Events in Seattle in October 2026
Seattle has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Seattle calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Punch BrothersOct 1Moore Theatre - Seattle · Source: SeatGeek
- sombr with Balu Brigada and The HellpOct 1Climate Pledge Arena · Source: SeatGeek
- Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!Oct 2 - Oct 3Paramount Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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- Oct 3 - Oct 4
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- Oct 6 - Oct 11
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 5 - Oct 25
Seattle Art Museum - 'Autumn Visions' Exhibition
An exhibition featuring contemporary and traditional artworks inspired by the autumn season.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 9 - Oct 11
Fremont Oktoberfest
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration with German beer, food, music, and dancing in the Fremont neighborhood.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 31
Seattle Halloween Parade and Festival
Annual Halloween parade through downtown Seattle with costumes, floats, and live entertainment, followed by a street festival.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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