Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026
Seattle Bon Odori Festival 2026
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.
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Seattle Bon Odori celebrates its 94th year in 2026 at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple in the Chinatown-International District. Bon Odori is a centuries-old Buddhist remembrance tradition observed as a joyful community gathering with street dancing, food booths, cultural displays, and a beer garden with live music. The event is a Seafair-sanctioned community festival and has been part of the Seafair calendar for more than 70 years.
Festival hours
- Saturday, July 18: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (beer garden closes 10:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, July 19: 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Schedule highlights
Saturday, July 18
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | Gates open; food booths and beer garden happy hour |
| 4:00 p.m. | Bon Odori service (Hondo) |
| 4:30 p.m. | Street dancing begins |
| 6:30 p.m. | Matsuri Taiko performance (street); Two Story Zori (beer garden) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Food booths close; dancing ends |
| 10:00 p.m. | Beer garden closes |
Sunday, July 19
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | Gates open; food booths and beer garden happy hour |
| 3:10 p.m. | Matsuri Taiko hands-on demonstration (street) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Bon Odori service (Hondo) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Street dancing begins |
| 4:30 p.m. | Two Story Zori (beer garden) |
| 6:00 p.m. | Matsuri Taiko performance (street) |
Dance practices
Free public dance practices run July 7–9 and July 13–14 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Seattle Betsuin Gymnasium at 1427 S Main Street. Doors open at 7:20 p.m. 2026 Bon Odori merchandise is sold at practices.
Admission, food, and drinks
- Admission: Free. All are welcome to join dancing and festivities.
- Payments: Cashless for food, drinks, and merchandise; credit card readers on site.
- Beer garden: Ages 21+; draft beer, sake, seltzers, and wine. Two Story Zori plays both evenings.
Getting there
Address: 1427 S Main Street, Seattle, WA 98144
The temple encourages carpooling and transit. First Hill Streetcar riders can use 14th Ave S & S Washington St and walk one block south. King County Metro routes 7, 14, 36, and 106 serve S Jackson St near 12th and 14th Ave S.
Parking: Very limited paid parking at the temple lot at 16th Ave S and S Main St. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.
When: July 18–19, 2026
Where: Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 S Main Street, Seattle, WA
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