Have you heard the buzz? Seriously, it gets pretty loud here: Seattle’s sports, entertainment, and music scene is one of the best in America. The crowd goes wild over pro sports like the NFL, MLB, and NHL, world-class theater, and the world-renowned music scene that Seattle has long been known for.
Kimpton is located right in the heart of Seattle, amidst walkable sporting and concert venues. (Photo Credit: @hotelvintageseattle)
Feel like walking to the baseball game? No problem. (Photo Credit: Josh Hild)
This city doesn’t mess around when it comes to entertainment, and there’s a particular pocket of downtown that allows stress-free access to it all — and within walking distance of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle and Kimpton Palladian Hotel.
Just north of the Seattle Public Library Central Branch is the start of the prime downtown entertainment district, which extends north to buzzing Belltown — this is the area you’ll want to call home base on your next trip to Emerald City. And you’ll be so glad that you did, because you’ll be within walking distance to these remember-forever entertainment options.
NFL Games and Concerts at Lumen Field
In 2013, Lumen Field set a Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise at a sporting event, reaching 137.6 decibels. So, buckle up and brace yourself for a thrilling entertainment event, because that’s absolutely what you’ll get here.
Catch the Seahawks (or a concert) at Lumen Field. (Photo Credit: Rachael Jones Media)
Opened in 2002, it serves as the home of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders. It also hosts renowned performers as the largest concert venue in the city, hosting recent and upcoming shows by Coldplay, Beyoncé, Jungle, Metallica, and Kenny Chesney.
With a capacity of over 65,000, Lumen Field is an electric environment for sports games and music, right downtown. A bonus? It offers pristine city skyline views.
Play Ball (and Catch a Concert) at T-Mobile Park
Home to Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners, this iconic ballpark also serves as a concert venue. It stands out with its unique retractable roof, making it effectively “weatherproof,” so that the show (or game) can go on, rain, snow, or shine.
The Mariners call T-Mobile Park home. (Photo Credit: Edoardo Busti)
Like Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park is spacious, accommodating over 45,000 people, and it’s conveniently located downtown, making it a hotspot for locals and tourists alike.
A notable highlight of the park is its high-quality food offering — unlike other baseball stadiums, T-Mobile Park offers way more than peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Fans can enjoy fresh-caught seafood specialties, craft beer from Seattle’s best local breweries, Birria tortas, Chinese dumplings, and even frosé.
The Amazing Climate Pledge Arena
Originally opened in 1962 for the Seattle World’s Fair, the Climate Pledge Arena is now home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. This multi-purpose indoor venue also hosts numerous artists of all genres throughout the year.
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is the first of its kind — a net-carbon-zero arena. (Photo Credit: Rachael Jones Media)
A bonus? The arena lies in the shadow of the Space Needle. (Photo Credit: Andrea Leopardi)
The name — Climate Pledge Arena — reflects its pledge to sustainability: The arena claims to be the first “net-zero-carbon arena,” made possible by initiatives like the elimination of single-use plastics and an innovative zero-waste program.
The arena hosts up to 18,000 spectators for hockey, basketball, and concerts, and partners with local businesses to offer a wide variety of excellent food and beverages — allowing residents to enjoy their favorites and visitors to get a taste of some of the best restaurants in the city.
Soak in Seattle’s Iconic Music Scene at the Showbox
With a history of hosting legendary artists and bands over the years — from Pearl Jam to Soundgarden, Duke Ellington to the Ramones — The Showbox plays host to concerts from just about every music genre out there.
Dress up and soak in Seattle’s world-famous music scene. (Photo Credit: Alexandra Tran)
The must-visit venue hosts intimate shows of around 1,000 people in a historic building dating all the way back to 1913. These days, The Showbox typically hosts several shows each week.
Enjoy Live Action at the City’s Best Theaters
A historic theatre dating back to 1928, The Paramount Theatre sparkles with ornate design and crystal chandeliers, giving it an old Hollywood feel. The large theatre hosts everything from dance to comedy acts, film screenings to Broadway shows.
Keep your eyes (ears, really) peeled for one of the most unique features of the theatre — the original Wurlitzer organ — which has been there since the theater’s inception and is still used during plays and special events.
For a live show, stop by Paramount Theater, a vintage Seattle gem. (Photo Credit: John Wiggains)
Less than a 5 minute walk from Hotel Vintage Seattle, you’ll find the ornate 5th Avenue Theatre — built in 1926, the theatre was modeled off of the Forbidden City in China and the Emperor’s Summer Palace. To this day, it is considered one of the most beautiful theaters in the country. Across the street from Palladian Hotel sits Moore Theatre, the oldest operating theatre in Seattle. Built in 1907, Moore Theatre is an architectural gem, playing host to a variety of musical and comedy acts.
When it comes to experiences to remember, Seattle’s got so much to offer, right downtown. Our best tip? Be sure to stay in the area that’s walkable to all of the venues above, so that you can get to (and from) the action in no time flat. Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle and Kimpton Palladian Hotel are two great options, all within walking distance of the fun.
And the best part? Kimpton Palladian offers a Rock Star Retreat package tailored to concert goers, while Hotel Vintage Seattle provides valet parking with unlimited access — a must-have in the busy metropolis that is downtown Seattle.
