Seattle Center programs Student Showcases in order to provide entertainment as part of seasonal events, and to give public and private schools and youth performance groups the opportunity to share their artistic accomplishments with family, friends and the public.
During the submission periods listed below, applications will be accepted for the following:
Whirligig 2013 - Application Submission period is now closed Event Dates: April 6 - 21 (unavailable dates - April 7, April 12-14, and April 18 after 2 pm)
Application Submission period begins: January 7
Applications processed: January - February (or until full)
Permits mailed: Early March
Winterfest
Event Dates: Last week of November - New Year's Eve
Application Submission period begins: September 3
Applications processed: September - October (or until full)
Permits mailed: Early November
Application Process
- The Student Showcase application can be submitted on Survey Monkey using the link at the bottom of the page. Complete the application, then click the submit button. If you wish to receive a copy of your application, you must click the request on the last page of the application. Once you click the submit button, the application cannot be retrieved for printing. You will not receive a confirmation email from the website.
- If your application is incorrect, incomplete, or if you request performances for more than one group and do not submit the appropriate number of applications, your application will not be processed or put into the "cue" for date/time consideration until amended applications are received.
- Applications may only be submitted during the above listed application submission period for each event.
- Dates/times are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No guarantees are made based on prior participation.
- If you are applying for more than one group (choir, band, orchestra, 2 bands, etc.), you must fill out one application for each group. Once you have completed the first application, the next one will auto-fill duplicate info entered in data fields once you begin to type.
- Click here to view "Currently Available" performance dates/times. Please check to see if a desired date/time is open before filling out an application.
- Visit the FAQs for performance procedures, conditions and answers to common questions.
- A Stage Set-up Diagram must be submitted as soon as you receive a performance date/time offer.
- If you have any changes to your application (i.e. number of students performing, performance date/time, technical requirements etc.) or if your contact information has changed, please notify us ASAP at StudentShowcases@seattle.gov
- The Armory is a family friendly location that is open to the general public. Performances must be appropriate for all ages.
Student Showcases are for youth-based performances only. Groups that require compensation or that intend to charge an admission fee need to rent an appropriate facility. Please contact the Seattle Center Event Sales Department at scbooking@seattle.gov or 206-684-7202.
CLICK HERE to go to the Student Showcases application on Survey Monkey.