Northwest Folklife Festival
About this event
The Northwest Folklife Festival is a music festival in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Center. The 2026 event takes place May 22–25, 2026. A free Memorial Day weekend celebration of Pacific Northwest folk arts and world cultures at Seattle Center, with hundreds of performers, workshops, foodways, craft demonstrations, and community stages. One of the nation's largest community-powered folk festivals.
Annual, Memorial Day weekend (Friday through Monday)
Location & directions
Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
Frequently asked questions
When is Northwest Folklife Festival 2026?
Northwest Folklife Festival takes place May 22–25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Annual, Memorial Day weekend (Friday through Monday)
Where is Northwest Folklife Festival held?
Northwest Folklife Festival is held in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109.
What is Northwest Folklife Festival?
A free Memorial Day weekend celebration of Pacific Northwest folk arts and world cultures at Seattle Center, with hundreds of performers, workshops, foodways, craft demonstrations, and community stages.
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