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 Summer 2025 lineup below!
All events are FREE, open to the public, and take place at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109).
Project Convergence
August 3, 1:45 p.m., Armory Stage
Taalam (Rhythm) is a joyous exploration of what happens when the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam meets the African-American art of tap dance. The show celebrates the euphoria that occurs from cross-cultural exchange, while also playfully highlighting the humorous missteps that occur when experiments encounter language barriers.
Marco Farroni Leonardo
August 9, 5 p.m., Exterior Kreielsheimer Promenade
sweetwaterdances explores how water functions as a conduit for memory keeping, co-creating a memory ritual that connects us to both a past-present-future and the potential of other realms. sweetwaterdances is an experiment on recalling and preserving memories that connect us and brings forth space-time-histories into a conversation in a contemporary moment.
Dekoboko Taiko
August 10, 2 p.m., Mural Amphitheatre
Join Dekoboko Taiko for an hour of thunderous drumming! Featuring a wide range of Japanese drumming styles and a repertoire ranging from traditional music to original pieces. Come experience the joy and energy of our fun-loving taiko crew.
Alice Gosti
September 17, 12 & 2 p.m., Seattle Center Monorail
More info coming soon!
DaySoul Exquisite
September 20, 4 p.m., Upper Northwest Courtyard
More info coming soon!
Ihaw-Ihaw Jam Band
September 21, 4 p.m., Armory Stage
More info coming soon!
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.
