Holidays at the Center featuring Winterfest presented by Symetra

About this event

Seattle Center is the place to be this holiday season as Holidays at the Center fills the campus with lights, music, markets, and magic. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, visitors can enjoy a dazzling array of free and affordable events, featuring Winterfest presented by Symetra.

The festivities begin on Nov. 27 with the Winterfest Campus Lighting presented by Climate Pledge Arena, illuminating the grounds in a glow that lasts through mid-April. Additional events continue at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall – the hub for free holiday traditions – and across the entire Seattle Center campus throughout the season.

This year’s festivities see the return of many beloved favorites, including:

• Seattle Christmas Market – Nov. 20–Dec. 27, Fisher Pavilion & South Fountain Lawn (entry charge required)

• Winter Train & Village (Nov. 27–Dec. 31, Armory Food & Event Hall) – A family favorite featuring festive displays and an interactive scavenger hunt.

• Winterfest Ice Sculpting (Saturdays, Nov. 28–Dec. 19, Mural Amphitheatre) – Watch artists transform ice into breathtaking works of art.

Opening Weekend Lineup at Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall (Nov. 27–29)

• Zaniac Comedy Show – Nov. 27, 12:30 p.m.

• DJ Fishlure – Nov. 27, 3:30 p.m.

• Twelve Tones of Christmas - Nov. 28, 12:30 p.m.

• School of Rock Seattle - Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m.

• The Polar Express (Film, Rated G) – Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m.

• Xmas Maximus – Nov. 29, 12:30 p.m.

• Luis Cano Sings Mariachi Music in English – Nov. 29, 2 p.m.

• Bailadores De Bronce - Nov. 29, 3:30 p.m.

December Highlights Enjoy a festive lineup of music and performance throughout the month, including the Northwest Boychoir apprentices, Garfield Jazz Band, SANCA Youth Performance Company, Rainbow City Jazz Band & Orchestra, Lexi Nguyen, KlezKids, TubaChristmas, Rain City Tap, Seattle Center Classical Presents Swedish Singers of Seattle, Northwest Junior Pipe Band, Michael Cagle and JP Cates, Washington Trumpet Guild, The Dickens Carolers, Seattle Civic Band, and more.

Additional Campus-Wide Festivities

The entire Seattle Center campus celebrates with events including:

• Pacific Northwest Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® – Nov. 27–Dec. 27, McCaw Hall

• Peter Pan Goes Wrong – Nov. 27–Jan. 3, Seattle Rep

• Rainier Ridge - Nov. 18--Jan 25, Seattle Children's Museum

• Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Musical - Nov. 19--Jan 3, Seattle Children't Theatre

• A Klingon Christmas Carol - Dec. 4--Jan. 2, Center Theatre

Ring in the New Year

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Center presented by Alaska Airlines with:

• Copastetic – 8–11:45 p.m., Armory

• Fountain of Light DJ & Light Show – 9 p.m., International Fountain

• Alaska Airlines New Year’s at the Needle – Fireworks at midnight, Seattle Center Campus

Plan Your Visit Visitors are encouraged to explore all transportation options, including light rail, bus, bike, car share, and the Seattle Center Monorail.

For the full schedule and updates, visit seattlecenter.com/holidays or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @seattlecenter.

Holidays at the Center is made possible thanks to presenting partner Symetra, and official sponsors Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Christmas Market, the Space Needle, and Warm 106.9.

From Seattle Center