Seattle Center Winterfest 2024

The holiday season in the Northwest USA wouldn’t be complete without Seattle Center Winterfest, a five-week celebration of festive fun from late November through early January. Seattle Center transforms into a magical winter wonderland filled with lights, holiday decorations, and activities for all ages. The festival culminates in a spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring live music, food vendors, and a stunning fireworks show at the Space Needle.

Events & Activities

Seattle Center Winterfest offers a variety of festive activities throughout the holiday season. The Seattle Christmas Market, from November 21 to December 23, transforms the Fisher Pavilion into a European-style marketplace with live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, and seasonal treats. Visitors can also enjoy the Winter Train & Village, an interactive model train display running daily from November 29 to December 31. The Winterfest kicks off with the Symetra Ice Spectacle, featuring ice artists, carolers, and s'mores. Weekend performances take place on the Armory Stage, and the campus is beautifully lit with twinkling lights. The festivities culminate in a New Year’s Eve Celebration with live music, a light show, and the iconic fireworks at the Space Needle.

2024 Fest Lineup

The 2024 entertainment line-up for Seattle Center Winterfest kicks off on November 29 with the Zaniac Comedy Show at 12:30 pm, followed by performances from Tlalokan and the Starlight Carolers later that day. SANCA takes the stage on November 30, followed by the Dickens Carolers. December brings acts like Xmas Maximus, Holiday Harmony Pop, and the Northwest Boychoir Apprentices. Highlights include the Garfield Jazz Band on December 8, Tubachristmas on December 13, and the School of Rock on December 21. The festivities wrap up with Klez Kidz performing on December 29.