Seattle Center Festál
Visit the festival pages listed below for more information.
Established in 1997, Festál has grown from eleven annual cultural festivals to twenty-five.
Established in 1997, Festál has grown from eleven annual cultural festivals to twenty-five.
May 22-25, 2026
Cultivating and preserving the diverse arts, heritage, and traditions that reflect our dynamic Pacific Northwest communities.
Cultivating and preserving the diverse arts, heritage, and traditions that reflect our dynamic Pacific Northwest communities.
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.
Observing Philippine independence from colonial rule and the strength of Filipino identity through art exhibits, songs, spoken word, film and martial arts.
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.
Instilling better understanding for American Indian and Alaska Native tribes through a blending of traditional and contemporary music, dance, drama and arts.
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.
Honoring the departed in a celebration steeped in ritual and tradition through elaborate community altars, sugar skull making, processions and festive music.
Festival Postponed. Date TBD
Deepening community and understanding for the rich culture of Iran with Persian poetry, tea, modern music and traditional dance.
Deepening community and understanding for the rich culture of Iran with Persian poetry, tea, modern music and traditional dance.
Available now
Listen to Festál stories and interviews.
Listen to Festál stories and interviews.