Live Entertainment Venues

George, Washington

The Gorge Amphitheatre is the most spectacular concert venue in America — a 20,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater carved into the Columbia River Gorge where the stage overlooks one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes on Earth. The combination of world-class concert production and an unparalleled natural backdrop (900-foot canyon walls, the Columbia River, and the Cascade Mountains) creates a concert experience that Phish, Dave Matthews, and hundreds of major artists have called their favorite venue to play in the world.

754 Silica Rd NW, George, WA 98824

George, Washington

The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington is one of the most spectacular concert settings in the world — a 27,500-capacity outdoor venue on the rim of the Columbia River Gorge, where the stage backdrop is a 2,000-foot basalt cliff canyon falling to the river below. Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and other iconic jam bands have recorded landmark live albums here; the annual Sasquatch! Music Festival and Watershed Country Festival attract camping audiences from across the Pacific Northwest.

754 Silica Rd NW 98848

George, Washington

The Gorge Amphitheatre overlooking the Columbia River Gorge is a 27,500-capacity outdoor venue widely regarded as one of the most scenic concert settings in the world, presenting major touring festivals and artists each summer.

754 Silica Rd NW 98848

Issaquah, Washington

Village Theatre is one of the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated producing theaters — an Issaquah institution that develops new American musicals that have gone on to have major productions nationally, making it one of the most important musical theater development theaters in the United States. Its extraordinary commitment to developing new musicals and its role in serving Seattle's most affluent suburban communities create a theater of unusual artistic and commercial significance.

303 Front St N, Issaquah, WA 98027

Kirkland, Washington

Kirkland Performance Center presents touring concerts, comedy, and community theater for Seattle's Eastside suburbs.

350 Kirkland Ave 98033

Olympia, Washington

Washington Center for the Performing Arts is Olympia's most important cultural institution — a beautifully designed 1,226-seat performing arts center presenting Broadway touring shows, classical music, and major cultural events for Washington State's capital city. Olympia's extraordinary political significance (home of the state capitol) and its vibrant independent arts culture (The Evergreen State College creates a consistently creative community) create a performing arts audience of unusual intellectual and artistic engagement.

512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Olympia, Washington

Washington Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Olympia presents touring concerts and comedy in a restored 1920s theater.

512 Washington St SE 98501

Renton, Washington

Washington State's sports landscape extends beyond Seattle to Tacoma, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities — a geographically diverse state where college sports at WSU's Martin Stadium, Gonzaga's stunning basketball program (consecutive Final Four appearances), and minor league baseball across the state create a sports entertainment ecosystem of considerable geographic and cultural range.

Renton, WA 98057

Seattle, Washington

ACT Theatre is Seattle's most important professional theater company — a downtown institution producing critically acclaimed new works and revivals for Seattle's extraordinary theater community. Seattle's remarkable concentration of theatrical talent (the city has produced more Tony Award-winning productions than any West Coast city except Los Angeles) and ACT's consistent artistic excellence create a theater of genuine national importance.

700 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle, Washington

Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony — a stunning 2,500-seat downtown Seattle concert hall consistently praised as one of the finest acoustic concert halls in North America. The Seattle Symphony's extraordinary commitment to new music programming, combined with Benaroya Hall's magnificent acoustic properties and beautiful design, creates a classical music experience of international excellence in the Pacific Northwest.

200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle, Washington

Climate Pledge Arena is a 17,100-seat arena at Seattle Center — home to the NHL Seattle Kraken and NWSL Seattle Reign. Rebuilt beneath the historic 1962 World's Fair canopy as the world's first net-zero certified arena, it is Seattle's premier concert venue, serving a Pacific Northwest gaming market anchored by tribal casinos throughout western Washington including Tulalip Resorts.

334 1st Ave N 98109

Seattle, Washington

Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center is home to the Seattle Kraken, presenting major touring concerts in a redeveloped 1962 World's Fair arena beneath the Space Needle.

334 1st Ave N 98109

Seattle, Washington

Fifth Avenue Theatre is Seattle's most magnificent historic theater — a stunning 1926 Chinese Imperial-style moviehouse presenting major Broadway touring productions and world-premiere musicals in one of the most extraordinarily ornate theatrical interiors in America. The Fifth Avenue's extraordinary Forbidden City-inspired design (hand-painted ceiling, dragon-entwined columns) and its consistent development of new Broadway musicals (including Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away) create a theatrical experience of genuine national significance.

1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle, Washington

Husky Stadium at the University of Washington is one of the most scenically dramatic stadiums in college football — a 70,500-capacity Seattle venue where the views of Lake Washington, the Cascades, and Mount Rainier create the most beautiful setting of any major college football stadium in America. The Huskies' extraordinary football tradition (Bow Down to Washington is one of college football's most beloved fight songs) and the stadium's spectacular waterfront location create game days of unusual aesthetic and athletic excellence.

3800 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98195

Seattle, Washington

Intiman Theatre is one of Seattle's most historically important theater companies — a Tony Award-winning institution whose consistent production of new American drama and important classics has made it one of the most respected regional theaters in the United States. Seattle's extraordinary cultural depth and Intiman's commitment to progressive, intellectually ambitious theatrical work create a theater that serves the Pacific Northwest's most thoughtful and engaged arts audience.

201 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle, Washington

Lumen Field is the loudest stadium in the NFL — a Pioneer Square enclosed stadium where Seattle Seahawks fans (the "12th Man") set multiple world records for crowd noise in a stadium with a remarkable acoustic design that amplifies and focuses crowd noise. The Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII championship and the extraordinary fanbase that generates the loudest roar in professional sports history create a game-day atmosphere of genuine sonic intensity unlike any other in professional sports.

800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Seattle, Washington

McCaw Hall is Seattle's premier performing arts venue — a 2,900-seat Seattle Center hall home to Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet, presenting the highest quality classical performing arts in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle's extraordinary cultural investment (McCaw Hall's $127 million reconstruction created one of the finest opera houses on the West Coast) and its consistent presentation of world-class classical productions create a performing arts experience of national significance.

321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle, Washington

Neumos is Seattle's most active mid-size concert venue — a 1,100-capacity Capitol Hill club that books the finest national and international touring artists across indie, electronic, rock, and hip-hop for Seattle's passionate music market. The venue's position in Capitol Hill — Seattle's most vibrant entertainment and LGBTQ+ neighborhood — and its consistent programming quality have made it the go-to room for artists playing Seattle below the arena level and the anchor of the Hill's densely packed bar and music venue district.

925 E Pike St 98122

Seattle, Washington

Neumos on Capitol Hill presents touring indie and alternative acts in a 650-capacity venue central to Seattle's grunge-heritage music scene.

925 E Pike St 98122

Seattle, Washington

The Paramount Theatre is Seattle's grandest historic concert venue — a 2,807-seat neo-Baroque palace from 1928 that remains the city's most prestigious room for touring artists, Broadway productions, and comedy. Named a City of Seattle Historic Landmark, its restored ornate interiors and exceptional acoustics make it the preferred choice for artists seeking an intimate show in a room with genuine architectural and cultural significance.

911 Pine St 98101

Seattle, Washington

Paramount Theatre is Seattle's most magnificent historic concert venue — a stunning 2,807-seat 1928 movie palace presenting major concerts and Broadway touring shows in one of the finest restored theatrical interiors in the Pacific Northwest. Its extraordinary blend of elegant historic architecture and consistent presentation of major touring acts makes it Seattle's most beloved mid-size performance venue.

911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle, Washington

Paramount Theatre presents Seattle's most important theatrical programming — a stunning 1928 movie palace that serves as the primary venue for Broadway touring shows, major concerts, and cultural performances in the Pacific Northwest. Its extraordinary Venetian Gothic architecture and consistent presentation of the finest touring theatrical productions make it Seattle's most beloved and historically significant performing arts venue.

911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle, Washington

Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle is a lavish 1928 movie palace presenting Broadway touring productions and major concerts in a 2,800-seat historic venue.

911 Pine St 98101

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Repertory Theatre is Washington State's most important resident theater company — a Tony Award-winning Seattle Center institution producing critically acclaimed theatrical work and consistently presenting the finest regional theater in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Rep's extraordinary commitment to diverse theatrical voices, its development of new American plays, and its role as the artistic flagship of Seattle's theater community create a theater of genuine national significance.

155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle, Washington

Showbox is Seattle's most beloved small music venue — a 1,100-capacity downtown club steps from Pike Place Market that has hosted Nirvana, Soundgarden, and hundreds of pioneering artists since 1939. A cornerstone of Seattle's grunge and indie rock heritage, the venue narrowly survived demolition threats and continues as the definitive room for artists breaking into or returning to the Pacific Northwest's most important music market.

1426 1st Ave 98101

Seattle, Washington

T-Mobile Park is one of baseball's most beloved retractable-roof stadiums — a Pioneer Square facility where the roof can close in Seattle's rainy weather allowing year-round outdoor-style baseball. The Mariners' extraordinary fan moments (Ken Griffey Jr.'s extraordinary catches, Randy Johnson's dominance, and the 2001 team's record-tying 116 wins) and the stadium's outstanding design create one of the Pacific Northwest's most important sports entertainment experiences.

1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Seattle, Washington

The Crocodile is Seattle's most iconic small venue — a 550-capacity Belltown club where Nirvana played one of its last club shows in 1993 and where the grunge era's defining underground moments happened. Reopened and expanded in 2022 with a new hotel and rooftop bar, the Crocodile continues its legacy as the essential room for breaking indie and alternative acts visiting Seattle, honoring the musical heritage of the city that gave birth to grunge while nurturing the next generation of Pacific Northwest artists.

2200 2nd Ave 98121

Seattle, Washington

The Crocodile in Belltown is a legendary venue that hosted Nirvana and the grunge scene's rise in the early 1990s, still presenting touring indie and rock acts today.

2200 2nd Ave 98121

Seattle, Washington

The Moore Theatre, Seattle's oldest operating theater, is a restored 1907 venue presenting major touring concerts and comedy in a historic downtown setting.

1932 2nd Ave 98101

Seattle, Washington

The Showbox in downtown Seattle is a legendary 1939 Art Deco venue that has presented touring rock and jazz acts since opening, one of the most historically significant music rooms in the Pacific Northwest.

1426 1st Ave 98101

Seattle, Washington

WaMu Theater is Seattle's most important large mid-size concert venue — a 7,000-capacity Stadium District facility presenting major rock, hip-hop, and electronic touring acts for the Pacific Northwest's largest city. Seattle's extraordinary music industry (Amazon Music, Sub Pop Records, and major labels all have significant Seattle operations) and its passionate concert-going population create consistent demand for a high-quality large indoor venue.

800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Seattle, Washington

Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle presents a summer outdoor concert series on its lawn, combining touring artists with one of the city's most-visited attractions.

Spokane, Washington

Bing Crosby Theater in downtown Spokane, named for the city's famous crooner, presents touring concerts and comedy in a restored 1915 movie palace.

901 W Sprague Ave 99201

Spokane, Washington

Knitting Factory Spokane presents touring rock, hip-hop, and electronic acts in a mid-size venue, part of the national Knitting Factory concert hall chain.

919 W Sprague Ave 99201

Spokane, Washington

Spokane Arena is eastern Washington's premier entertainment venue — a 12,000-seat facility that serves as the entertainment hub for the Inland Northwest market spanning eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Home to the WHL Spokane Chiefs, the arena draws concert audiences from a 150-mile radius and serves the gaming visitors passing through Spokane en route to the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Tribe casino markets, providing large-format entertainment for a region whose geographic isolation creates unusually high demand for major touring acts.

720 W Mallon Ave 99201

Spokane, Washington

Spokane Arena presents major touring concerts and Chiefs hockey in a 12,000-seat arena, the largest indoor entertainment venue in the Inland Northwest.

720 W Mallon Ave 99201

Spokane, Washington

Spokane Arena is Eastern Washington's most important entertainment venue — a 12,500-capacity arena presenting concerts and Spokane Chiefs hockey for one of the Pacific Northwest's most under-appreciated cities. Spokane's extraordinary natural setting (the Spokane Falls tumble through the heart of downtown), its genuine Inland Northwest character, and the arena's consistent programming of major entertainment acts create a sports and concert experience that serves the most geographically isolated major city in the Pacific Northwest.

720 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

Spokane, Washington

Spokane Civic Theatre is Eastern Washington's most important performing arts institution — a community theater of exceptional quality presenting Broadway musicals, classic plays, and new works for Spokane's culturally engaged community. Spokane's extraordinary natural setting (the Spokane River falls through the heart of downtown, and the Idaho Panhandle's mountains and lakes are minutes away) creates a community that values cultural enrichment alongside its extraordinary outdoor recreation.

1020 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201

Tacoma, Washington

Cheney Stadium is the Pacific Northwest's most beloved minor league baseball venue — home to the Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners Triple-A affiliate) in a beautifully situated Tacoma stadium. The Rainiers' consistent proximity to Mariners call-ups and its role as the primary professional sports entertainment for the Tacoma metropolitan area create a minor league baseball experience of authentic Pacific Northwest character.

2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Tacoma, Washington

Emerald Queen Casino's entertainment venue in Tacoma books national touring acts in country, rock, R&B, and comedy for the Puget Sound tribal gaming market. Located between Seattle and Olympia, the Puyallup Tribe's property serves Pierce County and the greater South Sound gaming community with a regular live entertainment calendar.

2024 E 29th St 98404

Tacoma, Washington

Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma is a restored 1918 vaudeville-era theater presenting concerts and touring performances for the South Puget Sound region.

901 Broadway 98402

Tacoma, Washington

The Spanish Ballroom at Tacoma's historic Elks Temple presents concerts and events in an ornate 1920s ballroom setting.

Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Dome is one of America's largest wood-domed structures — a distinctive 23,000-capacity arena in Tacoma that has hosted some of the most attended concerts in Pacific Northwest history, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna. The dome's 530-foot diameter creates an interior acoustic character unlike any other arena in the US, and its capacity makes it the alternative to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle when the largest touring productions visit the South Puget Sound market.

2727 E D St 98421

Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Dome is the Pacific Northwest's most important large indoor concert venue — a 23,000-capacity dome built from 2.2 million board-feet of wood (the world's largest wood dome) presenting major stadium concert tours for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area. Tacoma's position as the Pacific Northwest's third city (after Seattle and Portland) and the dome's extraordinary structural engineering create a concert experience both technically impressive and acoustically distinctive.

2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421