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Performing Arts

While Seattle is well known as the birthplace of grunge, we’re also home to more traditional musical delights, such as one of the world’s most recorded symphony orchestras and our renowned Seattle Opera, both of which enchant audiences year after year with their compelling performances. This “City of Music” offers more than eighty clubs and venues presenting live music on a regular basis, allowing you to choose anything from a sizzling jazz trio to your new favorite rock band. We’re also recognized as one of the county’s great theatre centers.

Groups like Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT and The 5th Avenue Theatre offer everything from world-premieres and new works to award-winning interpretations of the classics. The historic Paramount Theatre and the Moore Theatre host touring concerts and Broadway shows, while over fifty other theatres produce inspired work by emerging artists. And that’s just the beginning. From the grand artistry of Pacific Northwest Ballet to a poetry reading in the most intimate setting, Seattle will set the stage for you.

Upcoming Performing Arts Events

Bored Teachers

3/8/2025

Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material at The Moore Theatre.

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Mother Russia (or Periods of Collapse)

3/6/2025 through 4/6/2025

This quirky and provocative world premiere comedy by Lauren Yee reveals what happens when old systems and strongmen …

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The Last Five Years

Now through 3/16/2025

This modern musical takes a devastatingly honest look at one couple’s journey falling in and out of love. …

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Stavros Halkias

2/28/2025

Comedian Stavros Halkias takes the mic at The Moore Theatre.

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Mad Science & Almost Yours

2/28/2025

Bandit Theater will perform a double bill of live Improve at Fremont Abbey Arts Center.

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Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE

2/27/2025 through 3/1/2025

Founded by Ronald K. Brown, EVIDENCE focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography …

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Hamilton

Now through 3/2/2025

Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, …

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Covenant

Now through 3/2/2025

A mythic and suspenseful new play that delivers one devilish twist after another, York Walker’s Covenant explores the …

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UPDATING

2/28/2025

UPDATING is the critically acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded …

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