Culture Calendar
Japanese American festivals, Seafair-adjacent culture events, and Pacific Northwest diaspora gatherings.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Bon Odori marks its 94th year July 18–19, 2026 at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple with street dancing, Matsuri Taiko, food booths, and a beer garden with Two Story Zori. Admission is free; food and drinks are cashless.
Image: Joe Mabel / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Seattle, Washington
CID Celebration runs July 18, 2026 at Hing Hay Park with multicultural performances, family activities, and neighborhood programming.
Image: Seattle CID Celebration
Seattle, Washington
Panda Fest Seattle runs August 28–30, 2026 at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion with Asian food vendors, live performances, and cultural programming.
Image: Panda Fest
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