# Seattle Center Festál

## Festál: Nearly Three Decades & Still Going Strong

Visit the festival pages listed below for more information.
Established in 1997, Festál has grown from eleven annual cultural festivals to twenty-five.

## Northwest Folklife Festival

May 22-25, 2026
Cultivating and preserving the diverse arts, heritage, and traditions that reflect our dynamic Pacific Northwest communities.

## Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival

June 6-7, 2026
Observing Philippine independence from colonial rule and the strength of Filipino identity through art exhibits, songs, spoken word, film and martial arts.

## Indigenous People Festival

June 13, 2026
Instilling better understanding for American Indian and Alaska Native tribes through a blending of traditional and contemporary music, dance, drama and arts.

## Día de Muertos Festival Seattle

October 31 - November 1, 2026
Honoring the departed in a celebration steeped in ritual and tradition through elaborate community altars, sugar skull making, processions and festive music.

## Seattle Iranian Festival

Festival Postponed. Date TBD
Deepening community and understanding for the rich culture of Iran with Persian poetry, tea, modern music and traditional dance.

## "Yes, and..." Podcast

Available now
Listen to Festál stories and interviews.