With the new year comes a ton of new events to check out in the Seattle area, as excitement abounds in the form of concerts, festivals, and more. Seattle has a reputation as an amazing destination for some of the most talented people on the planet, and 2019 is looking to be no exception as entertainers and cultural ambassadors from around the world will descend on the city to contribute to any number of Seattle events.
Between authentic celebrations of cultural heritage and incredible music from highly trained performers, Seattle offers something for everyone in 2019. Here are some must-see Seattle events for you to explore and enjoy.
Seattle Events: Seattle Chamber Music Winter Festival
When: January 18-27, 2019
Where: Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall
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If you’re interested in classical music, the Seattle Chamber Music Winter Festival offers a rare experience that allows fans of the greatest composers to choose which compositions they would like to attend on different days. The Chamber Music Winter Festival takes place over the course of a week and boasts performances from Mozart to Brahms to Beethoven to a plethora of other composers both famous and obscure.
In the cold winter months, this regal Seattle event might be just the pick-me-up to lift one’s mood above the low temperatures. Whether you’re interested in baroque composers of the 17th century or masters of the neoclassical form, the Seattle Chamber Music Winter Festival has a point of interest for every potential attendee who can appreciate classical music.
Seattle Events: Vietnamese New Year – Têt in Seattle
When: January 26-27, 2019
Where: Armory Seattle Center
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You’ve just celebrated the New Year, but why not treat yourself to another one? Seattle’s annual Vietnamese New Year festival provides a fun-packed and exciting extravaganza of Vietnamese culture featuring martial arts, dancing, and more.
The Vietnamese New Year is an opportunity for Seattle’s vibrant local Vietnamese community to share its heritage and unique rituals with others in the city. This Seattle event offers not just a rich and entertaining time, but a chance to deepen your understanding of the world and the beautiful state that you call home.
Seattle Events: Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival
When: February 21-24, 2019
Where: Hyatt Regency, Bellevue, WA
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Interested in a country-themed party that’s guaranteed to put a spring in your step? The Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival in Bellevue is perfect for any who want to shake off the cold of winter with some dance-worthy tunes.
Featuring extraordinary bluegrass performers from across the nation, the Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival is renowned for its emphasis on quality and fostering a community experience. Beyond hosting the annual bluegrass festival, the organization responsible for the event, Acoustic Sounds, also offers workshops and music lessons for youth and others interested in engaging in the fine old art of acoustic music.
Seattle Events: Seattle Irish Festival
When: March 16-17, 2019
Where: Armory Seattle Center
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The weather of the Pacific Northwest often calls to mind the rain and natural gloom of the British Isles. Now, these two worlds collide with the Seattle Irish Festival, a culmination of efforts to bring traditional Irish culture to the Seattle area with Celtic arts and crafts, dancing performances, Irish art on display, and much more related to the Emerald Isle.
For those festival attendees who believe they have Irish heritage, the festival offers genealogy workshops to trace your roots and discover the Irishness of your past. In America, the Irish have been important contributors to the development of cities across the country, and this Irish Festival from Festal proves that Seattle is no exception!
Seattle Events: World Rhythm Festival
When: April 20, 2019
Where: Armory Seattle Center
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Hosted conveniently on 4/20, the World Rhythm Festival is a vibration-heavy celebration of grooviness featuring world musicians from different countries all over Earth coming together for one great time. Anyone interested in the musical and instrumentational styles of masters of their craft from distant continents will be able to appreciate everything the World Rhythm Festival offers.
The World Rhythm Festival is an uncommon opportunity to experience foreign music in an intimate setting, making this an ideal destination for creatives looking to expand their cultural horizons to new lands. The sounds of Brazil, Africa, Eastern Europe, East Asia, and many more storied settings are all performed with realism and perfection by some of the leading artists in their respective regional niche, so this festival is certainly one that should not be missed by those engaged in the study of other traditions.
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