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Music and Concerts

There is good reason Seattle is called a City of Music.

While Seattle is well known as the birthplace of grunge, we’re also home to more traditional musical delights, such as one of the world’s most recorded symphony orchestras and our renowned Seattle Opera, both of which enchant audiences year after year with their compelling performances. This “City of Music” offers more than eighty clubs and venues presenting live music on a regular basis, allowing you to choose anything from a sizzling jazz trio to your new favorite rock band. Whatever your taste, Seattle will set the stage for you.

Find many of our top music venues here.

Upcoming Music Events

The Disorderlies

12/29/2023

Veterans of the Seattle punk scene, The Disorderlies have been playing shows all around the state for over …

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A New Year’s Eve Party with LowDown Brass Band

12/31/2023

The Chicago-based Lowdown Brass Band proves you don’t have to be tied to New Orleans to produce a …

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Meldrop

1/14/2024

High Divewill host a triple bill featuring Meldrop, Princess Pulpit and Miss Prince.

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Heart

12/31/2023

Seattle’s own Heart will perform a New Year’s Eve Celebration at Climate Pledge Arena. The performance will be …

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Flamingosis

12/28/2023

Flamingosis splices together old school soul, wild funk, and D.I.Y. electronic with a radiant message meant for any …

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Beethoven Symphony No. 9

12/28/2023 through 12/30/2023

This alternately awe-inspiring and uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel of the “Ode to Joy” chorus, is a …

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Chuchito Valdes

1/11/2024 through 1/12/2024

With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that …

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Joe Hisaishi Returns

1/12/2024 through 1/14/2024

Following four sold-out concerts in his 2022 Benaroya Hall debut, Joe Hisaishi returns to Seattle for a special …

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Spiral Dreams

1/12/2024 through 1/13/2024

Cuan will be joined by Need Some Fries and Spiral Dreams at The Sunset Tavern.

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