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Date
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time
1:00 p.m.
Place
Armory Food & Event Hall
Cost
Free Event

Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest is August 22-23:1pm-8pm in the Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Pavilion. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

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EVENT Schedule – Sunday, August 23: 1pm-8pm

ARMORY STAGE

Time

Performance

1:05 – 1:20

THEO HALL ARTIST SHOW CASE

1:30 – 1:50

THEO HALL ARTIST SHOW CASE

2:00 – 2:15

TAPPED IN

2:45 – 3:30

KING DRE TRIO

4:00 – 4:50

EL-GENERAL’

5:00 – 6:30

THEO HALL ARTIST SHOW CASE

MURAL AMPHITHEATRE STAGE

Time

Performance

1:05 – 1:50

MICHAEL POWERS

2:00 – 2:15

ELECTRONETT’S HIGH STEPPERS & DRUM LINE

2:30 – 3:15

MAC SLUG & ROCK FIZZLE

3:20 – 3:35

DOUBLE DUTCH DIVAS

3:45 – 4:30

GLOBAL HEAT

4:30 – 4:45

SOUL STEPPERS LINE DANCERS

5:00 – 5:45

MICHAEL HEPBURN & PLEASURE LOVERS

5:45 – 6:00

THE THROW BACKS

6:50 – 8:00

MORRIS DAY AND THE TIME

ARMORY FLOOR

  • American History Exhibit
  • Buffalo Soldiers

ARMORY BALCONY

  • Art Gallery

FISHER PAVILION

  • Skate Sundiata!
    • A roller rink activation welcoming skaters of all levels, rolling and gliding to a live DJ

Plan your visit to Seattle Center with parking information and other food & drink options.

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Seattle Center Sculpture Walk 2026

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Freak the Mighty

Entry Charge
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