Learn more about Northwest Folklife's year-round programming, including our Cultural Focus, Cultural Arts Series at Crossroads, our Community Coordinators and more!

For over 48 years Northwest Folklife has produced the annual Northwest Folklife Festival, a celebration of musical and artistic traditions at Seattle Center that is now the nation's largest community-powered arts festival. Join us May 22-25, 2020 for the 49th Annual Festival!

In partnership with Seattle Center, Our Big Neighborhood is Northwest Folklife’s youth and family program that provides opportunities for families to engage in intergenerational, multicultural exploration and celebration!