Welcome to Seattle Center
Embrace our ethnic diversity and cultivate a deeper understanding of cultures that contribute to the vibrancy of our region at Seattle Center Festál. This series of 25 free festivals is presented throughout the year, each with a unique range of engaging activities, performances and presentations that celebrate the heritages of Pacific Northwest residents. Share in holistic experiences rooted in age-old and contemporary traditions and enjoy culture through food, music, dance, art, film and more.
Seattle Center Festál is produced in partnership between Seattle Center and 25 community-based organizations, with support from the City of Seattle, Seattle Center Foundation, 4Culture and Arts Fund's Community Accelerator Grant with Allen Family Philanthropies. Additional support for Festál 2026 programming is supplied by charitable donations from the Snoqualmie Tribe.
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In 2026, enjoy the offerings of 25 extraordinary free festivals in-person at Seattle Center from February to November.
Visit the festival pages listed below for more information, and stay updated throughout the year by signing up for Festál News at the link above.
You can also view and download the 2026 season brochure at the link below.
Learn more about the history and legacy of the Festál series.
Visit Historylink website
