … [Read more...] about Celebrate Shoreline 2026
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
Bellevue International Festival 2026
Get ready for a day of global performances, cuisine, and free family-friendly activities! The third annual Bellevue International Festival is back to celebrate the global community on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Crossroads Park (999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue). The free event will feature live music … [Read more...] about Bellevue International Festival 2026
Duwamish River Festival 2026
Join together on August 8 at Duwamish River People's Park (8700 Dallas Ave S, Seattle) for the Duwamish River Festival: a free celebration of community, connection, and the shared vision held for the future of the Duwamish Valley. At its heart, the festival is about people coming together across … [Read more...] about Duwamish River Festival 2026
Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival 2026
The Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival is back for 2026! Join host Joyas Mestizas on Sunday, August 16, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Brockey Center, South Seattle College, and experience a full day of vibrant performances celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Mexico through folklórico dance, … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival 2026
Glass Fest Northwest at the Museum of Glass
Glass Fest Northwest returns to the Museum of Glass on Friday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a free celebration of all things glassmaking. The Museum of Glass is a premier contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the West Coast’s largest and most active museum glass studio. The mission of … [Read more...] about Glass Fest Northwest at the Museum of Glass
Othello Park International Festival 2026
It’s that time of year again! The Othello Park International Festival takes place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 12 until 6 p.m. at Othello Park playground (4351 South Othello Street, Seattle). This free, all-ages community event celebrates the diverse culture, music, and food of Southeast Seattle. From lion … [Read more...] about Othello Park International Festival 2026
Smol Art Mart 2026
Looking for a way to support local small and emerging artists? Look no further than Smol Art Mart, an annual, free art market in Seattle curated by four local artists that offers a space to showcase work and build connections within the Pacific Northwest art community. Happening August 8 and 9 from 12 until 6 … [Read more...] about Smol Art Mart 2026
Free things to do in August
Listed below are the free things to do from our August events calendar. For more things to do, see our complete August events and entertainment calendar. Free events August 2026 Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers … [Read more...] about Free things to do in August
Affordable August entertainment
Our August events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are a … [Read more...] about Affordable August entertainment
Caribbean Seafest 2026: Rags & Flags
Wear your Caribbean colors and bring your flags to the 2026 Caribbean Seafest on Sunday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jimi Hendrix Park. Caribbean Seafest is a free event bringing together the culturally and linguistically diverse Caribbean community across the Pacific Northwest, along with everyone eager to … [Read more...] about Caribbean Seafest 2026: Rags & Flags
