Northwest Folklife

Northwest Folklife For the time being, any that activities within our office will be by appointment only.*
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Northwest Folklife is an independent, non-profit arts organization [501(c)(3)] that celebrates the multigenerational arts, cultures, and traditions of a global Pacific Northwest, 365 days a year. Northwest Folklife is an independent arts organization that celebrates the intergenerational arts, cultures, and traditions of a global Pacific Northwest, 365 days a year.

*Due to the concerns of COVID-1

9, the Northwest Folklife office will not be open for walk-in meetings or visitors for the foreseeable future.

06/09/2026

At our 2026 NWFL Festival, our archivist and their intern in collaboration with the Smithsonian Folklife team were able to present a Story Booth where festival attendees shared their stories, songs, and memories in the International Pavilion gallery and archive studio.

Participants were able to freely speak on their own or with a group, be in conversation with an interviewer, or contribute through writing or drawing instead of audio recording.

These contributions will become part of the Northwest Folklife archive collections, so thank you to everyone who participated!

Celebrate the groundbreaking sound of Miles Davis’s electric era with an unforgettable evening of live music.Led by Vinc...
06/08/2026

Celebrate the groundbreaking sound of Miles Davis’s electric era with an unforgettable evening of live music.

Led by Vince Wilburn Jr.—nephew of Miles Davis and a Grammy Award-winning producer/drummer—this all-star ensemble brings together alumni of Miles Davis’s bands alongside today’s leading jazz artists for a powerful celebration of this transformative era.

Earshot Jazz Presents: The Miles Davis Centennial Celebration with the Miles Electric Band

Thursday, June 18, 8:00 PM

Town Hall – Great Hall

Get tickets: earshot.org

Photo credit: Charles White

06/05/2026

At the 2026 NWFL festival, we had so many good eats over the course of 4 days!

Let us which number tried or wish you had tried!

Since 2012, Friends of Waterfront Park has been the nonprofit dedicated to ensuring Seattle's 20-acre Waterfront Park th...
06/01/2026

Since 2012, Friends of Waterfront Park has been the nonprofit dedicated to ensuring Seattle's 20-acre Waterfront Park thrives as a vibrant, welcoming public space for all.

This summer, Friends presents its 2026 Programming Season—a free, community-centered calendar of events running May through September. Guided by values of community, equity, and care, Friends is committed to ensuring the park remains a place where everyone feels at home for generations to come.

Meet Friends at Waterfront Park!

05/29/2026

A week ago was the opening day for the 2026 NWFL Festival and a week later we are still reminiscing about the entire festival itself!

For four days straight, GZR’s youth media team was out and about having fun while capturing these beautiful showcases and performances.

Featured pieces and one-on-one interviews have yet to be released, so stay tuned!

TOMORROW is the opening night of Seattle Asian American Film Festival's 14th Annual Film Festival! SAAFF is the only fil...
05/28/2026

TOMORROW is the opening night of Seattle Asian American Film Festival's 14th Annual Film Festival!

SAAFF is the only film festival in Seattle dedicated to showcasing independent films by and about pan-Asian Americans.

Join them for a weekend of films, filmmaker conversations, and community celebrating Asian American storytelling!

✨ Opening Night
Wing Luke Museum
May 29, 2026 | 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)

🎥 In Person Screenings
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
May 30-31, 2026

💻 Virtual Screenings
June 1-7

Get your tickets today and see more event details at: www.seattleaaff.org/saaff2026

05/26/2026

THREE Youth Bands in 1.5 minutes… let’s go!

The Rocktopus, Paper Heart, & The Absolvrs at for the 55th Festival!

So proud 🎶😍👏👏👏

developing musicians of all ages since 1986.

05/25/2026

Will it rain on the last day of our festival? WHO KNOWS…

But rain or shine, FOLKLIFE WILL BE HERE TO KEEP YOU WARM!

We have umbrellas, tents, hot food, good company, and fire activities to make you forget about the rain!

So we hope you end your Memorial Day weekend with us!

05/25/2026

Our pink buckets are still feeling hungry!!

We are at $63,820 for our 100,000 donation match, so if you cross paths with volunteers carrying our pink buckets then please consider donating as little as $1!

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305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA
98109

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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(206) 684-7300

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