Arab and Middle Eastern · Festival · Seattle, Washington
Seattle Arab Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually July
About Seattle Arab Festival
A free festival of Arab food, music, dance, art and vendors at the Armory at Seattle Center, part of the Seattle Center Festal series. It began in 1993 at a private home and joined Festal in 1999. It is run by a volunteer nonprofit.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Seattle Arab Festival has included arab food, vendors, music and dance, stage performances, children's activities and poetry and lectures.
Seattle Arab Festival was first held in 1993. The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2025 it was held July 19-20, 2025.
- Arab food
- Vendors
- Music and dance
- Stage performances
- Children's activities
- Poetry and lectures
Where it happens
Seattle Arab Festival is held at Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall in Seattle, Washington. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Washington on this calendar.
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Questions about Seattle Arab Festival
- When is Seattle Arab Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2025 it was held July 19-20, 2025.
- Where is Seattle Arab Festival held?
- Seattle Arab Festival takes place at Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall in Seattle, Washington.
- Is Seattle Arab Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Seattle Arab Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at Seattle Arab Festival?
- Events have included: arab food, vendors, music and dance, stage performances, children's activities, poetry and lectures.
- Who organizes Seattle Arab Festival?
- Seattle Arab Festival is organized by Seattle Arab Festival (SAF). Their official site is seattlearabfestival.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Seattle?
- The closest others on this calendar are Dia de Muertos Festival Seattle in Seattle, WA (same city); Indian Days Powwow in Seattle, WA (same city); Juneteenth Community Celebration at Seattle Art Museum in Seattle, WA (same city).
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