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. |
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. |
Welcome to Christmas Dive Bar, We're your neighborhood pop-up dive bar with a festive twist, ready to make your holiday season a little brighter, one drink at a time. It's Christmas all year round at our place, and we can't wait to share the joy with you!
Queer/Bar
1518 11th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98122
Snow conditions permitting, see website for details
Crystal Mountain
33914 Crystal Mountain Boulevard, Enumclaw, Washington, 98022
An immersive experience featuring large scale animal and nature-scape lanterns
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98103
DSA is raising thousands of holiday lights in locations across downtown, including along Bell Street and First Avenue, Pioneer Square and Westlake Park.
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
The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever?
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
For 31 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
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
Settle in for a Northwest favorite festive tradition.
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale of redemption and compassion
Allen Theatre
700 Union Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Based on the 2003 holiday film favorite starring Will Ferrell, this musical adaptation is a hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy that's full of heart, adventure, and holiday cheer.
The 5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Sparkling lights, amusements, and spirited entertainment.
Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Garden d’Lights is a dazzling holiday tradition that transforms the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a magical wonderland, featuring over half a million sparkling lights in whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street, Bellevue, Washington, 98005
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.
The Paramount Theatre
911 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
A free winter celebration of art and light.
Downtown Park & Esterra Park
Northeast Turing Street, Redmond, Washington, 98052
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
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
Don your favorite ugly sweater for a chance to win prizes while you sip on cocktails, local drinks, and nibble on tasty bites cruising past dazzling holiday lights and seasonal highlights. Check the website for the exact dates.
Waterways Cruises
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show."
Moore Theater
1932 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Lighting up the night sky with fireworks and lights to ring in 2026
Space Needle
400 Broad Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Join us at the W Seattle for a Posh Affair w/ 2 Floors of Music, Top DJs, 4 hour prepaid bar, party favors, a very posh countdown & more.
W Seattle
1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Ring in the New Year in style aboard the Sightseer, complete with a champagne toast at midnight and the best views of the fireworks show on Lake Union! Party the night away and dance to live DJ entertainment for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
Waterways Cruises
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
