Seattle is a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County. You might be interested to know that Seattle has a noteworthy musical history. From 1918 to 1951, nearly two dozen jazz nightclubs existed along Jackson Street, from the current Chinatown/International District, to the Central District.
The city has also been a regional center for the performing arts for many years. The century-old Seattle Symphony Orchestra is among the world’s most recorded and performs primarily at Benaroya Hall and enjoy it all along with the promptbuscharters.com
You will find Seattle’s prominent annual fairs and festivals are the 24-day Seattle International Film Festival, Northwest Folklife over the Memorial Day weekend, numerous Seafair events throughout July and August (ranging from a Bon Odori celebration to the Seafair Cup hydroplane races), the Bite of Seattle, one of the largest Gay Pride festivals in the United States, and the art and music festival Bumbershoot, which programs music as well as other art and entertainment over the Labor Day weekend.
You will aslo find here in the city other significant events like the Native American pow-wows, a Greek Festival hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Montlake, and numerous ethnic festivals.
Events
Welcome ships & sailors
August 3 – 7, 2016
0.5 miles SW
Seafair Fleet Week begins Wednesday with a Parade of Ships in Elliott Bay, followed by ship tours Thursday to Sunday on the Seattle waterfront for ages 8 and older wearing flat-heeled shoes. Free.
Christian music
August 4 – 6, 2016
216 miles SE
Creation Festival Northwest offers live music, kids’ activities, and a worship tent in Kennewick.
Seattle Art Fair
August 4 – 7, 2016
1.2 miles south
Seattle Art Fair is a new event co-sponsored by Paul Allen that showcases art from 60 top galleries around the world at CenturyLink Field.
Seafair air show & hydroplane races
August 5 – 7, 2016
5 miles SE
Watch hydroplanes race on Lake Washington in the Albert Lee Cup. The free Boeing Air Show overhead includes the Blue Angels and Breitling Jet Team. Plan for closures of the Interstate 90 Bridge.
Salmon festival & parade
August 5 – 7, 2016
9 miles north
SalmonFest Seattle has a salmon bake every day, car show Sunday, and weekend art fair, beer garden, live music, and kids’ area in Lake City. Pioneer Days Parade on Lake City Way is Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Free.
Kirkland summer festival
August 5 – 7, 2016
14 miles NE
Kirkland Summerfest is a popular festival of the arts, live music, entertainment, beer, food, and family fun on the shore of Lake Washington. Free.
Drag racing
August 5 – 7, 2016
38.4 miles SE
Watch stars of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) compete at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent.
Anacortes art festival
August 5 – 7, 2016
80 miles north
Anacortes Arts Festival has juried art booths, fine art demonstrations, culinary art, food, and activities for kids that stretch 8 blocks to the waterfront. Free.
Concerts at the Mural
August 5 – 26, 2016 (5:30 p.m. Fridays)
1 mile NW
Concerts at the Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center are family and picnic friendly, and have a beer and wine garden. The lawn fills early. Free.
Lantern ceremony at Green Lake
August 6, 2016
5 miles north
The city of Hiroshima was destroyed by an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. From Hiroshima to Hope promotes peace and remembers victims of war with music, speakers, and candle-lit lanterns floated on Green Lake at dusk. Free.
Blues in Port Townsend
August 6, 2016
54 miles NW via ferry
The Acoustic Blues Showcase concert is the highlight of the Acoustic Blues Festival at Fort Worden State Park.
Magnolia summer festival
August 6 – 7, 2016
5 miles NW
Magnolia Summerfest opens Saturday with a 10:30 a.m. parade. It includes an art show at the ballfield, live music, food vendors, a beer garden, pony rides, inflatable rides, and a kids’ stage. Free.
Tacoma salmon bake
August 6 – 7, 2016
31 miles south
The Original Browns Point Salmon Bake includes a variety of food, a beer garden, music, and kids’ games on the water at 201 Ton A Wan Da Ave NE.
Renaissance fair
August 6 – 21, 2016 (weekends)
33 miles south
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, peasants, and artisans at theWashington Midsummer Renaissance Faire at Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake.