Where To See Live Music In Seattle

The Showbox
The Showbox is where rising stars shine before hitting the big time. From intimate gigs at Showbox SoDo to outdoor shows at Marymoor Park, it’s your chance to say you saw them before they made it big.

Sea Monster Lounge
Tucked away in Wallingford, the Seamonster is Seattle’s best-kept secret for soul and funk. Expect packed Friday nights with the legendary house band Funky2Death, and laid-back jam sessions that locals swear by.
 

The Crocodile
A Seattle icon, The Crocodile has hosted legends like Nirvana and Pearl Jam — and still oozes that gritty, grunge-era energy. Today, it’s the go-to spot for live acts from Macy Gray to Benjamin Booker.
 

Neumos
A launchpad for indie greatness, Neumos has seen the likes of The Shins, Fleet Foxes and Vampire Weekend grace its stage. Still fiercely independent, it’s the heartbeat of Seattle’s alternative music scene.

Chop Suey
Expect the unexpected at Chop Suey. From bohemian songwriters to experimental post-punk, every night brings something new and theatrical. This Capitol Hill favourite keeps the Pine-Pike Corridor buzzing with creativity and edge.
 

Tractor Tavern
Set in the heart of Ballard, the Tractor Tavern is Seattle’s home for all things roots, country and Americana. With live music five nights a week and a down-home vibe, it’s where toe-tapping tunes and good times are always on the bill.
 

Bumbershoot
Every Labor Day weekend, Seattle turns the volume up for Bumbershoot — North America’s biggest arts and music festival. With thousands of performers across genres, it’s the ultimate celebration of the city’s creative spirit.