Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we highlight what's happening in and around Seattle. If we've missed any fun events or there's one coming up that you think we should know about, email us at hello@seattlerefined.com.
August 30th to September 2nd (Friday to Monday)
PAX West 2024. Get ready for four days of celebrating games and gaming culture as PAX West returns to Seattle with exciting panels, an exhibit hall, new game demos, performances, tournaments, and cosplay!
- Friday to Sunday 10am to midnight, Monday 10am to 6pm
- A day pass is $66 and a weekend pass is $250. Purchase here
- Seattle Convention Center
more:Creative cosplay on day two of PAX West 2023 in Seattle
Friday and Sunday, August 30th and September 1st
Metallica: M72 World Tour. This iconic heavy metal rock band comes to Seattle for two nights only.
- Opens nightly at 6pm
- Purchase tickets here
- Lumen Field
August 30th to September 1st, Friday to Sunday
Dave Matthews Band. It's a Pacific Northwest tradition: Every Labor Day weekend, the Dave Matthews Band plays live music for three nights at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheatre.
- Starts daily at 5pm
- GA is about $67.20. Buy it here.
- Gorge Amphitheatre
more: 2023 Labor Dave Weekend at the Gorge with Dave Matthews Band
Friday, August 30th – September 22nd
Washington State Fair. A fun-filled month in Puyallup kicks off this Friday with the Washington State Fair, featuring games, rides, food, amazingly delicious Fisher scones, music and more.
- Fair opening hours here
- See weekday and weekend general admission prices here
- 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup
Saturdays and Sundays from August 31st to September 1st
Bumbershoot 2024. This Seattle music and arts festival returns for Labor Day Weekend. The musical lineup includes Pavement, Cypress Hill, James Blake, Carl Cox, Freddie Gibbs, Ally & AJ, and more. The festival also includes visual art, vendors, food and drink, and more.
- See the event lineup and schedule here
- A day pass is $85 and a weekend pass is $150. Purchase here.
- Seattle Center
more:Exciting scenes on the second day of Bumbershoot 2023