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SEATTLE, WA— Seattle Center Festál marks 29 years in 2026, returning with 25 free cultural festivals that honor traditions from around the world and celebrate the region’s vibrant communities. Produced in partnership with community-based organizations, the Festál series runs from February through November and offers family-friendly experiences that showcase music, dance, cultural vendors, visual art, food, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
Since launching in 1997, Festál has been a cornerstone of Seattle Center programming — creating space for cultural exchange, reflection, and shared celebration. Each festival is community-produced and highlights both heritage and contemporary cultural expression, inviting Seattleites and visitors to learn, engage, and connect.
“Festál thrives because it’s rooted in community collaboration,” said Heidi Jackson, Managing Artistic Director of Cultural Programs at Seattle Center. “Every festival honors a living tradition and offers opportunities for connection and belonging in the heart of the city.”
Seattle Center Festál’s 2026 season begins Feb. 14 with Tết in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar New Year and continues through the fall with Seattle Hmong New Year in November. Visitors can expect live performances, cultural demonstrations, vendor marketplaces, family activities, and free admission to all events.
Seattle Center Festál 2026 Schedule
• Tết in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 14–15
• Irish Festival Seattle, Saturday–Sunday, March 14–15
• Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, Sunday, March 22
• Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Friday–Sunday, April 10–12
• Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Saturday, May 2
• A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival, Saturday, May 9
• Spirit of Africa, Saturday, May 16
• Northwest Folklife Festival, Friday–Monday, May 22–25
• Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7
• Indigenous People Festival, Saturday, June 13
• Seattle Iranian Festival, Saturday, June 27
• Polish Festival, Saturday, July 11
• Seattle Arab Festival, Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19
• A Day in Punjab, Saturday, Aug. 1
• Tibet Fest, Saturday–Sunday, Aug. 8–9
• BrasilFest, Sunday, Aug. 16
• Festival Sundiata Presents Black Arts Fest, Saturday–Sunday, Aug. 22–23
• Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Sunday, September 13
• Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 19–20
• The Italian Festival, Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 26–27
• CroatiaFest, Sunday, Oct. 4
• Turkfest, Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 10–11
• Día de Muertos Festival Seattle, Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 31–Nov. 1
• Diwali: Lights of India, Saturday, Nov. 7
• Seattle Hmong New Year, Saturday, Nov. 14
Admission/viewing is free of charge. Find more information at SeattleCenter.com or call 206-684-7200.
Contact
Madison Miller
425-246-5468 | madison@whyforgood.com
