ONE MAGICAL SEASON. ONE MAGICAL CITY.

A holiday calendar packed with incredible light displays and timeless magic, local favorites like The Seattle Great Wheel, Pike Place Market, and Seattle Center—all decked out in the spirit of the season—this city truly has it all. Take a peek at what’s in store below.

Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival Details
Enchant Christmas Details
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® with Pacific Northwest Ballet Details
Magic in the Market Details
Seattle Center Winterfest Details
Seattle Christmas Market Details
New Year’s at the Needle Details
WildLanterns Details

But wait: there’s more…

Seattle offers a full range of holiday merriment—and we invite you to delight in them all! Explore all the festive happenings below and don’t forget to book your stay to get the most out of your Seattle adventure.

10/17/2024 – 12/31/2024

Astra Lumina

The stars are descending from the night sky. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. Immerse yourself in illuminating encounters of lighting, projection and sound, and connect with the stars before they return to the sky above. Astra Lumina at Chinese Garden is the 20th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series.

Seattle Chinese Garden

6000 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, Washington, 98106

11/01/2024 – 01/06/2025

Festive Flavors of Pike Place Market: Holiday Food Tour

Join Savor Seattle as we take you on a holiday exploration of Seattle’s legendary Pike Place Market! We’ll share stories of The Market community’s wonderful traditions with tastings and tales to warm your heart in the cold winter months.

Pike Place Market

85 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/06/2024 – 12/01/2024

Wicked

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

The Paramount

724 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/08/2024 – 11/10/2024

2024 Best of the Northwest Fall show

Be the first to see the art and buy from the artists.

6310 Northeast 74th Street, Seattle, Washington, 98115

11/15/2024 – 01/19/2025

WildLanterns

An immersive experience featuring large scale animal and nature-scape lanterns

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98103

11/21/2024 – 12/02/2024

Festival of Trees

View gorgeous designer holiday trees, benefitting Seattle Children's Hospital

Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle

411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/21/2024 – 12/24/2024

Seattle Christmas Market

A festive, Old-World tradition in Seattle.

Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109

11/21/2024 – 11/21/2024

A Tea Soiree

Celebrate the Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s Centennial in style at A Tea Soirée, an evening of culinary artistry and captivating performances. Enjoy a tea-inspired, multi-course dinner expertly crafted by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme, with each dish drawing from the rich flavors of afternoon tea with an innovative twist. The evening features an immersive dance performance by Seattle’s Christopher D’Ariano of Pacific Northwest Ballet, seamlessly blending movement and flavor for a truly unforgettable experience. Join us for a night where tradition meets modern sophistication.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/21/2024 – 01/01/2025

30th Annual Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village

For 29 years, the Sheraton Grand Seattle has brought extra joy to the holidays with Gingerbread Village, benefitting type 1 diabetes research. Top local architecture firms, along with Sheraton chefs and Breakthrough T1D Elves, craft magnificent 6ft tall gingerbread structures sure to make the season that much sweeter!

Sheraton Grand Seattle

1400 6th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/22/2024 – 11/24/2024

Julefest

A traditional outdoor Christmas market as similarly seen in the Nordic region

National Nordic Museum

2655 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, Washington, 98107

11/22/2024 – 12/29/2024

Enchant Christmas

All-New World's Largest Christmas Maze

T-Mobile Park

1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, 98134

11/22/2024 – 12/22/2024

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins

With a spoonful of sugar, Mary Poppins flies across the stage in a brand-new production just for The 5th Avenue Theatre audiences. Precocious children Michael and Jane Banks have exhausted every nanny—that is, until Mary Poppins drops in on a strange breeze. Revel in the spectacle of this chimney-sweeping epic that sees them traverse the roofs of London to encounter colorful characters in a fantastically magical world. Based on the beloved film, this ageless tale is a celebration of imagination that reveals the childlike wonder all around us. Children under 4, including babes in arms, will not be admitted.

The 5th Avenue Theatre

1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/22/2024 – 12/22/2024

A Very Die Hard Christmas

Yippie Ki Yay, it's a Christmas miracle! Coming back this holiday season, from the comedy writers that have had Seattle in stitches for decades, comes A Very Die Hard Christmas, a musical parody that is sure to blow the roof off the joint.

Seattle Public Theater

7312 West Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, Washington, 98103

11/23/2024 – 12/23/2024

Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival

A Northwest Tradition for over 75 years

Waterways around Seattle

Seattle, Washington

11/27/2024 – 12/28/2024

Happy Christmas, Jeeves

Step into the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster and his impeccable valet, Jeeves, in this brand-new holiday play. All Bertie wants for Christmas is a quiet night at home with no relatives, but his tranquility is shattered by a love-smitten pal and the impending arrival of the meddling Aunt Agatha. Join the mirth and mayhem in a delightful comedy that will tickle your fancy and warm your heart.

Taproot Theatre Company

212 North 85th Street, Seattle, Washington, 98103

11/29/2024 – 12/28/2024

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® with Pacific Northwest Ballet

Settle in for a Northwest favorite festive tradition.

McCaw Hall

321 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109

11/29/2024 – 12/31/2024

Seattle Center Winterfest

Sparkling lights, amusements, and spirited entertainment.

Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109

11/29/2024 – 12/27/2024

A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale of redemption and compassion

Allen Theatre

700 Union Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/29/2024 – 01/02/2025

Teddy Bear Suite

All ages are welcome to partake in its annual tradition.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/29/2024 – 12/23/2024

An Improvised Christmas Carol 2024

Experience the enchanting world of "An Improvised Christmas Carol" this December! This captivating performance is a brilliant adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol.

Unexpected Productions

1428 Post Alley, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/29/2024 – 11/29/2024

Tree Lighting Celebration

The festivities get underway at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at downtown’s winter wonderland, aka Westlake Park. Enjoy music, lights and face painting ahead of the 5 p.m. Tree Lighting Celebration. With family-friendly surprises throughout the park and snow in the forecast, it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Westlake Park

401 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/29/2024 – 12/24/2024

Village of Lights: Christmastown 2024

Every winter Leavenworth shines bright with over half a million lights from 6 AM until 11 PM each day from Thanksgiving thru the last day of February! There is no charge to visit Leavenworth and see the lights, so plan to visit our beautiful Bavarian Alpine Village – it’s like living inside a magical snow globe!

Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Washington, 98826

11/30/2024 – 11/30/2024

Magic in the Market

Seasonal activities, gift shopping, live busker music, and more

Pike Place Market

Seattle, Washington

11/30/2024 – 11/21/2024

Fa la la la la, ha ha ha ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza!

This festive event will commence with a sing-along and culminate in a holiday movie musical tailored to your suggestions. Bring the whole family to the Unexpected Productions Market Theater and enjoy some cheerful yuletide fun. Who needs Auld Lang Syne when you can have brand new songs to celebrate the season?

Unexpected Productions

1428 Post Alley, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/30/2024 – 12/21/2024

Santa Saturdays

Come meet Santa for Santa Saturdays at Westlake Park from 1-3 p.m., with free live concerts in the park on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14. Get a free Santa photo and enjoy other surprises.

Westlake Park

401 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

11/30/2024 – 12/28/2024

Leavenworth Village of Lights Transportation

If you’re looking for a transportation solution that fits in your budget look no further! The Starline Collection is Washington’s leader in providing the services and equipment you want!

12/01/2024 – 12/30/2024

Holiday Afternoon Tea

Dec 1-15: Fri-Sun at Olympic Bar | Dec 16-30: Mon-Sun at The George

Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle

411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/01/2024 – 12/21/2024

Seattle Men’s Chorus Decks the Halls at the Holiday Fa-la-la-liday Concerts

The Seattle Men’s Chorus serves up a favorite holiday tradition and the gayest sing-along ever. *select dates

Benaroya Hall

200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/03/2024 – 12/03/2024

Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour

Tony Award®-winning singer Leslie Odom, Jr. performs your favorite holiday songs with the Seattle Symphony in a special one-night-only event.

Seattle Symphony

200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/04/2024 – 12/29/2024

Black Nativity

Langston Hughes’ Gospel Song-Play returns in this newly reimagined production! Celebrate the season with a cast of more than 30 actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, a live band, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. Audiences will have the chance to raise your voice and sing-along during this stirring and joyful holiday musical for families of all backgrounds and beliefs. Don’t miss your chance to experience this treasured Seattle tradition as Intiman presents the second year of the new Black Nativity.

Broadway Performance Hall

1625 Broadway, Seattle, Washington, 98122

12/06/2024 – 12/08/2024

Holiday Pops | Seattle Symphony

Holiday favorites, traditional carols and plenty of yuletide cheer

Benaroya Hall

200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/06/2024 – 12/07/2024

The Percussion: Jingle Bell Bash

Make memories together as the percussion family plays classic sing-alongs and your favorite holiday music. Perfect for families with children from birth to 5 years of age. Engage your youngest music lovers with these 35-minute interactive programs featuring musical games, stories and songs. Pre-concert include crafts, percussion play, a xylophone orchestra and reading station.

Seattle Symphony

200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/06/2024 – 12/07/2024

Cirque Dreams – Holidaze

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage.

Paramount Theatre

911 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/06/2024 – 12/07/2024

Giving Marketplace

Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more. Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities and performances, then discover ways to take action on issues you care about.

Discovery Center

101 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109

12/07/2024 – 12/07/2024

The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

Holiday music will fill historic Pike Place Market to raise money for the Senior Center & Food Bank.

Pike Place Market

Seattle, Washington

12/07/2024 – 12/07/2024

Comfort and Joy: An English Christmas

This year, the heart of any Scrooge will take delight in this concert devoted to English choral works for the Christmas season. Start off your holidays in the right spirit with the Seattle Choral Company’s Comfort & Joy: An English Christmas.

Saint Mark's Cathedral

1245 10th Avenue East, Seattle, Washington, 98102

12/07/2024 – 12/08/2024

Urband Craft Uprising Winter Show

Urban Craft Uprising is Seattle’s favorite craft show, established in 2005. At UCU, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, aprons, children’s goods, toys, housewares, furniture, paper goods, candles, kits, geekery, art, food, and much, much more.

Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

301 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109

12/08/2024 – 12/08/2024

Pathway of Lights

A magically lit stroll around Green Lake.

Green Lake Park

7201 East Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, Washington, 98115

12/08/2024 – 12/08/2024

The Moore Theater

1932 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/10/2024 – 12/22/2024

Back to the Future The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Seattle in 2024.

The Paramount

911 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/13/2024 – 12/15/2024

Home Alone in Concert with the Seattle Symphony

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Seattle Symphony.

Seattle Symphony

200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/13/2024 – 12/15/2024

Ice Skating at Occidental Square

The pop-up rink is back Dec. 13–15 for a third year, and skaters of all ages and skill levels are invited. The festivities on Sunday will include a special surprise for Seattle Kraken fans. The rink is open from noon–6 p.m. each day, with skates provided to those who need them. And if you’re looking for unique holiday gifts, check out the Occidental Square Trading Post that will be popping up that same weekend in the park on Friday and Saturday.

Occidental Square

117 South Washington Street, Seattle, Washington, 98104

12/20/2024 – 12/21/2024

Winter Beer Fest

An annual holiday tradition! The beers are strong, the company’s warm, and the festivities are high.

Victory Hall at The Boxyard

1201 1st Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, 98134

12/21/2024 – 12/23/2024

5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, Washington, 98199

12/21/2024 – 12/05/2024

Wonderland

Like clockwork, and just in time for the top of the holiday season, Can Can celebrates its annual wintertime delight, Wonderland. This original show follows Kevin on his journey to rediscover his lost cheer with the help of his dream-found friends, the “Holiday Spirits.”

Can Can Culinary Cabaret

95 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/21/2024 – 12/29/2024

Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker

Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann are elated to announce the return of their award-winning wintertime spectacle, Land Of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker, to the illustrious Triple Door. Now in its 18th season, “Seattle’s Most Glamorous Holiday Tradition TM” has delighted more than a 100,000 holiday revelers since 2006, and was voted “The Best Burlesque In Western Washington” (King5)

The Triple Door

216 Union Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/21/2024 – 12/24/2024

Moore Theater

1932 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101

12/29/2024 – 12/31/2024

Winter Train & Village

Delight in viewing a late 19th-century model train and village display, installed inside the Armory Food & Event Hall.

Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109

12/31/2024 – 12/31/2024

New Year’s at the Needle

Lighting up the night sky with fireworks and lights to ring in 2025

Space Needle

400 Broad Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109

12/31/2024 – 12/31/2024

New Year’s Eve Concert & Party: Disco Fever

Ring in 2025 with Disco Fever!

Seattle Symphony

200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101