Artists at the Center introduces emerging and established artists to Seattle Center while broadening the arts and cultural experiences in the Uptown Arts & Cultural District. Join us for surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year all over Seattle Center campus. Check out the Winter 2025 lineup below!
All events are FREE, open to the public, and take place at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109).
Benin to Brazil
February 8, 4 p.m., Armory Stage
Featuring artists from Brasil in Motion, Gansango Music and Dance, and special guests! Join us for a unique performance celebrating traditional and contemporary music and dance from Benin and Brazil. The profound ancestral links between Benin and Brazil shout resilience and cultivate joy and peace. The performance will be followed by an interactive workshop where audience members will have the opportunity to dance.
33rd Avenue: The Remix
February 22, 5 p.m., Armory Stage
33rd Avenue is a 60-minute show directed by Seattle’s own Nailah “Oni” Bulley. The title pays tribute to Bulley’s late grandmother, Alyce Gloria Harris, who previously owned a residence at 33rd and Olive in Seattle (central district). The show highlights Bulley’s creative flair, offering a cultural exchange experience that blends hip-hop, tap dance, majorette, and drill team performances with West African music and dance.
Fantasia: A Stripping Space Odyssey
February 28, 6 p.m., Armory Stage
Lead by creative director Varian Oatman, known locally as Issa Man, the cast of Babylon is excited to present their brand new production. Fantasia is a full length concert style, sci-fi themed burlesque and drag show. Fantasia tells the tale of three travelers who crash-land on an all female, extremely erotic planet and soon find themselves becoming pawns in an all out war for the throne!
Rainier Breakers
March 2, 6 p.m., Armory Stage
Break Somethin’ is a high-energy dance showcase at Seattle Center, bringing the city’s breaking culture to life. With a DJ looping raw breakbeats as the catalyst, experience powerful performances from up-and-coming artists and top-tier breakers. Plus, exclusive merch giveaways and more. Pull up and feel the energy!
Grit & Grace Live at the Armory
March 27, 6 p.m., Armory Stage
Artists at the Center presents Lady A with Shakura S’Aida.
Grit and Grace: Live at the Armory – Acclaimed singers from Washington and Canada delight audiences with their soulful songs.
Pamela Yasutake
March 28, 6 p.m., Armory Stage
Rhythmic Impressions: A Celebration of Black Women Chorus Line Dancers
A celebration of Black women chorus line dancers and their contributions as pioneers of tap dance. Spotlighting these important figures and the way they shaped the art form from the stage to the silver screen.
About Artists at the Center
Artists at the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.
