The 55th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival is one of the largest folk and world music festivals in North America, drawing over 250,000 participants at Seattle Center each Memorial Day weekend. The event features hundreds of live performances spanning folk, traditional, world, and roots music across multiple stages, plus dance, visual art, crafts, and cultural food vendors. Free to attend with donations welcomed.

Dates: May 22–25, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Cost: Free (donations welcomed)

More Info: https://www.seattlecenter.com/connect/news/seattle-center-festal-announces-2026-schedule