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SEATTLE, WA — Seattle Center is inviting the community to experience 52 Weeks of Fun, a new curated calendar showcasing the incredible lineup of festivals, performances, sporting events, and cultural celebrations taking place across the campus every week of the year.
With more than 12 million visitors annually, Seattle Center’s 74-acre campus is one of the region’s most vibrant gathering places—home to more than 30 arts, education, and entertainment organizations and iconic attractions including the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and MOPOP (Museum of Pop Culture).
52 Weeks of Fun makes it easier than ever for residents and visitors to plan their year around Seattle Center’s most anticipated events.
“Seattle Center has remained a place where people gather to celebrate culture, creativity, and community,” said Seattle Center Acting Director Diamatris Winston. “With 52 Weeks of Fun, we’re making it easier than ever for people to discover the festivals, performances, games, and experiences happening here year-round and plan their next visit.”
A Year of Signature Events
From major festivals to concerts and sporting events, Seattle Center hosts some of the region’s most beloved traditions, including:
• Artists at the Center — May–September (recurring)
• PrideFest Seattle Center — June 28
• Naturalization Ceremony — July 4
• BLASTFEST — July 18
• Bite of Seattle — July 24–26
• Bumbershoot — September 5-6 (Labor Day weekend)
Sports fans can also catch the excitement of professional games at Climate Pledge Arena, home to the Seattle Kraken, Seattle Storm, and Seattle Torrent, and can experience special events and matches hosted at the venue.
Summer at the Center
A cornerstone of Seattle Center’s warm-weather programming, bringing free and accessible experiences to campus:
• Movies at the Mural presented by Prime Video — July–August (select evenings)
• Workout Wednesdays presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health — June– August (recurring)
• Outdoor concerts, pop-ups, and community activations (ongoing)
Holidays at the Center
Celebrating the season with festive traditions and large-scale experiences:
• Seattle Christmas Market — November 19–December 24
• Winterfest presented by Symetra — November 28–December 31
• George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® presented by Pacific Northwest Ballet at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall — November 27– December 27
• Alaska Airlines New Year’s at the Needle — December 31
Festál: Cultural Festivals Throughout the Year
A cornerstone of Seattle Center’s programming is Festál, a series of vibrant cultural festivals that fill the campus with music, dance, food, and art throughout the year. These free, family-friendly events celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the Pacific Northwest and often anchor weekends across the annual calendar. Together, these events create a vibrant cultural rhythm that brings communities together throughout the year.
Looking Ahead to World Soccer in 2026
In 2026, Seattle Center will also host Let’s Play SEA ‘26 — World Soccer Fan Celebration, a citywide fan experience featuring large-scale viewing screens, cultural programming, and family-friendly activities during the global tournament taking place in June and July.
Plan Your Year at Seattle Center
The 52 Weeks of Fun online calendar highlights many of the must-see events happening across campus, making it easy for visitors to explore upcoming festivals, performances, games, and celebrations.
Visitors can browse the curated list of events and add their favorites directly to their personal calendars to ensure they never miss a show, game, or festival.
Explore the full calendar at: seattlecenter.com/52weeksoffun
Whether visiting for a major festival, cheering on a hometown team, or discovering a new cultural celebration, Seattle Center offers something memorable every week of the year.
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 brings together arts, culture, sports, and community year-round.
As a department of the City of Seattle and anchor of the Uptown Arts and Cultural District, Seattle Center serves residents from across the Puget Sound region alongside visitors from around the world.
In partnership with Friends of Waterfront Park, Seattle Center provides operations, maintenance, and public safety services for Waterfront Park, while Friends leads park experience, programming, and stewardship along Seattle’s downtown waterfront.
Seattle Center welcomes 11 to 12 million visits annually, generating more than $1 billion in visitor spending, contributing more than $2 billion in regional economic impact, and supporting 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
Contact
Jayme Stocker, Seattle Center
jayme.stocker@seattle.gov | 206.507.5353
