July 6 - 12, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"Seattle Chamber Music Festival," Seattle Chamber Music Society, Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall and other locations, Downtown Seattle and other neighborhoods

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 2026 Summer Festival focuses on the composers who have shaped the American classical voice. Every festival program includes a work meaningfully connected to the United States, whether it has been composed in America, by an American, or both. Join Seattle Chamber Music Society from June 18 to July 26 and experience world-class chamber music across concert halls, islands, parks, neighborhoods, and beyond.

A limited number of Pay What You Choose tickets (starting at $11) are available for various shows.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"The Concert Truck," Seattle Chamber Music Society, Locations and Cities Vary

The Concert Truck® returns to Seattle in Summer 2026! This concert hall on wheels brings live chamber music directly to neighborhoods, parks, and markets—free and open to the public—through 23 performances across all 9 districts of King County. SCMS musicians join The Concert Truck founder, Susan Zhang, to perform four, engaging, hour-long programs that transform everyday spaces into vibrant concert experiences. Perfect for families, first-time listeners, and music lovers alike, The Concert Truck makes world-class music fun, accessible, and unforgettable.

Each performance is about an hour long, feel free to bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the music!

Admission is free.  Click here for schedule and each weekly program.

"The Winter's Tale," "Coriolanus," "The Tempest," "Two Noble Kinsmen," GreenStage, Various Locations Throughout King County

On the 2026 mainstage tour we present Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, a romantic tale of renewal, redemption, and the transformative power of time, directed by Erin Day. Also on the mainstage, Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s most political play abut pride, power, and identity in a deeply divided country, directed by Linda Lombardi. Backyard Bard will be touring abbreviated productions of The Tempest and The Two Noble Kinsmen, directed by Garth Ball. Performances run from July 10 – August 15, 2026. 

All tickets are free.  Click here for times and locations.

"Macbeth," Wooden O, Various Locations Throughout King County

Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and settle in for FREE Shakespeare in the Park throughout the Puget Sound Region.

Three witches. One prophecy. A couple who will stop at nothing to seize the throne. Shakespeare’s most electrifying thriller has it all: dark magic, ruthless ambition, spectacular downfalls, and some of the most famous scenes in all of theatre.

All tickets are free.  Click here for schedule and more info.

June 29 - July 5, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"The Concert Truck," Seattle Chamber Music Society, Locations and Cities Vary

The Concert Truck® returns to Seattle in Summer 2026! This concert hall on wheels brings live chamber music directly to neighborhoods, parks, and markets—free and open to the public—through 23 performances across all 9 districts of King County. SCMS musicians join The Concert Truck founder, Susan Zhang, to perform four, engaging, hour-long programs that transform everyday spaces into vibrant concert experiences. Perfect for families, first-time listeners, and music lovers alike, The Concert Truck makes world-class music fun, accessible, and unforgettable.

Each performance is about an hour long, feel free to bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the music!

Admission is free.  Click here for schedule and each weekly program.

 

"Wish You Were Here," ArtsWest, West Seattle

With tenderness, ferocity, and wit, five best friends lean on each other in the face of uncertainty.  Spanning 13 years of friendship, a tight-knit group of women have their bonds tested as political unrest spreads through Iran. With humor and urgency, the play captures the fierce resilience of connection when everything else is slipping away. 

$10 Tickets available with promo code "INCLUSION" for all Saturday and Sunday performances.  Click here for tickets and more info.

June 22 - 28, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"12 Minutes Max," Base: Experimental Arts Space, Georgetown (Monday Only)

12 Minutes Max is a performance lab for new and experimental works, first developed by On the Boards in 1979, and adopted by Base in 2017. In this series, artists present 12 minutes of material, while audiences get an opportunity to be the first to see works-in-progress, some of which will go on to become full-length pieces. 12 Minutes Max has inspired similar programs in Vancouver, B.C., Bellingham, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and Houston. Works presented range from performance art to dance, from experimental theater to sound art, from spoken word to comedy, and more. 

Multiple ticket prices available starting at $0.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"The Concert Truck," Seattle Chamber Music Society, Locations and Cities Vary

The Concert Truck® returns to Seattle in Summer 2026! This concert hall on wheels brings live chamber music directly to neighborhoods, parks, and markets—free and open to the public—through 23 performances across all 9 districts of King County. SCMS musicians join The Concert Truck founder, Susan Zhang, to perform four, engaging, hour-long programs that transform everyday spaces into vibrant concert experiences. Perfect for families, first-time listeners, and music lovers alike, The Concert Truck makes world-class music fun, accessible, and unforgettable.

Each performance is about an hour long, feel free to bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the music!

Admission is free.  Click here for schedule and each weekly program.

 

"Wish You Were Here," ArtsWest, West Seattle

With tenderness, ferocity, and wit, five best friends lean on each other in the face of uncertainty.  Spanning 13 years of friendship, a tight-knit group of women have their bonds tested as political unrest spreads through Iran. With humor and urgency, the play captures the fierce resilience of connection when everything else is slipping away. 

$10 Tickets available with promo code "INCLUSION" for all Saturday and Sunday performances.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"Dream, Carl, Dream!" Dacha Theatre, 12th Ave Arts, Capitol Hill

It's five minutes 'till Sleepytime and the latest set of rewrites are even worse than the last. The Director of Dreaming is considering pulling the plug and putting up another rerun of "Teeth Fall Out (School Assembly Version)" but the truth is everyone knows that the stakes are too high for that.

In their waking life, Carl seems to be holding it together, but in the depths of their subconscious, Carl knows they could be – want be – so much more. In fact, Carl’s dreams might just be the only connection they still have to their deepest self.

That's where you come in. In this immersive, interactive piece, you will assist the beleaguered neurons of the Dream Department in programming each night's dreams. Work alongside your mental colleagues during the day, and then sit back, relax, and watch the show once the dreams start to play. Plumb the depths of this unknown psyche deep enough and you may even find a way to show Carl what they truly need.

Pay What You Choose option available online starting at $0 for all performances.  Click here for tickets or more info.

June 15 - 21, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"Two Russian One Act Operas," Puget Sound Concert Opera, Locations and Cities Vary

Fleeing the turmoil of early 20th-century Russia, immigrant composers Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky channel their homeland in exile—Aleko unfolds as a dark tale of tragic obsession, while Mavra bursts with modern, comic energy and unmistakable Russian flavor. Featuring Misha Myznikov, Dora Barnes, Michael Drumheller, Nick Stevens, Ksenia Popova, Charles Lyon Stewart, Dawn Padula and Mariia Bykova along with chorus and an 11 piece chamber ensemble. Performed in Russian with supertitles in Russian and English.

All tickets Pay What You Wish.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"Summer Asian ArtsFest," Pork Filled Productions, Theatre Off Jackson, International District

For five straight nights this week, Pork Filled Productions (incredible name) turns Theatre Off Jackson into a showcase of just how amazing Seattle’s AANHPI arts scene really is. Summer Asian ArtsFest brings together comedians, playwrights, improvisers, musicians, actors, and visual artists for a packed week of performances that feel like a loaded sampler platter of local talent. From screenings and open mics to improv comedy and musical theater cabaret, each night centers on a different discipline, while a walk-through gallery highlights work from local visual artists. 

All Tickets Pay What You Can, starting at $0.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"12 Minutes Max," Base: Experimental Arts Space, Georgetown

12 Minutes Max is a performance lab for new and experimental works, first developed by On the Boards in 1979, and adopted by Base in 2017. In this series, artists present 12 minutes of material, while audiences get an opportunity to be the first to see works-in-progress, some of which will go on to become full-length pieces. 12 Minutes Max has inspired similar programs in Vancouver, B.C., Bellingham, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and Houston. Works presented range from performance art to dance, from experimental theater to sound art, from spoken word to comedy, and more. 

Multiple ticket prices available starting at $0.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"The Concert Truck," Seattle Chamber Music Society, Locations and Cities Vary

The Concert Truck® returns to Seattle in Summer 2026! This concert hall on wheels brings live chamber music directly to neighborhoods, parks, and markets—free and open to the public—through 23 performances across all 9 districts of King County. SCMS musicians join The Concert Truck founder, Susan Zhang, to perform four, engaging, hour-long programs that transform everyday spaces into vibrant concert experiences. Perfect for families, first-time listeners, and music lovers alike, The Concert Truck makes world-class music fun, accessible, and unforgettable.

Each performance is about an hour long, feel free to bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the music!

Admission is free.  Click here for schedule and each weekly program.

 

"Wish You Were Here," ArtsWest, West Seattle

With tenderness, ferocity, and wit, five best friends lean on each other in the face of uncertainty.  Spanning 13 years of friendship, a tight-knit group of women have their bonds tested as political unrest spreads through Iran. With humor and urgency, the play captures the fierce resilience of connection when everything else is slipping away. 

$10 Tickets available with promo code "INCLUSION" for all Saturday and Sunday performances.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"Dream, Carl, Dream!" Dacha Theatre, 12th Ave Arts, Capitol Hill

It's five minutes 'till Sleepytime and the latest set of rewrites are even worse than the last. The Director of Dreaming is considering pulling the plug and putting up another rerun of "Teeth Fall Out (School Assembly Version)" but the truth is everyone knows that the stakes are too high for that.

In their waking life, Carl seems to be holding it together, but in the depths of their subconscious, Carl knows they could be – want be – so much more. In fact, Carl’s dreams might just be the only connection they still have to their deepest self.

That's where you come in. In this immersive, interactive piece, you will assist the beleaguered neurons of the Dream Department in programming each night's dreams. Work alongside your mental colleagues during the day, and then sit back, relax, and watch the show once the dreams start to play. Plumb the depths of this unknown psyche deep enough and you may even find a way to show Carl what they truly need.

Pay What You Choose option available online starting at $0 for all performances.  Click here for tickets or more info.

June 8 - 14, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"Wish You Were Here," ArtsWest, West Seattle

With tenderness, ferocity, and wit, five best friends lean on each other in the face of uncertainty.  Spanning 13 years of friendship, a tight-knit group of women have their bonds tested as political unrest spreads through Iran. With humor and urgency, the play captures the fierce resilience of connection when everything else is slipping away. 

$10 Tickets available with promo code "INCLUSION" for all Saturday and Sunday performances.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"Dream, Carl, Dream!" Dacha Theatre, 12th Ave Arts, Capitol Hill

It's five minutes 'till Sleepytime and the latest set of rewrites are even worse than the last. The Director of Dreaming is considering pulling the plug and putting up another rerun of "Teeth Fall Out (School Assembly Version)" but the truth is everyone knows that the stakes are too high for that.

In their waking life, Carl seems to be holding it together, but in the depths of their subconscious, Carl knows they could be – want be – so much more. In fact, Carl’s dreams might just be the only connection they still have to their deepest self.

That's where you come in. In this immersive, interactive piece, you will assist the beleaguered neurons of the Dream Department in programming each night's dreams. Work alongside your mental colleagues during the day, and then sit back, relax, and watch the show once the dreams start to play. Plumb the depths of this unknown psyche deep enough and you may even find a way to show Carl what they truly need.

Pay What You Choose option available online starting at $0 for all performances.  Click here for tickets or more info.

"The Taming of the Shrew," StudioEast, Kirkland

This fast-paced and witty comedy brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most iconic battle-of-the-sexes stories. In The Taming of the Shrew, sparks fly when the sharp-tongued and strong-willed Katherina meets her match in the bold and clever Petruchio. As the two clash and scheme, the play explores themes of gender roles, identity, and love, all with humor and heart. Full of wordplay, disguises, and lively characters, this classic tale continues to entertain and spark conversation.

Reduced price tickets available for $13.   Click here for tickets and more info.

"Full Circle," Seattle Central College, Erickson Theatre Off Broadway, Capitol Hill

Full Circle is Charles Mee's topsy-turvy near-fairy tale-- a blast from the past, from days full of change and possibility. Economies crashing, political landscapes imploding, and mothers abandoning their babies-- the turbulent days following the fall of the Berlin Wall set the scene for an uproarious tale that explores a world reimagined even as it crumbles.

General Admission Tickets $13.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"End of Lear & Border: Home," Baker Theatre Workshop, ReAct Theatre, Pioneer Square

Border:Home does more than raise a voice of protest against the US’s current policy of granting precious few asylum claims and repelling families seeking shelter: it spotlights the human dimensions of the tragedy and the struggle to make some kind of positive contribution.

Border:Home will be presented alongside another one-act called The End of Lear: Four Kings, an adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy. Continuing Baker’s dramatic explorations of King Lear, this one-act piece depicts the original text from Lear’s perspective.

In The End of Lear, four dynamic Seattle actors simultaneously unearth the varied facets of this Shakespearean king: his cruelty toward his loved ones, his anxiety about how others perceive him, and his propensity for transforming the world into merely a stage for his personal drama.

Admission is free.  Click here for tickets and more info.

June 1 - 7, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"Dream, Carl, Dream!" Dacha Theatre, 12th Ave Arts, Capitol Hill

It's five minutes 'till Sleepytime and the latest set of rewrites are even worse than the last. The Director of Dreaming is considering pulling the plug and putting up another rerun of "Teeth Fall Out (School Assembly Version)" but the truth is everyone knows that the stakes are too high for that.

In their waking life, Carl seems to be holding it together, but in the depths of their subconscious, Carl knows they could be – want be – so much more. In fact, Carl’s dreams might just be the only connection they still have to their deepest self.

That's where you come in. In this immersive, interactive piece, you will assist the beleaguered neurons of the Dream Department in programming each night's dreams. Work alongside your mental colleagues during the day, and then sit back, relax, and watch the show once the dreams start to play. Plumb the depths of this unknown psyche deep enough and you may even find a way to show Carl what they truly need.

Pay What You Choose option available online starting at $0 for all performances.  Click here for tickets or more info.

"Aviatrix," Seattle Public Theatre, Green Lake

Determined to make something of herself, a girl from rural Texas dreams of flying. But it’s 1917, and flight schools don’t accept women, much less one who is Black and Native. Refusing to take no for an answer, Bessie Coleman goes to extraordinary lengths to make her dream of flying a reality.

$10 "Art is for Everyone" tickets available online.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"The Comedy of Macbeth," Left Blank Productions, Crown Hill Center, Crown Hill

Shakespeare's classic tragedy, performed as a comedy.

All the pathos of the original, now with 900% more jokes!

The Scottish Play has never been so playful.

Pay What You Choose tickets available starting at $0 online.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"Full Circle," Seattle Central College, Erickson Theatre Off Broadway, Capitol Hill

Full Circle is Charles Mee's topsy-turvy near-fairy tale-- a blast from the past, from days full of change and possibility. Economies crashing, political landscapes imploding, and mothers abandoning their babies-- the turbulent days following the fall of the Berlin Wall set the scene for an uproarious tale that explores a world reimagined even as it crumbles.

General Admission Tickets $13.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"End of Lear & Border: Home," Baker Theatre Workshop, ReAct Theatre, Pioneer Square

Border:Home does more than raise a voice of protest against the US’s current policy of granting precious few asylum claims and repelling families seeking shelter: it spotlights the human dimensions of the tragedy and the struggle to make some kind of positive contribution.

Border:Home will be presented alongside another one-act called The End of Lear: Four Kings, an adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy. Continuing Baker’s dramatic explorations of King Lear, this one-act piece depicts the original text from Lear’s perspective.

In The End of Lear, four dynamic Seattle actors simultaneously unearth the varied facets of this Shakespearean king: his cruelty toward his loved ones, his anxiety about how others perceive him, and his propensity for transforming the world into merely a stage for his personal drama.

Admission is free.  Click here for tickets and more info.

May 11 - 17, 2026 - All showtimes have $15 and under options

 

"You Will Get Sick," Sound Theatre, Center Theater at Seattle Armory, Seattle Center

You Will Get Sick by playwright Noah Diaz is a new play in second person and a recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award. 

The story begins with a loss of balance that spreads through the body, ultimately leading to the act of hiring a stranger to say aloud what one cannot bear to say: that you got sick. The play explores learning how to live within your body as you find your way home. 

New York Times Critic’s Pick—that “tells its tale in the most lively, surreal and surprising ways imaginable,” as the Times goes on to say. “It flies by, feeling even shorter yet fuller than its 85 minutes.”

Radical Inclusion tickets available starting at $5 for all shows.  Click here for tickets and more info.

"Continuity," Blue Hour Theater Group, 12th Ave Arts Building, Capitol Hill

A sheet of ice sits in the desert of New Mexico. A mad eco-terrorist plants a bomb in order to save humankind. A beleaguered film crew tries to get in one last shot before losing the light. In Continuity, a "play in six takes", storytelling and science collide with hilarious and devastating consequences.

CONTINUITY interrogates the role of storytelling in a world on the brink of actual environmental crisis and asks "How do we keep going when hope can seem as fictional as a Hollywood ending?" and also, "What's for lunch?"

A limited number of free and $10 "Art for All" tickets available for all performances.  Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.

"The Aliens," White Rabbits Inc., Seattle Open Arts Place, Central District

Two outsiders claim a rural Vermont coffee shop patio. When a shy teenage employee joins them, an unexpected bond forms. Annie Baker’s "The Aliens" is a quietly powerful play about connection, art, and feeling like you’re from another planet.

Choose Your Own Pricing starting at $10 for all shows.  Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.

"different mistakes," OutCast Productions, Outcast Black Box Theater, Whidbey Island

​In this one-person show, jim carroll shares some deeply personal reflections on his life as a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, a son, a father, a husband, and a born-again secular humanist.

“different mistakes” is a reference to one of his core philosophies: if mistakes are inevitable, we ought to at least strive for variety. the show is candid, emotionally honest, and occasionally humorous; a random slice of one real life.

*Audiences are advised that this show includes stories which make reference to physical and emotional trauma, death, suicide and drug use.​

All seats are $15.  Click here for tickets, showtimes, and more info.