Seattle busy dates: when hotels fill up

The dates when Seattle hotels fill up and prices jump: summer cruise season, Seahawks and Sounders weekends, big Lumen Field concerts, Seafair in early August and large conventions. Check here before you pick your travel dates.

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November 2026

Tue Nov 10Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean: The Score 30th Anniversary · Big event
Fugees reunion celebrating 30 years of "The Score": "Killing Me Softly", "Ready or Not".
Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 15Garth Brooks: Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour · Big event
Country superstar, four nights: "Friends in Low Places".

December 2026

Fri Dec 25Christmas Day: Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams · Big event
NFL football on Christmas Day: the Seahawks host the Rams.
Wed Dec 30 – Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday
One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.

January 2027

Tue Jan 5 – Sun Jan 10Brandi Carlile: Burn The Setlist · Big event
Seattle's own Brandi Carlile in all-request hometown shows: "The Story".

May 2027

Sun May 16Stray Kids World Tour · Big event
K-pop group's stadium tour.

June 2027

Fri Jun 25 – Sun Jun 27Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge · Big event
Three-day EDM festival with camping above the Columbia River.

December 2027

Thu Dec 30 – Sat Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday
One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.

Questions and answers

When are Seattle hotels most expensive?

From June to early September (cruise season and summer events), on stadium concert weekends and during big conventions. November to March is the cheapest time.

How do I find a cheaper week in Seattle?

Avoid the dates on this page, and prefer Sunday to Thursday nights; weekends cost more almost every week of the year.

Dates come from the organizers; we check them regularly.