Whether you’ve made a resolution to play tourist in your own backyard in 2022 or you are hosting a friend who is visiting the Emerald City for the first time, here are five of Seattle’s most cherished attractions to pay a visit in the new year.
Arts & Culture
February Marks Seattle Museum Month
Offering stellar savings for art lovers, Seattle Museum Month returns this February. Those staying in participating Downtown Seattle hotels from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 will be treated to an array of discounts from more than 30 area museums, like half-off (or free!) admission and more.
Seattle International Comedy Competition
From Nov. 4 to Nov. 28, the 41st Seattle International Comedy Competition takes place with a 17-performance tour throughout the Puget Sound area. After taking 2020 off due to the pandemic, the competition is ready to delight Seattle audiences by introducing them to some of today’s best comics.
Most Instagrammable Murals & Art Installations in Seattle
There’s no better way to immerse yourself in Seattle’s art scene than by visiting some of the city’s most charming and Instagrammable art installations and murals. Here are some of the best spots to stop by and document your artsy finds across the Pacific Northwest.
BAM Biennial 2021: Architecture & Urban Design
The sixth Bellevue Arts Museum biennial exhibition, BAM Biennial 2021: Architecture & Urban Design, is set to open Nov. 5. The exhibition offers an in-depth look at the fields of architecture and urban design, with a winning maker being named mid-November.
Seattle Rep Announces New Season
Seattle Rep is back this December with in-person performances, live theater experiences and hybrid films. The season will run from December 2021 to June 2022 at the newly remodeled Bagley Wright Theater and the Leo K. Theater.
Local Sightings Film Festival
htings Film Festival, presented by Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum, is back for its 24th year with a lineup showcasing productions from as far north as British Columbia and as far east as Montana. The festival will take place from Sept. 16 to Sept. 26, both virtually and in person.
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair Returns for Summer 2021
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair is back for the summer and has gone virtual to ensure the safety of its participants. The event will be held from July 21 through August 4.
Seattle International Dance Festival
Returning for its 16th season, the Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF) is back–and after a year of virtual performances–will be held live and in person at a reduced capacity starting June 12 and running through June 19.
Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume to Open at Museum of Pop Culture
With more than 70 original pieces on display, Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture announces its newest exhibit, Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. It is set to open June 6, showcasing costuming never before seen outside of the Disney Fan Club Expo.