Don’t miss these amazing concerts in Seattle this month.
OK, let’s be honest: the Taylor Swift tickets might be a pipe dream at this point. The good news is that there are dozens of other incredible artists performing in Seattle this July. Best of all, many of this month’s concerts are free! A lot of them are family-friendly as well.
Here are the top concerts in Seattle this July:
July 6-25: Candlelight Concerts
Here are the Candlelight Concerts coming up in Seattle this month:
- Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA on July 6
- Candlelight: Favorite Anime Themes at Town Hall on July 7
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Sparkman Cellars on July 11
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé at Sparkman Cellars on July 12
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele on July 18
- Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at The Museum of Flight on July 20
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder on July 25
📍: various Seattle venues
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July 6: Le Tigre
This is Le Tigre’s first tour in 18 years. Catch them at The Paramount Theatre with Seattle-based indie rock band Who Is She? opening.
📍: Paramount Theatre
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July 6-23: ZooTunes
Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo hosts some pretty incredible artists every summer for ZooTunes. All of the July 2023 concerts are sold out, but you can use the official fan ticket exchange (via the link below) to find resale tickets.
📍: Woodland Park Zoo
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July 7-28: Downtown Summer Sounds
You can enjoy free concerts in downtown Seattle parks all summer! Follow the link below for more info, including the schedule with each date’s performer and venue.
📍: Seattle downtown parks
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July 8: Drea & The Marilyns
Seattle-based musician Drea Marilyn will be performing new album “Sad Songs You Can Dance To” at Seattle Center at 2:00 p.m. This concert is free!
📍: Northwest Courtyard at Seattle Center
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July 8-22: Marymoor Live
Marymoor Park is one of our favorite summer concert venues near Seattle. Here are the upcoming July 2023 shows at Marymoor Park:
- July 8: Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade
- July 14: X
- July 15: Ub40
- July 21: Mt. Joy
- July 22: Dreamsonic 2023 – Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals As Leaders
📍: Marymoor Park
ℹ️: More info here
July 8-20: Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concerts
What’s better than live music at a winery? This month’s Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concerts performers include Sheryl Crow, Jason Mraz, and Fitz And The Tantrums.
📍: Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA
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July 8-30: Ballard Locks free summer concerts
Every Sunday and Saturday this summer you can head to the scenic Ballard Locks for a free outdoor concert that starts at 2:00 p.m.
📍: Ballard Locks
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July 12: Makana and the Seattle Symphony
The Hawaiian Summer Holiday concert featuring Makana and the Seattle Symphony will blow you away with the sounds of Hawaiian slack key guitar.
📍: Benaroya Hall
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July 13 & 27: Concerts Under the Stars
From Ella to Alicia Under the Stars at The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion on July 13 and Amy Winehouse Under The Stars at The Olympic Rooftop on July 27.
📍: Olympic Rooftop Pavilion
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July 13: JamFest
Enjoy free live music and more at JamFest in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. All ages are welcome.
📍: Canton Alley and Maynard Alley in the Chinatown-International District
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July 15, 22, & 29: Chamber Music in the Park
You can enjoy free chamber music in beautiful outdoor settings this July thanks to Seattle Chamber Music Society. The July 15 concert will be at Pier 62, the July 22 concert will be at Bellevue Downtown Park, and the July 29 concert will be at Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill.
📍: various venues
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July 15: Jimmy Eat World & Manchester Orchestra
Jimmy Eat World & Manchester Orchestra will be in Seattle for The Amplified Echoes Tour along with special guest Middle Kids.
📍: WaMu Theater
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July 18-19: Madonna
Queen of pop Madonna is now spending two nights in Seattle thanks to high demand. Tickets are available for The Celebration Tour with special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue.
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
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July 21-23: Capitol Hill Block Party
The annual Capitol Hill Block Party is one of Seattle’s most iconic musical events. This year’s headliners include Sofi Tukker, Denzel Curry, Louis the Child, and more.
📍: Capitol Hill
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July 22-23: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has sold out Lumen Field for The Eras Tour on July 23rd. If you weren’t able to snag tickets, you may be interested in going to a Taylor Swift dance party this month at Neumos on July 7th or at Nectar Lounge on July 8.
📍: Lumen Field
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July 24: Paramore
American rock band Paramore will be in Seattle for their This is Why Tour with special guests Foals and The Linda Lindas on July 24.
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
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July 27: Tears for Fears
British pop-rock band Tears for Fears will be in Seattle for The Tipping Point Tour Part II with special guest Cold War Kids.
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
ℹ️: More info here
July 28-29: Pier Sounds
Head to Pier 62 for two days of multiple artists performing free concerts at the waterfront. The live shows will run from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. both days.
📍: Pier 62
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July 29: boygenius
boygenius is made up of singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker. They will be joined by Carly Rae Jepsen and Illuminati Hotties at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre (a two-hour drive from Seattle).
📍: Gorge Amphitheatre
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July 29: Blastfest
Blastfest is a new Afrobeats music festival coming to Seattle Center at the end of July. The lineup features Asake, Tiwa Savage, Focalistic, Ayra Starr, and others.
📍: Seattle Center
ℹ️: More info here
July 30: Alicia Keys
You can catch the soulful Alicia Keys in Seattle this July for her Keys to the Summer Tour.
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
ℹ️: More info here