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Artists at the Center | Summer 2026 Lineup

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 the Seattle Center campus. Check out the upcoming lineup below!

All events are free, open to the public, and take place at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109).


Scope Screenings

June 30, 7:30 PM, Mural Amphitheatre

The Space Needle with overlaid text reading "Scope Screenings at the Center."

Gather your people and meet us at Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheatre for a free outdoor Scope Screenings event featuring a lineup of short films by local filmmakers, plus live interviews with the artists behind the work. Expect fresh stories, big feelings, and lots of Seattle creative energy under the Space Needle.

Shelby Natasha

July 2, 6 PM, Mural Amphitheatre

Four people sit outside. Text reads "Artists at the Center. Musical performance by Shlby Natasha."

Chinese folk meets RnB and LoFi. A sonic letter to both cultures and a capturing of the music we have been working on in the last few years.

hi hi hi

Aug. 13, 6:30 PM, Mural Amphitheatre

Three East-Asian adults pose with moody looks by a building entrance. Text reads "Artists at the Center, listening party by hi hi hi."

hi hi hi is a genre-blending indie rock band based in Seattle, WA. The band formed in 2023 rising out of late-night karaoke and friendships forged in the International District. Their sound alludes to their ever-evolving sense of home, migrating across styles and eras from 1960’s surf rock, riot grrrl, 90’s alternative, and beyond.

notmilky

Aug. 30, 1 PM, Upper NW Courtyard

Poster with text reading "Live notmilky biography of a lotus" with overlaid graphics green, black, and pink graphics.

Through her expressions, notmilky explores the tumultuous life of a lotus as a representation of the human form.

Path with Art

Sept. 17, 6 PM, Cornish Playhouse Courtyard

A man and woman sing from music sheets. Overlaid graphic text reads "Artists at the Center. Radiate! Arts and Music Festival by Path with Art. September 17, 6 PM."

As the seasons change, the Cornish Playhouse and courtyard transform into a luminous, interactive gathering place to honor growth, tend inner fires, and celebrate the rich harvest of the community’s artistic talents. Whether you want to take in live mainstage performances, view the exhibition, create art, or relax with great people, there’s a place for you in the garden.

The Rhapsody Project

Sept. 26, 2 PM, Mural Amphitheatre

A group of singers and musicians performing on a stage. Overlaid graphic text reads "Artists at the Center. Musical performance by The Rhapsody Project. September 26, 2 PM."

Celebrate with an afternoon of blues, soul, folk, and heritage music with The Rhapsody Project House Band. A professional combo drawn from the board, staff and students of this local non-profit will preview select songs that will be performed by and for the community at this year’s 3rd annual Heritage Ball.


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.