Seattle, a city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland.
Washington State's largest city has a skyline dominated by the Space Needle, a 1962 World's Fair legacy, and its most iconic landmark.
Known for its culture scene, music history and growing gastronomy ventures, Seattle's offers a range of annual festival and events.
PrideFest
24 and 25 June 2023
PrideFest, which is held on Capitol Hill and at the Seattle Center, is the city's celebration of love in theLGBTQIA+ community.
Visitors can expect colourful festivities with bright decor, outfits, excellent music, dancing, performances and special guests.
Capitol Hill Block Party
21 to 23 July 2023
The Capitol Hill Block Party has 100 local and national acts performing at bars, outdoor stages and restaurants in the area.
Bumbershoot
Labor Day Weekend
Bumbershoot was named after an umbrella to describe the wide variety of arts and performances that the festival encompasses.
Those attending can expect an abundance of culture including comedy, film, dance, theatre, literature and visual arts events.
The line-up is on music with a focus on regional Pacific Northwest talent.
www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/bumbershoot
Refract
12 to 15 October 2023
Refract highlights the creative uses of glass in the Pacific Northwest, with around 60 local artists will showcasing their talent. There are artist parties, exclusive open studio tours, special gallery exhibitions, hands-on experiences and glass blowing demonstrations at locations across the city.
Cloudbreak
November
Cloudbreak is a celebration of the city's vibrant music venues with guests at 70 participating Downtown Seattle hotels gaining free access to over 60 concerts across the city throughout the course of the festival.