Indigenous People Festival Returns to Seattle Center for a Day of Culture and Celebration
The free festival features Indigenous artists, performances, food, and community programming
SEATTLE , WA– Indigenous People Festival returns to Seattle Center Festál on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., transforming the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre into a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community.
This free, one-day festival invites the public to experience the richness and diversity of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures through traditional and contemporary performances, artisan vendors, food, exhibits, and community resources.
Guests can explore a dynamic marketplace featuring Indigenous artisans offering handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, clothing, and more, alongside food vendors and community social service organizations. The festival highlights Indigenous creativity and provides opportunities to connect with organizations and programs serving Native communities.
Throughout the day, attendees will experience live music, dance, drumming, storytelling, and cultural performances that celebrate Indigenous Brilliance, traditions, and contemporary expression. With more than 70 vendors and performers expected, the festival offers a full day of activities that bring together community members, families, and visitors of all backgrounds. For those 21+, relax and catch up with friends at the indoor beer garden featuring BIPOC-owned breweries.
This year’s Indigenous People Festival also features an expanded visual arts experience. A curated art gallery in the Armory Balcony will showcase a refined selection of Indigenous artwork, offering an intimate space to explore creativity and cultural expression. On the main floor, a juried Artist Expo will invite artists to compete for prizes, celebrating the breadth and depth of Indigenous artistic talent.
“Indigenous People Festival creates a space for our communities to celebrate culture, creativity, and connection,” said Wayne Harvey, Development Program Director at Seattle Indian Health Board. “We’re proud to bring together Indigenous artists, performers, and organizations to share their work and traditions while building community and visibility for Native people in Seattle and beyond.”
Indigenous People Festival is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals that celebrate the diverse communities of the Pacific Northwest.
About Indigenous People Festival & Seattle Indian Health Board
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is a community health clinic that provides health and human services to its patients, while specializing in the care of Native people. The organization is recognized as a leader in the promotion of health improvement for urban American Indians and Alaska Natives, locally and nationally. The organization serves approximately 6,000 patients annually in King County, and more than 4,000 of those identify as American Indian and/or Alaska Native and employs more than 200 people. SIHB opened its doors to the community in 1970. For the first time, urban Indians in Seattle had access to healthcare and services by organizations that were operated by Native people for Native people. Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
About Seattle Center Festál
Seattle Center Festál is a unique public program series of 25 free cultural festivals, each offering its own celebration of heritage and identity.
These community-produced events provide a range of engaging programs and activities to cultivate a deeper understanding of our region’s diversity through immersive performances, food, arts, and educational programming. Collectively, the festivals welcome approximately 400,000 visits annually, generate an estimated $30 million in economic activity, support more than 250 jobs, and engage thousands of volunteers, artists, and small business vendors.
About Seattle Center — The Cultural Heart of the Pacific Northwest
Seattle Center is a 74-acre civic, arts, and cultural gathering place in the heart of Seattle and home to more than 30 partner organizations, including Climate Pledge Arena, KEXP, MOPOP, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Opera, Pacific Science Center, SIFF, and many others. Anchored by world-class attractions, historic venues, public art, and a dynamic calendar of free and affordable events centered around the iconic International Fountain, Seattle Center serves residents and visitors of all ages year-round.
As a department of the City of Seattle and anchor of the Uptown Arts and Cultural District, Seattle Center is an inclusive destination where community comes together through arts, culture, and public life, serving residents from across Seattle and the Puget Sound region alongside visitors from around the world. In partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle, Seattle Center also manages the City’s new Waterfront Park, providing cultural programming, operations, and civic care along Seattle’s downtown waterfront.
Over the past three years, Seattle Center has welcomed 11 to 12 million visits annually, with the majority of visits coming from the Seattle and Puget Sound region and is projected to reach 12.5 to 13.5 million visits in 2026. This activity generates more than $1 billion in visitor spending, contributes more than $2 billion in regional economic impact, and supports more than 18,600 jobs.
With the support of our Official Partners — Alaska Airlines, The Climate Pledge, Coors Light, Pepsi, Symetra, T-Mobile, and WaFd Bank — Seattle Center is the #1 most-visited arts and cultural destination in the Pacific Northwest. www.seattlecenter.com
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