February preview: Winter festivals, live shows, and big energy across the region

February keeps the momentum going with packed concert halls, colorful cultural celebrations, major sporting events, and some of the region’s biggest expos. 

From Lunar New Year festivities and live theater to home shows, music festivals, and can’t-miss performances, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out this winter. Wherever you’re headed, Link, Sounder, and Express can help get you there. 

Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

Feb. 2 – 8

Feb. 9 – 15

• Professional Bull Riders (PBR) – Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett 
  High-adrenaline competition and with jaw dropping action all night long.
• International Fly Fishing Film Festival – Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue 
  Stunning films and outdoor storytelling.
• Valentine’s Day Dash (5K) – Downtown Bellevue Park  
  A festive run for all ages supporting local nonprofits.
• Galentine’s 5K – Green Lake, Seattle 
  Celebrate friendship and fitness.
• UW Lunar New Year Gala – University of Washington, Seattle 
  A vibrant student led, annual cultural celebration.
• The Wiz – The Paramount Theatre, Seattle 
  A soulful reimagining of a Broadway classic.
• Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck – The Moore Theatre, Seattle 
  An evening of comedy with woodworking and bookish mirth.
• Seattle CupidCon – Downtown Seattle
  Valentine’s Day themed bar crawl with themed drinks, and costume fun.
• Del Water Gap – Showbox SODO, Seattle 
  An intimate live indie music performance.
• Brazilian Carnaval – Roadhouse, SeaTac 
  A celebration bursting with color, rhythm, and joy.
• Disenchanted! – Pantages Theater, Tacoma 
  A fairy-tale parody with a twist. 

Feb. 16 – 22

• Lunar New Year Celebration – Totem Lake
  Ring in the Year of the Horse with traditional performances, crafts, and games.
• Wintergrass Music Festival – Hyatt Regency, Bellevue 
  Bluegrass and acoustic music at its best.
• Lunar New Year Celebration – Bellevue Square 
  Live performances, crafts, displays and more.
• Charley Crockett – The Fifth Avenue Theatre in Seattle 
  Americana, country, and blues collide in a soulful, high-energy live performance.
• Lunar New Year Family Festival – Seattle Asian Art Museum  
  Family-friendly festivities, performances, and food.
• Northwest Flower & Garden Festival – Seattle Convention Center 
  Over 20 display gardens, more than 115 learning sessions, and thousands of unique treasures.
• Cascade Bicycle Club Chilly Hilly 2026 – Colman Dock, Seattle 
  A beloved winter cycling tradition.
• Seattle Sounders Home Opener – Lumen Field, Seattle 
  The regular season kicks off at Lumen Field.
• Seattle Home & Garden Show – Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle 
  One of the region’s largest home events. 

Feb. 23 – Mar. 1

Multi-week & ongoing events

Other upcoming events: 

Everett Silvertips Hockey at Angel of the Winds Arena 

University of Washington Basketball at Alaska Airlines Arena

Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field 

Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall in Seattle

Showbox Presents Concerts at various locations

Seattle Theatre Group at various locations 

Northwest Sinfonietta at various locations

Seattle Thunderbird Hockey at the ShoWare Center

Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma 

Ready to ride?

Skip winter traffic and parking hassles – Sound Transit can take you straight to concerts, festivals, conventions, and game days. Make transit part of your February routine and focus on the fun. 

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