Welcome Back Downtown
Downtown Seattle’s business and nonprofit landscape was significantly altered by COVID-19. Today, more workers and visitors are returning to the center city, helping put downtown on a steady path to recovery. Help support downtown arts and cultural venues, retailers, restaurants and other businesses by using our directory below. Updated regularly, it features over 500 listings, including hours of operation and neighborhood. See you downtown!
ACT Theatre brings relevant works on contemporary themes to downtown Seattle – theatre for a bold audience. The 2022-23 season features collaborations with other local arts organizations and stories exploring the complex, wondrous truths of ourselves.
Whether you’re craving a new blockbuster or a lesser-known indie flick, head to AMC for all your movie-going needs!
Head to Pier 55 and get ready for a fresh perspective of our beautiful city. Climb aboard an Argosy Cruise and enjoy the fresh air and eye-popping views of downtown’s skyline, mountains and waterfront.
ArtXchange Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that inspires exploration, encourages global perspectives and creates an exchange of ideas through art. Founded in 1995, the space has evolved from an online gallery to a pop-up showroom and now to a 2,000+ square foot gallery in Pioneer Square.
Vibrant works come together to tell diverse stories of the human experience. From grand, ancient Buddhist sculptures to iconic 17th-century Japanese Crows screens, there’s plenty to explore.
Indulge in family-style Italian dishes in a kitschy setting – complete with checkered tablecloths!
Local visual artist Burgandy Viscosi creates pieces to express her visionary ideas on creation, collective earth consciousness and transcendence. Her works are showcased in a charming gallery set on the beautiful Seattle waterfront.
Seattle’s world class dinner theatre featuring the best of dance, cabaret and burlesque. Eat, drink and be entertained at this intimate and exciting production house!
Chihuly is home to the works of glass artist Dale Chihuly, including eight galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse and a lush garden. Discounted tickets for King County residents!
Entertaining Seattle for more than 30 years, Dimitrou’s is ready for your viewing and listening pleasure! Check out their calendar for the latest list of shows, rotating every weekend.
Pay a visit to Seattle’s only free art museum dedicated to exhibiting art from past to present.
Spice up your night out with a dueling piano show at Keys on Main. You may have been to a piano bar, but you’ve never seen a show like this!
The Museum of History & Industry has been entertaining and educating visitors of all ages since 1952. Past exhibits have included features on local and national art, technology, inventions, fashion and more!
Museum of Museums showcases local artists in rotating installations featured in a renovated mid-century medical building. With past exhibits featuring everything from cat towers to gum sculptures, you’ll never know what fun you’ll find at MoM!
There are plenty of safe and clean ways to get downtown, but if you choose to drive, consider visiting downtownseattleparking.com for the best parking rates.
