1. Seattle International Film Festival
When: Through June 12, 2012 – Various Locations throughout Seattle Washington
What: The 38th Annual Seattle Film Festival promises to be an exciting viewing event. Experience 25 days of intense film viewing where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US & around the world. From famous Directors to Independent Filmmakers, more than 300 works will showcase.
Where: Screenings, Panels, and Workshops will be held at several venues including The Egyptian,
Harvard Exit, AMC Pacific Place 11 Theaters, Broadway Performance Hall, Cinerama, and The Paramount Theatre.
2. Seafair
When: June 20 – August 5, 2012
What: For over half a Century in Seattle Seafair has been an annual tradition for both locals & visitors alike. Celebrated for just over a month, Seafair Seattle is the largest Festival in the Northwest and is rated one of the Top 10 Events in the Country.
There’s always something for everyone at
Seafair Seattle from Arts & Crafts to live Music, huge Parades, Triathlons, and more! Major Events include the Milk Carton Derby,
Torchlight Run & Parade, the Key Bank Air Show featuring the famous Blue Angels, and The General
Motors Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Races held on beautiful Lake Washington.
Where: Throughout the Seattle area.
3. Seattle Pride Festival
When: June 24, 2012
What: On June 24, 2012 over 200,000 people will gather in Seattle top attend the annual Seattle Pride Celebration for the rallies and fun vendors. Over the years the Seattle Pride Celebration has become one of the city’s largest annual events. In 2010, nearly 152 Contingents Marched as Seattle Pride drew an estimated 230,000 Spectators to the Parade. Participants come from the greater Seattle area, around the State, and beyond.
Where: Seattle Center – Downtown Seattle Washington
4. Bumbershoot
When: September 1-3, 2012
What: Bumbershoot Seattle is a huge 3-day party that celebrates the end of Summer with a really spectacular showcase with more than 2,500 Artists displaying their Eclectic and Cultural Masterpieces from all over the world. Seattle Center plays host to this year’s
Bumbershoot Festival, creating a 74 acre playground where folks can celebrate all of the festivities. You can enjoy a world-class Film Festival, learn some new dance steps, rub shoulders with renowned
Authors and Artists, or just sit-back on the side-lines and enjoy one the fun Parades. Bumbershoot 2012 line up includes Janes Addiction, Skrillex, Gotye, Tony Bennett, The Vaselines, M83,
Passion Pit, Keane, Mac Miller, Big Sean, Mudhoney, Missy Higgins, Yelawolf, The Helio Sequence, and much more.
Where: Seattle Center – Downtown Seattle Washington
5. Seattle International Beer-Fest
When: July 6-8, 2012
Hours: Friday 12 PM – 10 PM; Saturday 12 PM – 10 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 7 PM.
Admission is $25-$35, which includes a glass and 10 beer tickets.
What: Celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 130 world-class beers from more than 15 countries.
Where: Seattle Center – Downtown Seattle Washington
6. Seattle Music Festival
When: August 10-12
Hours: Friday 4 PM – 9:30 PM; Saturday 11 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday 11 AM – 9:30 PM.
What: Seattle Music Fest is now celebrating it’s 11th Year of becoming one of Seattle’s most-famous Alternative Rock Festivals, attracting thousands of people to beautiful Alki Beach every year. Proceeds benefit Northwest Programs For The Arts, which supports developing music and visual artists from the region. Past performances include Willis, Red Velvet Relief, Adam Sheridan and Glimmer.
This year’s Seattle Music Festival will feature over 17 Regional & National emerging artists.
Where: Alki Beach – West Seattle Washington
7. Concerts
Need a place to spend your summer? Somewhere close to home? There are lots of concerts you can hit up this summer, whether it be at El Corazon, or the Showbox!
STRYPER Sunday, June 3, 2012 8:00 PM at El Corazon
HelloGoodbye July 21, Saturday, 7:30 at El Coraon
The Maine 6/2 Saturday 6:00 pm, the Showbox at the Market in Seattle, WA
The Used 6/10 Sunday 7:00 PM, the Showbox at the Market in Seattle, WA
The Temper Trap 6/18 Monday 7:00 PM, the Showbox at the Market in Seattle, WA
Foster the People 6/26 Tuesday 8:00 PM Wamu Theater At Century Link Field Event Center in Seattle, WA
Motley Crue/KISS 8/18 Saturday, White River Amphitheater in Auburn, WA
8. Summer Blockbusters
Sometimes it’s nice to escape to a nice, cool movie theater during the summer to escape from the heat! Luckily there are several Summer
Blockbusters that are scheduled to come out for 2012.
Prometheus – June 8
Rock of Ages – 15
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter – June 22
Brave – June 22
Ted – June 29
The Amazing Spider-Man – July 3
The Dark Knight Rises – July 20
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days – August 3
