Northwest Folklife | Spotlight at Waterfront Park

Salish Steps | Free
Thursday August 14, 6–8 pm

Experience an evening celebrating music and culture by local artists embodying sounds of the Pacific Northwest.

Family‑friendly!

Overlook Walk

Overlook Walk

About this Spotlight

We’re honored to be partnering once again with Northwest Folklife to bring music to the waterfront by artists performing their unique sounds.

Set on Seattle’s waterfront at the newly finished built-in amphitheater of the Salish Steps at Overlook Walk, enjoy a two-hour event celebrating music and culture with the seas, mountains, and city as your backdrop!

Meet Northwest Folklife

Northwest Folklife 2024 Spotlight at Waterfront Park

Since 1971, Folklife’s work has been rooted in the shared humanity of connection and creative expression and is driven by intergenerational, intercultural experiences.

They create inclusive, wide-reaching experiences for people of all ages and cultural backgrounds in the Pacific Northwest.

And collaborate with more than 100 Community Coordinators—including respected artists, educators, tradition bearers, and cultural leaders throughout the region.

Their mission: To create opportunities for all to celebrate, share, and participate in the evolving cultural traditions of the Pacific Northwest.

Visitors enjoying a Spotlight at Waterfront Park event on Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Visitors enjoying a Spotlight at Waterfront Park event on Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Performers & Line‑Up Schedule Coming Soon!

The official performers and artist line-up schedule for this event is currently being confirmed. Please sign up for our Newsletter to get notified about Waterfront Park news, updates, and happenings!

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Music programming at Waterfront Park is powered by
Free community programming is made possible with generous support from
Waterfront Park Grand Opening Season Sponsor
Overlook Walk

Overlook Walk

Accessibility

Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park, and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.

About Salish Steps: an outdoor amphitheater space providing wheelchair accessible seating.

Learn more about accessibility resources at Waterfront Park here.

Waterfront Park is still under construction until 2025, accessible routes/navigation may be impacted.

Please email [email protected] with any questions or specific accommodation requests for events.

Please fill out our park experience survey HERE with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.

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