45 of the best things to do in and around Seattle this September
Welcome to September, Seattle! These are the last few days of summer, and the official transition into fall. That means, it’s time to get out there and see what’s happening around the city. Seattle is looking at a lot of concerts (hello, Metallica), cultural festivals, sports, and the start of spooky season. Without further ado, here are 45 of the best things to do in and around Seattle this September.
Metallica
Metallica has two concerts in Seattle this summer, playing their second show on Sunday, September 1st with Five Finger Death Punch / Ice Nine Kills. What a way to kick off your month.
When: Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Where: Lumen Field
Cost: $140+
Pax West
PAX West kicks off on August 30th and it is a celebration of “gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.”
When: Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Where: 705 Pike Street, and 900 Pine Street
Cost: $66+
Washington State Fair
The Washington State Fair or Puyallup Fair for real Washingtonians is probably the biggest fair of the year. It’s your classic American state fair experience with plenty of farm animals, rides, live performances, and, of course, fair food.
When: Friday, August 30th to September 22nd, 2024
Where: 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA
Cost: $12+
Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival
Taking place over the Labour Day weekend, August 31st-September 1st, Bumbershoot will be back at the Seattle Center featuring the Pacific Northwest’s best artists and creators. Headliners for 2024 include Pavement, Kim Gordon, Cyprus Hill, James Blake, Kurt Vile, and Courtney Barnett.
When: Saturday, August 31st and September 1st, 2024
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: $70- $125
Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago
What better time to sing their hit “September” than in… September! Earth, Wind & Fire are on tour with Chicago, and stop in Seattle early in September.
When: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $29+
Def Leppard
Here’s a bill of legends! Def Leppard and Journey are on their “The Summer Stadium Tour” and will also be joined by Cheap Trick!
When: Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
Where: T-Mobile Park
Cost: $54.50+
Future & Metro Boomin
Another big show this month, Future and Metro Boomin. The three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY-nominated record producer Metro Boomin are on their “We Trust You Tour” which is in Seattle this month.
When: Friday, September 6th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $54+
San Gennaro Festival of Seattle
This big Italian Street Fair is back! And like previous years, you can expect vendors with food and Italian wares for sale, beer and wine garden, childrens activities, and a stage with Italian music or music performed by people of Italian heritage!
When: Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Where: South Angelo Street in Georgetown, Seattle
Cost: Free
Gracie Abrams
American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams is on “The Secret of Us Tour” with special guest Role Model, and they stop at the WAMU in September.
When: Friday, September 6th, 2024
Where: WAMU Theatre, 800 Occidental Ave S
Cost: $86
Cider Summit Seattle
The Cider Summit Seattle is back at its original home at the South Lake Union Discovery Center Lawn. For one weekend, the festival will feature approximately 150 selections from more than 40 leading cider, mead and fruit spirit and cocktail producers.
When: Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N
Cost: $35+
Sum 41
Canadian band Sum 41 announced their final tour, “Tour of the Setting Sum” and they are brining it to Seattle. If you are in ‘too deep’ with these guys, be sure to check them out for the last time!
When: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Where: WAMU Theatre, 800 Occidental Ave S
Cost: $55.50
AFROPUNK Seattle
AFROPUNK Seattle is an all-ages event that will take place from 2-8:30 PM on Saturday, September 7th at Pier 62 at Seattle’s new Waterfront Park. Headlining performances will include Cautious Clay with support from Black Ends, BLAST, Lace Cadence, Faridaguyzzz, and hosted by KEXP’s Eva Walker. There will be food trucks, and offer a 21+ Beer Garden.
When: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Where: Pier 62
Cost: $35+
NorthWest Ukrainian International Festival
This September, check out the largest Ukrainian cultural event on the west coast. Founded in 2016, the annual Northwest Ukrainian International Festival is a celebration of the Northwest’s Ukrainian community and culture, and it returns on the 7th.
When: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Where: Bellevue Downtown Park
Cost: Free to attend
Seattle Storm
The WNBA’s Seattle Storm have a few games in the city in September. Teams they face include the Phoenix Mercury, Los Angeles Sparks, and Las Vegas Aces.
When: Saturday, September 7th, Sunday, September 15th and Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $38+
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks kick off their season this month against the Denver Broncos, and have another game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field later in September.
Where: Lumen Field
Cost: $130+
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Get ready for some hula performances! Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival is taking place in Seattle next month, bringing with it free performances.
You can expect the festival to share cultural roots and contemporary influences of Hawaii through music, hula, ono food, marketplace, workshops, and more.
When: Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: Free to attend
Seattle Mariners
You can still catch the Seattle Mariners this month, as they have several home games. They also have special promo evenings like $10 value games, Bark in the Park, as well as fireworks nights.
When: Games throughout September
Where: T-Mobile Park
Cost: $10+
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
We’re ready to dance at this show! English singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is about to take the stage at the Moore Theatre bringing all her hits with her. Get ready to sing “Murder on the Dancefloor,” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling.”
When: Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Where: The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Avenue
Cost: $36.50+
Future Islands
American synth-pop band Future Islands are probably most known for their hit “Seasons,” and have since had several releases including the band’s newest and seventh studio album ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore.’ Catch them in Seattle this September.
When: Friday, September 13th, 2024
Where: The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine Street
Cost: $35
SEA-Nordic Film Festival
The Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard will host three days of the best in contemporary Nordic cinema, curated by special guest Silja Espolin Johnson.
When: Friday, September 13th, to Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Where: Majestic Bay Theatres, 2044 NW Market St
Cost: $16
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
WWE Friday Night SmackDown is making its way to Seattle. Catch the undisputed WWE Champion ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, United States Champion LA Knight, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Bayley and Solo Sikoa at Climate Pledge Arena.
When: Friday, September 13th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $40.50+
Water Lantern Festival
There’s a Water Latern Festival in Spanaway Park this September. Your admission to the festival includes the following: wristbands for entry and access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit, LED candle, Commemorative drawstring bag, marker, playing cards, as well as lantern retrieval and water clean up.
When: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Where: Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Boulevard South, Spanaway
Cost:$28.99+
ChuSeok Korean Festival
Derived from the Korean words for “autumn eve,” ChuSeok is a time-honored harvest festival observed globally, it is also considered to be Korean Thanksgiving. And now, you have the opportunity to experience its essence firsthand at the APCC’s annual festivities.
Taking place on September 14th, Tacoma is getting its 8th annual Korean ChuSeok Festival, and on September 21st, the 4th annual Korean ChuSeok Festival will be at Gig Harbor. Both are hosted by the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC).
When: Saturday, September 14th and September 21st, 2024
Where: 4634 S, 74th St Tacoma, and 3211 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
Cost: Free
Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
This two-day festival at Seattle Center will include delicious traditional Latin American food and cooking demonstrations, live music, traditional folk dance performances, art exhibitions representing Latino culture, free health screenings, children’s activities and more.
When: Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Where: Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
Cost: Free to attend
Diplo
Okay so this is not exactly a full concert, but Diplo is bringing his Run Club to Seattle! And there will be performances! So if you’re a fan of the producer/DJ and songwriter, be sure to check it out.
When: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Where:Gasworks Park, 2101 N Northlake Way
Cost: $99+
Bite of PhinneyWood
The Bite of PhinneyWood brings together “participating eateries bring their best bite of food for the hungry mouths of attendees.” You can meet with staff and chefs from local spots, and your ticket gets you a bite from EVERY eatery.
When: Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Where: 6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Cost: $25-$75
Seattle Sounders
Love soccer? The Seattle Sounders have three games at Lumen Field this month, you can catch them play against Sporting Kansas City, San Jose Earthquakes, and Houston Dynamo.
When: Sunday, September 15th, Wednesday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Where: Lumen Field
Cost: $34+
Fred Again..
Fred again.. is bringing his eagerly awaited series of North American concert dates to Seattle this summer. The English record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ announced the “places we’ve never been tour”, which gets underway in September, and has two dates in Seattle.
When: September 18th and 19th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $95+
Tycho
Tycho is embarking on their first headlining tour since 2020. Get ready for their “delicate melodies, and mesmerizing soundscapes” in a live setting, with an immersive visual experience.
When: Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Where: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Avenue South
Cost: $66+
Taste of West Seattle 2024
Taste of West Seattle is the largest event of its kind in the region, and will feature food and drinks from over dozens of local restaurants, breweries, wineries, coffee shops, bakeries, chocolatiers, specialty food stores and more! All for a good cause.
When: Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Where: The Hall at Fauntleroy
Cost: $75
Seattle Summer Series
Check out an evening of FREE music, circus arts, acro yoga, dance, flow, visual art, and anything else people want to share! All are welcome and participation is encouraged.
When: Friday, September 19th, 2024
Where: Gasworks Park
Cost: Free to attend
Kacey Musgraves
Spend a Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena with Kacey Musgraves who is on her “Deeper Well World Tour.” Special guests for the show include Father John Misty and Nickel Creek.
When: Friday, September 20th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $109.50
2024 SIFF Marquee Gala
SIFF’s biggest fundraising event of the year is the 3rd Annual Marquee Gala, which takes place in September. Proceeds from the Marquee Gala fund SIFF’s year-round programming, educational programs, and the 51st Annual Seattle International Film Festival.
When: Friday, September 20th, 2024
Where: Paramount Theatre
Cost: $350
Fremont Oktoberfest 2024
Taking place in September, Fremont Oktoberfest returns for a weekend filled with craft beers, delicious food, and lively entertainment. You can expect over 100 craft beers, German beers, cider and more. And on Sunday, dogs are welcome to join this event!
When: Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Where: 3503 Phinney Ave N.
Cost: $15-$40
Georgetown Morgue
The Haunted House is located at the Georgetown Morgue, and it returns for spooky season. This is Seattle’s premier haunted attraction, and we are scared just writing about it.
When: Friday, September 20th to November 2nd, 2024
Where: Georgetown Morgue, 5000 E Marginal Way S
Cost: $35+
CID Night Market
After bring canceled in 2023, the CID Night Market is back. The free, all-ages street fest will celebrate the Chinatown-International District neighborhood through street vendors, food trucks, and cultural performances.
When: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Where: In the center of the Chinatown-International District
Cost: Free to attend
Luminata
The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with this sweet and illuminating lantern procession around Green Lake. There will be a lantern shop to purchase lanterns, and the procession following that starting at 7:30 pm. At the end of the parade, some illuminated art will be on display for your enjoyment, and photos!
When: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Where: Green Lake
Cost: Free to attend
Green Day
Green Day is coming back to T-Mobile Park for the “Saviors Tour”! They’ll be joined by the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas. What a line-up!
When: Monday, September 23rd, 2024
Where: T-Mobile Park
Cost: $59+
Childish Gambino
Sky’s the limit for Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino as he kicked off on an international tour, through North America, Europe and Australia. “The New World Tour” lands in Seattle in September.
When: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $154+
Frighthouse Station
Tacoma’s ultimate Haunted House invites you to the underground, where lights fade and hopes dwindle. Frighthouse Station is a “high-detail, story-driven horror experience!” Add it to this month’s spooky season experiences.
When: Starts Friday, September 27th, to November 2nd, 2024
Where: 626 East 25th Street, Tacoma
Cost: $19+
Cigarettes After Sex
Described as American “dream pop band,” Cigarettes After Sex are on their “X’s World Tour” bringing their dreamy hits to our city at the end of September.
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Cost: $44+
U District Chow Down & Street Party
The U District Chow Down & Street Party is scheduled to return next month, bringing an end of season celebration to the area. According to U District, “The U District celebrates the end of summer with a neighborhood-wide food walk and street party celebration.” Organizers say you can expect to find affordable small bites from over 70 businesses, which will give you a “true taste of the U District.”
You can try everything from ice cream, noodles, bubble tea, fried chicken, sliders, pretzels, and more!
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Where: Along Univeristy Way / The Ave
Cost: Free to attend/ $5 bites
2024 Discover Pass Free Days
On these select days this year, visitors can access state parks without requiring a Discover Pass, which is usually required for vehicle access to state recreation lands. This allows visitors to explore the natural beauty of the parks at no cost! One of those days is on September 28th, for National Public Lands Day.
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Where: Any Washington State Park
Cost: Free
Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana is back and taking over the Seattle Center with its 37th annual festival for a full weekend in September. It’s a celebration of Italians and Italian-Americans in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s free to attend.
When: Saturday, September 28th, and Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Where: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street
Cost: Free to attend
Haunted Woods
Another terrifying adventure kicking off in September is the Haunted Woods. “Prepare to be thrilled as you traverse a 35 minute walk through a haunted cornfield and forest, encountering surprises and frights at every turn,” states their spooky website. Haunted Woods tickets go on sale September 1st!
When: Weekends from Saturday, September 28th, to October 27th, 2024
Where: Parking Lot Entrance, 25001 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, Buckley
Cost: $30
Have a great month!
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